SEC Warns Citizens Investing In CHY Century Heng Yue

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January 12, 2021

BY: Akpabli Daniel Yao | Voltaonlinegh.com |

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has advised the General Public to be cautious with investing in unlicensed products.

In a warning statement dated January 8, 2021 and published on their official website, they said “The General Public is hereby put on notice that CHY CENTURY HENG YUE GROUP LIMITED/SAIRUI E-COMMERCE GHANA LIMITED have not been licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to carry out any Capital Market activity including investing or trading for returns as mandated by Section 3 of the Securities Industry Act, 2016 (Act 929)” The said

They stressed that, CHY CENTURY HENG YUE GROUP LIMITED/SAIRUI E-COMMERCE GHANA LIMITED are therefore not regulated by the SEC.

They further advised the General and investing Public to consult the SEC through its toll free line number 0800100065 or main line number 0302768970-2 to confirm the licensing status of any firm offering products or services relating to investments in the Capital Market.

“The SEC wishes to reassure all Market Operators, Investors and the General Public that it is dedicated to ensuring rigorous implementation of all the rules for operators in the Capital Market in order to promote the orderly growth and development of an efficient, fair and transparent securities market in which investors and the integrity of the market are protected”

The statement reiterated that, the Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter referred to as “SEC”) is the statutory body mandated by the Securities Industry Act 2016 (Act 929) to promote the orderly growth and development of an efficient, fair and transparent securities market in which investors and the integrity of the market are protected.

They said, one of the core functions of the SEC is to maintain surveillance over activities in the securities industry and to protect investors by publishing at regular intervals information to the public to inform their investment decisions.

This Public Interest Warning is issued pursuant to Sections 3 and 208(c) of the Securities Industry Act, 2016 (Act 929).

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TEWU To Go On Strike Tomorrow

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021 has been scheduled by The Teachers’ and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) to embark on a nationwide strike.

According to them, failure of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to finalize negotiation on their demand for better conditions of service has necessitated this action.

The Local Union Chairman at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Charles Arthur in an interview stressed that, the Union strike action shall take place starting from tomorrow, Wednesday.

Mr. Arthur further blamed the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission for refusing to heed to their calls hence their decision.

They said the union would advise itself if the Commission failed to immediately conclude negotiation on the new conditions of service for the Unionized Staff of the public universities before the beginning of the academic year, in January 2021, which would come with added responsibility with the intake of the first batch of graduates of the Free Senior High School.

Source: Citinews

Alban Bagbin Wins Election As Speaker of 8th Parliament

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January 7, 2021

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Before Mr. Bagbin’s election as Speaker, he held a number of positions in Parliament since 1994 including Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Subsidiary Legislation and Vice Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Mines and Energy and Member of the Committee on Local Government and Rural Development (In the first Parliament of the Fourth Republic), Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs with oversight responsibilities for the Commission of Human Rights and Administrative Justice, Electoral Commission, National Commission on Civic Education, Office of Parliament and Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (In the Second Parliament of the Fourth Republic), Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (2001 to 2005).

He also served as the Vice-Chairman of the Appointments Committee of Parliament and with the ultimate, the Majority Leader and Leader of the House.

Mr. Bagbin is expected to see to the activities of parliament for the next four years.

A.T.C Ghana Asked To Halt Construction Work in Tetekorpe

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January 7, 2021

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BY: Kekeli Blamey I Voltaonlinegh.com |

Some residents of Tetekope, a community in the Keta Municipality, has called on stakeholders to put stop to an ongoing tower project in the community.

This project according to them serves as a threat to their safety and general wellbeing.

Mr. Eric Lumor, a resident of the area stated that thorough neighborhood consent was not sort prior to the commencement of the project.

Aside that, he said the distant between the construction site and houses nearby are fifteen and twenty feet from both sides hence projecting danger in the near future should the tower fall.

He added that the safety of residents in the community should be duly considered therefore the call on stakeholders to halt the ongoing project.

Mr. Eric Lumor explained that the radiation from the network tower could also affect the health of residents.

In a discussion with Mr. Glate Mawuli and Mr. Gamor Felix, who identified themselves as those in-charge of the project under the construction company A.T.C Ghana, they indicated that the various issues raised by the residents are not true.

Mr. Gamor Felix reiterated that issues of radiation as indicated by residents is unlikely to pose health threats.

He added that the company has undergone the required procedures with the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Communication Authority as well as other relevant offices in the Keta Municipality.

He indicated that the company would not have been given the nod to commence work should assessments prove otherwise.

Speaking with Hon Benjamin Dzordzorme, Assemblyman for the area, he shared same plights of the residents, adding that he has however made enough inquiry into the issue.

Mr. Dzordzorme stated that measures would be put in place to highlight the plight of the residents before the various stakeholders in the community.

