Day: June 11, 2024

A team of Police experts have been deployed to Bole and its environs in the Savannah Region to support the Regional Police Command to unravel the cause of three reported cases of unnatural deaths in the town.

The experts, made up of a crime scene management team, forensic experts, intelligence officers and homicide investigators are in the region to work with the Regional Command on the cases.

A statement signed and issued by Assistant Commissioner of Police Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director of Public Affairs, said Police visibility and patrols had been intensified with more operational officers deployed to the town and its surrounding communities.

In addition, it said the Police were working closely with traditional and religious leaders as well as the community members to resolve the unfortunate situation.

The statement assured the public, especially the affected communities to remain calm, adding that, the Police were committed to pursuing the perpetrators of the heinous crime.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The Meridian Community School in Tamale has thrown a party to celebrate members of the Tamale branch of the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFDO).

The event, hosted at the school’s compound, featured an all-inclusive celebration intended to put smiles on the faces of Persons living with Disabilities (PwDs).

The school also donated clothing to the PwDs underscoring commitment to its corporate social responsibility.

The initiative, which was to provide essential support to PwDs while fostering a sense of inclusivity, formed part of the school’s ‘Edify Community Transformation Project.’

Students at the school showcased activities including dance choreography, poetry recitation and drama to attendees’ delight.

Reverend Jones Frimpong Kwarteng, the Proprietor of the Meridian Community School Complex, said the school had operated since 2012 and sought a way to show love to the community.

He shared a story about blind Bartimaeus, a biblical character, urging members of the GFDO to take control of
their own lives and not allow circumstances determine their future.

He said everyone had the power to transcend their limitations and shape their own destiny saying, ‘The blind Bartimaeus serves as an example of owning his destiny, as he refused to let his blindness define him, but instead called out to Jesus for healing.’

Mrs Barbara Frimpong Kwarteng, the Manager of the Meridian Community School Complex, said the initiative was in partnership with Edify, an international Christian Organisation, who saw the need to give back to society.

She said the event was the first of its kind, which would now be held annually to fulfill commitments as a business, adding that dining with PwDs was a way of teaching students and staff members of the school that everyone was equal and should be treated with care and compassion.

Mr Abdulai Mohammed Awal, the Secretary to GFDO, expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Management of the school for their generosity and indicated that the show of companion was a gesture we
ll appreciated by members of the organisation and had a positive impact on the lives of the PwDs.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Dr Hassan Ayariga, Founder and Leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), has asked the Government to halt the fast-depreciating Ghana cedi to avert economic hardships facing the citizenry.

According to him the depreciation of the Cedi had led to increased costs of imported goods and services, contributing to inflation and economic instability.

Dr Ayariga said this at a press conference in Accra on the depreciation of the Cedis against major currencies.

He said the depreciation of the Cedi had become a major source of worry, economic hardship, and pain especially for Ghanaian business owners, pensioners, traders, and businesses that depended on the dollar or foreign inflows.

He noted that the pressure on the Cedi remained high, with its year-to-date depreciation against the US dollars standing at 5.5 percent as at the end of April, higher than the 4.2 percent recorded over the same period last year, adding that, that weakness was unusual in an election year.

Dr Ayariga asked the Government to restore the
strength of the Cedi by implementing policies that promoted economic stability, ‘reducing corruption and mismanagement of resources, and investing in key sectors such as production, manufacturing and industrialisation’.

He also called on the Government to ban forex trading, shutdown businesses that charged in dollars, stop the quotation and awards of contracts in dollars, ban opening of foreign currency accounts and close foreign currency accounts.

Additionally, government must stop all hotels, businesses, airlines, landlords, schools, automobile companies and shipping lines from quoting and charging in foreign currencies.

Source: Ghana News Agency

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says Ghana is on track to bridging the gaps in justice delivery, citing the allocation of massive resources to improve judicial infrastructure over the years.

The objective is to strengthen the Ministry of Justice and Attorney-General’s Office to enhance the justice delivery system, thereby advancing the rule of law.

‘Upholding the tenets of the rule of law is the bedrock of any thriving democracy,’ the President explained, noting that it was imperative that the country modernised the structure of its legal system.

The President, speaking at the inauguration of a 12-storey Law House to accommodate the Office of the Attorney-General and Ministry of Justice, in Accra, said the Government would not lose focus in providing a conducive environment for the efficient administration of law in the country.

Over the last seven years, the Nana Akufo-Addo-led administration has constructed about 100 courts, providing state-of-the-art residence for judges and building the capacity
of the judicial staff for effective work.

In addition, many vehicles have been made available to the Attorney-General’s Office to expand coverage of legal aid services across the country.

‘The capacity of the Attorney-General’s Office has been boosted, enabling it to handle numerous international arbitration cases without recourse to foreign or external counsel.

‘This represents a marked departure from previous practice where external legal expertise was often sought,’ the President said.

He said strengthening the Attorney-General’s Office had resulted in notable successes, as it had effectively promoted Ghana’s interest on the international stage.

