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On Saturday 27th August 2022, the GCAO Women’s Wing held their first ever Women’s Conference themed “Igniting the Ghanaian Canadian Diaspora Dream-The Role of Women” at the Ghanaian Presbyterian Church at 51 High Meadow Place, North York. This was followed on Sunday, 28th August 2022 by a colourful evening and exciting array of Ghanaian culture by the procession and Durbar of Chiefs, Queen Mothers, and Elders of Ghanaian Cultural
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President of the Canada Ghana Chamber of Commerce, Alexander Nortey indicated that the Ghanaian economy has survived many adversities, hence makes it a viable business environment to invest.
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“Meanwhile, I see a lot of young people say they would make it financially in foreign countries, but I believe they say this because they aren’t aware of the challenges in other countries. Even the resources they gather to travel to settle in another country can be used in our country and they will make it,” he stated.
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Canadian investors have announced plans to expand investments in Ghana in the area of Accordingtechnology.to Senior Trade Commissioner at the Canadian High Commission in Ghana, Andrew Maharaj, both countries have had good trade relations over the years in diverse sectors and the one field left to explore is green “We’retechnology.aworld leader in clean technologies where we have waste water for energy efficiency, hydrogen and for everything clean technologies. We need to do a better job in promoting companies that are involved in clean technologies, ICT, Fintechs, education technologies, cybersecurity among others.”
Many security experts have been warning for years that the youth unemployment situation in the country poses very serious national security risks. However successive governments and politicians have been taking this serious issue for granted. They prefer going to the youth and throwing a few freebies to them when it comes to elections time. This is the most dangerous and unintelligent way to approach an issue as serious as youth unemployment.
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that we can surmount this challenge of having a negative rating from the rating agencies. Since being a republic, we’ve been through a lot of challenges. But we’re still surviving and I believe Ghana has potential,” he intimated.
prices and high cost of Finance. Canada still showed resilience in stability so we still have a lot to learn from them. So I am very delighted that this meeting is happening.”
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“When you look at all the big brands from behind the scenes, they need support from B2B [Business to Business] engagements. Canadian companies hope to expand into the Ghanaian market with these technologies and it will be a winwin opportunity,” he said.
“Most thought that Covid-19 would ravish Ghana, but the challenges that we have faced over the years has built us, given us resilience to be able to survive despite everything. Whatever that comes on the shores of Ghana, we can take it and still
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In the light of this we are appealing to the Government to take Youth Unemployment serious by launching more initiative programs to curb this unfortunate problem, we are hopeful that if Government Programs and Projects are put in place it will offer on-the-job training for our young graduates to transition them eventually into meaningful employment, and to “restore their dignity”.
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The Canada Ghana Chamber of Commerce held its maiden CEOs Connect Breakfast Meeting. The meeting sought to provide a networking platform for Ghanaian and Canadian companies.
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Unfortunately this has not happened and year after year, thousands from this population group leave our educational institutions with no jobs to go to. The younger ones fill the streets of the nation’s urban centers selling anything they can lay hands on to attempt make ends meet, if ever. Some of them turn to socially unacceptable behavior and lifestyles. We can even further say that some even turn to crime when all hopes are dashed. You can see these from the numbers and ages of the youth that are arrested for involvement in crime.
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youth has been the single most pervasive problem in the country since independence, and especially since the 1970s when the population started booming through the fifteen million, through the twenty million and currently hovering around thirty million people, more than half of whom are under thirty years. The dangerous and frightening aspect of this situation is the fact that successive governments from the 1970s till date have not paid any serious attention to the issue of job creation, and most importantly, targeting the youth: those between 15 and thirty years. This is the group, the core of the nation’s population, its strength and life-line who keep graduating from elementary, secondary, post-secondary and tertiary institutions every year with hopes of finding jobs to live independently and to contribute their quota to the national life and national economy.
During the pandemic, the Women’s wing supported women and families experiencing challenges with food security and social isolation, offering mentorship, friendship, counseling and guidance to access available supports in various institutions. Our Motto is “We Are Stronger Together”.
labor at the various workplaces and professional establishments within Ontario. Many Ghanian Canadians live and own businesses in the city of Toronto. According to the Census Bureau report in 2016, there were over 27,000 Ghanaian Canadians in Ontario, however presently, that number is predicted to have increased to over 50,000, significantly increasing the demand of the GCAO to support the community and to enhance the living standards of Ghanaian Canadians in Ontario through social, cultural, and educational programs, and other diaspora
These presentations generated so much interest that it was therefore not surprising that the suggestion to revisit the panel discussions in an online forum after the conference was very well received by the Women’s Wing members. These ongoing conversations will contribute to challenging stigma and unhelpful cultural and religious perceptions of family and social relationships and dynamics in the community. The Conference ended with networking over light refreshments, giving the Guest of Honor and the community ample time to socialize and take many memorable photos in the foyer.
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Women, we are stronger together!
morale of women in the community. During our Wednesday Online Crush Programme discussions, a safe space for the women to come together and share experiences, learn strategies for personal development, and uplift each other women with challenges at home or work, it became apparent that many of our members were finding the return to normalcy challenging, and this required that our resources and educational programs be geared towards attending to their need for self- empowerment tools by engaging in stimulating conversations with a role model who would encourage all of us to revive our creativity, dignity, and potential to realize our dreams post pandemic
Associations amidst live cultural music and dance. As the symbol and ambassadors of our rich Ghanaian cultural heritage, this display of pomp, majesty, and cultural pageantry was the highlight of the evening.
the Guest of Honor, H.E. Mrs. Samira Bawumia, was the right person for this occasion and to fulfil the aspirations and objectives of the Conference. A mother, wife, and welleducated career woman, she is a gender advocate and the founder of a not-forprofit philanthropist and humanitarian organization. She has initiated critical and timely interventions to educate and empower women in Ghana in the area of reproductive health, where she has initiated the “Safe Delivery Project” to reduce the maternal and neonatal mortality in Ghana. Not only that, but she is passionate about the socio-economic wellbeing of women and children, tackling issues such as human trafficking, clean cooking solutions, women empowerment through establishing women’s rights. Recognized on the African Continent and internationally, she has been the recipient of several awards (e.g., the African Women of Excellence from the African Union Commission and Diaspora African Forum) for her civic
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The two-day event was attended by key invited guests such as H.E. Anslem Sowah, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Canada, the Deputy-Consul General, Ghana Consulate, Toronto, Mrs. Claudette Opoku-Achampong, V.P. of the Alliance of Ghanaian Canadian Associations (AGCA) and leaders and women’s association representatives of community organization such as the African Canadian Social Development Council (ACSDC), community partners such as Hon. Lois Brown, Ghanaian community Elders – Chiefs and Queen Mothers, leaders of Ghanaian cultural associations and groups, and religious leaders were also in attendance. The media, including Ghanalinx Multimedia Group (GMG), GhanaCan TV, Sankofa Radio, Ghanaian News and CP24 - CTV News were also invited to cover this event.
One of the main motivations for deciding to do this Conference at this time was the impact that the Covid-19 pandemic had had in worsening the inequalities and social isolation that existed in society in general, but in our community in particular, especially on our women and children. The Leadership of the GCAO and the Women’s Wing thought it necessary to find a way to motivate and boost the
engagement.The
GCAO also known as Ghana Union started formation in the 1970s when groups of Ghanaians started arriving in Canada to study at various institutions and was initially established to support Ghanaians as they faced several challenges migrating as students and skilled
The Guest of Honor for this auspicious occasion and two-day event was Her Excellency the 2nd Lady of Ghana, Mrs. Samira Bawumia, who came flanked by H. E. Anselm Sowah, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Canada. On both days, Opening Prayers were offered by representatives of both the Christian and Islamic religious communities, followed by the National Anthems of Ghana and Canada.
We have not done this alone and wish to end this by acknowledging not only our funders, The Canada Women Foundation, but also our community organization partners and allied service providers, who have walked by our side in this journey. We therefore look forward to seeing all women in the Ghanaian community actively participate in the Women’s wing events and activities henceforth.
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community dialogue around healthy relationships, power dynamics, and gender-based violence, this conference aimed at enhancing community education through a culture-specific approach and increasing awareness of resources and interventions available to women in the community.
