Story: Joe Okyere, Cape Coast
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Rev. Prof. Emmanuel Addow Obeng, has cut the sod to mark the construction of a ¢5 billion administration block for the university’s School of Medical Sciences.
The block will consist of 35 offices and two conference halls.
Rev. Prof. Obeng said the UCC currently had accreditation from the Accreditation Board to run its programme to train more doctors to reduce the high doctor-patient ratio of about one to 12,500 for efficient and effective health delivery service in the country.
He commended the Member of Parliament for Assin North, Mr Kennedy Agyepong, for single-handedly promising to contribute ¢1 billion towards the project and a further contribution for the completion of the project.
So far, Mr Agyepong has provided ¢500 million in two instalments for the project.
Rev. Prof. Obeng called on philanthropists and corporate bodies to contribute towards the realisation of the programme, since the university was currently relying on its own funds for the School of Medical Sciences.
The Chairman of the Medical School Project Implementation Committee and Pro-Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kobina Yankson, said the programme was designed to make an impact on the healthcare delivery of the country because it had been structured such that its products would be equipped with not only curative but preventive healthcare services.
He said the trainees would be attached to rural health posts and clinics to enable them to grasp the challenges to handle cases.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Sunday, December 9, 2007
MOVE TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE (Page 26)
Story: Joe Okyere, Abura Dunkwa
PROFESSOR Henry Ward Yaidoo of Abura Dunkwa has set up a GH¢30,000 (¢300 million) Education Trust Fund to promote and foster educational excellence in the Abura Dunkwa Methodist School.
The Yaidoo Education Trust Fund will be used to provide appropriate educational awards to deserving and promising pupils.
At the launch of the fund at Abura Dunkwa on Wednesday, Professor Yaidoo said he set up the fund, because the Abura Dunkwa Methodist School served as a vital springboard for his subsequent education and professional pursuit in the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
He expressed the hope and expectation that other products of the school and public spirited groups, organisations and individuals will contribute towards the fund to enhance its scope and coverage.
The District Chief Executive for Abura-Asebu-Kwanmankese, Mr Job Acquah Markin, asked teachers and parents to live up to their responsibilities, since the government was playing its part through the provision of textbooks and school uniforms and the introduction of the Capitation Grant and School Feeding Programme, among others.
Mr Paul Kow Simpson, who chaired the function, cautioned parents to desist from attacking teachers for disciplining their children.
The Headmistress of the school, Madam Comfort Bresi-Andoh, was not happy about the poor performance of pupils in the school of late, and promised that the teachers had resolved to work hard to improve upon the results. The District Director of Education, Mrs Rebecca Araba Neizer, commended Professor Yaidoo for his efforts to promote education.
PROFESSOR Henry Ward Yaidoo of Abura Dunkwa has set up a GH¢30,000 (¢300 million) Education Trust Fund to promote and foster educational excellence in the Abura Dunkwa Methodist School.
The Yaidoo Education Trust Fund will be used to provide appropriate educational awards to deserving and promising pupils.
At the launch of the fund at Abura Dunkwa on Wednesday, Professor Yaidoo said he set up the fund, because the Abura Dunkwa Methodist School served as a vital springboard for his subsequent education and professional pursuit in the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
He expressed the hope and expectation that other products of the school and public spirited groups, organisations and individuals will contribute towards the fund to enhance its scope and coverage.
The District Chief Executive for Abura-Asebu-Kwanmankese, Mr Job Acquah Markin, asked teachers and parents to live up to their responsibilities, since the government was playing its part through the provision of textbooks and school uniforms and the introduction of the Capitation Grant and School Feeding Programme, among others.
Mr Paul Kow Simpson, who chaired the function, cautioned parents to desist from attacking teachers for disciplining their children.
The Headmistress of the school, Madam Comfort Bresi-Andoh, was not happy about the poor performance of pupils in the school of late, and promised that the teachers had resolved to work hard to improve upon the results. The District Director of Education, Mrs Rebecca Araba Neizer, commended Professor Yaidoo for his efforts to promote education.
Friday, December 7, 2007
UCC HONOURS EMPLOYEES (Page 20)
Story: Joe Okyere, Cape Coast
FORTY-SEVEN employees of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) have been awarded for their long, meritorious and dedicated services to the university.
Forty-three of them who retired had served the UCC for a period ranging from 15 to 43 years whilst three serving workers were adjudged best workers.
