Any contractor who wins a contract from the Assin South District Assembly will have to pay a levy of one per cent on the contract sum to the assembly for development projects.
The decision followed a recommendation by the Finance and Administration sub-committee which was approved by the assembly after the issue had been debated.
This was contained in the Executive Committee report presented by the District Chief Executive, Ms Sabian Appiah-Kubi, at the third ordinary meeting of the third session of the assembly at Nsuaem-Kyekyewere on Tuesday.
Ms Appiah-Kubi explained that the decision was taken to raise additional funds to enhance the development of the district.
On the payment of compensation to land owners for the assembly complex, Ms Appiah-Kubi said the assembly would pay in two instalments 70 per cent of compensation fixed by the Land Valuation Board, and that the farmers should sign an undertaking that they would vacate the land anytime the assembly needed it.
She said the assembly also decided to use part of the savings made to document and register the acquired lands for its complex.
She said the assembly also agreed to continue the teacher’s quarters’ project at Atia Labadi, and that members should mobilise revenue from their electoral areas.
The member of Parliament for Assin South, Professor Dominic K. Fobih, debunked allegations that he had been boycotting the assembly’s sittings.
Professor Fobih reminded members of the need to work hard and stressed that the assembly had come of age, adding that members should be united and be forward looking to enhance the development of the district.
The Presiding member, Mr Anthony Appiah, said the assembly would tap the experience of the Member of Parliament to enhance its work.
The District Director of Health, Mr Q.K. Mends, said seven more Community Based Health Planning and Service Centres would be opened to enhance health delivery services in the area.
The beneficiary communities are Assin Kumasi, Abodwese, Adiembra, Amanbete/Nkran, Nnua Nua, Homano and Kruwa.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Sunday, January 3, 2010
POLITICIANS MUST NOT SHIRK RESPONSIBILITIES (PAGE 14, JAN 2)
The Mankrado of Komenda-Kokwaado, Nana Kodwo Sarpong III, has entreated politicians not to shirk their responsibilities towards their constituents.
Nana Sarpong deplored the attitude of some politicians who after winning the votes of their constituents turned their back on them instead of interacting with them to find solutions to their basic problems.
Addressing a durbar to mark the Kokwaadoman annual mpontu festival at Komenda-Kokwaado, Nana Sarpong appealed to the Department of Feeder Roads to open up the area for easy evacuation of farm produce to market centres.
Nana Sarpong said due to lack of access to feeder roads in the area there was high rate of post harvest losses which led to low productivity.
He said the area produced crops such as cocoa, oil palm, maize, plantain, cassava, coconut and oranges, among others, but indicated that poor feeder road network in the area hampered easy evacuation to market centres.
He, therefore, urged the ministry to open up the area to encourage farmers to increase production.
He also called on the sector agency to assist in checking erosion.
He also said that even though the community purchased its own electricity poles for the extension of electricity to the community, some areas did not have electricity because the Electricity Company of Ghana failed to extend power to those areas.
The Chairman of the Komenda-Kokwaado Development Association, Deputy Superintendent of Police Mr Christopher Abaka, advised the youth to study hard and never give up until they had achieved their ambition.
Mr. K Omenano who represented the member of Parliament for the area. Dr J. S. Annan, who is also Deputy Minister of Education (Tertiary), said the minister would assist the community to complete its meeting place.
Nana Sarpong deplored the attitude of some politicians who after winning the votes of their constituents turned their back on them instead of interacting with them to find solutions to their basic problems.
Addressing a durbar to mark the Kokwaadoman annual mpontu festival at Komenda-Kokwaado, Nana Sarpong appealed to the Department of Feeder Roads to open up the area for easy evacuation of farm produce to market centres.
Nana Sarpong said due to lack of access to feeder roads in the area there was high rate of post harvest losses which led to low productivity.
He said the area produced crops such as cocoa, oil palm, maize, plantain, cassava, coconut and oranges, among others, but indicated that poor feeder road network in the area hampered easy evacuation to market centres.
He, therefore, urged the ministry to open up the area to encourage farmers to increase production.
He also called on the sector agency to assist in checking erosion.
He also said that even though the community purchased its own electricity poles for the extension of electricity to the community, some areas did not have electricity because the Electricity Company of Ghana failed to extend power to those areas.
The Chairman of the Komenda-Kokwaado Development Association, Deputy Superintendent of Police Mr Christopher Abaka, advised the youth to study hard and never give up until they had achieved their ambition.
Mr. K Omenano who represented the member of Parliament for the area. Dr J. S. Annan, who is also Deputy Minister of Education (Tertiary), said the minister would assist the community to complete its meeting place.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Govt's efforts at raising education standards...STUDENTS URGED TO BE DISCIPLINED (PAGE 11, DEC 30)
THE government’s determination to raise standards of education cannot be achieved without discipline on the part of students, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Dr Joyce Aryee has stated.
