Michael Kenetey Kofi

 Story by Michael Kenetey Kofi The inspirational and motivational Gospel Singer Mawunya Kissi Nyarko with the name Mawunya in the Gospel Industry has launched her gospel album titled “Yehowa Se Aseda” in Accra yesterday at the LoveGate Chapel Worldwide, Spintex Branch.  The album has two other songs such as Esewoara and Wo Dɔ on the album. Min. Mawunya Kissi Nyarko With an interview with Mawunya, she stated that looking at how God has protected her and relatives throughout the period of the coronavirus pandemic when the cases was on the rise and how God has been faithful to us as Ghanaians was what motivated her to come out with the album.  Min. Selina Boateng Ministering  Mawunya noted that she is aiming to go international by next year with her ministry to draw souls into the kingdom of God. Min. Becky Bonney Ministering  She stated that her main vision for the ministry is to win souls home and abroad for Christ. Mrs. Mawunya advised her audience and all Ghana...

  Story by Michael Kenetey Kofi The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo has urged the people of Kwahu to continue to believe in the NPP government to deliver on all promises made in 2016.  The President, who is on a two-day tour of the Eastern Region said this at Nkawkaw during a durbar organized in his honour. President Akufo Addo said, a vote for the NPP is an assurance of the continuation of free SHS and other social intervention programs from the government.  He urged Ghanaians to vote for him on merit of his achievements in the first term of his presidency and promised them of a better second term if he wins the December elections.  For his part, the Member of Parliament for Abetifi and Minister of State at the Ministry of Interior, Bryan Yaw Acheampong assured Ghanaians that next month's General Elections will be very peaceful.  Speaking on President Akufo Addo's tour of the Eastern Region, he cautioned any person or group of persons who would want to c...

Story by Michael Kenetey Kofi The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) in collaboration with the Customs Division has organised a clean-up exercise at various transport stations in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional Capital.  The Head of Koforidua Medium Taxpayer Office at GRA, Assistant Commissioner, and Joseph Asare said, the cleanup exercise forms part of their Corporate Social Responsibility to support government’s agenda to keep the country clean in order to reduce the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.  He said GRA is ready to comply with the directive of the vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to link the Tax Identification Number to the Ghana card to get all eligible taxpayers on board to pay their taxes to rake in more revenue for the county. He also appeaɖled to other organizations to emulate their gesture to do same to help keep Koforidua clean. Mr. Asare advised tax defaulters who have outstanding arrears to pay in order to help the government develop the country. The Assis...

Story by Michael Kenetey Kofi A durbar of farmers and other stakeholders in the Agric value chain has been held at Moseaso near Anyinam in the Atiwa East District of the Eastern Region.  The event, organised by the Plant Protection and Regulatory Service Directorate (PPRSD) of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture was under the theme; “Protecting Plants Health in a challenging world”. The durbar forms part of activities to mark the day.   In his welcome address, the District Chief Executive for the Area, Kwabena Nkansah Panyin demonstrated his gratitude to the organisers for choosing the district for the celebration of such an important day in the life of Ghanaian farmers. He said it is a good decision for the United Nations General Assembly to set this year aside to take a critical look at the health of plants with the objective of raising awareness on the importance of healthy plants for achieving the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. Mr. Nkansah Panyin said plant...

  Story by Michael Kenetey Kofi  A Technical Health Officer at the Public Health Department of the Eastern Regional Hospital, George Antwi has revealed that staff at the facility who voluntarily availed themselves to treat patients with the coronavirus pandemic suffered stigmatization from other staff of the Hospital.  Speaking on GBC Sunrise FM’s weekly health discussion programme “Your Health” he stated that this development caused emotional and psychological trauma to those affected.  Mr. Antwi noted that the issue came about as a result of fear on the part of other staff that they could get infected by their colleagues since they were dealing with people suffering from the virus.  He further added that the pandemic caused low patronage of patients at the facility.  Mr. Antwi stated that the pandemic overstretched staff of the hospital as some of them had to be redeployed to other departments to augment the staff there to cater for increasing number of p...

            The Inspector General of Police (IGP), James Oppong-Boanuh has paid a day visit to Koforidua to find out the level of operational preparedness of the police personnel in the region for the upcoming general elections in December.  He said similar visits will be replicated in other regions in the country. He cautioned the youth to refrain from taking part in violent acts during this year’s elections.  Mr. Oppong-Boanuh added that he has appealed to traditional leaders to educate the youth on the need for peace before, during and after the elections. He also called on the police service not to be partisan but act in line with their duty as security personnel.  The IGP added that areas which are tagged as hotspots for violence, security will be tightened and other measures taken when the need arises.  He revealed that security personnel who will be designated to polling stations will have a duty armlet on the arm of one of their ...

Story by Michael Kenetey Kofi The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta says Ghana’s economy is currently stronger compared to what it was four years ago.  Presenting the 2021 first quarter budget to Parliament yesterday, he noted that though the COVID-19 pandemic has frustrated and weakened economies of many countries including Ghana, government has managed to contain the virus by putting in place the necessary safety protocols and also demonstrated compassion to Ghanaians by instituting innovative measures to cushion the living condition of Ghanaians during the pandemic.  Mr. Ofori-Atta added that government is planning to establish a new national development bank with an initial capital of 500 million dollars to further support institutions in the financial sector which suffered during the banking reforms.  He pointed out that government has put in place all the necessary provisions to ensure free, fair, safe and transparent elections on December seventh.  The Finan...