Family Of Apostle Dr Ntumy Calls On Chairman Of The Church Of Pentecost

Jan32024 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Family Of Apostle Dr Ntumy Calls On Chairman Of The Church Of Pentecost

The family of the late Apostle Dr Michael Kwabena Ntumy on Thursday, December 28, 2023, conferred with the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, to officially announce his death to the leadership of the Church. Apostle Dr Ntumy peacefully passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in Accra, at age 65. The family delegation that represented the Krachi Wura, Nana Mprah Besemuna III, included H. E. Nana Mensah Demetiah (Ghana Ambassador to Togo and Chief of Osramanae), Hon. Helen Adjoa Ntoso (MP for Krachi West), Apostle Vincent Anane Denteh (native of Krachi and Executive Council Member of The Church of Pentecost), Apostle Dr Alfred Koduah (former General Secretary of The Church of Pentecost and Family Spokesman), Okyeame Sunkwa (Chief Linquis...

Jan32024 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

The Death Of Jesus Is Enough For Us – Apostle Nyamekye

Ghana News, Pentecost News

“We should no longer fear death because Christ has broken the power of death and freed us. Jesus’ death for us is enough.” These were the words of the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, as he delivered a sermon on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) Asokwa, Kumasi, during the climax of their 2023 Christmas convention. Speaking on the topic, “The Virgin Birth,” the Chairman asserted that the essence of Christmas lies in the profound narratives of Jesus Christ’s incarnation and sacrificial death for humanity. Highlighting the Christian faith’s distinctiveness, Apostle Nyamekye underscored the importance of two fundamental beliefs: the incarnation, signifying God becoming man, and the death and resurrection of Chris...

Dec52023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

I wish I had the right to impose stiffer punishment on you – Judge to Aisha Huang

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing

The judge who sentenced Aisha Huang, known as the Galamsey Kingpin, to four-and-a-half years in prison and a fine of GH¢48,000, Justice Lydia Osei Marfo, had expressed a desire for a more severe sentence if she had the authority. Justice Lydia Osei Marfo remarked that the crimes committed by Aisha Huang were serious and harmful to the State. While delivering her ruling on Monday, December 4, she explained that the prosecution of the Chinese national was carried out under Act 900, which previously set a maximum penalty of five years for engaging in mining activities without a license. Read also: Aisha Huang jailed 4 and half years for mining offences She noted that the limitations of the Act prevented her from imposing a lengthier prison term.https://cdn.vuukle.com/widgets/...

Dec42023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

First-year SHS students to report to school today

Education, Ghana News

Despite calls for a reconsideration of the reopening date, first-year senior high school students nationwide are expected to commence reporting to their respective schools today. In defiance of the pleas from parents and other stakeholders to extend the reporting date, citing various reasons, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has maintained the December 4 date. In response to these concerns, Parliament has urged the Minister of Education to contemplate rescheduling the reopening date to the first week of January instead of Monday, December 4. However, despite Parliament's appeal, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has declined the request.https://cdn.vuukle.com/widgets/quiz.html?version=1.14.0Advertisement In a statement, the GES emphasised that "It is the expectation of managem...

Nov292023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Ghana waives visas for foreign nationals from December 1

Ghana News, International

Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced a visa-free regime for all foreign nationals travelling into Ghana effective December 1, 2023. Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Ampratwum Sarpong, in an interview with JoyNews' Blessed Sogah, explained that the policy is in response to 'December in Ghana'. The December in Ghana programme was initiated by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and aims at welcoming visitors who might be interested in making Ghana a holiday destination this Yuletide. Within an estimated time - 60 minutes - any foreign national entering Ghana this December will be able to access their visa on arrival. “Anybody who wants to come to Ghana can take advantage,” Ampratwum Sarpong disclosed; explaining that “Decembe...

Nov292023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Ghana to get 5G by next year – NCA

Ghana News, Science & Technology

The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Joe Anokye, has revealed that 5G wireless data communication will soon be made available to mobile carriers. He, however, hinted at a policy revision to make this possible. "We have made sure that the spectrum required for five 5G is available. There are few policies that must be made as to exactly how spectrum will be made available. "It is very complicated, because of the way the market is, we don't want to proceed and only one entity will have the capability of acquiring the 5G," he explained. Mr Anokye said this at the 12th R.P Baffour memorial lectures organized by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi. Mr Anokye again stressed the need for infrastructural boost ...

Nov292023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Over 70k people in Ashanti Region estimated to be living with HIV

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing

A total of 72,429 people in the Ashanti Region are estimated to be living with HIV, according to the Ghana Aids Commission 2022 report. Out of this number, only 26,006 are currently on Anti-Retroviral (ARV) medication at health facilities, leaving a gap of 46,421 who cannot be accounted for in terms of antiretroviral uptake. These individuals are either unaware of their status or have defaulted on ARV treatment. Mr. Dennis Bandoh, the Deputy Ashanti Regional Focal Person for HIV/AIDS, disclosed to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the region also recorded 4,618 new cases at the end of the third quarter of 2023, representing a 2.1 percent increase over last year. HIV testing is conducted in two categories – Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT), mainly for pregnant wome...

Nov292023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

2023 School placement released today

Education, Ghana News

The 2023 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) into Senior High Schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training Schools (TVET) has gone live today. In a press statement from the Ministry of Education, out of the total number of 598,839 results received from WAEC, 585,797 candidates qualified to be placed. "A total of 477,772 (81.56%) have automatically been placed in one of their choices," the ministry stated This, according to the ministry, is a significant improvement compared to last year. PLACEMENT-RELEASE_28.11.23_FINAL-FINALDownload However, 108,025 (18.44%) qualified candidates could not be matched with any of their choices. The ministry has thus advised that all such students engage in 'self–placement' to select from available scho...

Nov292023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

MTN Ghana implements upward review of price of voice and data services

Ghana News, Science & Technology

Scancom PLC (MTN Ghana) has implemented an upward review of its voice and data prices for most of its products and services for both pre-paid and post-paid customers. The new pricing takes effect on Tuesday, November 28. The price review impacts voice, SMS (text messaging) and data including Fiber Broadband and Fixed Wireless Access (4G Router/Turbonet) customers. According to the telco, "The review has become necessary due to increased operational costs. The review will allow MTN Ghana to continue to make the investments required to sustain its business going forward." Explaining the reason for the increase, the Chief Commercial Officer for MTN Ghana, Noel Kojo-Ganson, said it was due to market pressures. “We are very mindful of the challenging economic conditions and the i...

Nov222023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

Mahama Ayariga petitions Parliament to probe delayed funds disbursement to aggrieved Gold Coast Fund customers

Ghana News

The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga has petitioned Parliament to address the prolonged delay by the government in releasing funds to an estimated 61,000 customers of Blackshield Capital Limited, formerly known as Gold Coast Fund Management (GCFM). Mr Ayariga presented the petition on behalf of Charles Nyame (convenor), Bernard Agyekum, Nathaniel Mensah, David Opoku, and Rosemond Mensah Grunitzky, who are members of the "Aggrieved Customers of Defunct Gold Coast Fund Management" organisation. The petition urges Parliament to investigate the reasons for the government's failure to disburse funds to the customers of the defunct Gold Coast Fund Management. Additionally, the petition calls on Parliament to compel the government to fulfil its commitment to pay...

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