The favourable outcomes in various arbitration cases, including the reduction in the cost of proceedings for the State, testified to the progress being made, he stated.

‘This strategic enhancement not only underscores the Government’s determination to ensure self-reliance in legal matters, but also showcases the proficiency and competency of domestic legal lu
minaries in managing complex international disputes,’ he stated.

Mr Godfred Yeboah Dame, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, who was instrumental in the completion of the 12-storey Law House, whose work commenced some 23 years ago, lauded the President for his commitment to the project.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Commodore Solomon Asiedu-Larbi, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) the Nutekpor Naval Training Command, Tuesday embarked on a familiarisation tour of units in the Region.

The FOC, who is the Garrison Commander, was in the company of Lieutenant Colonel Jalali Din Ibrahim, Commander Rear of the 66 Artillery Regiment and other senior officers of the Naval Training Command.

The Flag Officer Commanding first called on Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa, the Volta Regional Minister before meeting with heads of major Universities in the Region including the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), and the Ho Technical University.

He also had a brief meeting with executives and members of the Ghana Journalists Association in the Volta and Oti Regions before heading to the Volta Barracks, where a special Quarter Guard was mounted in his honour.

The FOC hosted a durbar for all ranks of the barracks at the tail end of the tour.

During the meeting with the Volta GJA, which was monitored by the Ghana News Agency, he said
the essence of the visit was to build synergy with opinion leaders and decision makers in promoting a peaceful environment.

He commended the media for exceptional support in projecting the naval training command and expressed hope for further collaboration.

‘The feedback is that you’ve helped in projecting the naval training command and we want the good job to continue. As a Command, upon the assumption of command it was thought that we have to conduct a familiarisation to our units in the Volta Region.

‘So, we are here to establish contact with opinion leaders in the Region to forge a common purpose identify areas of interest that we can build up, and if there are any differences, we find a way of solving it amicably.

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‘So, the purpose is to join forces with you to create the peaceful environment that we are currently enjoying, and if there are any hitches anywhere, we find a nice way of solving it.’

Mr. Emmanuel Agbaxode, Chairman of the GJA in the Volta and Oti Regions, said the visit was a ‘t
estament to the strong bonds of friendship between the GJA and nation’s security agencies.’

He praised the existence of a cordial relationship between the media fraternity and the army, and said, ‘the visit should lead to a more fulfilling relationship.’

The Regional Chairman appealed to the Command to support the Association complete the ongoing Volta Press Centre project and extended an invitation to the security agency to attend this year’s media awards ceremony.

Mr. Agbaxode pledged on behalf of the media, ‘assistance in any manner in ensuring utmost peace, especially, during this election year.’

Source: Ghana News Agency

The Israeli Embassy in Accra has planted 1,111seedlings to support Ghana’s effort at attaining a greener and sustainable environment.

The seedlings were planted on two and half acres of land situated in the Chipa Forest Reserve in the Shai-Osudoku district of the Greater Accra region.

The part of the Reserve where the planting is named after Israel’s capital city, Jerusalem.

The five main trees planted were Baobab, Ofram, Mahogany, Cassia, and Rain trees.

The exercise took place on Monday, June 10 and was done with support of the Forestry Commission.

It formed part of the Embassy’s contribution to the Green Ghana Day event instituted in 2021 and celebrated every year to restore Ghana’s forest cover.

It was also intended to support the fight against climate change, raise awareness about caring for the environment and get people to commit to take diligent care of the environment.

Additionally, it was to promote a greener, cleaner, healthier and a beautiful Ghana.

Speaking at a short ceremony before the
commencement of the planting, Aviel Avraham, Deputy Head of Missions, Israeli Embassy, who read a speech on behalf of Madam Shlomit Sufa, Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, said the tree planting initiative was a testament of Israel’s long-standing agenda of protecting the environment.

He noted that Israel as a desert country with limited resources had had its fair share of environmental challenges but had been able to address the issue through innovation, technology, and a spirit of resilience.

He said that the country implemented robust policies for afforestation and reforestation where millions of trees were planted across the country.

Mr Avraham said the initiative, which was led by the Jewish National Fund transformed the arid landscapes into thriving ecosystems.

He noted that with such an experience, Israel was ready to support and promote Ghana’s efforts to create a safe and sustainable environment.

He said the Embassy would empower local communities and foster sustainable practices that would benefit f
uture generations.

Madam Winifred Ohene Wiafe, Tema and Ada Forests District Manager, Forestry Commission, commended the Embassy for the initiative.

Mr Fred Offei, District Chief Executive, Shai-Osudoku, said the District recognised that the health of the environment was linked to the well-being of the people, therefore, it would protect the trees and ensure their survival.

The Israeli Embassy was also supported by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Department of Parks and Gardens, Ghana Garden and Flower Movement, Israel Ghana Friendship Association and` Israeli Community in Ghana,

Source: Ghana News Agency