NEWS IN GHANA

As part of efforts to promote healthcare delivery in the country, the Rural Project Support Network (RPSN), an NGO committed to improving the lives of rural people in the country has supported Bejewahume, a community located in Achimota within the Ga East Municipality of the Greater Accra Region with some relief items towards creation of a new Child Welfare Centre to cater for the health needs of children. The items which valued at a total cost of GH¢1,500.00 include 1 weighing stand,1 veronica bucket, 2 benches,1 table and 3 plastic chairs. The gesture according to the Executive Director of Rural Project Support Network, Ms. Felicia Sosu seeks to aid caregivers to help provide healthcare services in the community with ease. It is also intended to help address the challenges most parents face in the community in attempt to assist their children attain healthcare delivery. Speaking in an interview, Ms. Sosu noted the idea to create new Child Welfare Centre (CWC) a

The Municipal Director of Education in the Prestea Huni-Valley municipality, Ms. Francisca Mwin-Ira has underscored the need for all parents and guardians in the country to be to more committed in the welfare of children to ensure that  they are given the right form of education at a tender age in order to prevent them from being exposed to reading and learning difficulties that could go a long way to mar their future. According to her, giving children a very strong literacy foundation in education at an early stage is the key to securing a better future for their academic excellence. “We all know how important it is to educate a child and the best way to start is when they are still young” she added. Mrs. Francisca Mwin-Ira made the observation while addressing a gathering  at an event dubbed the “second reading festivals” for kids which took place last Saturday at the Golden Star Resource Mines Site, Bogoso in the Western Region. The reading festival was organized

Matthew Paa Kwesi Williams and Emmanuel Nana Yaw Oman Krado in a pose The Morgan International Community School(MICS) has presented 100 percent educational scholarship package to the 6-year-old, Emmanuel Nana Yaw Oman Krado, the boy whose image was selected as one of the best focusing on poverty, a component of SDGs goal 1 which saw the Ghanaian student, Matthew Paa Kwesi Williams picked up the award of excellence in the 2017 International SDGs Students Photo Contest held last September in Japan, Tokyo. According to the head of MICS, Ms. Felicia Sackey, the award served as a form of compensation to the 6-year-old Nana Yaw Oman Krado to help him further his education with MICS from the basic to higher level. Ms. Felicia Sackey, head of MICS “Nana Yaw, currently a kindergarten 2 pupil in one of the basic school’s located at Gomoa Manso village in the Central Region has found a favour with us in bringing fame and fortune to our own Matthew Paa Kwesi Williams therefore we’re p

The United Nations Information Centre Accra has held a durbar which saw over 100 traders from the Kaneshie market including the general public vigorously sensitized on child trafficking, child labour and child abuse in commemoration of the 2017 Human Rights Day. The sensitization forum which took place at a spot within the Kaneshie market complex in Accra was aimed at educating market women on the rights of children including the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The participants drawn from the Kaneshie Market Women Association were elated to be informed and empowered by UNIC and its partners with the knowledge to deal with one of the world’s biggest problem which violates rights of children in the country. Addressing participants, Deputy Director of Public Education at CHRAJ, Mr. Mawuli Avutor noted protection of the rights of children should be collective responsibility of all. He cited an instance where he intercepted a child with a heavy basket of g

Experiences of most events are easily forgotten but not in the case of SIC Ladies Association’s 40th anniversary celebration dinner and dance party which went down last Saturday at the Police Social and Fitness Centre in Accra.  It was a night of musical explosion characterized by exciting dance moves as various artistes put up exhilarating performances to hook up dancers permanently unto the dancing floor. The sweet aroma of delicious meals and varieties of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages was everywhere in excess begging for attention yet nobody seemed to care.  But what caught the attention and thrilled every Tom, Dick and Harry present at the event was the unique performance put up by the Ghanaian highlife legend Pat Thomas when the dancing floor was opened. Pat Thomas, known for his ingenuity and versatility on stage, released series of melodious local highlife tunes, which kept the entire atmosphere fully charged.  Nothing on earth could prevent t

The President of SIC Ladies Association (SICLA), Bernice Boachie, has challenged all corporate organizations, philanthropists, investors and well-meaning individuals in the country to rise up and adopt an orphanage to turn around lives of disadvantaged children in the society.  According to her, the rich people in the country are weak in performance of their corporate social responsibilities especially when it comes to reaching out to unfortunate children in orphanages who are in dire need of support to live a life of dignity. Ms. Boachie made this known on the sidelines of a SICLA donations to support the inmates of Royal Seed Orphanage at Kasoa in Accra last Friday.  The gesture seeks to relieve the plight of disadvantaged children in the Royal Seed Orphanage. It also formed part of activities to mark the 40th anniversary celebration of SIC Ladies Association (SICLA).  The items valued at total cost of GH¢4,000 include 1 box of babies food, 1 box of diapers, washing soaps, b

