Everest Cricket Club unveils new Jersey

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August 2, 2018

Everest Cricket Club has unveiled their new jersey for the next one year. The blue-black jersey has a touch of blue in front, with the logo of their title sponsors ‘Golden dragon Casino’ at the back.

The unveiling which came off on the morning of Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the Achimota Cricket Oval also saw a friendly match with Supreme Cricket Club.

After winning the toss, Supreme Cricket Club opted to bat first and scored 126-10 in 30 overs. Former player of Everest, Isaac Aboagye, who now plays for Supreme Cricket Club scored 25 runs, while Suki scored 22 runs. Vincent Ateak took 4 wickets whereas Girish Varadarajan took 2 wickets in the bowling figures.

Everest Cricket Club in the second innings scored 127-5 in 25 overs, thereby winning by 5 wickets. Halim Khan scored 35 runs and Shiryan scored 24 runs.

The short ceremony also saw players of the club signing annual contracts for the first time. This maiden contract system by Everest is a morale booster to the game in this part of the continent.

Everest Cricket Club which was founded in 2015 with mainly Indian players still have 6 Ghanaian players as Joseph Kwame Theodore has replaced exited national team captain, Isaac Aboagye.

The club, apart from its main title sponsors has strong support from ICK International, 9pm Vodka and a Cricket enthusiast, Mrs Sushma Chukapalli.

Everest Cricket Club were crowned winners of the recent Greater Accra Cricket League and champions of the 2017 DIWALI Cup. Apart from losing the 2016 Diwali Cup to BGC, the club have won all tournaments participated in, for the past 2 years.

By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey/voltaonlinegh.com

Thieves Empty Abandoned MTN ICT Centre at Adidome

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August 1, 2018

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An abandoned information communication technology (ICT) centre at Adidome, capital of Central Tongu District in the Volta Region has been burgled by thieves.

The burglary was discovered when players of a local football club in town, Unity Stars went weeding around the premises of the centre as part of their activities keep the environment clean.

A visit to the facility on Tuesday, July 31 revealed that the back door to the facility had been forced open and left ajar after the thieves had stolen virtually everything including two ceiling fans from the facility leaving photocopier covered in dust, tables and chairs.

The $100,000 facility financed by MTN and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), was built in 2012 and equipped with 20 new desktop computers, a photocopier and other peripherals, has been used for less than a year and left to deteriorate over management issues.

District Chief Executive of the area, Thomas Zonyra Moore last year, spoke of collaborating with stakeholders especially the chief, Torgbe Adzimah IV under whose care the facility was entrusted to find a lasting managerial solution to the facility.

Most schools at Adidome including Comboni R.C School (80 meters away from the centre) lack access to computers making the pupils virtually learning the ICT subject in abstract.

A Unity Star player, Charles Fiagbenu recounted, “when the weeding was getting closer to the building from the roadside, I saw a louver in the window broken and that caught my attention to look into the room and I realised the computers were not on the tables as they used to. I then went to the back of the building and realised the toilet door and the main computer hall doors have been opened and I drew the attention of my friends and they came to see it.”

“We have since lodged a formal complaint at the police station,” he added.

The DCE in an interview with Freelance Journalist, Fred Duhoe confirmed the incident saying, it was unfortunate.

“This shouldn’t have happened in the first place if the place was in use. The thieves took advantage of the neglect and went to break in which is very unfortunate.”

He however said “the director of the district assembly is yet to make formal complaint at the police station on behalf of the assembly since the assembly has a stake in the facility”.

Meanwhile, checks at Adidome Police Station revealed that the Police have received reports of the robbery and begun investigations.

By: Fred Duhoe/voltaonlinegh.com

Dambai Health Centre in Crisis

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August 1, 2018

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The Dambai Health Centre, a major health facility in the Krachi East Municipality of the Volta Region is in crisis as it is battling inadequacy of beds and other health equipment.

The facility which has a total of just six beds-one in the delivery unit, and five others in the maternity ward, is unable to deliver high quality health care to the people of Dambai because it lacks major equipment and beds.

According to the medical officer of the facility, Dr. Abigail Amenu, the facility is unable to admit more patients as a result of the insufficiency of beds. Consequently, patients have to lie on the bare floor to receive medical treatment.