The prizes for the retired workers ranged from small, medium and large size refrigerators and citations.The best workers received a citation, a wall clock and GH¢100 (¢1 million) each.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor of the UCC, Reverend Professor Emmanuel Adow Obeng, advised those in active service to use the ceremony to remind themselves of the value of and the reward for commitment, loyalty and hardwork.
Rev. Professor Obeng further urged them to use the occasion to evaluate their relationship with the university and renew their commitment to its progress.
He asked them to be punctual and regular as well as use their time judiciously.
He said the university would fulfil its promises to the staff to enable them to discharge their duties effectively and efficiently, and urged them to play their part with the same zeal and commitment they had displayed over the years to enhance the growth of the university.
Professor K. N. Eyeson on behalf of the recipients commended the university for recognising their contributions, and called for an orientation for the staff before they retired.
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Haruna Yakubu, who chaired the function advised the staff to rededicate themselves to the growth of the university.
FORTY-SEVEN employees of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) have been awarded for their long, meritorious and dedicated services to the university.
Forty-three of them who retired had served the UCC for a period ranging from 15 to 43 years whilst three serving workers were adjudged best workers.
The prizes for the retired workers ranged from small, medium and large size refrigerators and citations.The best workers received a citation, a wall clock and GH¢100 (¢1 million) each.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor of the UCC, Reverend Professor Emmanuel Adow Obeng, advised those in active service to use the ceremony to remind themselves of the value of and the reward for commitment, loyalty and hardwork.
Rev. Professor Obeng further urged them to use the occasion to evaluate their relationship with the university and renew their commitment to its progress.
He asked them to be punctual and regular as well as use their time judiciously.
He said the university would fulfil its promises to the staff to enable them to discharge their duties effectively and efficiently, and urged them to play their part with the same zeal and commitment they had displayed over the years to enhance the growth of the university.
Professor K. N. Eyeson on behalf of the recipients commended the university for recognising their contributions, and called for an orientation for the staff before they retired.
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Haruna Yakubu, who chaired the function advised the staff to rededicate themselves to the growth of the university.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
ELMINA PREMIX C'TTEE MAKES PROFIT ... (PAGE 35)
STORY: Joe Okyere, Elmina
THE Interim Management Committee (IMC) for the Elmina Premix Committee realised ¢92,596,000 (GH¢ 92,596) from its operations from November last year to date.
Out of the amount, 20 pupils from the community benefited from a bursary of ¢500,000 (GH¢50) each.
The committee also presented 50 bags of cement to the Edina Traditional Council towards the construction of a new Omanhen’s(paramount chief’s) palace and donated materials for school uniforms and learning materials, all totalling ¢15 million (GH¢1,500), to 50 basic school pupils who are children of fishermen and fishmongers in the community.
At a forum at Elmina to render accounts on its operations, Mr Joseph Kweku Asmah, Secretary of the IMC, said the rest of the amount had been deposited in the committee’s accounts with the Kakum Rural Bank.
Mr Asmah said the committee would meet again to decide how to utilise the rest of the money in the best interest of the fishermen, fishmongers and the community.
The District Chief Executive for Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem, Mr George Frank Asmah, explained that the case concerning the suspension of the Chief Fisherman, Jojo Solomon, from the Premix Committee had been taken over by the Ministry of Fisheries, which is conducting investigations into the allegations made against him concerning his tenure of office.
Mr Asmah further explained that the chief fisherman had only been suspended from the committee following the allegations and so he still remained the chief fisherman for the community since it was not the committee that installed him as such.
The Central Regional Chairman of the Premix Committee, Alhaji Mustapha Mohammed, said the profit accrued from the sale of premix supplied by 64 tankers from the Tema Oil Refinery.
He cautioned the fishermen to be circumspect in their pronouncements in order not to destroy the reputation of members of the IMC who had worked diligently to increase revenue from the sale of premix fuel since they took over last November.
THE Interim Management Committee (IMC) for the Elmina Premix Committee realised ¢92,596,000 (GH¢ 92,596) from its operations from November last year to date.
Out of the amount, 20 pupils from the community benefited from a bursary of ¢500,000 (GH¢50) each.
The committee also presented 50 bags of cement to the Edina Traditional Council towards the construction of a new Omanhen’s(paramount chief’s) palace and donated materials for school uniforms and learning materials, all totalling ¢15 million (GH¢1,500), to 50 basic school pupils who are children of fishermen and fishmongers in the community.
At a forum at Elmina to render accounts on its operations, Mr Joseph Kweku Asmah, Secretary of the IMC, said the rest of the amount had been deposited in the committee’s accounts with the Kakum Rural Bank.