Smart device maker, Infinix has finally unleashed into the Ghanaian market its latest smartphone device; the Infinix Zero 5 as its flagship model for 2015. The hottest smartphone has since been launched in Accra on 30 th  November following an earlier massive global inauguration as the flagship model in Dubai November 14, 2017. Speaking at the launch, Mr. Kelvin Ming, Country Manager of Infinix Ghana maintained latest Zero 5 smartphone has the edge to withstand pressure and it’s uniquely designed to suit the Ghanaian temperature for that matter the whole Africa. Mr. Ming also disclosed his outfit is much focused on customer satisfaction and would continue to unleash unrivaled quality products unto the Ghanaian market. Mr. Sam Zhong, Infinix’s Key Outlet Manager (KOM) of Ghana in an interview was optimistic the new device would revolutionize the Ghanaian market, giving every user the satisfaction of a lifetime. Infinix, the mobile phone giant unveiled the zero s

Rex Omar, Renowned Highlife Musician The financial woes of mavens operating within the creative industry in the country would soon come to an end as some bigwigs within the industry move  to roll out the first ever ‘Showbiz’ credit union that would help cater for the financial needs of every member. Showbiz Credit Union as the name implies is an initiative which seeks to help promote the habit of savings in the creative industry. The creative sector in Ghana has seen many artistes over the years that have passed through the industry rising to fame and disappearing from the scene, ending up as paupers. In attempt to end this unfortunate trend, the first Showbiz Credit Union would be launched in March, 2018. The fund when successfully launched would target all professionals within the creative industry including musicians, composers, arrangers, sound engineers, lighting/sound providers, stage designers, dancers, Actors, Actresses, Cameramen, producers, directors, make-up ar

Over 200 Ghanaian youth have participated in a health walk event and engaged in other activities to commemorate this year’s World AIDS Day. The event kicked off at the early hours of Friday December 1, 2017 at James Town Community Theatre Centre in  Accra. It was jointly organized by cluster of  Non-governmental Organizations(NGOs) in the country including Community and Family AID Foundation(CAFAF),Women Of Dignity Alliance, Gamashie Development Agency (GAMADA), Gamashie Radio, CEPHERG, Act For Change, Williows International ,Adesa Taloi, Gamashie All-Stars, Courageous Women. The participants representing various NGOs, schools & churches in the country were spotted in events T-shirts as they embarked on the health walk  through the principal streets of Accra where they converged at City Engineers Building at James Town Community Theater Centre to experience aerobic exercises session. Participants observing work out session The health walk was accompanied by other e

Politicians have been urged to rubbish any negative thought purported to suggest that Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) actors are in business only to compete with them over public recognition rather than focusing on their objectives which among other things seeks to affect the lives of people and bring about development in the society Very Rev. Walter Aboagye Pimpong, Founding Executive Director of the International Needs Ghana (INGH) made the observation and sound the warning whiles addressing a  lecture on the theme: “Smiles, Sweats, Breakthroughs and Barriers: The Story of Christian Development Organizations in Ghana to the mark the 30 th  anniversary celebration of the Organization. The lecture was held at the British Council Auditorium in Accra on Thursday, November 23, 2017. Local and International NGOs alike play critical roles in developing society, improving communities, and promoting citizen participation. Their activities include, but are not limited

A renowned marriage counsellor, Nana Ebo Koomson has cautioned the youth against rushing into marriage simply because they are moved by certain feelings within their body towards the opposite sex without first conducting a critical study to see if the he/she is the right person before going ahead to marry. “You shouldn’t rush into marriage just because you have a string in the heart touching that you should marry the person, don’t go, study before you go into it”, he stressed. Mr.  Koomson gave the advice whiles speaking at the launch of a book titled “Love is not enough when choosing whom to marry”. The book launch took place at the Amu Theatre of University of Education Winneba, Central Region on Saturday November 25, 2017. “Love is not enough” is a 266 page book that teaches and enlightens readers on preparations, offering practical steps to be taken when one wants to choose a marriage partner. Author of the book, Mr. David Kofi Awusi said his inspiration to

The United Nations Information Centre, Accra(UNIC) in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service(GES) have held a forum to sensitize over 50 students in the country on proper sanitation as part of efforts to commemorate this year’s World Toilet Day. The sensitization forum which witnessed over 50 students vigorously sensitized on proper sanitation methods including waste water management, dangers of open defecation among others took place at the Osu Presbyterian Preparatory School in Accra on Friday November 17, 2017. The participants were drawn from 5 selected Preparatory and Junior High schools located at Osu within the Accra Metropolis. The schools  include St. Barnabas Anglican Junior High School, Osu Ring Road Estate Junior High School, Tiny Flowers School, Osu Presbyterian Girls School and Osu Presbyterian Preparatory School. The World Toilet Day is an annual International observance day celebrated on November 19 to raise awareness of the need for clean a