Metropolitan Municipal and District assemblies have been directed to prioritize the establishment of community-based health planning schemes (CHPS) compounds in communities that are in need of health facilities to enhance health delivery.
President Mahama who gave the directive when he met the MMDCEs at the Local government Institute said the effort is important to make good government's promise of establishing 1,600 CHPS compound by 2016 as contained in the Manifesto of the National Democratic Congress.
To this end, MMDA are to collaborate with health directorates in their jurisdictions to identify areas that require the facility in their communities and work out programmes, direct resources for their establishment within the specified time frame.
Concerning human resource development, President Mahama asked Metropolitan Municipal and District assemblies to work towards integrating kindergarten education into existing basic education system to ensure every child gets a good start.
They are therefore to provide new structures for such schools, ensure quality education through effective supervision as well as ensure that they deduce measures to ensure that all children of school going age are admitted in school.
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Monday
Abura-Dunkwa MP supports educational infrastructure
Mr. Anthony Christian Dadzie, the Member of Parliament for Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese is making efforts to address infrastructure challenges confronting educational institutions in the area.
The MP has supplied fifty (50) bags of cement to Potoako to enable them commence the construction of a new school block. Also his support towards the construction of a new 6-unit classroom at Brafoyawo which is progressing steadily is expected to aid in admitting more pupils to school.
Meanwhile, the newly established Day senior high school at Amosima is also expected to start admitting students for this academic year.
This is also hoped to create opportunity for more children in the area to have secondary education.
He advised the district assembly to consider instituting an educational trust fund to expand financial support to needy children in the district.
On the performance of students in BECE, Mr Dadzie bemoaned the 43.7% passing rate for the entire district and called for greater commitment, dedication and hard work on all stakeholders in the education sector to improve the performance of students in subsequent examinations.
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Assembly prepares for street,house naming exercise
A team constituted to work closely with other stakeholders in the various communities especially in identifying names to be given the streets would soon start get into action.
Krachi Nchumuru DCE commends World Vision COIKA
District Chief Executive for Krachi Nchumuru in the Volta Region, Solomon Kuyon is full of praise for World Vision Coika, a Korean based organization for their selfeless support for people in the Krachi Nchumuru District.
World Vision Coika according to the DCE has help in improving access to potable water in various communities in the district that hitherto were faced with severe water crises. He said 90 percent of the 18 boreholes earmarked for drilling have been completed out of which 4 of them have been mechanized to make possible for more communities to benefit.
He expressed hope that the assembly would be able to augment efforts of the organization by also moving in to drill more boreholes. According to him, his main concern however is for beneficiary communities to maintain the boreholes well to ensure they last long enough.
“It is our hope to provide water to as many communities as possible in the shortest possible time, the reason we are grateful to World Vision Coika for the interventions”, he stated.
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World Vision Coika according to the DCE has help in improving access to potable water in various communities in the district that hitherto were faced with severe water crises. He said 90 percent of the 18 boreholes earmarked for drilling have been completed out of which 4 of them have been mechanized to make possible for more communities to benefit.
He expressed hope that the assembly would be able to augment efforts of the organization by also moving in to drill more boreholes. According to him, his main concern however is for beneficiary communities to maintain the boreholes well to ensure they last long enough.
“It is our hope to provide water to as many communities as possible in the shortest possible time, the reason we are grateful to World Vision Coika for the interventions”, he stated.
Ghanadistricts.com
MCE cuts sod for dining hall, kitchen complex
ICT to lead reform to increase revenue
Preperations underway for Hogbetsotso festival
Chiefs and people of Anlo in the Keta Municipality are preparing towards the annual Hogbetsotso Festival.
Malfunctioning streetlights are being repaired while extension of electricity to the Hogbe Park (Agove School Park) is also ongoing. Clean-up of very important places are also being carried to get the area ready for the festival in early November.
The festival is in its third year since it was revived in 2011 after a long break due to the absence of Awormefia (Paramount Chief). It is an occasion that brings all citizens of anlo together as well as Ewe communities from Togo and Benin.
Hogbetsotso is a celebration in memory of the eventful escape of the Ewes from the wicked rule of Torgbi Agorkoli in Notsie.
Malfunctioning streetlights are being repaired while extension of electricity to the Hogbe Park (Agove School Park) is also ongoing. Clean-up of very important places are also being carried to get the area ready for the festival in early November.
The festival is in its third year since it was revived in 2011 after a long break due to the absence of Awormefia (Paramount Chief). It is an occasion that brings all citizens of anlo together as well as Ewe communities from Togo and Benin.
Hogbetsotso is a celebration in memory of the eventful escape of the Ewes from the wicked rule of Torgbi Agorkoli in Notsie.
Assembly to launch Corporate Social Education Fund
The initiative is a departure from the traditional educational fund from the municipal assembly's common fund.