Mr Asmah said the committee would meet again to decide how to utilise the rest of the money in the best interest of the fishermen, fishmongers and the community.
The District Chief Executive for Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem, Mr George Frank Asmah, explained that the case concerning the suspension of the Chief Fisherman, Jojo Solomon, from the Premix Committee had been taken over by the Ministry of Fisheries, which is conducting investigations into the allegations made against him concerning his tenure of office.
Mr Asmah further explained that the chief fisherman had only been suspended from the committee following the allegations and so he still remained the chief fisherman for the community since it was not the committee that installed him as such.
The Central Regional Chairman of the Premix Committee, Alhaji Mustapha Mohammed, said the profit accrued from the sale of premix supplied by 64 tankers from the Tema Oil Refinery.
He cautioned the fishermen to be circumspect in their pronouncements in order not to destroy the reputation of members of the IMC who had worked diligently to increase revenue from the sale of premix fuel since they took over last November.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
I'M NOT NEW IN NPP — ALAN (Page 13)
Story: Joe Okyere, Cape Coast
AN aspiring flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party NPP, Mr Alan Kyerematen, has stated that he is not new in the party as people are being made to believe.
Mr Kyerematen said also that he had stayed and worked in the country for the past 30 years contrary to claims that he was new in the party and had stayed the greater part of his life outside the country thus he was unsuitable to lead the party for the 2008 elections.
Addressing delegates of the party from six constituencies in the Central Region at the Centre for National Culture in Cape Coast on Friday, Mr Kyerematen said he had worked in the country in the last 30 years as UAC Manager.
The delegates were drawn from the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese, Assin North and South, Cape Coast, Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem and the Mfantseman West constituencies.
He said he had been a member of the National Executive Committee of the party since 1992 and chairman of the Young Executive Committee of the party.
He said during those periods he worked with the Minister for Finance, Mr Kwadwo Baah-Wiredu; the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and NEPAD, Mr Akwasi Osei Agyei, and the Minister of Defence, Mr Albert Kan-Dapaah, and supported the party in various ways.
He told the delegates that he satisfied all the conditions to lead the party for the 2008 elections and that he could easily win the election for the party, since he was marketable and could also win the floating voters to his side.
He said he would create jobs to improve the living conditions of the people and resource the constituency office to enable them to perform effectively and efficiently.
He tasked the constituency executives to embark on a house-to-house campaign to ensure victory for the party and that he would provide the necessary assistance to any constituency executive that embarked on such campaigns. He therefore urged the delegates to give him their mandate at the NPP’s congress in December to lead it to victory in 2008.
AN aspiring flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party NPP, Mr Alan Kyerematen, has stated that he is not new in the party as people are being made to believe.
Mr Kyerematen said also that he had stayed and worked in the country for the past 30 years contrary to claims that he was new in the party and had stayed the greater part of his life outside the country thus he was unsuitable to lead the party for the 2008 elections.
Addressing delegates of the party from six constituencies in the Central Region at the Centre for National Culture in Cape Coast on Friday, Mr Kyerematen said he had worked in the country in the last 30 years as UAC Manager.
The delegates were drawn from the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese, Assin North and South, Cape Coast, Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem and the Mfantseman West constituencies.
He said he had been a member of the National Executive Committee of the party since 1992 and chairman of the Young Executive Committee of the party.
He said during those periods he worked with the Minister for Finance, Mr Kwadwo Baah-Wiredu; the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and NEPAD, Mr Akwasi Osei Agyei, and the Minister of Defence, Mr Albert Kan-Dapaah, and supported the party in various ways.
He told the delegates that he satisfied all the conditions to lead the party for the 2008 elections and that he could easily win the election for the party, since he was marketable and could also win the floating voters to his side.
He said he would create jobs to improve the living conditions of the people and resource the constituency office to enable them to perform effectively and efficiently.
He tasked the constituency executives to embark on a house-to-house campaign to ensure victory for the party and that he would provide the necessary assistance to any constituency executive that embarked on such campaigns. He therefore urged the delegates to give him their mandate at the NPP’s congress in December to lead it to victory in 2008.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
LET'S PREVENT SPATE OF ACCIDENTS (Page 21)
Story: Joe Okyere, Cape Coast
THE Central Regional Minister, Nana Ato Arthur, has called on the Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU) of the Ghana Police Service to do more to prevent the spate of accidents in the region, especially at a time the road sector has seen tremendous improvement.
Nana Ato Arthur said most of the trunk roads and feeders in the region were receiving facelift, but what was worrying was the spate of accidents on the roads.