She said discipline was a precondition for effective learning and that tackling indiscipline which had become rampant of late in schools, was as much part of improving the performance of students as good teaching.
Addressing the annual carols and awards day of the Komenda Senior High Secondary and Technical School at Komenda, Dr Aryee said education was about values as well as knowledge and skills.
Dr Aryee said values such as respect for others and for authority, courtesy and consideration were the foundations of any civilised society.
The Chief Executive Officer said many teachers left the profession because of inadequate remuneration, but research had also indicated that about 45 per cent of teachers did so because of indiscipline among students.
She said teachers, headteachers and other school staff deserved respect and that there could never be any justification for subjecting them to either verbal or physical assault.
Dr Aryee said restoring respect for authority in schools meant a sustained drive to strengthen school discipline.
She described neglecting responsibility for discipline as criminal, and called on all stakeholders, especially parents, to live up to their responsibilities by ensuring that their children were disciplined.
Dr Aryee advised students to obey school rules and regulations to ensure their success in life.
The headmaster of the school, Mr David N. Bonney, urged parents to take active interest in the progress of their wards by giving them the necessary support and providing their needs.
Mr Bonney called on the government to provide the needed infrastructure to improve teaching and learning.
She said discipline was a precondition for effective learning and that tackling indiscipline which had become rampant of late in schools, was as much part of improving the performance of students as good teaching.
Addressing the annual carols and awards day of the Komenda Senior High Secondary and Technical School at Komenda, Dr Aryee said education was about values as well as knowledge and skills.
Dr Aryee said values such as respect for others and for authority, courtesy and consideration were the foundations of any civilised society.
The Chief Executive Officer said many teachers left the profession because of inadequate remuneration, but research had also indicated that about 45 per cent of teachers did so because of indiscipline among students.
She said teachers, headteachers and other school staff deserved respect and that there could never be any justification for subjecting them to either verbal or physical assault.
Dr Aryee said restoring respect for authority in schools meant a sustained drive to strengthen school discipline.
She described neglecting responsibility for discipline as criminal, and called on all stakeholders, especially parents, to live up to their responsibilities by ensuring that their children were disciplined.
Dr Aryee advised students to obey school rules and regulations to ensure their success in life.
The headmaster of the school, Mr David N. Bonney, urged parents to take active interest in the progress of their wards by giving them the necessary support and providing their needs.
Mr Bonney called on the government to provide the needed infrastructure to improve teaching and learning.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
150 FISHERMEN BENEFIT FROM NETS (PAGE 14, DEC 29)
The Central Regional Minister, Mrs Ama Benyiwa-Doe, has advised fishermen to emulate the example of the Elmina Premix Committee by ensuring transparency and accountability in all their dealings.
She also called on them to utilise profits from the sale of premix fuel for the benefit of their communities.
She was speaking at a ceremony where one hundred and fifty canoe fishermen from Elmina benefited from fishing nets valued at GH¢45,000.00 purchased with profit from sale of the premix fuel by the Elmina Premix Committee.
The committee also presented cloths to eight aged fishermen who had contributed towards the promotion of the fishing industry in Elmina.
The member of Parliament for Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem, Dr J.S. Annan, advised the fishermen to put to good use the nets to compensate for the efforts of the committee.
A Deputy Minister of Agriculture in–charge of Fisheries, Nii Amassah Namoale, also advised the committee to invest part of their profit in educational funds for the youth in the area.
He said the government was focused on safeguarding the operations of canoe fishermen in the country.
At the ceremony in Elmina last Tuesday, the Secretary of the Elmina Premix Committee, Alhaji Mohammed Dauda, said the committee decided to present the nets to the fishermen in support of their efforts.
Alhaji Dauda said the profit was realised from the sale of premix fuel within six months of the committee’s operations.
He commended the government for the continued supply of premix fuel to support them in their operations.
The Chairman of the National Premix Committee, Mr Kwaku Nicol, said the government would continue to offer the necessary support and protection to canoe fishermen to sustain their livelihood.
He called on landing beach committees to ensure that fishermen derived maximum benefits from the sale of premix fuel in their communities.
The Committee in appreciation of President Mills’s support for fishermen in ensuring the supply of premix fuel and the measures he had taken to enhance their livelihood, bestowed on him the title of a chief fisherman, “Ofarnyi Kwegya Atta Mills” and presented him with a stool.
She also called on them to utilise profits from the sale of premix fuel for the benefit of their communities.
