Building a strong country relies on a strong family – Dr Ishmael Norman
General News of Saturday, 7 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comRelationship and security expert Dr Ishmael Norman has underscored the importance of family as a key element in nation building. According to him, the family provides the most fundamental and quintessential nutrient needed for the growth of society and country. Dr Norman also advised couples to explore all available means of resolving their issues amicably instead of resorting to third parties. Whiles advising couples to commit to the success of their marriage, Dr Norman urged people not to be afraid of walking when the marriage gets to a stage of irreparability. Dr Norman announced that the book is available at various bookstores for a moderate fee of GHC100 per copy.
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August 07, 2021 19:07 UTC
Support GNPC’s resolve to acquire stakes in offshore fields – Dr Manteaw to CSOs
“We will be behaving irrationally if we don’t support GNPC to increase its stake now. It is just lack of information,” Dr Manteaw is quoted by myjoyonline to have said this on NewsFile. Dr. Manteaw further lauded the GNPC for its transparency on plans to make the move and thanked them for engaging in stakeholder consultations before seeking approval from parliament. Meanwhile, a petroleum expert, Dr Theo Acheampong, has also commended the GNPC's intention to purchase the two offshore stakes. Dr Acheampong believes the move has enough justification to proceed as it will ensure GNPC gains control of oil exploration projects.
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August 07, 2021 17:37 UTC
Royal Jet FC players severely injured in an accident on Huni Valley-Damang road
Sports News of Saturday, 7 August 2021Source: Thomas Tetteh, ContributorPlayers of Royal Jet FC, a second division team at Old Subri in the Wassa EastDistrict of the Western Region have been severely injured following an accident on the Huni Valley-Damang road. The players were returning to Old Subri on Thursday evening after they lost 2-0 to Tarkwa United in the second division league at the Akon Park in Tarkwa. Severely injured victims have been admitted to the Tarkwa Municipal Hospitalwhile those with minor injuries are receiving treatment at the Huni Valley Health Centre. He explained that the taxi which was behind him, got closer so he decided to allow the taxi driver to overtake him but the taxi driver hit the sprinter from behind, unfortunately, thereby pushing it off the road. The Sprinter driver said the car summersaulted several times before landingin a valley.
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August 07, 2021 17:26 UTC
Henry Quartey woos Gt. Accra Parliamentary caucus to ban Aboboyaa
General News of Saturday, 7 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comKnown lately for being one of the most action-oriented leaders in the country, the Greater Accra Minister, Henry Quartey, has taken yet another bold step at actualizing his "Let's Make Greater Accra Work." This time, the minister, who is also the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso Central, has been trying to woo his other colleague MPs in the region to agree with him to ban the use of tricycles commonly known as "Aboboyaa." Lately, the use of these mostly yellow tricycles have become common in other parts of the country, gradually creeping into the capital city and the minister intends to ensure that this does not become a common trade in his region. In a Facebook post, Henry Quartey wrote about how he had met with leadership of the region, and from across sectors, to deliberate on the matter. The minister has, among other things, ensured that the onion market at Agbogbloshie, including the scrap dealers, have been relocated to a new site at Adjen Kotoku, as well as ensuring that sanity is restored to the Zongo Junction at Madina.
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August 07, 2021 17:03 UTC
See Diana Hamilton's daughter who inspired the 'Adom' song
Entertainment of Saturday, 7 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comAward-winning gospel artiste Diana Hamilton has shared with the world the motivation behind her 'Adom' song. Taking to her social media pages to share in the celebration of Michelle, who is her sister's daughter, the reigning VGMA Artiste of the Year wrote, "Michelle, the miracle baby whose story inspired the Adom song is 5years today!" Along with a photo, she added, "What God cannot do, does not exist. During this year's VGMA, Diana Hamilton won the biggest award on the night, the coveted Artiste of the Year Award, beating off competition from a list dominated by secular artistes. Her song 'Adom' also bagged the most popular song of the year award at the event which was held at the Accra International Conference Center.