At the Conference on Saturday 27th August, attendees enjoyed the cultural music and dance of the Zumunta and Ga Dangbe Groups as they respectively ushered in and out the Guest of Honor, H.E. Mrs. Samira Bawumiaand her entourage, and her Keynote Address “The Role of Women in Leadership and Nation Building: Ghanaian Women in the Diaspora” provided a powerful preamble to the eloquent presentations of the Conference panelists, speakers who included academics and social scientists, public health experts, lawyers, bankers, and politicians. The conference panel speakers gave thought provoking introductions to deeper conversations to come addressing socioeconomic advancement of Ghanaian women in Toronto, empowerment of Ghanaian women through civic engagement, better education and understanding of women’s rights and dealing with gender-based violence, social justice, and family law. Indeed, acknowledging the impact Covid-19 had had on the community in general and on the well being of women in particular, even more relevant was the presentation on coping post Covid-19, and mental health. In part, by facilitating
Women’s Wing of the Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO)
Two-day Women’s Conference,
and Fundraising
GCAO is the largest wing within the Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario and is mandated to support women within the Ghanaian community though a number of services over the past few years. To this end, the women’s wing aims to support Ghanaian women of all ages by working discretely together to eradicate poverty, family and gender-based violence, to build self-confidence, creativity, and leadership skills in the women, thereby empowering the women not only to strengthen the families and transform our community, but also to promote our cultural heritage in the community for future Ghanaian Canadians.
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On Sunday, 28th August 2022, once again the Guest of Honor, H.E. Mrs. Samira Bawumia’s graceful presence proved to be a galvanizing force that brought all members of our community together. To this end, the Cultural Durbar and subsequent Dinner/Dance provided an excellent opportunity for engaging the whole community; individuals, businesses, churches, and organizations, as well as our allies in community organizations and businesses in a fundraising effort towards realizing the community’s vision for a Ghanaian Canadian Heritage Center through a raffle and the auction of colorful artwork by the children in the GCAO “After School Programme”. No contribution was considered too small, and efforts to raise funds are ongoing until the Association has enough seed money to attract the needed government support. Following the 2nd Lady’s address to the community the GCAO Women’s Wing leadership presented her with a Commemorative Plaque and took the opportunity to also reward some members with recognition awards for Long and Active Service. Notable was the Moment of Silence and Remembrance held in acknowledgement of all the members the community had lost due to COVID-19, which was followed by an amazing choral interlude by the Toronto Seraphic Choir.
“Our government has been hard at work on a plan that will deliver relief to millions of Canadians,” Trudeau said in St. Andrews, N.B.
Earlier this year, the Liberals and New Democrats struck a deal committing the NDP to voting with the minority Liberal government in the House of Commons on confidence votes until June of 2025. In exchange, the government agreed to meet a number of policy benchmarks along the way.
The New Democrats said that at least two of those commitments must be met before the Christmas break if the Liberals want the deal to stay intact.
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“Today, we’re announcing additional targeted new measures that will support the middle class and people
The plan announced Tuesday will see the GST tax credit doubled for six months — a move the government says will affect 11 million Canadians and families who currently receive the tax credit.Singles without children will get up to $234 more from the credit, couples with children will get up to $467 more and seniors can expect an average boost of $225 this year.
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The Canada Housing Benefit, developed by the federal government and the provinces, launched in 2020 with joint funding of $4 billion over eight years.
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The Liberals also are rolling out a one-time increase to the Canada Housing Benefit, providing up to $500 to 1.8 million Canadian renters struggling with housing needs.
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The first was the boost to the Canada Housing Benefit, while the second is the introduction of the first stage of a dental care program.
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh welcomed the announcement and
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working hard to join it. These will be the very first pieces of legislation that we introduce when the House returns.” The announcement was supposed to have been made on Sept. 8 in Vancouver, during the previous Liberal cabinet retreat. The sudden death of Queen Elizabeth II delayed its release. The NDP pressed the Liberals to provide financial support to Canadians struggling with inflation through a boost to the GST tax credit. The Liberals voted against a motion proposing that relief back in May.
Trudeau announced that his government is introducing a Canada Dental Benefit for children under 12 who do not have access to dental insurance.Low- and middle-income families with a combined income of under $90,000 can access up to $650 per year for the next two years for dental Trudeauservices.saidthe next step will be to extend dental care to under 18s, seniors and people with disabilities by the end of 2023, before full implementation of the program by 2025.
Trudeau announces first steps on dental care, boosts to housing benefit, GST credit
Increase to Canada Housing Benefit and dental care plan NDP Minister Justin Trudeau has announced new measures to help Canadians struggling with the rising cost of living — part of his government’s deal with the New Democrats to secure parliamentary support for the governing Liberals until 2025.The Liberals say they will be rolling out the first stage of a dental care program, boosting the GST tax credit and providing a onetime increase to the Canada Housing Benefit.
$35,000 — or to singles with incomes below $20,000 — who pay at least 30 per cent of their income on rent.
on Tuesday, where he is attending a Liberal cabinet retreat.
The federal government said the benefit will be available to families with an adjusted net income below
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced measures Tuesday to help Canadians struggling with the rising cost of living. (The Canadian Press/Darren Calabrese)
“We’re talking about putting money back in your pockets, helping out people and that’s what we’ve done and we’re going to continue to do even more of that,” he said.
said his party has been working hard since the spring to press the governing Liberals to help Canadians with the cost of living.
Singh said more needs to be done to help Canadians struggling with inflation and
Trudeau announces first steps on dental care, boosts to housing benefit, GST credit
this government to deliver three things. Each of these items would not have happened but for the fact that we forced the government to deliver on this respect for people.”
“Declaring an opportunity for Canadians to mourn on Monday is going to be important,” Trudeau said at a caucus retreat in New Brunswick
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he and the opposition leaders’ offices are working on a final list for the delegation that will attend the funeral in person. The Canadian Press
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Quebec Premier François Legault was asked about the possibility on the campaign trail in Montreal on Tuesday. He told reporters that it
Sept. 19 will be federal holiday for Queen’s funeral, PM says
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Sept. 19 will be a federal holiday to mourn Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her state funeral in London.
The president and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business said the six days’ notice is not “CFIBenough.is
Monday is a national bank holiday in the U.K., meaning workers are not entitled to time off. “Employers may include bank holidays as part of a worker’s leave entitlement,” according to the U.K. government’s Inwebsite.Canada, there are 12 designated paid holidays at the federal level. Federal holidays that are not a paid day off in all provinces include
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his party will continue to put pressure on the Liberal government.
urging provincial governments to NOT declare next Monday as a statutory (paid) holiday,” Dan Kelly said on Twitter “ProvincesTuesday.
the United Kingdom, rather than the government of Canada.”
said his government will be working with provinces and territories to ensure they’re “aligned.”
Monday will be a holiday for federal employees and those in federally regulated industries, including banks, airlines and Crown corporations. It will be up to provincial and territorial governments to determine whether they will declare the holiday for other workplaces and schools.
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The worse situation is whereby group of three or more students team up to fight another student immediately after school due to a petty misunderstanding between the victim and one of the aggressive students (gang).
teachers not to give home work to their students, it stands that some work can not always be completed at school hence some home assignments for students from teachers might be necessary!
Remember the story, which was told in Ghana about a student who duped his illiterate parents by asking them to pay 3 pounds for a geography book that cost 1 pound. He told parents that “Geo” was 1 pound; “gra” was 1 pound and “phy” was 1 pound. Thus, the Geo-gra-phy book was 3 pounds instead of 1 pound!
Today, students play many other “tricks” on their parents and guardians. I would therefore use this column to shed light on a few of these tricks, which I view as “little foxes” of students. They include, lying about teachers to parents, skipping classes, ignoring their homework, coming to school unprepared and bullying weak students outside the classroom.
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Skipping Classes:
Bullying :
By Joe Kingsley Eyiah, OCT, Brookview Middle School, Toronto-Canada
The “Little Foxes” of Students. Parents Watch Out!
Ignoring Homework:
Lying: A student chooses to do his or her own thing in the classroom while teaching is going on. For example, the student breaks one important principle for learning-paying attention to the teacher. The teacher takes control of the situation by, say, changing the seating position of the student concerned. However, the student fails to take responsibility for his/ her own action and goes home to tell the parents/guardian that the teacher is picking on him/her. Surprisingly, some parents/guardians simply buy into their ward’s cooked story about the teacher without finding out from the teacher the truth of the story told. These parents, unfortunately, develop ill-feelings toward the teacher in question. The student is therefore unwittingly encouraged by the home to show arrogance towards school authority. The whole community in the long run becomes the loser. For, that student grows up an indiscipline community member who willingly flouts laws of the society. He/she demonstrates irresponsibility in life. Sad! Isn’t it? Please, don’t let your child outsmart you with lies about his/her teacher. Always verify stories from your child about school from the school before jumping to conclusions. The doors of every school are open to parents who care to knock at them.
Preparing for School:
Parents ought to ensure that their children are prepared for school with not only food but also exercise/ textbooks, pens, erasers and rulers as well. Coming to school prepared is the right way to begin the day at school.