He also urged the residents to ensure peace in the community as he works to meet the initiators of the project for further discussion on the issue

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

2020 Was Not An Easy Year For Anloga Ambulance Service-SEMT Kumordzi

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January 6, 2021

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BY: Akpabli Daniel Yao I Voltaonlinegh.com |

Senior Emergency Medical Technician of the Anloga Ambulance Service, Kumordzi Fraizer, has lamented on how tedious their work has been in 2020 and call on benevolent citizens to come to their aid going forward into 2021.

According to him, despite the challenges, the Ambulance Service has promptly responded to call within the 60 seconds responding time to all calls.

He said, from March to November 2020, their outfit was able to respond to a total of 67 casualties which were attended to and out of which 34 were females and 33, males with no incidence of death recorded.

He noted that one pregnant woman was able to deliver successfully in their vehicle, Ambulance, with no aftermath complications.

He said their Ambulance vehicles are very well equipped with the necessary equipment as well as personnel to attain to the patient and victims before he/she reaches the health facility for treatment hence making it very safe for victims.

“All equipment except surgical equipment is in the Ambulance including convenient bed, oxygen and among others to protect victims”

He advised residents to rely on the National ambulance service than calling for the services of Taxi drivers or other vehicle, both private or commercial, to convey persons who are to be transported to the health facilities for treatment.

He further admonished citizens to choose National Ambulance over public vehicle. “When you take your pregnant wife in your private vehicle to the facility, you will not be able to cater for her if she develops any complications on the way which you may even end up losing her. Sometimes too, other complications can be developed later after delivery if she is not handled well to the hospital” he explained.

Explaining the activities of the ambulance Service in the Anloga District, he said, their outfit also visit other institutions such as school, hotels and other public gatherings to offer education and also sensitize them on first aid assistance and other safety livings.

He observed that, their collaboration with other state institutions such as the MTTD of the Ghana Police Service, the Ghana National Fire Service and National Disaster Management to respond appropriately to issues of road Accidents, Fire and other national disasters adding that, their collaboration in 2020 has been very fantastic.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

24 major Fires Cases Recorded in Keta, Anloga MDA’s in 2020

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January 5, 2021

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BY: Akpabli Daniel Yao I Voltaonlinegh.com |

The Anloga Fire Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), A.D.O 1 Janet Womervor, has revealed that, the Anloga District and Keta Municipality has recorded a total of 24 major fire cases in 2020, a situation she described as alarming.

She said the major causes of the fire outbreak recorded in these two Municipal and District Assemblies (MDA’s) is negligence on the part of the citizens, uncontrolled bush burning and faulty electrical wiring for homes and workplaces.

According to A.D.O 1 Womervor, they always bring the resident together to sensitize them on the cause of fire outbreaks and also revisit the areas to investigate in case there is fire incident.

She noted that, the 60 seconds responding time has always been adhered to by their outfit in responding promptly to all the fire case in the two MDA’s.

Speaking further on the situation, the Safety officer of the Anloga GNFS Julius Maniase, explained that the main call for the fire and rescue service is to protect lives and properties which they are poised to anytime anywhere.

He noted that, 80% of the mandate of the service is to go round schools, institutions, individual’s workplaces, households among others to educate citizens on the necessary fire precautionary measures and the rest 20% it to rescue victims and properties of fire.

He reiterated that, the Ghana National Service is not only to respond to fire related issues in the Municipality but also embark on other rescue missions such as road accidents and many others for they have the equipment and training to help in such situations.

He said they also work in collaboration with other service such as the Ghana Police Service, the National Ambulance services, the Ghana Armed force and the partnership in the year 2020 has been very smooth making the GNFS and those institutions to respond promptly to bring situations under control.

He advice residence who are building their various apartments to also come to the GNFS after they have permit from the MDA’s for technical advice before they start their buildings as he noted that, many citizens to not adhere to this important aspect of their building processes.

He further lamented the unavailability of fire hydrants in the Municipality and called on individuals and other stakeholders to assist.

He said many of the fire hydrants in the two Municipalities are destroyed by the road construction and the few remaining ones are not in good conditions.

He also said the accessibility of roads in the Municipalities during the golden hour has been affecting their respond to fire situations but was quick to praise the Anlo District Assembly for the good layout.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

Anas Demands Protection For Journalists Under Threat After Election 2020

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January 5, 2021

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BY: Akpabli Daniel Yao I Voltaonlinegh.com |

The Tiger Eye P.I led be Anas Aremeyaw Anas has described practicing Journalism under threat as terrible and even dangerous when nothing is done and the perpetrators get to carry out their threats and call on Government and other stakeholders to condemn these threats and careless utterances.