She also noted that pressure on the health centre continues to rise considering that it has to meet the needs of an ever-increasing population with insufficient equipment.

Aside bed shortage, the facility is also in dire need of a complete delivery system.

Dr. Amenu therefore appealed to the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to assist the facility to acquire more beds and other necessary equipment.

Meanwhile, a group of presenters from Dambai-based Oti Radio made some donations of bedsheets, antiseptics and liquid soaps to the health centre as a way of contributing their widow’s might.

By: Kingsley Mamore/voltaonlinegh.com

Funerals on Hold for One Month in Asogli

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July 31, 2018

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Togbe Afede XIV in state — Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asorgli

As part of preparations towards the annual Te Za celebration of the people of Asogli, the Asogli State Council has in a press release, laid a customary ban on funerals in the entire state for a month.

The release signed by secretary of the Council, Mr. Stephen Tetteh indicated that the ban takes effect somewhere in the months of August and September in preparation of this year’s Asogli Te Za.

“The Asogli State Council therefore announces that the customary ban on funerals in the entire Asogli State will take effect from Wednesday, 15^th August, 2018 and end on Sunday, 16^th September, 2018.”

The ban which is an annual phenomenon observed for one month prior to the celebration of Te za is to be strictly observed, implying that all funerals and burial ceremonies are to be suspended until the ban is lifted.

“The Agbogbomefia Togbe Afede XIV and his chiefs appeal to the general public to co-operate with them by strictly observing the one month ban on funerals to ensure a peaceful and successful celebration.”

Asogli Te Za (formerly Asogli Yam Festival) is celebrated annually by chiefs (Togbewo, Mamawo) and people of Asogli State in the Volta Region of Ghana. It is celebrated every September to thank God and also the gods and ancestors for a bumper harvest, and as an occasion to offer prayers for good health and prosperity.

By: Eyram Anaglate/voltaonlinegh.com

Chief Appeals to Government to Absorb Community School, ZISTECH

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The Paramount Chief of Ziavi Traditional Area, Torgbe Kwaku Ayim IV has appealed to government to absorb the Ziavi Community Senior High Technical School (ZISTECH) in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region into the public system.

He said it would be his utmost desire to witness the taking over of the school by government to promote high standard of education in the area.

Torgbe Ayim IV said the school has been bedeviled with challenges including low enrolment, uncompleted school block, lack of textbooks, inadequate library books and computers for the computer laboratory.

He therefore believes that when the school is absorbed into the public system it would help do away with these problems.

Torgbe Kwaku Ayim IV was addressing a gathering during the inauguration of Seth Kamens Science Laboratory of the school and a send-off party for Seth Kamens, an American 1^st Peace Corps Volunteer in the School.

He said the little over Gh₵42,754 science laboratory project was funded through a grant from the Peace Corps Small Grant Program – “Let Girls Learn” to enhance the teaching and learning of science in the school.

He added that the move was spearheaded by Seth Kamens who managed to secure the grant for the project to see the light of the day.

Torgbe on behalf of the community and himself, thanked Seth Kamens for his selflessness and dedication towards the progress of the school saying, even though he was going, his name would forever remain in their hearts.

The Ho Municipal Chief Executive, John Nelson Kwasi Akorli commended the administrators of the school for bringing their managerial skills to bear in the affairs of the school.

He admitted that operating a community senior high technical school comes with a lot of hard work, sacrifice, and commitment.

He therefore assured the people that he would do his best to ensure that Ziavi Community Senior High Technical School which was established in September 2014, is taken over by government.

By: Collins Anku/voltaonlinegh.com

President of IHDN Mission Hospital Calls on Public for Support

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July 30, 2018

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Dr. Edem Agamah, Founder of International Health and Development Network (IHDN) Mission Hospital at Weta-Adzadokpo in the Ketu North District of the Volta Region has called on the public to financially support the hospital to continue to provide quality healthcare to the general public.

According to him, he established the hospital with support of partners from USA to contribute to the development of healthcare of the people in the area and beyond and it is only appropriate to call for support when the hospital is financially burdened and needs resources to improve on its services.