An accident at Okyereko claimed 47 lives and another at the Apam Junction two weeks afterwards claimed seven lives.
He, therefore, called on the MTTU to intensify its patrol to check reckless driving and speeding on the road.
Addressing a meeting of the Regional Co-ordinating Council in Cape Coast on Thursday, Nana Ato Arthur, said even though the presence of the police was felt in the region, it would be better appreciated if they devoted much attention to motorists.
He said he could not withstand the sight of piled bodies at the Winneba morgue after the Okyereko accident, which was to be followed by another fatality and carnage few kilometres away.
He said with the level of poverty in the region, the Regional Co-ordinating Council would engage the services of all concerned and urged stakeholders to exhibit a high sense of professionalism and commitment to duty to ensure the development of the region.
THE Central Regional Minister, Nana Ato Arthur, has called on the Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU) of the Ghana Police Service to do more to prevent the spate of accidents in the region, especially at a time the road sector has seen tremendous improvement.
Nana Ato Arthur said most of the trunk roads and feeders in the region were receiving facelift, but what was worrying was the spate of accidents on the roads.
An accident at Okyereko claimed 47 lives and another at the Apam Junction two weeks afterwards claimed seven lives.
He, therefore, called on the MTTU to intensify its patrol to check reckless driving and speeding on the road.
Addressing a meeting of the Regional Co-ordinating Council in Cape Coast on Thursday, Nana Ato Arthur, said even though the presence of the police was felt in the region, it would be better appreciated if they devoted much attention to motorists.
He said he could not withstand the sight of piled bodies at the Winneba morgue after the Okyereko accident, which was to be followed by another fatality and carnage few kilometres away.
He said with the level of poverty in the region, the Regional Co-ordinating Council would engage the services of all concerned and urged stakeholders to exhibit a high sense of professionalism and commitment to duty to ensure the development of the region.
REV PROF AGYEPONG UNHAPPY WITH POVERTY LEVEL IN AFRICA (Page 20)
Story: Joe Okyere, Dunkwa-on-Offin
THE Chairman of the National African Peer Review Mechanism (NAPRM), Reverend Professor Samuel Adjepong, has expressed regret at the continent’s poverty level, despite the abundant natural resources.
Rev Professor Adjepong expressed the sentiment at the inauguration of a 10-member district oversight committee to oversee the activities of the NAPRM at Dunkwa-on-Offin in the Upper Denkyira District of the Central Region.
The inauguration of the Upper Denkyira District Oversight Committee brings to four the number of such committees in the country. The other three are Akyem Oda in the Eastern Region, Kadjebi in the Volta Region and Bibiani in the Western Region.
Rev Professor Adjepong attributed the situation to a number of factors, including bad governance, and urged Ghanaians to change their attitude and unite for effective democracy.
He said the country’s democracy, good governance and poverty reduction could be achieved if the people got actively involved and deepened their understanding of the NAPRM. He advised members of the committee not to discriminate in the discharge of their duties.
The District Chief Executive for Upper Denkyira, Mr Richard Anane Adabor, said since the APRM was crucial to national development, the people should be involved to ensure its success.
He therefore appealed to the NAPRM Governing Council to disseminate information about the programme to the ordinary people, and urged the people to hold authorities accountable to ensure transparency and accountability.
A member of the council, Professor Miranda Greenstreet, noted that the aim of the APRM would be achieved if the people, especially women, were involved in the implementation process.
THE Chairman of the National African Peer Review Mechanism (NAPRM), Reverend Professor Samuel Adjepong, has expressed regret at the continent’s poverty level, despite the abundant natural resources.
Rev Professor Adjepong expressed the sentiment at the inauguration of a 10-member district oversight committee to oversee the activities of the NAPRM at Dunkwa-on-Offin in the Upper Denkyira District of the Central Region.
The inauguration of the Upper Denkyira District Oversight Committee brings to four the number of such committees in the country. The other three are Akyem Oda in the Eastern Region, Kadjebi in the Volta Region and Bibiani in the Western Region.
Rev Professor Adjepong attributed the situation to a number of factors, including bad governance, and urged Ghanaians to change their attitude and unite for effective democracy.
He said the country’s democracy, good governance and poverty reduction could be achieved if the people got actively involved and deepened their understanding of the NAPRM. He advised members of the committee not to discriminate in the discharge of their duties.
The District Chief Executive for Upper Denkyira, Mr Richard Anane Adabor, said since the APRM was crucial to national development, the people should be involved to ensure its success.
