Communications Minister Empowers Thousand Girls Per Region In Information Communication Technology LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - November 22, 2024November 29, 20240 By: Daniel Asare LEAD: Minister for Communications and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful says her Ministry is seeking to empower on thousand young girls in each of the sixteen Regions with digital literacy skills for economic boost. According to her, the initiative will also build a pool of female human resources that will improve the country’s economy. “When we educate our girls in ICT, they must also be previewed to some of the gallant women in the space that making significant progress in the space so far as information Communication Technology is concern in order for them to know that ICT is not just about theory.” She said. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful encouraged the girls to dismiss the belief that only men have the ability to excel in
Telecom Industry Sector Contributed Over 9.8 Billion Cedis In Taxes In 2023 LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - November 22, 2024November 29, 20240 By: Daniel Asare Ghana Chamber of Telecommunication has revealed that telecom companies in the contributed more than 9.8 billion cedis in taxes and other payments in 2023.This represent about a thirty percent increase compared to 6 billion cedis paid in 2022 Speaking at the launch of transparency initiative report, chief executive office of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunication, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey highlighted the industry commitment in boosting economic growth in the country
Spotlight On Wangechi Mutu ENTERTAINMENT by George Vineh Yawson - November 18, 2024November 29, 20240 Story by George Yawson Vineh Wangechi Mutu, is a Kenyan American visual artist, known primarily for her painting, sculpture, film, and performance work. Her work has directed the female body as subject through collage painting, immersive installation, and live and video performance while exploring questions on self-image, gender constructs, cultural trauma, and environmental destruction and notions of beauty and power. Born in the Kenyan capital Nairobi in 1972 and educated at Loreto Convent Msongari from 1978–1989 she left Nairobi at age sixteen for high school, studying at the United World College of the Atlantic in Wales. She later moved to New York in the late 1990s, focusing on Fine Arts and Anthropology at The New School for Social Research, and Parsons School of Art and Design. She earned a BFA
MOFA Secures $227 Million To Undertake Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - November 18, 2024November 29, 20240 By: Daniel Asare The Ministry of Food and Agriculture has secure a $ 227million credit from the World Bank to undertake the Ghana Tree Crop diversification project aimed at improving the tree crop sector According to Minister for food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong the project will enhance the capacity of stakeholders in the tree crop sector and improve their competiveness The Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project seeks to support sector-wide activities, reforms, and investments in the tree crop sector to enhance production of cocoa, coconut, cashew and rubber. As part of the project, commercial nursery operators will be supported to supply quality planting materials to farmers and government will also facilitate the acquisition of planting materials and other agricultural inputs for 52,000 farmers. “The project
Election 2024: NPP Offers Superior Economic Policies Says Richard Ahiagbah LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - November 14, 2024November 29, 20240 Story by George Yawson Vineh The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has touted its 2024 Manifesto as a comprehensive plan to revitalize Ghana’s economy and propel the nation towards sustained growth. Speaking at a press conference at the NPP Headquarters in Accra on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, the party’s Director of Communication, Richard Ahiagbah, emphasized the NPP’s superior economic proposals, which he said would stabilize and grow the economy while leveraging digital advancements. “The NPP’s 2024 Manifesto offers Bold Solutions for jobs and business. Its ideas are forward-looking, aiming to stabilize and grow the economy, leveraging the digital revolution to make Ghana competitive,” Ahiagbah stated. He noted that the NPP’s economic strategies are designed to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the Fourth Industrial Revolution,
Strengthening Ghana’s Agriculture Sector Through National Service Personnel AFRICA NEWS by panafricantv - November 14, 2024November 29, 20240 Below is the full document: For Immediate ReleaseDownload In light of the ongoing economic challenges facing Ghana, including escalating debt and high unemployment rates, we call for a strategic shift in the deployment of our national service personnel. We believe that integrating these young individuals into the agricultural sector is essential for boosting food production, enhancing export potential, and revitalizing our economy. Agricultural Focus for National Service Personnel Ghana has immense agricultural resources, yet we face significant challenges in food production and exportation. By redirecting national service personnel towards agriculture, we can harness their energy and innovation to strengthen this vital sector. This initiative aligns with our national priorities of food security and economic sustainability. Benefits of Agricultural Engagement 1. Increased Food Production: By actively
Going To School With Joy Project :North Dayi MP Donates Educational Materials To SHS Freshers AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - November 12, 2024November 29, 20240 𝚂𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚋𝚢 :𝙸𝚟𝚢 𝙰𝚋𝚎𝚗𝚊 𝙳𝚎𝚍𝚎 𝙽𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚒 𝚃𝚎𝚢𝚎 12/11/2024 The Member of Parliament for the North Dayi constituency, Joycelyn Tetteh, has brought smiles to the faces of over 800 students in her constituency, particularly the newly enrolled SHS students.She donated educational materials worth overGHC300,000 to support the students. The items include over 800 student-mattresses, more than 1000 exercise books, over 800 chalk boxes, 50 packs of sanitary pads, and 50 packs of sardines, among other items. In an interview with the media ,she explained that, this isn't the first time she has made such donations to newly enrolled SHS students in her constituency. “As a young woman entrusted by my constituents to serve them, I am aware of the challenges parents face, particularly in purchasing
Reverend Johnson Adu Admonies The Youth To Be Agents Of Peaceful-Coexistence And Harmonius Living AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - November 12, 2024November 29, 20240 By: Daniel Asare Vice President of the Universal Friendship Organization, Reverend Johnson Adu has admonished the teeming youth to be circumspect in their dealings and foster peace before, during and after this year’s polls. Ghana widely described as a heritage lover’s passion, cultural delight, bird watcher’s paradise and an adventurers dream will elect an Executive President in addition to two hundred and seventy-six Legislators on December 7, 2024. In a bid to foster harmonious living and peaceful co-existence before during and after the elections, the Universal Friendship Organization in collaboration with the Centre for Intelligence and Security Analysis has embarked on a Peace walk themed “Electoral Peace, National Security.” The event which was hugely patronized began at the Obra Spot and ended at the
Initiative Is A Blessing In Disguise For Ghana LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - November 7, 2024November 29, 20240 BY: DANIEL ASARE President of the Concerned Second-Hand Dealers Association of Ghana, Daniel Asare has reacted to the International Monetary Fund’s decision to review Ghana’s Programme for three hundred and sixty million dollars disbursement on December 2nd 2024. According to him, this initiative by government will help stabilize the cedi which has depreciated amongst some trading currencies. Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has disclosed that the IMF Board is scheduled to meet on December 2, 2024, to discuss Ghana’s Third Programme Review. This review could result in the release of three hundred and sixty million dollars to the Bank of Ghana to support the government’s budget and balance of payment needs At a press briefing in Washington, DC, during the Annual IMF/World Bank Meetings,
Ultra-Modern Police Station Commissioned At Abelemkpe To Beef Up Security LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - November 6, 2024November 29, 20240 Story by George Yawson Vineh. In a spirited display of support to curb crime and gangsterism which has reached nightmarish proportions, a newly commissioned Police Station in Abelemkpe has been handed over to the Ghana Police Service. The initiative was the brainchild of Teddy Kwei Badoo Assembly Member of the area who has vowed to clamp down on crime which has increased considerably. Addressing the gathering, Nima District Police Commander, ACP Eric Asamoah Asiedu who Ghana Police Service assured the community that the Police would uphold their duties with professionalism to maintain peace and stability and advised the officers stationed at the newly facility to adhere to rules and regulations governing the Ghana Police Service. He commended the Assemblyman and supporters of the facility,