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August 07, 2021 17:03 UTC
TERESCO appeals for support to complete 'Fence Wall Project'
Regional News of Saturday, 7 August 2021Source: GNAMs. Sophia Adjoa Micah, Principal of the St. Teresa's College of Education (TERESCO) in Hohoe, has appealed to individuals and groups to help the college complete its "Fence Wall Project". She said the college was using its IGF for the "Fence Wall Project" which was their most pressing need, adding that "the college's sources of IGF are limited and the project is quite costly". "We need an amount of GH¢750,000 to complete the project. She said the IGF also helped in procuring ceiling fans in all lecture halls, furnish lecture halls with gender-sensitive furniture, renovated the lecture halls, all halls of residence, and also provided floor tiles for every dormitory and all washrooms. She said the college management in collaboration with the current SRC recently fixed projectors in various lecture halls aimed at integrating ICT into teaching and learning as well as public address systems in large lecture halls.
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August 07, 2021 16:52 UTC
Regional Report: 68-year rubber farmer allegedly killed by girlfriend
Regional News of Saturday, 7 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Western RegionA 68-year-old rubber farmer, identified as Mr. James Armoo, has allegedly been murdered by his girlfriend at Basake near Nzema Aiyinasi in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region. This sad incident is reported to have occurred on Thursday, August 5, 2021, around 10 pm. In an exclusive interview with the sister of the deceased, Madam Mary Anyimah, she described the incident as unfortunate and very sad. She said her late brother met the suspect in late 2019 and had been dating until the unfortunate incident. Let me put on record that, the woman didn't help my brother to cultivate the rubber plantation, it is sad I have lost my brother", she recounted.
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August 07, 2021 16:52 UTC
UG students react to the postponement of academic activities
UTAG is on strike, demanding an increment in their basic and market premiums, pegged at $2,084.42, as agreed upon with the government in 2012. In a notice served by UTAG’s National Executive Committee, it said all academic activities were to be suspended, including the conduct and supervision of examinations, a decision which has left many students uncertain about the intended exams. Some students on the University of Ghana campus have exclusively shared with GhanaWeb, their views on the strike and the halt of all academic activities. Some level 100 students were excited about the strike, saying they now had ample time to study their syllabus and prepare properly for the exams. However, level 400 students were not so amused, indicating that they were restless and have no idea what they are doing.
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August 07, 2021 14:59 UTC
Calls for abolishment of 4th republic, new constitution far-fetched – Baako to Oliver Baker
General News of Saturday, 7 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com•Converners of the #FixTheCountry Movement have been advised against making far-fetched statements•Kweku Baako believes calls for the abolishment of the 4th republic and the 1992 constitution must be avoided•The youth-led movement have staged their first of many protests against unbearable livings conditions in GhanaConvener of the #FixTheCountry Movement, Oliver Baker-Vormawor, has been advised to refrain from calling for the abolishment of the 4th republic and the 1992 constitution. According to the Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako, the calls are contradictory, far-fetched and must be avoided. “But at the same time, I saw on social media the same gentleman talking about the abolition of the 4th Republic. You cannot talk about having constitutional reforms of whatever nature and call for the abolition of the 4th Republic. “You can seek constitutional reforms within the 4th Republic which is what the Constitution Review Commission has set out to do.
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August 07, 2021 14:48 UTC
Discriminatory practices by GRA on businesses will be reconciled – Finance Minister
Business News of Saturday, 7 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• Businesses have been assured harassment by GRA will soon be reconciled•Ken Ofori-Atta says the GRA is now moving towards a more concise and transparent manner•Government plans to introduce more robust tax revenue mobilisation measuresFinance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has assured businesses that discriminatory practices by the Ghana Revenue Authority on businesses will gradually be reconciled. His comments come after some business owners have complained of being subjected to harassment by officials of the authority. In an interaction with Asaase Radio monitored by GhanaWeb, the finance minister said the GRA is now moving towards a more concise and transparent manner in dealing with businesses. “We have gone through a culture of discriminatory practices by GRA. Meanwhile, the finance minister said the government will continue to roll out efficient revenue mobilization measures under its flagship initiatives.
