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04 Jul

Gov’t Determined To Stop Pollution Of Water Bodies – Mireku Duker

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The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has reiterated the Government’s commitment to stop the pollution of water bodies by activities of illegal miners in parts of the country. The ministry said it was unacceptable to allow the use of harmful chemicals to pollute river bodies. The Ministry indicated that the future implications of such development are a threat to the environment and the ordinary citizenry. Deputy Lands and Natural Resources Minister, George Mireku Duker, made these remarks during the launch of a Community Mining Scheme at Donkonto Mawinhiha in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region. The program…

04 Jul

Violent Extremism Affecting Operations Of Peace Keeping Missions – KAIPTC

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The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has revealed that the existing violent extremism in other countries is affecting the operations of peacekeeping missions. According to the centre, peacekeepers are forced to adapt to volatile environments, thus making their work difficult. Speaking during a workshop organised in collaboration with the Danish Institute for International Studies on Ghana’s Peacekeeping Experience, the Deputy Commandant of the Kofi Annan Peacekeeping Training Centre, Air Commodore George Arko Dadzie says this development is greatly affecting the safety of peacekeepers. “Peacekeeping missions now operate in far more dangerous, complex and high-risk environments. The threats from criminals and…

04 Jul

NPP’s Ability To Negotiate Better under Crisis Makes Us Better Managers Of The Economy Than The NDC: Razak Kojo Opoku Writes

wontumionline.comArticlesNPP’s Ability To Negotiate Better under Crisis Makes Us Better Managers Of The Economy Than The NDC: Razak Kojo Opoku Writes

First and foremost, let me state categorically that: 1. IMF was the FIRST OPTION for incompetent John Mahama in 2015 after massive borrowing to pay judgment debts and misappropriation of funds for SADA, GYEDA coupled with DUMSOR. 2. IMF was never an option for Akufo-Addo's Government during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Economic Management Team was able to adopt homegrown strategies to successfully handle the COVID-19 Crisis without an IMF bailout. During the COVID-19 period, our neighboring countries such as Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and others heavily relied on IMF emergency loans to deal with the COVID-19 situation. 3.…

04 Jul

Don’t Judge Dr. Bawumia Out Of Ignorance and Mischief; He Is Still The Solid Brand To Break The 8 For NPP: Razak Kojo Opoku Writes

wontumionline.comArticlesDon't Judge Dr. Bawumia Out Of Ignorance and Mischief; He Is Still The Solid Brand To Break The 8 For NPP: Razak Kojo Opoku Writes

In March 2022, a Cabinet retreat extensively discussed the impact of global economic difficulties caused by COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine War on Ghanaians. Cabinet then approved some measures which were outlined by the Finance Minister. After three months of the implementation of these mitigation measures, the Government tasked a Committee to assess, review, engage critical stakeholders and report on the same to Cabinet on Thursday, 30th July 2022 for a major collective decision as to whether Ghana will go to IMF or not. This was to be done before the mid-year budget review by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. The…

04 Jul

2022 Emancipation Day Celebration Launched

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The Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and the PANAFEST Foundation, has launched this year's Emancipation Day celebration in Accra. The weeklong celebration, which is scheduled to commence from July 27 to August 1, in Accra and Cape Coast, would be on the theme “Emancipation, Our Heritage, Our Strength”. Mr. Mark Okraku-Mantey, Deputy Minister for Tourism Arts and Culture said Ghana became the first African country to commemorate the anniversary of the abolition of African enslavement through the celebration of the Emancipation Day in 1998. He said the day reunites the African…

04 Jul

PICTURES: $180M Afari 500-Bed Military Hospital Nears Completion As Govt Solves Challenges Of The Project

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The National Coordinator for the Monitoring and Evaluation Secretariat (MES) office of the President Hon. Gifty Ohene- Konadu on Saturday, 2/07/2022 continued the inspection of government priority projects in the Ashanti Region. The projects were the 500-bed capacity Afari Military Hospital, Tanoso- Abuakwa stretch and Kasapreko Company Ltd. 500-Bed Capacity Afari Military Hospital Hon. Gifty Ohene-Konadu was given a rousing welcome and was taken through the facilities of the hospital. Ahmed Abou Shaman, the resident Engineer who assisted the MES National Coordinator to do the monitoring hinted that the project is 95% complete. Abou Shaman expressed the hope that the…

04 Jul

PICTURES: Bosomtwe STEM SHS Headmistress Praises Akufo-Addo For His Good Works

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The Headmistress of Bosomtwe Girls Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) SHS, Mrs Mary Donkor has lavished profound praises on President Akufo-Addo for establishing the school. Mary Donkor emotionally said Ghanaians will forever remember President Akufo-Addo for his good works. She admonished the President that it's not everybody who will be amused with his good works and that he should remain focused and resolute. Mrs Mary Donkor made these remarks when the National Coordinator for the Monitoring and Evaluation Secretariat (MES) paid a working visit to the school and other government projects in the Ashanti Region. She added, "President Akufo-Addo…

04 Jul

You’ll Elect Your Own Leadership In Parliament —- Asabeee Raps NPP MPs.

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One of the aspirants of the National Chairman position of New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Asamoah Boateng has assured their Members of Parliament (MPs) that they would elect their own leadership in the House under his tenure as National Chairman. Expressing his view on managing the party in a manner that would help the party to forge ahead in discipline and with purpose, and bring cohesion between the party and the government, Mr. Asamoah Boateng noted that allowing the MPs to elect their own leadership is one sure way of attaining that. “So our MPs if you are listening to…

03 Jul

JUST-IN: CAF Postpones 2023 AFCON To 2024

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF),has announced the postponement of the next Africa Cup of Nations, saying that it wil be held in Cote d’Ivoire in 2024. The tournament was to be hosted in June-July 2023, which is the height of the rainy season in Ivory Coast. “We cannot take the risk,” the South African said in the Moroccan capital Rabat. With the World Cup in Qatar taking place in November and December this year, the decision has been taken to postpone the finals rather than bring them forward. It means the Nations Cup will be held in January and…

03 Jul

(VIDEOS & PICTURES) Hon Gifty Ohene-Konadu National Coordinator Monitoring and Evaluation Secretariat At The Office Of The President Inspects Ongoing Govt Projects In Ashanti Region

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Ongoing government projects in Ashanti Region are progressing steadily as the National Coordinator for the Monitoring & Evaluation Secretariat at the office of the President, Hon. Gifty Ohene Konadu, inspected the projects. Hon. Gifty Ohene Konadu inspected the Kumasi International Airport, Sawua Regional Hospital, New Asokore Mampong Affordable Housing, Spring & Bolts factory and Infectious Diseases centre on day two of the tour. Kumasi International Airport Director and Planning for the Kumasi International Airport project, Yaw Appiah Danquah who took the National Coordinator through the inspection said the airport is near completion. "The critical aeroplane the airport can occupy is…