He therefore appealed to the NAPRM Governing Council to disseminate information about the programme to the ordinary people, and urged the people to hold authorities accountable to ensure transparency and accountability.
A member of the council, Professor Miranda Greenstreet, noted that the aim of the APRM would be achieved if the people, especially women, were involved in the implementation process.
DEPUTY MINISTER CAUTIONS IMMIGRATION OFFICERS (Page 20)
Story: Joe Okyere, Assin Fosu
THE Deputy Minister of the Interior, Mr K.T. Hammond, has cautioned Immigration officers about the alarming public perception
of unethical behaviour among some officers of the service.
He advised them to desist from dishonest practices which tarnished the hard-earned reputation of the service and the country.
Addressing a passing-out parade for 237 recruits at the Ghana Immigration Service Training School at Assin Fosu, Mr Hammond advised them to offer only lawful assistance to the people, since any officer found to have compromised his position for personal gain would face the law.
He asked them to perform their duties with diligence and combat threats through strengthening the intelligence networks in the immigration system.
Mr Hammond also urged them to apply immigration rules fairly and rigorously, without offending the demands of ECOWAS integration and the implementation of globalisation.
He reminded them of the need to protect the country against the activities of criminals by being vigilant at the borders and to facilitate legitimate travels to maintain the confidence of Ghanaians in the security and integrity of the borders.
He said the government was committed to the ongoing border patrol programme in the service and equipping personnel with adequate resources, the requisite training and motivation to enable them to deal with modern migration trends.
The deputy minister said efforts were also being made to amend the Immigration Law to enable the personnel to carry arms to perform their duties effectively.
Jeffrey Tetteh was adjudged the Overall Best Recruit, while Nathaniel Adjoka Opata was adjudged the Best in Academics, with the Most Disciplined Recruit prize going to Angela Nova Gbade.
The Best in Physical Training prize went to Godfred Boakye Ameyaw, with Gladys Afi Hor being adjudged the Best in Drill (Female), while Frederick Brown Daniels was adjudged the Best in Drill (Male).
THE Deputy Minister of the Interior, Mr K.T. Hammond, has cautioned Immigration officers about the alarming public perception
of unethical behaviour among some officers of the service.
He advised them to desist from dishonest practices which tarnished the hard-earned reputation of the service and the country.
Addressing a passing-out parade for 237 recruits at the Ghana Immigration Service Training School at Assin Fosu, Mr Hammond advised them to offer only lawful assistance to the people, since any officer found to have compromised his position for personal gain would face the law.
He asked them to perform their duties with diligence and combat threats through strengthening the intelligence networks in the immigration system.
Mr Hammond also urged them to apply immigration rules fairly and rigorously, without offending the demands of ECOWAS integration and the implementation of globalisation.
He reminded them of the need to protect the country against the activities of criminals by being vigilant at the borders and to facilitate legitimate travels to maintain the confidence of Ghanaians in the security and integrity of the borders.
He said the government was committed to the ongoing border patrol programme in the service and equipping personnel with adequate resources, the requisite training and motivation to enable them to deal with modern migration trends.
The deputy minister said efforts were also being made to amend the Immigration Law to enable the personnel to carry arms to perform their duties effectively.
Jeffrey Tetteh was adjudged the Overall Best Recruit, while Nathaniel Adjoka Opata was adjudged the Best in Academics, with the Most Disciplined Recruit prize going to Angela Nova Gbade.
The Best in Physical Training prize went to Godfred Boakye Ameyaw, with Gladys Afi Hor being adjudged the Best in Drill (Female), while Frederick Brown Daniels was adjudged the Best in Drill (Male).
Sunday, December 2, 2007
DISREGARD CLAIMS BY NANA APPIETUAA (Page 22. Sat., Dec 1, 1007)
Story: Joe Okyere, Cape Coast
THE Sunkwaehene and Nifahene of the Affutuakwa Traditional Area, Nana Wiredu Karikari I, has stated that he has neither installed a Nifahemaa nor had anyone sworn to him as such.
He, has therefore, advised the public to disregard claims by Nana Appientuaa IV, known in private life as Nana Abena Dansowa, as the new Asakyire Sunkwaehemaa and Nifahemma of the Affutuakwa Traditional Area as published in the Saturday, November 3 and Monday, November 5, 2007 edition of the Mirror and the Daily Graphic.
Reacting to the two publications at a press conference in Cape Coast, a representative of the chief, Mr Francis Asante, said the family agreed that no new queen should be installed in his absence and that Nana Appeantuaa IV, known in private life as Beatrice Brewu, should continue to act as the queen.