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August 07, 2021 14:03 UTC
Death of Speaker of Parliament's dispatch rider under investigation
The death of the police officer, who was part of the advance party of the Speaker that was going to the Ashanti Region ahead of an official visit, has since been under investigation by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, a report by citinewsroom.com has said. The police in Juaso, the report added, is investigating the circumstances that led to the death of the dispatch rider of the Speaker of Parliament. Some two others who were occupants of the private vehicle were also rushed to the hospital after sustaining injuries from the crash. “We are currently gathering our evidence from the accident scene to know what exactly might have caused the accident. Also, he explained that as of now, the police do not have all the facts of the accident.
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August 07, 2021 13:41 UTC
Here are Akufo-Addo’s latest state appointments
The Ghana National Gas Company was first established in July 2011 as a limited liability company. Initial reports suggest that Mike Quaye Jnr was handpicked by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to serve in the role. The National Food Buffer Stock Company was incorporated under the Companies Code of Ghana, 1963, Act 179 to provide market access and food items at a minimum price. The Buffer Stock Company has been responsible for feeding of students under the Akufo-Addo government's Free Senior High School programme. The Buffer Stock Company operates as a limited liability owned by government.
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August 07, 2021 12:33 UTC
Any opportunity to show you empathy has long been lost so just resign - Kpebu to Health Minister
General News of Saturday, 7 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.com• The health Minister does not deserve any empathy• Martin Kpebu says there have been too many cases that make the minister vulnerable• He wants the minister to resign to save his integrityA private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has stated that the most honourable thing for the Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, to have done a long time ago, would have been to resign. According to Martin Kpebu, recent events where the minister failed to exhibit leadership should have been enough for him to step down from the position. He also stated that it was even the Sheikh who approached the ministry, it turned out that he rather approached the Sheikh. So, when you put all of these [together[, the empathy run out a long time ago. Martin Kpebu was speaking on the Saturday, August 7, 2021, edition of NewsFile on the JoyNews channel.
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August 07, 2021 12:22 UTC
Refuse site, insanitary public toilet a health risk at Suma-Ahenkro
Regional News of Saturday, 7 August 2021Source: www.ghanaweb.comCorrespondence from Bono RegionA refuse site and a poor public toilet are contributing to residents of Suma-Ahenkro in the Jaman North District of the Bono Region. The site which has not been evacuated coupled with the insanitary nature of the public toilet is posing some serious health concerns and a major headache for the community. The toilet facility is in a deplorable state but that is what residents are compelled to use as there is no other public toilet in the community. On the toilet facility, Prince Atta Edward appealed to the contractor working on the new toilet facility under the government’s One Million Dollar Per Consituency Project to expedite action. Also, the only toilet facility is in a deplorable state and we want the contractor to expedite work on the new toilet under construction."
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August 07, 2021 12:00 UTC
Coronavirus: Ghana unlikely to hit 60-70% of herd immunity – Ofori-Atta
Herd immunity occurs when a large portion of a community becomes immune to a certain disease. Ghana had initially planned to vaccinate some 20 million citizens by the end of October 2021 but the finance minister says government is unlikely to inoculate the entire population within the period. In an interaction with Accra-based, Asaase Radio, Ken Ofori-Atta outlined a number of factors as to why Ghana will be not able to achieve a certain percentage of herd immunity. This is a result of global shortages and the availability of enough vaccines on the market. According to the Ghana Health Service, only a little over a million citizens out of over a 30 million population have been vaccinated.
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August 07, 2021 12:00 UTC