She was speaking at a ceremony where one hundred and fifty canoe fishermen from Elmina benefited from fishing nets valued at GH¢45,000.00 purchased with profit from sale of the premix fuel by the Elmina Premix Committee.
The committee also presented cloths to eight aged fishermen who had contributed towards the promotion of the fishing industry in Elmina.
The member of Parliament for Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem, Dr J.S. Annan, advised the fishermen to put to good use the nets to compensate for the efforts of the committee.
A Deputy Minister of Agriculture in–charge of Fisheries, Nii Amassah Namoale, also advised the committee to invest part of their profit in educational funds for the youth in the area.
He said the government was focused on safeguarding the operations of canoe fishermen in the country.
At the ceremony in Elmina last Tuesday, the Secretary of the Elmina Premix Committee, Alhaji Mohammed Dauda, said the committee decided to present the nets to the fishermen in support of their efforts.
Alhaji Dauda said the profit was realised from the sale of premix fuel within six months of the committee’s operations.
He commended the government for the continued supply of premix fuel to support them in their operations.
The Chairman of the National Premix Committee, Mr Kwaku Nicol, said the government would continue to offer the necessary support and protection to canoe fishermen to sustain their livelihood.
He called on landing beach committees to ensure that fishermen derived maximum benefits from the sale of premix fuel in their communities.
The Committee in appreciation of President Mills’s support for fishermen in ensuring the supply of premix fuel and the measures he had taken to enhance their livelihood, bestowed on him the title of a chief fisherman, “Ofarnyi Kwegya Atta Mills” and presented him with a stool.
Monday, December 28, 2009
PREMIX C'TTEE ASSISTS 150 FISHERMEN WITH NETS (PAGE 19, DEC 28)
One hundred and fifty canoe fishermen from Elmina have benefited from fishing nets valued at GH¢45,000.00 from profit made from the sale of premix fuel by the Elmina Premix Committee.
The committee also presented cloths to eight aged fishermen who have contributed towards the promotion of the fishing industry in Elmina.
At a ceremony at Elmina last Tuesday, the Secretary of the Elmina Premix Committee, Alhaji Mohammed Dauda, said the committee decided to present the nets to the fishermen to support their livelihood.
Alhaji Dauda said the profit was realised from the sale of premix fuel within six months of the committee’s operations.
He commended the government for the continued supply of premix fuel to support them in their operations.
The Chairman of the National Premix Committee, Mr Kwaku Nicol, said the government would continue to offer the necessary support and protection to canoe fishermen to sustain their livelihood.
He called on landing beach committees to ensure that fishermen derived maximum benefits from the sale of premix fuel in their communities.
The Central Regional Minister, Mrs Ama Benyiwa-Doe, advised fishermen to emulate the example of the Elmina Premix Committee and ensure transparency and accountability and utilise the profit from the sale of premix fuel for the benefit of their communities.
The Member of Parliament for Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem, Dr J.S. Annan, advised the fishermen to put to good use the nets to compensate for the efforts of the committee.
A Deputy Minister of Agriculture in charge of Fisheries, Nii Amassah Namoale, also advised the committee to invest part of its profits in educational funds for the youth in the area.
He said the government remained focused on safeguarding the operations of canoe fishermen in the country.
The committee, in appreciation of President Mills’s support for fishermen in ensuring the supply of premix fuel and the measures he had taken to enhance their livelihood, bestowed on him the title of a chief fisherman, “Ofarnyi Kwegya Atta Mills,” and presented him with a stool.
The committee also presented cloths to eight aged fishermen who have contributed towards the promotion of the fishing industry in Elmina.
At a ceremony at Elmina last Tuesday, the Secretary of the Elmina Premix Committee, Alhaji Mohammed Dauda, said the committee decided to present the nets to the fishermen to support their livelihood.
Alhaji Dauda said the profit was realised from the sale of premix fuel within six months of the committee’s operations.
He commended the government for the continued supply of premix fuel to support them in their operations.
The Chairman of the National Premix Committee, Mr Kwaku Nicol, said the government would continue to offer the necessary support and protection to canoe fishermen to sustain their livelihood.
He called on landing beach committees to ensure that fishermen derived maximum benefits from the sale of premix fuel in their communities.
The Central Regional Minister, Mrs Ama Benyiwa-Doe, advised fishermen to emulate the example of the Elmina Premix Committee and ensure transparency and accountability and utilise the profit from the sale of premix fuel for the benefit of their communities.
The Member of Parliament for Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem, Dr J.S. Annan, advised the fishermen to put to good use the nets to compensate for the efforts of the committee.
A Deputy Minister of Agriculture in charge of Fisheries, Nii Amassah Namoale, also advised the committee to invest part of its profits in educational funds for the youth in the area.