Mr Asante said it was also agreed that Abusuapanin Kofi Boateng and Krontihene E.B. Akomaning should also continue to hold their positions and that a queen shall be installed before the performance of the funeral rites of the late Nana Gyahae and Nana Appeantuaa II.
He stressed that these decisions were taken when the member of Parliament for Assin South, Mr Kennedy Agyapong, settled their differences and confirmed same before the representative of the Minister of Defence.
He said the traditional council was also notified of the decisions in a letter dated August 24, this year which was copied to the Central Regional House of Chiefs, all Divisional Chiefs, the Member of Parliament, the Abusuapanin and the District Chief Executive.
He described the process and manner under which the purported queen was installed as a breach of contract and undermining of his authority as the Sunkwaehene and the Nifahene of the Affutuakwa Traditional Area.
He said by tradition, a queen swore the oath of allegiance to the chief and not to the Okyeame and Abusuapanin as was done in this case.
He consequently called on the public and the Affutuakwa Traditional Council to disregard the claims in the publications, and described the queen as a self-styled one without the authority of Nana Wiredu.
THE Sunkwaehene and Nifahene of the Affutuakwa Traditional Area, Nana Wiredu Karikari I, has stated that he has neither installed a Nifahemaa nor had anyone sworn to him as such.
He, has therefore, advised the public to disregard claims by Nana Appientuaa IV, known in private life as Nana Abena Dansowa, as the new Asakyire Sunkwaehemaa and Nifahemma of the Affutuakwa Traditional Area as published in the Saturday, November 3 and Monday, November 5, 2007 edition of the Mirror and the Daily Graphic.
Reacting to the two publications at a press conference in Cape Coast, a representative of the chief, Mr Francis Asante, said the family agreed that no new queen should be installed in his absence and that Nana Appeantuaa IV, known in private life as Beatrice Brewu, should continue to act as the queen.
Mr Asante said it was also agreed that Abusuapanin Kofi Boateng and Krontihene E.B. Akomaning should also continue to hold their positions and that a queen shall be installed before the performance of the funeral rites of the late Nana Gyahae and Nana Appeantuaa II.
He stressed that these decisions were taken when the member of Parliament for Assin South, Mr Kennedy Agyapong, settled their differences and confirmed same before the representative of the Minister of Defence.
He said the traditional council was also notified of the decisions in a letter dated August 24, this year which was copied to the Central Regional House of Chiefs, all Divisional Chiefs, the Member of Parliament, the Abusuapanin and the District Chief Executive.
He described the process and manner under which the purported queen was installed as a breach of contract and undermining of his authority as the Sunkwaehene and the Nifahene of the Affutuakwa Traditional Area.
He said by tradition, a queen swore the oath of allegiance to the chief and not to the Okyeame and Abusuapanin as was done in this case.
He consequently called on the public and the Affutuakwa Traditional Council to disregard the claims in the publications, and described the queen as a self-styled one without the authority of Nana Wiredu.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
RURAL BANK DONATES TO FLOOD VICTIMS (Page 20... Regional News)
Story: Joe Okyere, Elmina
THE Kakum Rural Bank Limited, has donated items worth GH¢3,500 (¢35 million) to the flood victims of the three northern regions.
The items comprised 18 cartons of key soap, 15 bags of sugar, 13 bags of rice, 10 bags of maize and eight bales of used clothing.
The bank also donated six 14-inch colour television sets worth GH¢900 (¢9 million) to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture towards this year’s Farmers Day to be held in the Central Region.
The beneficiaries are the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) District Assembly, the Mfantseman District Assembly, the Cape Coast Municipal Assembly, the Twifo-Hemang-Lower Denkyira District Assembly, the Abura-Asebu-Kwamakese District Assembly and the Regional Farmers Day Secretariat.
Presenting the items, the Managing Director of the bank, Mr Samuel Tetteh Sackey, said the donations formed part of the bank’s social responsibility to its catchment area and the country as a whole.
Mr Sackey said the bank recognised that credit alone might not be the most important service for the poorest segment of the market.
He said over the years, the bank embarked on a number of social activities by assisting in areas of health, education, environment and supported the National Farmers Day with donations.
He said the bank had adopted the children’s ward of the Central Regional Hospital and provided it with medical equipment, and supported blood donation and immunisation of children in its catchment area.
Mr Sackey stated that the bank had also supported needy, brilliant students in the area with scholarships and provided textbooks, exercise books, computers and other education materials as well as prizes for best teachers in the catchment area.