He among other things, decried the situation where National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) bills needed to reimburse the hospital’s indebtedness to suppliers and for other purposes, remain unpaid between 8 to 12 months, thus, stretching the financial strength of the hospital.

Dr. Agamah sandwiched by wife, June and Dr. Letsa

He made the appeal at the 10th anniversary celebration of the hospital on Saturday, July 28, 2018 in the premises of the IHDN Mission Hospital.

Saturday’s celebration themed, “Ten Years of Improving the Health of the Community through Primary Healthcare”, saw the commissioning of 5-storey staff apartment, cutting of sod for the construction of radiology diagnostic centre for the hospital and a brief memorial service for the late parents of Dr. Agamah.

There was a fund-raising session in support of construction of the Centre which Dr Agamah, a hematologist-oncologist hopes will be stuffed with medical equipment that are lacking at the Volta Regional Hospital to provide specialist treatment to citizens of the region and the nation as a whole.

Sod cutting for radiology and diagnostic centre

The Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa in a speech, congratulated the leadership of the hospital on their successes chalked in “providing quality health care, humanitarian assistance, education and Christian values to the people.”

He expressed gratitude to Dr Agamah for initiating the project in the region saying, “it is therefore proper that the government is in partnership with IHDN Mission Hospital to develop the physical and spiritual aspirations of our people.”

He also urged everyone to work together for the hospital to achieve its vision to be a model and leader for quality healthcare provision in Ghana and the sub-region.

Background

The IHDN Mission Hospital is a subsidiary of a non-governmental organisation (NGO),

IHDN formed in 1996 by a team of missionaries from Springfield, Illinois, USA led by Dr. Edem Agamah.

Clinical work started in 1996 under a mango tree and later, living room of Dr. Agamah’s father, the late Mr. Benjamin Agamah.

The hospital which was finally commissioned in 2008, currently has in-patient capacity of 80. It also has maternal and child services with over 1,000 antenatal and 200 deliveries including caesarian sections without any record of maternal mortality.

IHDN Mission Volunteers have over the years offered continuing professional development (CPD) lectures at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and Volta Regional Hospital.

By: Ewoenam Kpodo/voltaonlinegh.com

Athletic SC Are Champions of 7th Anniversary Gala of HMJFA

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Olympic Athletic SC have been crowned champions in the 2018 Hohoe Municipal Juvenile Football Association (HMJFA) gala which came off on Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29 at E.P. Park in Hohoe, Volta Region.

The 2-day football gala which marked the 7th anniversary celebration of HMJFA saw 6 football teams participate under Group A and B.

Group A saw the likes of Olympic Athletic SC, Hohoe City and Whemco Stars. C.A Stars, International Football Education (IFE) and Open Hearts FC were in Group B.

The final match between Olympic Athletic SC and IFE was fierce and got decided through penalty shootout, 6 – 5 aggregate in favour of Olympic Athletic SC

Mohammed Issah, Coach of the winning team was grateful to God and his players for such a historic feat.

The Municipal F.A Coordinator, Mr. Abu Safianor Osmanu was pleased to witness a world class soccer performance. He pledged of the Assembly’s support for the Association to make it more competitive and formidable in the region.

He also assured that the best 25 players identified would be properly groomed for the regional games.

Amechichie Daniel Ayido, the representative of Togbe Kutor VIII and special guest of honour for the anniversary match, presented the trophy to the winners.

In all, the best goal keeper award went to Kamalu Issah of Hohoe City while Dogbe Nelson from Olympic Athletic SC took the goal king position with Segbedzi Charles of IFE taking the best player award.

Hohoe Municipal Juvenile Football Association was formed 7 years ago with a mission to reduce streetism, truancy and other social vices which an idle child might find himself in.

It bears the motto “Education through Sports”, implying that every player in all the registered teams must be regular at school.

The celebration was heralded by a float through the principal streets of Hohoe on July 21 followed by screening of team players on the 22^nd.

By: Kris Delali Asare/voltaonlinegh.com

PWDs in Nkwanta North Express Gratitude for Government’s Support

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Persons with disability (PWDs) numbering 60 in the Nkwanta North District of the Volta Region have expressed gratitude to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo and his New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for the continued support offered PWDs.

They expressed the appreciation when they received items procured by a percentage of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) allocated to PWDs.

