Presidential Inauguration: Zoomlion Deploys 500 Personnel To Beautify Accra Ahead Of Event LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - January 4, 2025January 4, 20250 Story by George Yawson Vineh. As Ghana prepares for the presidential inauguration on January 07, 2025, government has contracted Zoomlion Ghana Limited to embark on a massive cleanup and beautification exercise in Accra’s ceremonial areas. A team of over 500 personnel have been deployed to ensure that the city is spotless and radiant for the historic event. The cleanup exercise includes cleaning the Black Star Square and ceremonial streets, decorating traffic lights and trees with national colors, weeding road medians, sweeping streets, and clearing drains. Aside this, Zoomlion has also taken the initiative, as part of its social responsibility efforts and demonstration of its commitment to keeping Ghana clean and beautiful, added the painting of pavements and pedestrian walkways to the task to beautify
Appreciation For A Historic Victory And Outstanding Leadership LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - December 30, 2024December 30, 20240 Many are those who have attempted to walk the path of redemption and have failed. Not so with His Excellency, the President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, a man full of God’s grace and oil-anointed. This is manifested in the love and trust bestowed upon him and the NDC by Ghanaians at large. I send hearty congratulations to him, the former President, for making history in the poise to reset our abysmally-managed economy, kind courtesy of the incompetent Nana Addo-Bawumia-led administration. I know, and John Dramani Mahama knows, that this huge expression of confidence in him by Ghanaians is not one to take lightly, and I firmly believe in his unparalleled ability to lead the reset agenda this country so desperately needs. Ghanaians have shown their
Advocating for Institutional Reset: A Vision for Ghana’s Future LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - December 28, 2024December 28, 20240 By Gyasi Jones In the heart of every thriving democracy lies a robust institutional framework that upholds the principles of accountability, transparency, and service to the people. As a member of Hon. Emmanuel Nii Ashie Moore's campaign team, I firmly believe that the time has come for a complete reset of our institutions in Ghana. Our current landscape, marred by corruption and inefficiency, demands a bold reimagining to pave the way for a prosperous future. The Foundation of Government Success Institutions form the backbone of any successful government. They are the engines that drive policy implementation, economic growth, and social welfare. However, the deterioration of these institutions in Ghana has led to a significant gap between governance and the governed. It is imperative
Deputy Minority Leader Hon. Emmanuel Armah -Kofi Buah Spends Christmas Day With Orphans In Ellembelle LOCAL NEWS by panafricantv - December 28, 2024December 28, 20240 Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Ellembelle Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has extended his goodwill so orphaned and underprivileged children in the constituency as part of his drive to give back to society.The lawmaker spent his Christmas day with cherished children at the Word Alive Orphanage in Esiama, a town found within the Ellembelle constituency. According to the seasoned legislator,Christmas is a time for love, compassion, and generosity—a time to extend the love that Christ Jesus exemplified with everyone, especially the underprivileged. The Deputy Minority leader described the experience saying “As we celebrate the festive season , let us remember that the greatest gift of all is love.Let us continue to sow seeds of kindness and love throughout the coming New Year.”
Access To Education – English Arabic Old Students Renovate Alma Mater LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - December 21, 2024December 21, 20240 By: Daniel Asare Students of Kassimiyah English-Arabic junior high school in bimbila in the northern region now enjoy a more conducive learning environment following the renovation of the long dilapidated three classroom block which has been in poor condition for nearly a decade. As the first Arabic school in the area Kassimiyah’s poor infrastructure has made the school unattractive to students leading to low enrollment. To address these school alumni in collaboration with the Parent teacher Association (P.T.A) undertook the renovation project in order to provide a better learning space for teaching.
We Want Adaptable Tax Component For The Business Community-Takyi Addo AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - December 21, 2024December 21, 20240 BY: DANIEL ASARE In his congratulatory message to the President-elect John Mahama, the Director of Communications for the Abossey-Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association of Ghana, Takyi Addo, highlighted some challenges hurting their operations as an Association He urged the incoming administration to implement a flexible tax component for the business community in order to generate more revenue for the country when he assumes office. “We have some challenges over the years, our spare parts business has gone down, and you can see the draconian taxes on spare parts issues are very bad”. Says Mr. Addo “You see one challenge we have in Ghana is we don’t have control price, control market, everybody do whatever they want to do, now if the government reduce the
Freddie Blay’s Son Accusedof Using Armed Guards To Protect Seized Land. LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - December 21, 2024December 21, 20240 Story by George Yawson Vineh Sino Africa, a subsidiary of Jospong Group, has accused Kwame Blay, son of former NPP National Chairman, Freddie Blay, of seizing 29 acres of their 328-acre land in Borteyman, Nungua. According to the company, Kwame Blay has claimed 29 acres of their land through Royal Bell Investments Limited and Terraform Development Limited, companies believed to be owned by him, adding that his father was also using his influence as a member of the ruling NPP government to back his son’s actions Sino Africa said Freddie Blay's son was not only using armed land-guards but police officers to protect his illegal activities on the land. Further, it said these armed personnel were constantly intimidating and harassing anyone who approaches the
Spaces For Change Leads Dialogue On Financial Oversight And Civic Freedom In Ghana LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - December 17, 2024December 17, 20240 By Stanley Kwabla Arku A workshop on the National Risk Assessment (NRA) exercise for Ghana was held recently, bringing together key stakeholders to strengthen the nation’s capacity to monitor and mitigate risks of terrorism financing and money laundering. The learning and practice workshop was organized by Spaces for Change, in collaboration with the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. The event focused on risk-based monitoring and the regulatory framework for non-profit organizations (NPOs), which are often categorized as “at-risk” due to vulnerabilities in financial oversight. Participants included the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), Ghana and civil society organizations (CSOs). The workshop addressed critical aspects of risk management, emphasizing:Regulation of At-risk NPOs: Highlighting the need for greater oversight of NPOs that may inadvertently or intentionally be used
EC Officials To Be Sacked! -Kofi Adams LOCAL NEWS by panafricantv - December 12, 2024December 12, 20240 Member of Parliament for the Buem constituency Honourable Kofi Iddi Adams has threatened that all members of the Electoral Commission who misconducted themselves in the just ended Presidential and Parliamentary elections will be removed from office. In an interview on Pan African Television’s “TALK TIME” programme, Honourable Adams said the process of removing these officials from office will be lawful and constitutional. In the interview hosted by Kwesi Pratt Jnr, the Buem legislator said the Electoral Commission cannot claim any credit for the smooth administration of the electoral process . “It was our vigilance which did the trick” he said. According to Honourable Kofi Adams, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) had to fight two opponents in the election, the Electoral Commission and the New Patriotic
Second-Hand Dealers At Lapaz Expect President Elect To Abolish Nuisance Taxes LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - December 12, 2024December 12, 20240 By: Daniel Asare Some traders at Lapaz, a suburb of Accra are calling on President-elect, John Dramani Mahama to fulfill all promises made to the business community after his inauguration on January 7, 2025. They are also expecting him to abolish nuisance taxes levied on items at the port, create decent and sustainable jobs for the unemployed and also address the cedi’s shortfall against some major trading currencies. Traders in Lapaz, Accra, expressed grave concern over cedi depreciation and duty charges for importers, calling on President-Elect John Dramani Mahama to address them with utmost urgency. A Trader who also doubles as a technician, Eddie Yamoah said “The promises were much, but the business community our main expectation from him is reducing of taxes so