The more intriguing part of skipping classes is seen after lunch break. Some of the students who leave their school premises to eat lunch elsewhere (home, McDonalds or restaurants within the vicinity) fail to return to classes. They seek “refugee” in friends’ homes where adults are away on work or hang around parks and malls in the neighborhood. Though schools have ways and means of cross-checking on the absences of their students, it becomes difficult to track the whereabouts of students who skip classes when their (schools) telephone calls to homes of skipping students are not promptly answered. Parents could work closely with schools to close all loopholes, which students may explore to skip classes or school. These could include lunch break calls by parents to their homes from their workplaces to check on their child or leave their children in the care of responsible relatives close-by. Parents must also endeavor to return calls from their children’s schools promptly. Moreover, parents could periodically communicate with their children’s teachers on the progress of the students (their wards) at school.
This may sound strange and far from some societies where physical or even verbal harassment is highly prohibited
One could go on numerating a lot of these “little foxes” of students that parents need to be aware of and help “catch” them-lying, skipping classes, ignoring homework, coming to school unprepared, bullying, swearing, showing attitude and vandalizing school property as well as disrespecting others. Teachers have moral and professional responsibility to protect students and they need the unflinching support of parents/ guardians in this task. I couldn’t agree the more with the celebrated author Austin Clarke on his assertion that teaching elementary school is the most important stage in the process of the training of our youth. “Let’s catch them whilst they are young.” Together we build, divided we destroy!
It is very disturbing when a child comes to school without pencils, pens, erasers, rulers and exercise or textbooks. Can a farmer go to work without a cutlass or hoe? What does the farmer go to do on the farm empty-handed? Nothing! Absolutely nothing!! Sad enough some students come to school with no working tools mentioned above. They either sit idle or go round begging other students for writing materials when work is assigned them. Precious time for school work is therefore lost.
Note to Parents on Curriculum Nights: Most schools organize curriculum nights for the parents of their students at the beginning of the school year. During such nights expectations of the school around the curriculum and student behavior are clearly explained enabling parents to assist the schools for student success! Serious parents make it to such nights! Please, be one of them. Look out for your child’s school curriculum night. A word to the wise is enough!
FOCUS
Some students are “specialists” in skipping classes or school. Many parents for economic reasons leave home early in the morning for work before their children go to school. A few students from such homes take advantage of the early departure of their parents from home and skip school. Such students may roam the malls till school is over and return home creating the impression that they have been to school.
The question is how do parents know that their children have homework from school to do? Most schools, if not all, have planners (agenda books) supplied to all students at the beginning of each school year. In these planners students record all their daily homework given at school. Parents MUST check this planner everyday after school to ascertain which homework their child has to complete for school. If your child has lost his/her school planner, get him/her a new one immediately. The planner or student agenda has a lot of valuable information necessary for your child’s learning!
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by law. Yet, bullying of younger students by older (senior) students at the blind side of teachers is not uncommon among students in places like Toronto. There have been and continue to be instances whereby older students have coerced younger students to buy them (older) lunch out of their (younger) pockets. Some younger students are made to share their lunch with bullying students under threats!
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Another area of concern is how some students neglect doing their homework often “fooling” their parents that they (students) have not been receiving homework from their teachers. Though the Ministry of Education has advised
The Akans of Ghana have an adage that, “Opanyin na obi nnye bi da, na enye abofra” which literally translated means, “all adults have been children before but all children are yet to be adults.” This saying reminds me of my childhood when I often thought I could outsmart my parents in matters of schooling. Unfortunately for me at that time my parents who had been school children before could read my “tricks” faster than I envisaged!
Illegal mining, popularly called ‘Galamsey’, has remained one of the most never ending predicament confronting the nation, in its quest to preserve our water bodies and forests. The situation is so disturbing that, every trick in the book, has been tried, but yet the situation keeps getting worse by the day.
It is a highly organised, syndicate- run activity and those behind it are living large at the expense of the nation. Because of the nature of the personalities involved, all efforts to stamp it out has not yielded any appreciable result.
deliverables being the Data collection, Assessment and Code Outline Report as well as the Draft Code Report. The initial report on the Draft Code was reviewed in October 2021, in Ouagadougou. Remarks from experts then formed the basis for the revised version of the draft regional code which is the agenda item for the current
The following are expected outcomes of the workshop: validated definition of the general principles; validated articles on the organisation and operation of the energy sector in West Africa; validated technical provisions and rules relating to electricity.
Then came Aisha Huang, who has been described as Galamsey Queen, her arrest and Attorney General’s filing of Nolle prosequi, as well as the then Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo Marfo’s justification of her release.
The official opening ceremony was presided over by Mr Issa Dione, Chief of Staff, representing H.E Mrs Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, Senegal’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy. He, on behalf of his country, thanked ECOWAS and the European Union and thereafter stated the objectives of the Emerging Senegal Plan, which would address the country’s energy challenges through the new sector development policy mandate.
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The notorious galamsey Queen was first arrested in May 2017 and charged
Econimic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Energy Experts set to validate a Regional Electricity Code
started out by thanking the Senegalese authorities on behalf of H.E Omar Alieu Touray, the ECOWAS Commission President, for the facilities provided for the workshop. He also conveyed ECOWAS expression of gratitude to the European Union for its continued support in helping to build a fully integrated energy sector in the region.
President Akufo-Addo has added his voice to calls for the prosecution of Aisha Huang who had been arrested again for her engagement in illegal mining in the country.
As should be expected, the Operation Vanguard, has been nothing but a political rhetoric, which was meant to sway peoples’ attention from the political class, who were involved in the Illegal Mining.
The Chief of Staff made a point of reiterating that significant structural
challenges still face the region’s energy sector. According to him, a stronger regulatory framework was needed to address the existing challenges, which would increase private sector investments and enhance sustainable access to electricity for the population. He concluded with an appeal to the participants: “We hope that as you deliberate, with specific focus on the harmonisation of laws and texts which govern the power sector in the ECOWAS region, we would come to have a regional electricity code that is robust and meets the requirements of a regional market and the wider global
Thesociety.government has announced another attempt at fighting the menace. Again, it’s of the opinion of many that, rather than the government to engage in yet another spending spree under the guise of fighting galamsey, it must do the needful by getting to the root of this organised crime, name and shame all those behind it and then, fully mobilise the nation’s security operatives to effectively guard the water bodies and
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For many observers, the launch of Operation Vanguard and its attendant problems was because the operation, was not thought through well. Informed opinion has it that, the fight against the menace of illegal mining, will not be won; because the same people, who are put in charge to fight it, are themselves neck deep in it.
revelations comes after the Chinese national Aisha Huang pleaded not guilty to two charges at
In 2017, the new administration of Nana Akufo-Addo, in response to public outcry, including a coalition made up of Journalists against galamsey, put it best foot forward, when it launched operation Vanguard.
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She, was, however, re-arrested in Kumasi recently by the National Security for ostensibly sneaking back into the country to continue her galamsey business – sparking outrage among the Ghanaian public who are calling for her prosecution.
The official opening ceremony was presided over by Mr Issa Dione, Chief of Staff, representing H.E Mrs Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, Senegal’s Minister of Petroleum and Energy
ECOWAS Regional Electricity Code is the main agenda item of a workshop holding in Dakar, Senegal from the 13th to 16th of September 2022. Energy experts from ECOWAS Member States, the European Union, the Directorate of Energy and Mines and relevant specialised agencies of ECOWAS, and certain regional institutions have four days in which to validate the draft document under review.
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Galamsey Queen: Aisha Huang at her best
for undertaking illegal mining but was subsequently deported.
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He further stated that the adoption of a regional electricity code is one of the flagship activities of the ECOWAS Commission programme “Improving Energy Governance for West Africa (AGoSE-AO)”, in conjunction with the European Union under the 11th EDF. The 32 million Euros programme aims to improve regional governance of the energy sector and help ECOWAS Member States to meet the following three objectives: (1) ensuring universal access to modern energy services, (2) doubling energy efficiency to minimise overall energy consumption, and (3) doubling the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix.
For now, Aisha Huang has clearly demonstrated that, shes in bed with those in power. How did we get here? How have our leaders failed in protecting the natural resources of the country? As well know, s leopard doesn’t change its spots... the world watches on to see what the outcome will be. For ow, she remains the untouchable galamsey queen.
Still speaking, the ECOWAS Director of Energy and Mines recalled that NTU International, the team responsible for developing the regional electricity code, had already submitted the two
The country, witnessed how military men deployed to the mining sites, turn around to provide security to the very people, they were supposed to be fighting. It is clear that the illegal mining, which seems to have defied all practical solutions, is an organised crime involving the untouchables in the
“I expect if they are found guilty, that the court will apply the full rigour of the new amended Act 995 which has increased substantially the punishment for breaches of the law,” President Akufo-Addo stressed.