His call in in solidarity with media colleagues in demanding protection and justice for Manasseh Azure Awuni, Edward Adeti, Afia Pokuaah, Captain Smart, Abdul Hayi Moomen, David Tamekloe and others who have been threatened with death and violence after the just ended Ghanaian 2020 general elections by some unknown persons.

The statement released by the Tiger Eye P.I leader and dated January 1, further described the threats and utterances as “acts smack of barbarism, and backwardness” adding that they are disturbing and have to be condemned.

He said, ” anonymous and open threat when not dealt with breed impunity in the society”

The statement also noted that, Ahmed Hussein Suale was openly threatened by a law maker and nothing happened and the next was his murder.

The statement further appealed to the National Media Commission (NMC) and The Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) to do more, particularly in engaging political parties and Journalists who pursue public interest journalism.

Below is the full statement

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Royal Acolatsey Family Donates to Kedzi, Havedzi Residents

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BY: Kekeli Blamey I Voltaonlinegh.com |

The Royal Acolatsey family in Kedzi has donated some items to the less privileged in the Kedzi and Havedzi communities in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region.

Items include educational materials such as books as well as Clothes and shoes were distributed to residents living in these communities as part of their Christmas presents.

Mr. Eric Acolatsey, a member of the Royal family said, the items will equip the less privileged in these communities with the few personal materials they would need especially in this festive season.

The Chief of Kedzi, Torgbui Acolatsey V, in his address, express gratitude to residents for accepting the items.

He added that the Royal Acolatsey family will continue to give the necessary support to residents of these two communities.

Torgbui Agbeshi Awusu II, Warlord of the Anlo State also expressed his gratitude to the Royal Acolatsey family and urged them to always offer support to the needy and less privileged in these communities.

He also admonished the residents to ensure strict adherence to the Covid-19 protocols in this festive season.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

Mama Agbaledzokpui II Celebrates With The Less Privileged

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December 29, 2020

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BY: Akpabli Daniel Yao I Voltaonlinegh.com |

As part of the provisions made towards this season’s Christmas festivities, the Queen-mother of Dzodze Apetepe in the Ketu North Municipality, Mama Agbaledzokpui II, has celebrated with the aged, Persons with Disability (PWD’s) and the less privileged in the Municipal capital, Dzodze.

This year’s event which is the 5th edition since the establishment of the Mama Agbaledzokpui II foundations and celebrated on the theme “TIME WITH THE AGED AND PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED” brought together Chiefs and people from towns in the Ketu North Municipality and beyond .

Items worth thousands of Ghana Cedis were donated through the Mama Agbaledzokpui II Foundation as part of her annual donations targeted at the less privilege in the Dzodze communities.

Speaking at the event, Mama Agbaledzokpui II noted that the rational behind the establishment of the foundation is the desire to assist the youth especially the girl child to stay in school until they have reached the stage where they are capable of determining their own path to a sustainable future.

She mentioned that, the foundation is exploring issues of child trafficking in the Ketu North municipality in order to highlight the plight of the victims and also continue to do work in skills training projects (soap, beads making etc) for women.

She said, she was happy about the public response before and during this year’s event and expressed gratitude to donors who have made it possible.”I also want to thank those who have donated to the foundation over the years”

She further appealed to well-wishers to support the foundation to meet set objectives and also in the subsequent annual celebrations in the coming years.

A Health Officer, Madam Justine Quist who was booked to take the attendees through issues relating to health, charged the youth to take good care of their aging relatives and help them maintain a healthy lifestyle.

She further advised them to maintain a healthy lifestyle by consuming meals that contains all the necessary food nutrients and also encouraged the gathering to regularly exercise to keep the muscles and bones healthy.

Despite the challenges the novel Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the economy, the Aged and Physically Challenged were refreshed after which they were presented with bags of food items to take home.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com

Food for All Africa Celebrates PWDs in Anloga

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December 24, 2020

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BY: Kekeli Blamey I Voltaonlinegh.com |

About 160 persons with disability in the Anloga Municipality have been celebrated by Food for All Africa, a non governmental organization.

The program, according to the Director of the NGO, Mr. Elijah Addo, seeks to unite all persons with disability (PWDs) in the Municipality in promotion of their common agenda.

Mr. Addo indicated that, most PWDs do not get the requisite care and protection needed to live meaningfully in the society.

He added that some people in various communities devalue the worth of most PWDs, stressing that the act should be condemned.

Mr. Gabriel Acolatsey, the Director in charge of the Department of Social Welfare in the Anloga Municipality reiterated the need to give maximum care to the disabled in our communities.

He said his outfit is putting up stringent measures to provide for them and urged the government to continue providing the PWDs with the common funds due them.

At least everyone went home with a bag of rice, an envelope containing money and some other food items.

Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com