NEWS IN GHANA

The Minister of state at the Presidency, Hon. Akwasi Oppong-Fosu, has called on the media not to focus only on the weaknesses or negatives of the capitation report in order to put into disrepute the name of some individuals or institutions in the country but rather make use of its outcome to effect change in the way things are done so that the people can enjoy maximum benefit from government interventions. He   equally call on   all stakeholders   in the country to be more cautious in dealing with the content of the report in order not to step on toes but rather utilize it in a positive way to turn things around for good. He said, “I wish to therefore use this opportunity to call on our stakeholders especially the media not to focus only on the weaknesses and negatives of the report to vilify certain individuals and institutions but use the outcome of the report to effect change in the way things are done so that people will get the maximum benefit from government ...

The entire membership of the Council of State on Tuesday has given their   full backing towards the National Development Planning Commission’s   long term national developmental policy framework which will ensure continuity in governance.   They have also embraced the move for the upcoming consultation exercise which the Commission will be exploring to turn around things in order to achieve a successful policy implementation. The Council membership gave their full support when an entourage from the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) led by, Prof Kwesi Botchwey , the Chairman of the Commission paid a courtesy call on them at the castle to brief them on the plan and invite them to be part of the launch of the process for the collation of views for the a long-term development policy framework slated for August 4, 2015. Mrs Cecilia Johnson, Chairperson of the Council who spoke on behalf of the members said she was extremely delighted...

Eckankar Ghana is set to hold its 2015 Eck Regional seminar in Accra in which about more than 2000 members from across the country and beyond are expected to attend. Described as a soul searching gathering, the prestigious event, slated for July 31 to August 2, has the theme, “listening to the voice of God.” It’s touted as one of the biggest event on the Calendar of Eckankar, the religion of light and sound which are the manifestations of the voice of God. Topics to be addressed at the seminar includes: "Divine Love, a Universal Language?" "How Past Lives affect your present life;" "How do I change the world I created?" “Making this life a worthwhile experience”, “Replacing fear with love” amongst others. The 3-days event will begin with a public workshop on Thursday, July 30 from 2:00p.m – 5:00pm, then continue from 6:00pm to 8:00pm which will serve as an ice breaker to the main seminar which starts off on Friday July, 31 and ends at ...

Diplomatic Platform, an NDC youth wing, has presented assorted items worth GH ₵5,000 to the Akropong School for the blind to help the school meet some of its daily needs. The items included 20 bags of rice, 1 carton of cowbell powdered milk (tin), a sack of powder soap, 3 cartons of washing soap, 20 packs of toilet rolls, 2 cartons of mosquitoes coil, 1 gallon of cooking oil, 10 boxes of Indomie Noodles, 5 boxes of Digestive biscuits, a sack of sugar, 10 pcs of washing bowls in addition to assorted soft mineral drinks. The gesture, according to Julius Logass, administrator and leader of the Diplomatic Platform forms part of the groups devotion to donate and support t o ease the burden of pupils and the school management in commemoration of the third anniversary celebration of the former President of Ghana, late Prof. Atta Mills. Prez Mills whose relentless ambition to reach out to the disadvantaged in the society especially the Akropong school of the blind ca...

Prof. Sylvester Achio, President of the West Africa Polytechnic Games Association (WAPOGA) has called on corporate institutions, philanthropists’ and individuals to extend their support in both cash and kind towards a successful third WAPOGA games which Ghana is proud to be a host for the first time since its inception in the year 2000.  The call has become necessary even on the eve of the opening ceremony which comes off tomorrow July 25, at the Accra Sports Stadium, Prof Achio has indicated. John Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s President     is expected to officially open the historic 3rd WAPOGA Games at exactly 3pm which comes off at the Accra Sports Stadium. Prof. Sylvester Achio, also the Rector of Accra Polytechnic made the call on Friday July 24, at the press briefing which took place at the school conference hall in Accra to update Journalists on preparations Ghana has made as the host of the third edition ahead of the actual games schedule...