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said that Chinese galamsey Queen, Aisha Huang was not handed over to the relevant Chinese authority after her deportation from Ghana months back.
attendance, the EU representative stated the importance his institution attached to such an invaluable document in addressing structural challenges in the region, with respect to the implementation of laws enabling a single energy market, better access to electricity for the population and private sector capital mobilisation.
the Circuit Court in Accra.The charges are engaging in sale and purchases of minerals without valid licence and Mining without licence. Aisha Huang, who appeared with three others, spoke through an interpreter.
But speaking at a conference of the Ghana Bar Association in Ho, as part of a two-day tour of the Volta region recently, President Akufo-Addo indicated his support for the prosecution of the suspect by the Attorney General. “…to show you of my full support of the Attorney General in his determination to prosecute Aisha Huang and her collaborators who apparently insist on flouting our laws on galamsey and illegal mining.”
Ably representing the ECOWAS Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalisation, Sediko Douka, the Director for Energy and Mines, Mr Bayaornibe Dabire,
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
the participants of the aim of the workshop which was to engage in a careful review of the revised draft code to ensure that the provisions are a harmonisation of legal and institutional instruments for improved governance of our region’s energy sector. Mr Dabire encouraged constructive deliberations that would ensure the submission of a refined document for endorsement by the ECOWAS Energy Ministers.
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In an Ablakwa tweet of social media, he said this was inconsistent with protocols for deportations. Again in the tweet, the Minority spokesperson on Foreign Affairs said “Aisha Huang was not physically handed over to relevant or competent Chinese authorities when she allegedly landed in China which is inconsistent with deportation
Rebecca Oakes, vice-president of advanced analytics at Equifax Canada, said financial stress is becoming a very real thing for many more Canadians.
Equifax also said consumer insolvency rose to the highest levels since the start of the pandemic, mostly driven by an increase in consumer proposals.
However, despite a cool-down in the housing market, the average loan amount for first-time homebuyers only dropped 0.5 per cent in the second quarter compared with the first quarter, with the average monthly payments increasing by 10 per cent.
Ontario’s minister of health has told the province’s nursing college to go ahead with regulatory changes that could get thousands more internationally trained nurses into practice more quickly.
The report out Tuesday by the credit rating agency said the average non-mortgage debt per consumer was $21,128 in the second quarter, up 2.4 per cent compared with a year earlier.
Current rules say a nurse must have practised within the last three years to be reinstated, but that could be removed.
Oakes said credit card spending is reaching historically high
The report comes as economists anticipate a supersized interest rate hike from the Bank of Canada on Wednesday, as the central bank works to combat inflation.
Jones has now told the college to draft those amendments to regulations right away.
Ontario, but Jones has asked the regulator specifically how many nurses it expects will benefit.
In its response last month to Jones, the college had called on the government to do more to provide international nurses with more education Jonesopportunities.responded that she has asked the ministry to work with the college and other health-system partners on that.
“It is my expectation that should these amendments be approved by the government, that the college will immediately begin registering both (internationally educated nurses) and other applicants who will benefit from these changes,” she wrote to them in a letter obtained by The Canadian Press.
The nursing college had also said that with temporary registrations, it could change rules to only revoke a temporary certificate after two failed exam attempts, instead of the one attempt nurses are currently allowed. On that measure, the ministry said it will rely on the college’s expertise about what exactly should be included in the regulatory amendments it is now
process for our internationally educated nurses,” she said in an “We’veinterview.been
“With government funding and co-ordination among key system partners, a program could be implemented immediately and begin injecting a new supply of (internationally educated physicians) into the system as early as spring 2023 and Jonesonwards.”responded that the ministry is “looking carefully at the concept.”
The report noted new mortgage volume fell by 16.4 per cent in the second quarter, compared with the same period last year, amid a slightly cooler housing market in recent months.
Temporarilydrafting.registered nurses
Equifax said credit card balances rose to the highest level since the fourth quarter of 2019 and the average credit limit on new cards is over $5,800, the highest it has been in the last seven years.
Average nonmortgage debt tops $21,000, up 2.4 per cent from last year, Equifax says
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The college has said the changes could potentially help the 5,970 active international applicants currently living in
have to be monitored by a registered practical nurse, a registered nurse or a nurse
Claudette Holloway, the president of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario, welcomed the minister’s response and also urged the government to work on a long-term recruitment and retention strategy.
Ontario gives OK for nursing college to expedite international nurse registration
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The report said the average loan amount for new mortgages in Canada was over $367,000, with average loans for firsttime homebuyers at over $430,000.
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Sylvia Jones directed the College of Nurses of Ontario last month to develop plans to more quickly register internationally educated professionals as staffing shortages have led to temporary emergency department closures across the Amongprovince.the
college’s proposals was allowing internationally trained nurses to be temporarily registered while they go through the process of full registration, such as completing education and an
proposed to make it easier for about 5,300 nonpractising nurses living in Ontario to return to the workforce, if they want to.
The amount of non-mortgage debt owed by Canadians is rising, boosted by new lending and higher spending linked to inflation, according to a new report by Equifax Canada.
“Highlevels. consumer demand for credit cards means a competitive marketplace for lenders. As a result, the credit limits being offered on new cards are much higher than we’ve seen in previous periods,” Oakes added.
“Its impact on consumer credit is not just visible in day-today credit card spending, but also in other non-mortgage debt like auto loans and lines of credit, where balances are on the rise,” Oakes said in a statement.
for the College of Nurses of Ontario said the regulatory body is looking forward to working collaboratively with the ministry and is encouraged that Jones acknowledged its advice on longer-term solutions.
asking for this for some time and many of them have been waiting for years to be processed. We desperately need them in Ontario on the front lines to deal with the nursing shortages that we Thehave.”health minister has also given approval to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario for it to create a temporary, three-month registration for physicians licensed in other provinces.
Overall, Equifax said total non-mortgage debt rose to $591.4 billion, up 5.2 per cent from a year ago, while total consumer debt rose to $2.32 trillion in the second quarter, up 8.2 per cent compared with the same quarter last year.
“The cooling housing market in Canada should not be mistaken for increasing affordability,” Oakes said. “Affordability depends not just on home prices, but also on monthly payment obligations for a mortgage. Higher interest rates coupled with high inflation can really stretch a consumer’s monthly expenditure, while many could find it difficult to qualify for a mortgage.”
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That college had also highlighted for the minister a need for practice ready assessments, which would allow internationally educated physicians to be rapidly assessed over a 12-week period of supervision and direct observation. Such programs are already used in seven other provinces and are designed to deploy physicians to underserved communities and provide a path to licensing, the college wrote to the minister.
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“CPSO urges government to take immediate steps to implement a PRA program for Ontario,” it wrote.
“We are glad to hear there is action to expedite the
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The toxic harm from lead poisoning has been documented for more than 50 years. It can cause significant cognitive and developmental delays in young children with high exposures, and can create risks of high blood pressure and kidney damage in adults. It has been barred from use in gasoline, food cans and Cadmium,paints.
But the solder is not covered by the regulations, a gap Environmental Defence insists must be closed.
booster will be available for residents at some long-term care, retirement and Elder Care Lodge
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“As vaccine protection decreases over time, I encourage all Ontarians aged five and over to receive the booster dose they are eligible for.”
“Withhomes.the
start of the respiratory illness season, it is especially important to make sure people stay up to date with their vaccines,” Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones said.
“Obviously, retailers shouldn’t be shirking their responsibility for having safe products on their shelves,” she said, but regulators are leaving “big loopholes” for dollar stores to walk
workers booking from Sept. 12 to 25 must call the PVCC or book their booster through participating
• individuals aged 70 and over;
“COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are the best tool to keep people healthy and out of hospitals, and to ensure Ontario’s economy stays open as kids go back to school and as the weather cools and people spend more time indoors.” CTV News
• residents of long-term care homes, retirement homes, Elder Care Lodges and individuals living in other congregate settings that provide assisted-living and health services;
The bivalent booster is an adapted version of the original Moderna mRNA vaccine, and targets both the original strain of COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. Individuals can receive this booster at least six months after their most recent dose, regardless of how many prior boosters they’ve had.
• pregnant individuals aged 18 and over;
• First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals and their nonIndigenous household members aged 18 and over;
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• moderately to individualsimmunocompromisedseverelyaged12andover;
Cassie Barker, toxics manager for Environmental Defence, said internal lead can still be exposed if products break or wear down.
that raised concerns for Environmental Defence were food cans lined with bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA. The chemical, which helps make plastics harder, was added to the list of toxic substances
Canada needs more transparency and better enforcement to protect Canadians from unlimited exposure to toxic chemicals like lead and cadmium, an analysis from Environmental Defence said Wednesday.