Thursday
GYEEDA beneficiaries get start-up kits
Monday
Construction of six-unit block underway-Afram Plains S MP
Thursday
Sanitation:Assembly to enforce bye-laws-Ketu North DCE
Cecilia Memorial Clinic Medical Director calls for regular claim payment
Tuesday
BigStep to hand over training school to community
Care Givers urged to educate children
Care Givers for orphans and vulnerable children under the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty LEAP programme have been urged to give priority to educating the children under their care and also give the children the best care, love and affection.
Newmont to assist Hweakwae with JHS block
Thursday
MP supports re-wiring of Koforidua Market
Re-wiring of the Koforidua Central Market is almost complete, Hon. Mark Assibey Yeboah, Member of Parliament for New Juaben South has disclosed.
Francis K. Dzineku appointed MCE
The Ketu South Municipal Assembly will soon have a permanent Municipal Chief Executive subject to approval by Assembly Members of the President’s nominee.
Tuesday
782 households receive LEAP benefit in Ketu South Municipality
Monday
Kasoa residents appeal for police station, hospital
Chiefs and people of Kasoa in the Awutu Senya East Municipality in the Central Region have appealed to the government to establish a police station, hospital and upgrade the school in the area to help cater for the growing number of children of school going age.
The people took opportunity of the president’s visit to the Municipality last Friday to offer thanks to the Almighty following the affirmation of his presidency by the Supreme Court after eight long months of contest.
Though the president did not responds to their calls, they are hopeful some urgent measures will be instituted to address the aforementioned problems confronting the people especially considering the population of the area which keeps growing by the day.
Kasoa, which falls right at the boundary with the Greater Accra Region has grown rapidly over the years following its proximity to the national capital, Accra with very large population of various working class including civil servants, businessmen and women, students among others.
It however appears the rate of development has overwhelmed the government hence the city is confronted with some infrastructure challenges that need early attention. Among them is a flyover, necessitated by large volumes of cars plying through the municipality to other areas in the central region and beyond.
The people took opportunity of the president’s visit to the Municipality last Friday to offer thanks to the Almighty following the affirmation of his presidency by the Supreme Court after eight long months of contest.
Though the president did not responds to their calls, they are hopeful some urgent measures will be instituted to address the aforementioned problems confronting the people especially considering the population of the area which keeps growing by the day.
Kasoa, which falls right at the boundary with the Greater Accra Region has grown rapidly over the years following its proximity to the national capital, Accra with very large population of various working class including civil servants, businessmen and women, students among others.
It however appears the rate of development has overwhelmed the government hence the city is confronted with some infrastructure challenges that need early attention. Among them is a flyover, necessitated by large volumes of cars plying through the municipality to other areas in the central region and beyond.
Kumawu District hospital pledge on course
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| Sherry Ayittey |
Friday
Mr. Owusu-Amankwa said from some observations made so far, he has come to the conclusion that most children are subjected to child labour not because their parents are poor but the fact that their parents believed that they went through similar situation to become what they are today.
Prez assures of better days ahead
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| President John Mahama |
The President who was addressing the nation on Thursday evening, hours after the Supreme Court verdict said Ghana has once again distinguished itself as the beacon of democracy in the continent, adding that we as a people should allow this land mark case to move us forward and strengthen our democracy.
Brisk business returns to Accra
Brisk business in the central business centre of Accra and other parts of the capital have returned a day after the Supreme Court affirmed the presidency of President John Dramani Mahama.
As early as 5am Friday morning, traders usually foodstuff sellers and cloths dealers occupied the pavements and other spaces they can find making brisk business and taking advantage of the absence of AMA Taskforce at the time since that freedom will be taken away as soon as the taskforce resumes work around 7am.
Many of the traders who missed out on making business on Thursday as well as those who also failed to buy their needs all hope to make the best of the day to make up for the loss.
Unlike on Thursday when vehicular traffic was basically absent due to people’s uncertainty of how reactions will be after the Supreme Court declaration, many roads were also very busy at the early hours of Friday signaling the capital will experience the usual Friday heavy traffic.
Shirimori Dominic/Ghanadistricts.com
As early as 5am Friday morning, traders usually foodstuff sellers and cloths dealers occupied the pavements and other spaces they can find making brisk business and taking advantage of the absence of AMA Taskforce at the time since that freedom will be taken away as soon as the taskforce resumes work around 7am.
Many of the traders who missed out on making business on Thursday as well as those who also failed to buy their needs all hope to make the best of the day to make up for the loss.
Unlike on Thursday when vehicular traffic was basically absent due to people’s uncertainty of how reactions will be after the Supreme Court declaration, many roads were also very busy at the early hours of Friday signaling the capital will experience the usual Friday heavy traffic.