He said the government remained focused on safeguarding the operations of canoe fishermen in the country.
The committee, in appreciation of President Mills’s support for fishermen in ensuring the supply of premix fuel and the measures he had taken to enhance their livelihood, bestowed on him the title of a chief fisherman, “Ofarnyi Kwegya Atta Mills,” and presented him with a stool.
CHIEFS MUST KEEP AWAY FROM PARTISAN POLITICS (PAGE 23, DEC 28)
The Omanhene of the Breman Asikuma Traditional Area, Nana Amoakwa Boadu VIII, has advised his colleague chiefs to abide by the constitutional provision that bars chiefs from engaging in active politics to safeguard the sanctity of the chieftaincy institution.
Nana Buadu said the chieftaincy institution was a time-tested and noble one which could not be wished away and denigrated to the extent that the people could mount platforms to engage in debates that could compromise the respect and authority of chiefs.
He was speaking to the Daily Graphic after he had been introduced to the Central Regional House of Chiefs in Cape Coast last Tuesday.
Nana Buadu enjoined chiefs to be development partners of the central government and remain resolute in their development agenda.
He said chiefs had, before and after the colonial era, championed the development of their areas and saw no reason why they should not strive to do same under the present day circumstances.
He said since the Constitution also made provision for the recognition and appointment to other state institutions, it would be in their own interest to play the role of watchdogs and advisors to politicians and the society at large.
The President of the Central Region House of Chiefs, Dasebre Kwebu Ewusi, advised chiefs to use alternative dispute resolution mechanism to adjudicate in cases since the process was speedy, easy and less costly in order to avoid protracted disputes which could affect the development of their respective areas.
He also advised them to set up educational funds in their respective areas to promote the education of the youth in their areas.
Nana Buadu said the chieftaincy institution was a time-tested and noble one which could not be wished away and denigrated to the extent that the people could mount platforms to engage in debates that could compromise the respect and authority of chiefs.
He was speaking to the Daily Graphic after he had been introduced to the Central Regional House of Chiefs in Cape Coast last Tuesday.
Nana Buadu enjoined chiefs to be development partners of the central government and remain resolute in their development agenda.
He said chiefs had, before and after the colonial era, championed the development of their areas and saw no reason why they should not strive to do same under the present day circumstances.
He said since the Constitution also made provision for the recognition and appointment to other state institutions, it would be in their own interest to play the role of watchdogs and advisors to politicians and the society at large.
The President of the Central Region House of Chiefs, Dasebre Kwebu Ewusi, advised chiefs to use alternative dispute resolution mechanism to adjudicate in cases since the process was speedy, easy and less costly in order to avoid protracted disputes which could affect the development of their respective areas.
He also advised them to set up educational funds in their respective areas to promote the education of the youth in their areas.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
CONFAB ON CLIMATE CHANGE (PAGE 23, DEC 19)
Nineteen Regional Directors of the German Development Service (DED) who participated in the conference on climate change visited the Western and the Central regions as part of a familiarisation tour to assess the technical support that would be needed to combat it.
The delegation visited the Takoradi harbour and the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) Municipal Assembly.
The Central Regional Minister, Mrs Ama Benyiwa-Doe, welcoming the delegation recalled the close co-operation between Ghana and Germany and the immense contribution of the German Government to Ghana’s economic development.
She said Ghana continued to benefit from programmes of the DED through its technical support agencies such as building the capacity of district assemblies including some in the Central Region which benefited.
She expressed the support of the Regional Co-ordinating Council towards the realisation of the objectives of the DED’s programmes.
The DED Representative in Ghana, Mrs Anet Turmann, said the DED was providing technical support for assemblies in the 10 regions throughout the country.
She said currently the DED was supporting the KEEA Municipal and the Twifo-Hemang-Lower Denkyira District Assemblies to build the capacity of their local governments and traditional authorities in the two districts.
The delegation visited the Takoradi harbour and the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) Municipal Assembly.
The Central Regional Minister, Mrs Ama Benyiwa-Doe, welcoming the delegation recalled the close co-operation between Ghana and Germany and the immense contribution of the German Government to Ghana’s economic development.
She said Ghana continued to benefit from programmes of the DED through its technical support agencies such as building the capacity of district assemblies including some in the Central Region which benefited.
She expressed the support of the Regional Co-ordinating Council towards the realisation of the objectives of the DED’s programmes.
The DED Representative in Ghana, Mrs Anet Turmann, said the DED was providing technical support for assemblies in the 10 regions throughout the country.
She said currently the DED was supporting the KEEA Municipal and the Twifo-Hemang-Lower Denkyira District Assemblies to build the capacity of their local governments and traditional authorities in the two districts.
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