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At 8 a.m., priority appointment became available for vulnerable populations, which include:
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“The way that kids use products, and you know they break things and so that internal (lead) quickly becomes external lead,” she said.
Barker said the headphones, which exceeded the allowed limits of both metals, are proof that monitoring and enforcement of toxic substance regulations need to be beefed up.
Appointments will also be available through public health units using their own booking systems, Indigenousled vaccination clinics, participating health care providers and participating
The outer ring on a set of stereo headphones was found to have 24 times the legal limit of lead, and five times the legal limit of cadmium.
often found in batteries, coatings and plastic stabilizers, is a known carcinogen.
All Ontario adults to be eligible for Omicronspecific COVID-19 booster as of Sept. 26
The solder inside the same headphones had 170 times what is considered safe on outer portions of the headphones. The solder on a separate set of earbud style headphones had 3,000 times the amount of lead allowed on the accessible portions.
• health care workers aged 18 and over.
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“The bivalent COVID-19 booster is a safe and effective way for people to better protect themselves against the most recently circulating COVID-19 variants in Ontario,” Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore said in a statement.
Ontarians who don’t fall into this priority population can also start booking bivalent COVID-19 booster appointments on Monday. However, available appointments will only begin on Sept. 26.
The bivalent vaccine will be offered at previously booked booster appointments between Sept. 12 and 25 if supply is available. The Ministry of Health said supply will rely on shipment schedules and supply from the federal government.
The organization reported on tests conducted on dozens of products purchased at popular Canadian dollar stores. One in four of the products tested were positive for substances managed under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Many of the findings were within the allowable limits, but the report says those limits are not strong enough.
To book an appointment, visit the COVID-19 vaccination portal or call the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre (PVCC) at 1-833-943-3900.
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Vulnerable Ontarians aged 18 years and over can now book bivalent COVID-19 booster appointments with eligibility expanding to all on Sept. 26.
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But it is still allowed in products such as food cans, said Barker. Some companies have moved away from using the substance on their own, but 60 per cent of the cans the organization tested contained it.
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The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, which governs toxic chemicals in Canada, is in the midst of being Legislationupdated.that
in Canada in 2010 after studies linked it to prostate disease, breast cancer, infertility and behavioural problems in children. It was banned from baby bottles and other plastic baby products that same year.
The Regulation also requires that the sponsor is not subject to a removal order; is not detained in any penitentiary, jail, reformatory or prison; has not been convicted under the criminal code
Before an orphaned child can be sponsored, the relationship between the sponsor and the parents of the orphaned relative must be clearly and convincingly established. This might necessitate reliance on the sponsor’s previous information in the hands of the Immigration such as “Additional Family Information” form completed by the sponsor at the time the sponsor filed an application for permanent residence.
would enshrine the right to a healthy environment into law for the first time passed in the Senate in the spring, though the law doesn’t define what a “healthy environment”
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The report calls on Environment Canada to require companies to label all hazardous ingredients in products, including those that are hidden inside electronics or used in the packaging. It also recommends more regulatory enforcement and product testing so that harmful products can be identified before they hit store shelves.
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generally applies to such sponsorships. The sponsor of an orphaned relative will have to demonstrate to the immigration that, on the day the application was filed to the day a decision is made with respect to the application, there is evidence that the sponsor is an eligible sponsor.
States two years ago prompted it to remove 17 chemicals from its products.
Toxic chemicals commonly found in dollar store items, testing shows
The Regulation requires further that the sponsor is not in default of any sponsorship undertaking; is not in default of the repayment of any debt referred to in subsection 145(1) of the Act payable to her Majesty in the right of Canada; is not an un-discharged bankrupt under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and is not in receipt of social assistance for a reason other than Indisability.situations
Defence provided its report to the companies whose stores it visited, including Dollar Tree and Dollarama. A statement from Dollar Tree said a similar study in the United
Minister Steven Guilbeault said in an interview that he is open to additional changes to the bill, which is expected to be debated in the House of Commons this fall.
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CLARIFYING SOME AMBIGUITIES REGARDING ORPHAN SPOSORSHIPS
One of the principal objectives of Immigration Canada as indicated in section 3(1)(d) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) is to see that families are reunited in Canada. Section 117 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) lists people who can be sponsored as members of the family class. It is necessary the foreign relative meets the definition in R117 before a straightforward sponsorship could be done in respect of the relative. Relatives like a brother, sister, nephew, niece, and grandchildren only in very specific situations.
In other words, you can directly sponsor an orphaned brother, sister, niece, nephew, or grandchild only if they are related to you by blood or adoption; both their mother and father have died; they are under 18 years of age and they are single.
You cannot sponsor your brother, sister, nephew, niece or grandchild if one of their parents is alive; if no one knows where their parents are; if their parents abandoned them; if someone else other than their parents is taking care of them while one or both their parents are alive, or if their parent is in jail or otherwise detained.
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Among the documents Immigration would expect from the sponsor are the orphaned child’s passport, birth certificate showing the deceased parents as his parents; photocopy of birth certificate of the child’s deceased parent indicating he or she and the sponsor are related biologically; photocopies of the death certificates of the orphaned child’s parents, child’s school records indicating deceased parent as a parent and a
Barker said the tests were done on items from dollar stores because such stores are often the only option for people with low incomes or in marginalized Environmentalcommunities.
The Regulation requires the sponsor to demonstrate that he intends to fulfil the obligations in the sponsorship undertaking. The exception to the minimum necessary income does not generally apply to sponsorship of orphaned relatives.
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Guilbeault said he hadn’t yet read the Environmental Defence report and couldn’t comment on its specific findings. The Canadian Press
of any serious offence or any offence in respect of which the Immigration would not allow him to be a sponsor.
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where direct sponsorships of orphaned relatives cannot be done, it might be possible to invoke humanitarian and compassionate considerations under section 25 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act to overcome any issues of ineligibility under section 117 or resort to adoption. Prospective sponsors should not hesitate to contact immigration law professionals for advice and assistance whenever necessary.
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A statement from Dollarama said, “consumer product safety is our utmost priority, and we have strict processes and controls in place to monitor product safety and quality. The four Dollarama product categories identified in the report (stereo headphone, earbud, pencil pouch and activity tracker) meet applicable Canadian product regulations and are safe to use for their intended purposes.”
R117 (1) of the Immigration regulations states an orphaned foreign national is a member of the family class for sponsorship purposes if, with respect to a sponsor, the foreign national is: a person whose parents are deceased, who is under 18 years of age, who is not a spouse or common-law partner and who is a child of the sponsor’s mother or father; or a child of a child of the sponsor’s mother or father or a child of the sponsor’s child.
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In fitting fashion, today’s biggest global stars are now announced to headline the show. Needing no introduction, Nigerian party king Davido is joined by legendary sibling duo P-Square bringing their high energy R&B, hiphop and dance oriented sound as well as a very special guest: Ghana’s own Afropop, dancehall and reggae super
the most important new names in Afrobeats today. Within that the line up draws from a broad range of modern African music styles, including France’s biggest Afro RnB Superstar Dadju, the highlife inspired Adekunle Gold and the emo afrobeat style of fast rising CKay. Then representing a wealth of Ghana’s future breakout artists, so many exciting new names like Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Gyakie and Camidoh will feature at the festival this year.
Following huge success of Afro Nation Portugal this summer, the world’s biggest afrobeats festival is returning home to Ghana 29th & 30th December
place at Accra’s Marine Drive, Black Star Square on December 29th & 30th 2022, and founded to unite the diaspora in celebration of Black Joy, Afro Nation Ghana is back for a celebratory trip of Black culture,
With more of a mission than most regular festivals, the Afro Nation brand is the birth of super-sized global gathering, uniting thousands of music lovers around the world in a bid to further the Afrobeats movement and build a lasting platform for the artists and creatives at its core. It was recently revealed that the giant new main stage used at Afro Nation Portugal will be transported to Ghana, with a training programme in place for local teams to run this world-beating production on a scale not seen before in the Theregion.festival’s new city central location is on a site of cultural and historical significance, right at the heart of the capital and mere moments from the stunning coast. Afro Nation
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From South Africa’s exploding underground sounds with the likes of leading Amapiano artists Major League DJz, Uncle Waffles, Kamo Mphela and DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small’s collaborative project Scorpion Kings, to Nigerian Afro-Wave warrior Rema, Afro Nation Ghana also announces
Afro Nation Ghana Announces Huge Line Up for December 29th-30th 2022: Davido, P-Square, plus very special guest Stonebwoy, joined by Rema, Dadju, Adekunle Gold, CKay, and many
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However,invasion.