Shirimori Dominic/Ghanadistricts.com
Prez nominates new MCE
The vacant municipal chief executive position created by the elevation of Mr. Francis Ganyaglo to the deputy Volta Regional Minister will soon be filled following the appointment of Madam Paulina Delali Adinyirah as MCE.
By her appointment, Madam Paulina Delali Adinyirah is a step closer to stepping into the shoes of Mr. Ganyaglo but has to surmount the most difficult hurdle of obtaining two-third majority of votes from the assembly members.
Recent appointments by the President John Mahama to MMDCE positions were met with fears rejection by assembly members and regional ministers have had course to appeal to the assembly members to desist from rejecting qualified and competent appointees in the spirit of accelerated development of their various districts as the place of MMDCEs are very important.
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By her appointment, Madam Paulina Delali Adinyirah is a step closer to stepping into the shoes of Mr. Ganyaglo but has to surmount the most difficult hurdle of obtaining two-third majority of votes from the assembly members.
Recent appointments by the President John Mahama to MMDCE positions were met with fears rejection by assembly members and regional ministers have had course to appeal to the assembly members to desist from rejecting qualified and competent appointees in the spirit of accelerated development of their various districts as the place of MMDCEs are very important.
Ghanadistricts.com
Tuesday
Volta Region gets 6 new MMDCEs
Six more Municipal and District Chief Executives have been appointed by President John Mahama in accordance with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20(1) of the Local Government
Act 1993, Act 462.
The new appointees when approved by their respective assembly members will occupy the vacant MMDCE positions at the assemblies following the termination of appointments of the incumbent ones.
They are;
1.Jasikan: Killian Abrampah Kwame
2. Central Tongu: Mary Ama Theodora Agbenyenu
3. Ketu South: Francis K. Dzineku
4. Nkwanta South: Peter Kenyenso
5. Ho Municipal: Mrs. Fafa Adinyira
6. Kpando Municipal: Paulina Delali Adinyirah
These names were among a list of 30 new MMDCEs released by the Local Government Minister, Mr. Oppong Fosu on Monday 26, August 2013.
A statement issued Monday said the nominations are in accordance with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, Act 462.
Act 1993, Act 462.
The new appointees when approved by their respective assembly members will occupy the vacant MMDCE positions at the assemblies following the termination of appointments of the incumbent ones.
They are;
1.Jasikan: Killian Abrampah Kwame
2. Central Tongu: Mary Ama Theodora Agbenyenu
3. Ketu South: Francis K. Dzineku
4. Nkwanta South: Peter Kenyenso
5. Ho Municipal: Mrs. Fafa Adinyira
6. Kpando Municipal: Paulina Delali Adinyirah
These names were among a list of 30 new MMDCEs released by the Local Government Minister, Mr. Oppong Fosu on Monday 26, August 2013.
A statement issued Monday said the nominations are in accordance with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 20(1) of the Local Government Act 1993, Act 462.
Thursday
Two CHPS compounds serve about 60 communities
delivery.
The Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Alex Adomako-Mensah indicated that though the area lacks a lot of basic amenities, the absence of a hospital, clinic or health centre is more worrying and needed to be tackled now.
Presidential Committee on Eastern University visits Somanya
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| Dr. Christiana Amoako Nuamah |
The team lead by Dr. Christiana Amoako Nuamah met with the Traditional Council from the area to discuss issues towards successful implementation of the project.
Wednesday
Ayensuano MP promises more support for needy but brilliant students
The Member of Parliament for Ayensuano Samuel Ayeh-Paye has promised to channel more resources to promoting education of needy but brilliant students from his constituency.
Kwahu West confirms Alex Obeng
Claver Lawson retains post
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| Claver Lawson, DCE |
Mr. Lawson polled 40 votes out of 55 votes representing 72.7 percent as against 15 votes against to be confirmed to take care of the administration of the assembly for a second term.
Tuesday
Delay in disbursing funds stalling dev’t – Aye - Paye
The Member of Parliament for Ayensuano, Samuel Ayeh-Paye has expressed worry at the government’s continuous delay in the disbursement of funds to enable MPs to carry out development projects as well as other interventions.
Upgrading of Kadjebi clinic nears completion
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| Health care |
The assembly is upgrading the clinic to a hospital with the construction of new facilities including theater male and female wards with 50 bed capacity each.
Monday
Hohoe Lorry Park gets facelift
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| The new Hohoe Lorry Park |
Strategically positioned, it serves as the central point that coordinates economic activities between the south and the northern parts of the region as well as the three regions in the north having been located along the eastern corridor road, an important link that is known to be shorter from the capital city, Accra to the three regions in the north and beyond the borders of Ghana. It is therefore not surprising the efforts of government to improve the road network along the corridor to ensure smooth transportation of goods and services.
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