He said the bank had also teamed up with the District Assembly and other organisations to initiate a project to keep the major roads in Elmina clean as well as donations towards the National Farmers Day.
The District Chief Executive for the KEEA, Mr George Frank Asmah, commended the bank for its immense contribution, not only to its catchmant area, but to the country as a whole.
He asked other institutions to emulate the deeds of the bank to improve the socio-economic well being of the people.
THE Kakum Rural Bank Limited, has donated items worth GH¢3,500 (¢35 million) to the flood victims of the three northern regions.
The items comprised 18 cartons of key soap, 15 bags of sugar, 13 bags of rice, 10 bags of maize and eight bales of used clothing.
The bank also donated six 14-inch colour television sets worth GH¢900 (¢9 million) to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture towards this year’s Farmers Day to be held in the Central Region.
The beneficiaries are the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) District Assembly, the Mfantseman District Assembly, the Cape Coast Municipal Assembly, the Twifo-Hemang-Lower Denkyira District Assembly, the Abura-Asebu-Kwamakese District Assembly and the Regional Farmers Day Secretariat.
Presenting the items, the Managing Director of the bank, Mr Samuel Tetteh Sackey, said the donations formed part of the bank’s social responsibility to its catchment area and the country as a whole.
Mr Sackey said the bank recognised that credit alone might not be the most important service for the poorest segment of the market.
He said over the years, the bank embarked on a number of social activities by assisting in areas of health, education, environment and supported the National Farmers Day with donations.
He said the bank had adopted the children’s ward of the Central Regional Hospital and provided it with medical equipment, and supported blood donation and immunisation of children in its catchment area.
Mr Sackey stated that the bank had also supported needy, brilliant students in the area with scholarships and provided textbooks, exercise books, computers and other education materials as well as prizes for best teachers in the catchment area.
He said the bank had also teamed up with the District Assembly and other organisations to initiate a project to keep the major roads in Elmina clean as well as donations towards the National Farmers Day.
The District Chief Executive for the KEEA, Mr George Frank Asmah, commended the bank for its immense contribution, not only to its catchmant area, but to the country as a whole.
He asked other institutions to emulate the deeds of the bank to improve the socio-economic well being of the people.
14 ASSIN NORTH COMMUNITIES TO GET BOREHOLES
Story; Joe Okyere, Assin Fosu
FOURTEEN communities within the Assin North District in the Central Region are to benefit from boreholes under the Community Water and Sanitation project being funded by the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) at a cost of GH¢95,367 (¢953,668,210).
Drilling works are currently ongoing at Amankanim, Asibirim, Nkramofokrom, Abominkyi, Attakwaa, Akodayemomo and Antoabasa.
The rest are Asuboneso, Krobo Bungalow, Nduaso, Aworabo, Nyardoam Anum, Akwanhyiam and Praso Agave.
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Assin North, Mr Kwabena Karikari-Apau, made this known at the third ordinary meeting of the first session of the assembly at Assin Fosu.
Mr Karikari-Apau said DANIDA was also providing sanitary facilities in a number of communities to address the sanitation problem in the district.
He said a number of roads in the district had also been awarded on contract to improve the road network in the area to facilitate economic activities.
Mr Karikari-Apau further stated that infrastructural facilities were being provided for a number of schools to improve education in the district.
He said the Community Information Centre (ICT) would soon be operational and urged all assembly members and heads of departments and their staff to take advantage of the facility and improve their ICT skills to fit into the computer world.
On revenue mobilisation, the DCE said the assembly was able to collect GH¢87,640 (¢876,400,000) as of August, this year out of the projected GH¢130,000 (¢1.3 billion) for the year.
He stressed the need for the revenue collectors to work hard to exceed the target.
Mr Karikari-Apau cautioned against mob action, which, he said, was threatening the security in the area and advised the people to be law-abiding to ensure peace for the development of the district.
In her welcoming address, the Presiding Member of the Assembly, Ms Elizabeth Tenkorang, said the Nkosuohene of Assin Brasiako, Nana Ama Adwubi I, known in private life as Nana Ama Mc Brown, was offering half scholarship scheme for 50 students who successfully passed their Basic Education Certificate Examination to pursue various courses in senior high schools.
She urged other citizens of the area who had the resources to assist brilliant, needy students to help improve education in the district.
FOURTEEN communities within the Assin North District in the Central Region are to benefit from boreholes under the Community Water and Sanitation project being funded by the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) at a cost of GH¢95,367 (¢953,668,210).