Targeting the leaders of the world’s wealthiest nations, the UN chief reminded them that they are responsible for the vast majority of climate-related emissions and, even though they are also heavily impacted by record droughts, fires and floods, climate action in response, appears to be on life-support.
Government is also working towards the commencement of works on the Volivo Bridge and approach roads. Work is expected to commence by the first quarter 2023.
APO Group on behalf of Afro Nation.
Mr. Guterres slammed the actions of populist politicians who, he said, are showing “a shocking disregard for the poorest and most vulnerable in our world”, pitting people against one another, employing discrimination, misinformation, and hate speech.
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Monday, 12th September 2022, inspected ongoing work on the Asikuma-Have stretch of the Eastern Corridor Road.
Tendering processes are also on-going for the 39.2km Dufor-AdidomeAsikuma Junction and the 23.9km Asutsuare Junction – Aveyime Roads, which will serve as approach roads to the Volivo Bridge. The project is to be funded by the African Development Bank, with work expected to commence by January 2023.
Eastern Corridor: 45km Asikuma-Have Road to be completed in September 2023
The Dualisation of Ho Main Road (10km) between Sokode Gbogame and Civic Centre, the first major dual carriageway in the Volta Regional Capital, is 85% and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2022.
He wondered aloud if the reaction would be different if one third of G20 countries, rather than Pakistan, were currently underwater.
Touching on other projects on the Eastern corridor, he said “41-kilometres out of the 53-kilometres of the HaveHohoe stretch which is being done by Greenhouse Construction has already been completed.”
Returning to the example of Pakistan, Mr. Guterres insisted that the country, and other climate hotspots, need floodresilient infrastructure now, arguing that at least half of all climate finance, must go to adaptation and climate
in the Upper East Region. It is the shortest route linking the northern part of the country to the south.
This project is part of the fiftyeight (58) road projects being constructed in the Volta region, out of which one hundred and twenty-nine (129) kilometers have been completed
Afro Nation Ghana takes place 29th & 30th December 2022 at Marine Drive, Black Star Square, Accra.
The UN has hailed the success of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which has enabled food and fertilizer supplies to finally leave war-torn Ukrainian ports, and played a part in reducing global food prices, as they reached record highs following Russia’s
The UN chief began by recalling the devastation he witnessed on his recent trip to flood-hit Pakistan, which he described as a window into a “future of permanent and ubiquitous climate chaos on an unimaginable scale”.
Here to witness the hottest names this December, spanning the very best in the African and international Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Dancehall scene, Afro Nation Ghana looks to foster even stronger ties with the continent around the world, re-connecting, educating, and creating, whilst putting on a festival never seen before on this scale.
This project is part of the fifty-eight (58) road projects being constructed in the Volta region, out of which one hundred and twenty-nine (129) kilometers have been completed.
Engineer Oliver Acquah-Techie, Chief Executive Officer of First Sky Construction Limited, the contractors of the project, noted that construction of the road which was awarded in September 2021, and is progressing according to schedule.
At a press briefing on Wednesday, Mr. Guterres promised to address the many challenging issues facing the planet, in his speech next week to the General Assembly, which will also contain concrete recommendations for lasting solutions, and a call to action.
Thatresilience.funding, he said, must come from the leading economies.
“Lower the temperature — now”, he said. “Don’t flood the world today; don’t drown it tomorrow.”
Ghana welcomes thousands from the global diaspora travelling home to party and be together with friends and family during the turn of the new year in West Africa’s most exciting cultural hub. Around the festival’s core programming, a number of unmissable parties are planned around the city and available to Golden and VIP ticket holders, starting on 28th Dec with the Piano People Welcome Party and ending with a NYE special on 31st Dec.
there is still a real risk of multiple famines this year, Mr. Guterres warned.
Global hunger was already rising before the COVID-19 pandemic, he said, and has never recovered. Many countries are dealing with a cost-of-living crisis, which is hitting the poorest people and communities hardest, and the rights of women and girls worldwide, are going into reverse.
All countries need to cut emissions every year - with the G20, as the leading emitters, leading the way, Mr. Guterres told correspondents in New York - until the global temperature rise is limited to 1.5 degrees above preindustrial levels.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency, Republic of Ghana.
He continued, “22-kilometre of the 30-kilometre Hohoe to Jasikan, and the entire 56-kilometre JasikanDodo Pepeso section has also been completed and commissioned by the Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia last week. Work is steadily ongoing on the Nkwanta-Kpassa and the OtiDamongo sections as well.”
Amongst the roads completed include 21-kilometres of asphaltic overlay of selected roads in Hohoe and Kpandu Municipalities. 15.6 kilometres of bitumen surfacing of Akwettey-Adaklu -Waya Road; 20 kilometres of Bitumen Surfacing of Yorkitikpo-KpoviadziTrepe Road; and the upgrading of 9.7-kilometre Liati Agbonyira -Fodome Ahor Feeder Road.
APO Group on behalf of United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG).
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“This year’s General Debate must be about providing hope”, concluded Mr. Guterres. “That hope can only come through the dialogue and debate that are the beating heart of the United Nations”.
Real risk of multiple famines
Afro Nation Ghana Announces Huge Line Up for December 29th30th 2022: Davido, P-Square, plus very special guest Stonebwoy, joined by Rema, Dadju, Adekunle Gold, CKay, and many more
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Mr. Guterres, who is from Portugal, noted that the flooding covers an area three times the size of his homeland.
In typically uncompromising language, he lambasted the global response to the climate crisis as inadequate, unjust and, at its heart, a betrayal. “Whether it’s Pakistan, the Horn of Africa, the Sahel, small islands or Least Developed Countries, the world’s most vulnerable – who did nothing to cause this crisis –are paying a horrific price for decades of intransigence by big emitters”.
G20 must lead the way
The Secretary-General pointed out that, at a time of high geopolitical tensions, a lack of action to halt the climate crisis will have severe knockon effects, such as mass migration and increased instability.
‘Don’t flood the world today; don’t drown it tomorrow’, United Nations (UN) Chief implores leaders
Interacting with the President, the Volta Regional Director of the Ghana Highway Authority, Mr. Eric Dorsu said the 45-kilometre Asikuma-Have stretch is scheduled to be completed in September, 2023.
Road Projects in Volta Region
The 175-metre bridge on the Agbenoxoe-Dafor Feeder Road, which links communities between Kpandu, Dafor to Nkonya, has been completed.
The 696km stretch begins at Tema in the Greater Accra Region to Kulungugu
As hundreds of Heads of State and Government prepare to fly into New York for the General Debate of the new General Assembly, UN SecretaryGeneral António Guterres has called on them to bring hope to a fractured world, and increase efforts to fight the climate crisis.
Work on the 39.3km Asikuma Junction – Kpeve section of the Eastern Corridor Road is 26% complete and planned to be completed by December 2023. It is expected to be completed ahead of schedule. The contractor has also been instructed to work on the 6km gap between Kpeve and Have.
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• Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
• Kansas City International Airport
At the moment, the app can only be used at the following 31 U.S.airports:
• San Francisco International Airport
• Orlando International Airport
• Salt Lake City International Airport
Those travelling through Toronto Pearson International Airport to select U.S. destinations might be able to avoid long lines at customs by using this U.S.Customsapp.
• Tampa International Airport
• Fort InternationalLauderdale-HollywoodAirport
“The information you enter on the authorized applications are securely transmitted to CBP which sends a response to the apps, generating the electronic receipt you display to the officer.”
Once everything is filled in, travellers can pick what airport and terminal they are arriving at, snap a selfie, and answer a series of questions. The mobile app can also be used at sea ports.
“It also eliminates the need for a declaration form because travellers can answer the CBP inspection-related questions electronically via their smartphone or tablet prior to arriving at Customs,” a news release reads.
• Chicago O’Hare International Airport
• Denver International Airport
• Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
• Pittsburgh International Airport
• Miami International Airport
• Newark Liberty International Airport
Travellers can choose to store their profile on their phones for future travel, or they can choose to delete it after their vacation. CTV News
“Then we got a receipt and that receipt was valid for four hours. We just showed the receipt to the officer and went Accordingthrough.”toCBP,
“It probably took me less than a minute to fill out the questions,” Horinga said.
• Boston Logan International Airport
• Los Angeles International Airport
• InternationalBaltimore/WashingtonAirport
• Philadelphia International Airport
• Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
• Portland International Airport
• Sacramento International Airport
CBP says the program will expand to Vancouver on Sept. 19.
and Border Protection (CBP)’s Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app permits eligible travellers to submit all of their necessary travel information, like their passport and customs declaration form, before crossing the border.
