Nana Frema Busia: K.A. Busia /U.P Tradition Revisited LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 17, 2022November 12, 20240 K.A Busia's first effusive love was for his nation Ghana that would begrudge him his rightful place in history? His greatest passion was an obsession with giving birth to an exemplary dignified African Democratic nation of great value for posterity. He was dedicated to rebranding a "sure progress legacy" for the eternal youth of not just Ghana but the continent of Africa and black peoples everywhere as his ultimate challenge. Agoo fio, kokooko, knock knock, If anyone is a Foundational Father to the DEMOCRATIC ethos of the country called Ghana, it is K.A. Busia. If anyone is fundamental to multi-party democracy in Ghana, it is K.A. Busia. If anyone provided fearless ideological opposition with cogent alternatives at the risk of his fragile
FONTONFEOM DEVELOPMENT: The Gomoa Assin Mampong Call LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 17, 2022November 12, 20240 Amidst the battered but recovering people, culture and traditions of Africa, is the wholesome and vibrant phenomenon of Drums and Drumming. Drums occupy a cardinal role in our culture and traditions since the era of Kemet, Kush and Nubia. It is therefore of great interest how the culture and traditions of drums and drumming have remained wholly intact from the brutal pressures of foreign invasions. Drums and Drumming are essentially a communication system among the living, and between the living and our Ancestors. It is a language for the cultured and initiated. Drums and Drumming are therefore a sophisticated system. They rally the community, excites and incites our Spiritual Guides and also entertains us. It cannot be oblivious of the cultured
NAFAC: Deputy Tourism Minister Underscores Commitment To Achieving Targeted Objective LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 17, 2022November 12, 20240 Deputy Minister in charge of Ghana’s Tourism, Arts and Culture Mark Okraku-Mantey says his Ministry is determined to reach the four billion dollar target set by the President of the Republic as contribution to national economic growth by 2024. He made this disclosure at the launch of the National Festival on Arts and Culture (NAFAC) and also outlined strategies by the Commission and the Ministry to make industry a tool for development and wealth creation. In all aspects of national development, there is the need to pay attention to the impact of culture on Ghana’s efforts to achieving the desired outcome. Hence the emergence of the National Commission on Culture (NAFAC) by Ghana’s own the late Dr. Alexander Atta Yaw Kyerematen, in what
Dunkwa Government Hospital Appeals For Support And Assistance LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 17, 2022November 12, 20240 Medical Superintendent for Dunkwa Government Hospital sited in the Upper Denkyira East Muncipality of the Central Region, Dr. John Benjamin Annan has called on benevolent individuals and institutions to support and assist the facility with items to ensure quality health delivery. Neonatal jaundice is common condition in new-born babies. Phototherapy is often used to reduce levels of unconjugated bilirubin that may result in acute or chronic brain damage but the method is now used to treat babies at Dunkwa Government Hospital in the Central Region. According to Medical Superintendent of the facility, the situation is exceedingly worrying and has necessitated calls for support and assistance. He made this during a visit by the Dunkwa-Mfuom Roman Catholic church to donate some hospital equipment to the
Emmanuel Annobil (TEA) Declares Intent To Contest For UEW-SRC President. LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 2, 2022November 12, 20240 Emmanuel Annobil otherwise known as TEA, a level 200 Political Science student of the University of Education, Winneba has declared his intent to run for SRC President this year. His declaration comes after the Electoral Commission of the SRC lifted the first ban on campus politics last weekend. The colourful declaration happened at the Students Centre on Wednesday, 17th August, 2022. In his declaration, TEA noted that he is not contesting for SRC President simply because it is time for elections, but rather because he believes the SRC at this time needs proactive and collective leadership to build on the foundation laid by successive administrations and do more, something he stands for. He said, that the SRC after it's 27 years of existence
This “Unwholesome” Product Pose A Threat To The Health And Safety Of The Public-IEAG LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 2, 2022November 12, 20240 Executive Secretary of the Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana, Samson Asaki Awingobit has urge government to probe into influx of foreign wheat flour on the Ghanaian market. According to him, the consumption of wheat flour product which has become a major concern for Ghanaians are either unwholesome or smuggled through unapproved routes into the country from neighboring African countries and does not have the approval of food and Drugs Authority and the Ghana Standards Authority seal on them.
Residents In Sagnarigu Municipality Demand Improved Roads LOCAL by George Vineh Yawson - September 2, 2022November 12, 20240 Residents who ply the Gurugu-Jisonayili road in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region have lamented bitterly over the deplorable state of their road. Bad road network is one of the challenges most communities are facing in the country. However, the Gurugu- Jisonayili road located in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern region is not an exception. For about two decades now, residents are unable to ply the road during rainy seasons due to its deplorable nature. Even though some citizens in the Municipality have made attempts to put the road in good shape, their efforts have proved futile. Some users of the road who spoke to Pan African News and has pointed the challenges they face when plying the road due to its
UEW SRC Launches Website To Improve Communication Among Students LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 2, 2022November 12, 20240 The Students Representative Council of the University of Education, Winneba has launched an official website. The initiative is to boost cordial relations between students and management of the university. With the advent of internet today, the world has become a smaller place. Any kind of information whether valid or erroneous is easily accessible. In consonance with this, the Students Representative Council of the University of Education; Winneba has launched a website to create enabling space for interaction and facilitate a cordial relationship between students and the Council with Management of the University. Speaking with the media, Spokesperson of the Council, Shadrack Appiah admonished his constituents to be decorous in using the site to seek answers and also outlined some achievements by the Council to
Leader Of APC Describes The Recent Hike In Utilities Tariffs As Worrying LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 2, 2022November 12, 20240 Leader of All Peoples Congress Dr. Hassan Abdulai Ayariga has described the recent hike in utility tariffs as worrying and believes that the two utility companies are underperforming. His comment comes following the increment which took effect today September 1, 2022. Water and electricity tariffs have shot up by 21per cent and 27.15 per cent in that order by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission and took effect today. This follows a proposal by the two utility companies a few months ago to enable them deliver better for their customers. But the Leader of All Peoples Congress, Dr. Hassan Ayariga says he as a consumer believes these two companies are under performing and the only way the Electricity Company of Ghana for instance can survive
National Cathedral Project: There Is No Fishy Deal On Monetary Issues – Kumasi Christian Council AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - August 15, 2022November 12, 20240 The Kumasi council of Christian churches has reaffirmed their commitment to the building of National cathedral saying there is no fishy deal on monetary issues. The council made up of churches and Parachurches Organization made this known at Press briefing to state their stance regarding the issues surrounding the building of the national cathedral. The president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in his campaign message declared his intention to build a national cathedral for God. The project has suffered stiff opposition from opposition party, hindering it development. The Council briefing the media, the chairman of the Council Archbishop Yinkah Sarfo Kantanka stated that the cathedral has the Potential of drawing the word to Ghana to experience God and spirituality. The cathedral, he said with Museum and