The items ranging from deep freezers, corn mill, disability mobility tricycles, sewing machines, containers among others are to empower them improve on their livelihood.

Speaking after the presentation, Nkwanta North District Chief Executive, Jackson Jakayi said government is committed to empowering people living with disabilities be financially independent and to contribute to the socio-economic development of the nation.

He also indicated that the items were specifically requested by the beneficiaries after a need assessment.

“The government has instituted an instruction which the assembly uses to access and know what exactly they (PWDS) want. A committee was formed to go round and get the necessary information and based on the assessment conducted, the assembly arrived at these items.”

The DCE expressed hope that the items would be helpful in addressing specific problems since they requested the items themselves.

President of the Federation of Persons with Disability in the district, John Nanka, commended government on the initiative and stated that “this is a demonstration of government’s commitment to empowering people living with disabilities”

He assured that the items will be put to good use to benefit society and advised members to involve in activities which will sustain them without having to beg for alms.

By: Obrempongba K. Owusu/voltaonlinegh.com

Volta Regional Minister Tours Project Sites

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The Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa has embarked on a day’s tour to some project sites in the region to inspect ongoing works.

The delegation started off the tour with a visit to Shia in the Ho municipality where he (the Minister) inspected an ongoing community water project which is being sponsored by the government of Spain expected to provide residents with more than 5 pipe stands at various points in the community.

The project (which is currently 35 per cent completed) will supply the community with 6600 gallons of water per day upon completion.

The Regional Minister also visited the only second cycle institution in the town, Shia Senior High Technical School where he interacted with the chiefs and authorities of the school on the infrastructural deficit the school is currently facing.

Dr. Letsa noted that several appeals have been made to the Ministry of Education to support the school and expressed hope that sod will be cut soon for an E-block and girls dormitory for the school.

He mentioned that as part of the free senior high school (SHS) programme, the school will also receive more than 250 beneficiaries this September.

Torgbe Dadzawa III, Paramount chief of Shia used the occasion to appeal for construction of a new school complex on a 25-hectare land donated by the community.

The Minister and his entourage proceeded to Awudome SHS in the Ho West District. He met with the school’s authorities and deliberated on means of addressing infrastructure challenges in the school.

RM being briefed by Awudome School authorities

Dr. Letsa after touring the campus to see some stalled projects and deplorable facilities in the school, reiterated his government’s commitment to second circle education in the country.

He assured that his office will liaise with the central government as well as the district assembly to ensure problems of infrastructure are addressed in the school before the end of his tenure as Minister.

The Minister’s entourage on the day included the Regional and Ho Municipal Education directors, municipal Chief executives, NADMO officials and executives of the ruling NPP.

By: Albert Kuzor/voltaonlinegh.com

Agric Dir. Advises Youth of Nkwanta South to Engage in Cashew Cultivation

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July 29, 2018

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Director for Agriculture in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Volta Region, Mr. Cephas Akai has asked youth in the area to engage in cashew cultivation to enhance their livelihood.

According to him, the prospects of cashew cultivation surpass those of cocoa saying, cashew has a potential to accelerate the country’s economic growth.

This he said informed government’s decision to invest into cashew to increase production since cashew is identified as the ‘savanna cocoa’ which would contribute to increased foreign exchange for the country.

Mr. Akai made this known during the distribution of cashew seedlings to 600 farmers who applied and met the requirements in the Municipality.

Government under its Planting for Export and Rural Development is distributing cashew seedlings to interested farmers across the country.

Mr. Akai added that farmers who have received the seedlings would be enlightened on how to maintain the farm for good yields and assured of constant monitoring by technical officers to ensure success of the project.

Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), John Thasun, noted that the initiative by the government would create job opportunities and encouraged Ghanaians to venture into the agriculture sector.

He called on all to embrace the cashew programme to make available enough raw materials to propel government’s industrialization objective being implemented through the one district- one factory (1D1F) programme.

A farmer, Amenyo Batholomio thanked government for the free seedlings and appealed for farming equipment for the success of the project.

Madam Diana Kpolah, also a farmer encouraged colleague females to take advantage of the project to support their families and take care of their children’s education.

By: Obrempongba K. Owusu/voltaonlinegh.com