According to CBP, as soon as the MPC app is downloaded, eligible travellers can digitally fill out their passport information.
• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Jade Horinga was flying to St. Louis, MO, on Sept. 6, when she found out about the app on TikTok.
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• Houston George Bush intercontinental Airport
HOW SECURE IS IT?
As of Aug. 30, travellers at two Canadian airports–Pearson and Montreal Trudeau International Airport–can use the mobile app at preclearance at customs or when they land in the U.S.
• Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
According to the CBP, all travel documents submitted to the app are sent through “secure encryption protocols.”
According to CBP, travellers who use this app can also store their information “so it will be readily available for future international travel,” which could result in “less congestion” at customs.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
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• San Juan Airport
• Oakland International Airport
• Dulles International Airport
• Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport
Toronto Pearson travelers can use this app when flying to the U.S.
the receipt is an encrypted QR code that travellers can show to a customs officer for final inspection.
Up to 12 profiles can be created on the MPC app, so families from a single household can submit just one form.
• John F. Kennedy International Airport
• William P. Hobby Houston International Airport
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Second Lady (7th L) H. E. Sowah (5th and GCAO Women leaders
MCs Appiah Kubi & Porcia Boateng
H.E Mrs. Bawumia (middle) arrival at Pearson Intl Airport
H.E. Mrs. Bawumia (centre) with GCAO leaders
From L Anna Aidoo, Maud Cole, Claudette Opoku Achampong, Juliet Opoku and Emmanuel Duodu
H. E Mrs. Bawumia being greeted by Maud Cole
H.E. Mrs. Samira Bawumia attends
GCAO August 28 & 29 2022
H. E Mrs. Bawumia and H.E.
H.E. Mrs. Bawumia (4thL) H.E. Sowah (centre) and panel presenters Nana
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Second Lady (3rd Left) & Zumunta Ladies
Ga Adangbe Cultural Association
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H. E. Mrs Bawumia (3rd R) dancing with the GCAO ladies
H. E. Mrs. Bawumia receiving plaque from Christiana Nuamah
Alex Ben-Acquaah, Emml Duodu, Maud Cole, Emml Quaye
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Seraphic Choir
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Mfantseman Cultural Association
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Anokye Manu & Continuation church delegation
Women’s conference in Toronto
GCAO delegation with some Ghanaian Policewomen
Itprograms.washosted by the Ontario Women in Law Enforcement (OWLE), the Niagara Regional Police Service and the Hamilton Police Service. The conference venue was the Fallsview Casino Resortin Niagara Falls.
By Jonathan Baah Annobil, Niagara Falls,ON
PEOPLE AND PLACES
The 59th International Association of Women Police (IAWP) Conference 2022 was held in Niagara Falls, Ontario-Canada from September 12, to September 16, 2022.
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By Jonathan Baah Annobil,Penetanguishne, ON
The energetic leader of the Seniors Wing of GCAO, Mrs. Felicia Botchway led about 100 seniors on a field trip to Penetanguishne on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. They went on the trip aboard 2 luxury Thecoaches.boat cruise enabled the seniors dubbed “GCAO Golden Age Group” in their white tops to enjoy the heart of the Georgian Bay aboard the Georgian Spirit boat. Lunch was served as part of the cruise and the seniors enjoyed themselves as they danced merrily on the boat. They were also enthralled by the breathtaking scenes of the Georgian Bay. On the trip back, snacks were also provided. As usual Abeiku Vandyke assisted Mrs. Botchway in making the trip a memorable one for the seniors.
Ghana Police & Immigration attends 59th International Association of Women Police Conference in Niagara Falls on pg.35
Ghanaian-Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO) Seniors visit Penetanguishne
cont’d
Group picture of seniors at Penetanguishne Harbor
COP Kofi Boakye (3rd
COP Kofi Boakye with the Ghanaian contingent
Affiliates from over 50 countries including Ghana attended the conference with 800 delegates and over 70
GCAO delegation and some Policewomen
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On September 10, 2022, Safe Haven Cancer Support Society had their inaugural in-person support group activity.
The event featured presentations from Weight Watchers Canada, Living a Balanced Life Inc., a health consultation agency in the GTA; and representatives of the Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario. The event was dubbed “Tips To Living a Healthy and Balanced Life after a serious illness diagnosis”.
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The event which was held at 65 Mayall Avenue in North York, at the Ghanaian Canadian Association of Canada’s Resource Hub.
Dr. Rosemary Saddlier and Jonathan Baah Annobil
Group picture of support group
Safe Haven Cancer Support Society Maiden In person support Group Meeting in Toronto
The President of the GCAO Women’s Wing, Ms. Maud Cole, gave a powerful and insightful presentation about why Support Groups are essential to cancer patients and their families generally; and especially in our Ghanaian community. cont’d on pg. 35
National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC) Opens Booth @ CNE 2022
The event was held in person as well as streamed virtually. The purpose of the event was to introduce to the Ghanaian community, support group meetings and services for cancer patients and their families, which are catered to black people.
This service will be available at the HUB once a month starting in January 2023. Until then, the support group meetings will continue to be provided via a virtual platform.
Juliet Opoku
A session in progress
By Staff Reporter, Toronto, ON
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Ribbon cutting by VIPs
NEPMCC members and some MPPs
from L Vincent Ke, Ted Hsu, Aris Babikian, Dr. M Tadjolati, Vasilios Fatsis & Joseph Volpe
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By Jonathan Baah Annobil, Toronto, ON
Celebrationrespectively. of Life
By Jonathan Baah Annobil, Toronto, ON
By Jonathan Baah Annobil, Toronto, ON
New Asanteman Abusuapanin
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Mr. & Mrs. Janet Owusu dancing during the funeral rites
The Asanteman Council of Elders of Toronto met on Sunday July 10, 2022 to select Nana Minka-Kwarteng as the new Asanteman Abusuapanin. The event took place at the Ghana Calvary Methodist United Church, 65 Mayall Avenue, North York. Nana Minka-Kwarteng succeeded the late Abusuapanin Nana Prempeh. Nana Minka-Kwarteng is also the North Yorkhene. The Ghanaian News congratulates Nana Minka-Kwarteng on his installation.
New Asanteman Abusuapanin Nana Minka-Kwarteng
By Jonathan Baah Annobil, Toronto, ON
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Mr. & Mrs. Paulina Donkor with family after the confirmation and baptism
Mr. Anthony Donkor and Mrs. Paulina Donkor were confirmed and baptized at the St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church, 2547 Kipling Avenue, Etobicoke, on Saturday August 27, 2022. The Officiating Minister was Fr. Alex Osei
Abusuapanin with some Council of Elders
Donkor, a.k.a “Maa Taa” was celebrated at the Church of Pentecost Hall, 2256 Sheppard Avenue W, North York on Saturday August 20th 2022. She was the son and daughterin-law of Kwabena Owusu and Janet Owusu
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at a panel discussion—titled “African Countries Ownership in Determining Climate Agenda”— on the side-lines of the Egypt International Cooperation Forum (www.EgyptICF-
cont’d from pg. 30
The keynote speakers were Shwna Coxon, Deputy Commissioner, Ireland’s national Security and Police Service, Dr. Jody Carrington, a renowned Psychologist of Canada, Janee L Harteau, Minneapolis Chief of Police (Retired), and Timea E Nagy an internationally recognized human rights activist also from Canada.
Commissioner of Police Nathan Kofi Boakye, Director General of the Ghana Police Service in charge of Legal and Prosecution was a member of the Ghanaian delegation.
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The chief economist added: “These
Ghana Police & Immigration attends 59th International Association of Women Police Conference in Niagara Falls
Safe Haven Cancer Support Society Maiden In person support Group Meeting in Toronto
Africa has been losing from 5 to 15% of its GDP per capita growth because of climate change and its related impacts, but needs about $1.6 trillion between 2022 and 2030 to meet its nationally determination contributions [1], says African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) Acting Chief Economist and Vice President Kevin SpeakingUrama.
“Collectively,Quaynor.African countries
cont’d from pg. 31
Urama highlighted that since the 1850s, countries have managed to transition away from coal, and used gas as a transition to cleaner energy
Several senior officials represented the bank at the event, notably its vice president for power, energy, climate and green growth, Dr Kevin Kariuki, and its vice president for private sector, infrastructure and industrialization, Mr. Solomon
A delegation of four from the GhanaianCanadian Association of Ontario was
The Founder/Director of Safe
Twelve officers in law enforcement from around the globe will share with their colleagues their experience.
in Niagara Falls to lend their support to the delegation from Ghana. Some of the tenets of the conference included training and networking. The mission of IAWP is to strengthen, unite and raise the capacity of women in policing internationally and it envisions a world where Police reflect the diversity of the communities they serve and where human rights are protected.
