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The Ghana Freedom Party’s founder and flag bearer passes on

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  The Ghana Freedom Party’s founder and flagbearer, Akua Donkor, reportedly died in Ridge Hospital in Accra, according to information gathered by Nation1news  According to initial reports circulating on social media, the outspoken politician is said to have died in the early hours of Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the age of 71 at Ridge Hospital in Accra.  The announcement elicited a significant response from the Ghanaian online community, marking the passing of the renowned figure. Akua Donkor,GFP, Flag bearer  Known for her bold stance on various political and social issues, Akua Donkor was a familiar face in Ghanaian politics and media. Her straightforward and often controversial statements kept her in the spotlight, earning her both supporters and critics alike. She was widely regarded as an advocate for rural development, women’s rights, and the empowerment of everyday Ghanaians. The news of her reported passing has led to an outpouring of condolences on social m...

DOME KWABENYA PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATE LAUNCHES MANIFESTO

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Dome Kwabenya constituency launches manifesto on Sunday evening ahead of December 7 election. As part of their political journey the Parliamentary candidate, Hon. Mike Oquaye Jrn makes his intentions known to his constituents and making it clear as why they should vote for him on the D day. The aspiring MP for Dome Kwabenya, Hon. Mike Oquaye Jrn, assures his constituents,  on how he will work collectively with them on social economic advancement.  He continues to promise his constituents to vote for Dr. Alhaji Mumudu Bawumia and himself on December 7 to enable him fulfill his promises such as education, health care sanitation infrastructure, industrialization, sports and agriculture. He urges to use his office to advocate completion of Abokobi senior high School.   He continues to promise them about vocational training institutions to enable them acquire skills that can go a long way to help them apart all these promises he gave other promises. Reported by Azaglo Mic...

Cookclean Ghana limited focused sustainable cooking solutions and employment

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Mr.Nicholas S - A.Manu,Founder and Chief Executive Officer for Cookclean Ghana limited has stated that Cookclean Ghana Limited is focused on sustainable cooking solutions to save women from the hardships, the smoke, which contribute to environmental degradation and also create employment . Mr.Nicholas S - A.Manu,Founder Speaking in an interview with Nation 1 news Mr. Manu narrated that he saw the plight of a little girl who could have been in a classroom, but she was touching firewood for the family. And for the firewood she was touching, it was not even good to be used as firewood. So, all the time this has engaged his attention and led to a decision to dive into the world of cooking. Also Ghana has lost a lot of forests since 1990 and To date, more than 80% of our forests are gone and there's a need to do something. "So, we have a mission to save this situation, also to mitigate climate change" he added. Furthermore Climate change is a problem not only for rich, even ...

2024 GHANA TECHNICAL STUDENTS AWARDS TO ENHANCE TVET INNOVATION

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 Bridewell for development under the auspices of CTVET in partnership with Accra Technical University has organized the 2024 Ghana Technical Students Awards to celebrate and reward outstanding academic achievements, talents and contributions. This took place in Accra with the theme; Spark Change and igniting a future of innovators and job creators. Alice Frimpong Sarkodie, President GTSA Speaking in an interview ,Alice Frimpong Sarkodie,Ms Sark,Administrator at Nobel Heights School and the president of Ghana technical student awards called on government to, invest more into TVET. :Once you invest in TVET, you invest in the country's developments and to stakeholders and to even industries" she emphasized. TVET, she noted   can create job and innovators for solution to Ghana's unemployment.  Added his voice was Ag. Vice-Chancellor of Accra Technical university, Professor Amevi Acakpovi noted that the  program is about promoting CTVET and the theme was on Spark Cha...

PharmaNova to partner with government to produce Vaccine

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David Kafui Klutse Chief Operating Officer PHARMANOVA Com. David Kafui Klutse  Chief Operating Officer  PHARMANOVA Com. Ltd on 16th October 2024 in Accra has advocate for the need to partner Government in the production of vaccine to secure the challenges that surrounds vaccines production in Ghana David Kafui further added that The next five years for the pharmaceutical industry in Ghana is going to be quite exciting "One of the things that as a country we want to do is that the country wants to go into vaccine production. This is probably the very highest end of the pharma manufacturing" he stated  Also  the national vaccine bill which was approved in parliament, or passed in parliament, "with our sister company Atlantic Life Sciences, which is one of the companies named in the bill, and we have started producing vaccines and serum products. So in the next five years it's going to be very exciting in the country, We will come out with these new products" he ...

GHANA GOV'T LAUNCHES SKILLS FOR JOB PROJECT TO CREATE MORE EMPLOYMENT

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The Chief Executive Officer of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP),Mr.Kofi Ofosu Nkansah has underscored the critical role of youth entrepreneurship in solving real-world problems and creating employment opportunities in Ghana. Speaking at the launch of the Skills for Job Project at the Accra Digital Centre on October 17, 2024, Nkansah emphasized the substantial impact of the government’s interventions in empowering young Ghanaians. “Millions of young people have received training in various sectors, and some have been given support services. These interventions have created a lot of alternative employment opportunities for the youth of Ghana,” he stated. Nkansah explained that job creation goes beyond formal sector jobs, with the NEIP focusing on supporting startups and small businesses. “When we talk about job creation, it is not just the jobs that we get on the controller payroll or in the formal sector. The interventions we are doing through the startup an...

La Nkwantanang Celebrates homowo festival

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The La Nkwantanang community has organized it homowo cultural festival aim at celebrating Ghanaians rich culture heritage and a call for unity within the community. The festival provides the platform for cultural groups and other people from the community to showcase various aspect of their culture. Day one saw the La Nkwantanang-embarkimg on a float through the principal streets of the Municipality, which was followed by cultural displays by group who entertained the audience. Speaking in an interview the Chief executive officer for la nkwantanang divisional council Nicholas Nii kwe Ashi disclosed that the second day, would feature a Gala match among the neighbouring communities . Mr Nicholas added that the gathering would emphasise the significance of embracing and preserving the Ghanaian culture. Also there will be some activities like street canival, thanks giving service and He further urged Ghanaians to champion peace and refrain from any activities that would cause violence i...

Tema General Hospital sensitise community on important mental health

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  The tema General Hospital has observed  the World Mental Health  Day, which aims at educating individuals about the importance of their emotional, psychological, and social well-being for a healthy living.  The event took place on 10th October 2024 in Accra  with the theme of prioritizing mental health in the workplace. Tema Metro Director Dr.sally Quartey Speaking to the media, the Tema Metro Director Dr.sally Quartey indicated that "This theme has been chosen because the same federation notes that 60% of the world's population are working or are in employment. And these 60% also spend 60% of their time, their working hours at the workplace, so various workplaces. So it means that we spend a whole lot of our time working. "And it is important that as we are doing that we have the right environment. Now, from long ago, the relationship between employment and then mental health was established. " Again, she highlighted some examples, staing that when somebody d...