Drilling works are currently ongoing at Amankanim, Asibirim, Nkramofokrom, Abominkyi, Attakwaa, Akodayemomo and Antoabasa.
The rest are Asuboneso, Krobo Bungalow, Nduaso, Aworabo, Nyardoam Anum, Akwanhyiam and Praso Agave.
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Assin North, Mr Kwabena Karikari-Apau, made this known at the third ordinary meeting of the first session of the assembly at Assin Fosu.
Mr Karikari-Apau said DANIDA was also providing sanitary facilities in a number of communities to address the sanitation problem in the district.
He said a number of roads in the district had also been awarded on contract to improve the road network in the area to facilitate economic activities.
Mr Karikari-Apau further stated that infrastructural facilities were being provided for a number of schools to improve education in the district.
He said the Community Information Centre (ICT) would soon be operational and urged all assembly members and heads of departments and their staff to take advantage of the facility and improve their ICT skills to fit into the computer world.
On revenue mobilisation, the DCE said the assembly was able to collect GH¢87,640 (¢876,400,000) as of August, this year out of the projected GH¢130,000 (¢1.3 billion) for the year.
He stressed the need for the revenue collectors to work hard to exceed the target.
Mr Karikari-Apau cautioned against mob action, which, he said, was threatening the security in the area and advised the people to be law-abiding to ensure peace for the development of the district.
In her welcoming address, the Presiding Member of the Assembly, Ms Elizabeth Tenkorang, said the Nkosuohene of Assin Brasiako, Nana Ama Adwubi I, known in private life as Nana Ama Mc Brown, was offering half scholarship scheme for 50 students who successfully passed their Basic Education Certificate Examination to pursue various courses in senior high schools.
She urged other citizens of the area who had the resources to assist brilliant, needy students to help improve education in the district.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Barclays bank donates to 2 institutions)
Story: Joe Okyere, Cape Coast
THE Cape Coast branch of the Barclays Bank has donated various items worth GH¢4,800 (¢48 million) to two institutions in Cape Coast as part of its social responsibilities to the community.
The beneficiaries are the Human Services Trust for Vulnerable Children and Orphanage and Cape Deaf.
The items comprise seven bags of rice, two bags of sugar, 10 boxes of bar soap, 10 gallons of liquid soap, 20 mattresses, 10 boxes of biscuits, four gallons of cooking oil, 40 loaves of bread, 25 crates of minerals and 48 gallons of paints.
Making the presentation at the Human Services Trust, Ms Mariam Amandeh, the Manager of the Cape Coast branch of the bank, said her outfit had over the years embarked on a mission of community assistance to the less fortunate and the needy, and was also involved in other community development projects.
She said even though the bank was a commercial entity aimed at making profit, it owed it a duty to help improve the living conditions of its communities by embarking upon voluntary activities and donating some of its profits to charity.
Ms Amandeh urged the children not to allow their unfortunate circumstances to dampen their spirits, but rather gear them to realise their potential.
She advised them to be disciplined and study hard to become useful citizens.
The Executive Director of Human Services Trust, Mrs Nancy Arkorful, commended the bank for its commitment to assist the needy in the society, and expressed the hope that other institutions would emulate its example.
THE Cape Coast branch of the Barclays Bank has donated various items worth GH¢4,800 (¢48 million) to two institutions in Cape Coast as part of its social responsibilities to the community.
The beneficiaries are the Human Services Trust for Vulnerable Children and Orphanage and Cape Deaf.
The items comprise seven bags of rice, two bags of sugar, 10 boxes of bar soap, 10 gallons of liquid soap, 20 mattresses, 10 boxes of biscuits, four gallons of cooking oil, 40 loaves of bread, 25 crates of minerals and 48 gallons of paints.
Making the presentation at the Human Services Trust, Ms Mariam Amandeh, the Manager of the Cape Coast branch of the bank, said her outfit had over the years embarked on a mission of community assistance to the less fortunate and the needy, and was also involved in other community development projects.
She said even though the bank was a commercial entity aimed at making profit, it owed it a duty to help improve the living conditions of its communities by embarking upon voluntary activities and donating some of its profits to charity.
Ms Amandeh urged the children not to allow their unfortunate circumstances to dampen their spirits, but rather gear them to realise their potential.
She advised them to be disciplined and study hard to become useful citizens.
The Executive Director of Human Services Trust, Mrs Nancy Arkorful, commended the bank for its commitment to assist the needy in the society, and expressed the hope that other institutions would emulate its example.
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