Haven Cancer support Society, Janet Brakohiapa, urged the community to take advantage of this free service to enhance their journey back to health after a cancer diagnosis. She emphasized that people do not have to fight or go through a cancer journey alone. Safe Haven is a safe space and place for people to come together to Pleaseheal.
Juliet Opoku, Founder and ED of Living a Balanced Life Inc., gave an informative and interesting presentation on how one should eat a balanced and healthy diet to maintain good health after a diagnosis of a serious illness. Her presentation was very important because she made it relevant to the Ghanaian culture.
Nadia Atzori, a food and nutrition manager at Weight Watchers also gave an excellent presentation on food and their health benefits to us.
The event was ably moderated by a Patron of Safe Haven, Ms. Margaret Kuofie.
AfricanMinisters.com) (Egypt-ICF 2022) in Cairo on Wednesday, Urama urged developed nations to bridge the “climate financing gap.”
Africa loses up to 15% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita annually because of climate change –African Development Bank Acting Chief Economist Kevin Urama
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received only $18.3 billion in climate finance between 2016 and 2019” Urama said. “This results in a climate finance gap of up $1288.2 billion annually from 2020 to 2030.”
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MP Sonia Sidhu giving a speech
The Refiners Hub launched in Peel Region, GTA on August
Linden king and MP Sonia Sidhu with graduates and invited guest
Our mission is to build communities that identify, assess, upskill and the placement of marginalized people in careers that fulfil their potential.
Graduate receiving Citation from the house of commons
By Emmanuel Dontor, Toronto, ON
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cont’d on pg. 49
27, 2022
The Refiners Hub is a no-fee employment service that enables those who have been excluded and denied opportunitiesto build vital skills and secure a career that fulfils their potential.
Kashmir Birk member of the Refiners hub
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Display of cultural costumes
Cultural day at The Apostles’ Sunday August
at The Apostles’ Continuation Church August 27,
Nananom showcasing our culture
28, 2022Nananom
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42 The Ghanaian News August 2022 In Canada call: 416-844-9161
Awards Criteria and Selection Process
1. National honour: A community member whose work/contributions have been recognized nationally in Canada and thus brought recognition and pride to our community.
9. Community Business Pioneers: Individuals or groups whose pioneering efforts in the business sector have spurred on and motivated other community members to venture into the business field.
7. Sports: A consistent performance and achievement in the sports sector which has won nation-wide recognition and thus brought honour to our community.
2. Community Service/Voluntarism: Persons who have consistently volunteered their time for a minimum of two years to a project or cause in our community or the larger Canadian society which has contributed to the quality of life of our community and/or Canadian society.
The Annual Ghanaian-Canadian Achievement Awards a celebration of Excellence Honoring our Community Achievers
This year’s (2022) presentation recognizes achievements in the following areas:
Hosted by The Ghanaian News Corporation Call for 2022 Award Nominations
2022 Nomination Form I wish to nominate: NameForCategory........................................................................Address.......................................................................................................................................Mr./Mrs./Ms/Miss/Dr.............................................................................................anawardattheaboveeventforthefollowingreason:...................................................................ofSponsor.................................................................................Tel#...................................... Please mail, fax or e-mail this nomination form to: The Awards Selection Committee, c/o The Ghanaian News Corporation, 1111 Albion Rd. #103, Etobicoke, Ont. Fax: 416-916-6701, Email: awards@ghanaiannews.ca Deadline for nominations: September 30, 2022
6. Music, Arts and Entertainment/Firm Production: Individual or group artistes living in Canada who have consistently excelled and promoted Ghanaian music, Arts or other entertainment activities to international recognition levels over the past five years.
4. Academic Excellence: Top class performance in academic pursuits at various levels of the educational ladder from High Schools, Colleges (CEGEP in Quebec), University or vocational/Professional training.
3. Professional Excellence: A continuous display of professional competence and excellence, devoid of any ethical violations in a person’s professional field or practice which can serve as a model for other professionals in our community.
8. Religion: Church groups or Religious organizations that have promoted religious and moral values in our community over the past five years.
Cultural Promotion: An individual, group or organization which has worked consistently to promote Ghanaian culture for visible recognition in Canadian society.
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Lesson 4:
At the time of writing this was the report by NBC News:
Bringing the Gospel to our Community By Rev. Isaac De-Graft Takyi
“To what greater inspiration and counsel can we turn than to the imperishable truth to be found in this treasure house, the Bible?”
“With age does come experience and that can be a virtue if it is sensibly used.”
• “Everyone is our neighbour, no matter what race, creed or colour.”
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“At Christmas, I am always struck by how the spirit of togetherness lies also at the heart of the Christmas story. A young mother and a dutiful father with their baby were joined by poor shepherds and visitors from afar. They came with their gifts to worship the Christ child.”
The Queen Elizabeth II made history in summer 2022 when she became the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. She died peacefully on Sept. 8, 2022, at the age of 96. As we look back on her astounding 70year reign, here are a few of her quotes with my personal lessons:
THE CHRISTIAN IN 2022: LESSONS FROM SOME QUOTES OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II
• “For many, Christmas is also a time for coming together. But for others, service will come first.”
cont’d on pg. 50
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1. GOD, FAITH, THE BIBLE
2. WISDOM AND VIRTUE
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3. SERVICE AND SERVANTHOOD
• “I have been aware all the time that my peoples, spread far and wide throughout every continent and ocean in the world, were united to support me in the task to which I have now been dedicated with such solemnity.”
• “Often a child’s helplessness and vulnerability bring out the best in us.”
• “When peace comes, remember it will be for us, the children of today, to make the world of tomorrow a better and happier place.”
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• “We may hold different points of view, but it is in times of stress and difficulty that we most need to remember that we have much more in common than there is dividing us.”
Thousands filed past London landmarks and ceremonial guards and down a miles long line to view Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin as it rests in the revered Westminster Hall on Thursday. The line for those waiting to pay their respects as the queen lies in state until her funeral Monday stretched for 4 miles along the River Thames, with crowds flocking to the capital to say goodbye to the country’s longestreigning monarch. The reason for the long queue is as a result of one of the Queen’s quotes”I have to be seen to be believed.”.
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“Therefore, I am sure that this, my Coronation, is not
“Like all best families, we have our share of eccentricities, of impetuous and wayward youngsters and of family disagreements.”
the symbol of a power and a splendor that are gone but a declaration of our hopes for the future, and for the years I may, by God’s Grace and Mercy, be given to reign and serve you as your Queen.”
“I know just how much I rely on my own faith to guide me through the good times and the bad.”
• “Each day is a new beginning, I know that the only way to live my life is to try to do what is right, to take the long view, to give of my best in all that the day brings, and to put my trust in God.”
Reflect on your experiences and never repeat your mistakes. Know that you don’t know it all.
Have Faith in Christ. Live out your faith in Christ without shame. Live and Love like Christ.
FOOD FOR LIFE
Lesson 2:
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• “I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to yourservice and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong.”
Lesson 3:
“To what greater inspiration and counsel can we turn than to the imperishable truth to be found in this treasure house, the Bible?”
4. FAMILY, FRIENDS AND PEOPLE
By way of paying my respect to the Queen, I want to share some thoughts and lessons from her quotes that has been of value to me. I trust that it will be of great value to you.
“At the heart of our faith stand not a preoccupation with our own welfare and comfort but the concepts of service and of sacrifice as shown in the life and teachings of the one who made himself nothing, taking the very form of a servant.”
• “I have in sincerity pledged myself to your service, as so many of you are pledged to mine. Throughout all my life and with all my heart I shall strive to be worthy of your trust.”
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“We lost the American colonies because we lacked
“My husband has quite simply been my strength and stay all these years, and I owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim.”
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“No age group has a monopoly of wisdom, and indeed I think the young can sometimes be wiser than us. But the older I get, the more conscious I become of the difficulties young people have to face as they learn to live in the modern world.”
“I cannot lead you into battle. I do not give you laws or administer justice, but I can do something else—I can give my heart and my devotion to these old islands and to all the peoples of our brotherhood of nations.”
Leadership is service. Serve the people from your heart and with all your heart.
the statesmanship to know the right time and the manner of yielding what is impossible to keep.”
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Family, friends and People is the key to life. Seek for unity and peace in your
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life artist, Obrafuor was given an award for his contribution to Ghana music. Mame Serwa Broni received the award on behalf of Obrafuor. The event was a well attended by Ghanaians living in Toronto.
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Sunday Service: 9am - 1pm Tuesday 9am - 2 pm Consultation
The MC was Milo with Kobby Black as DJ. At the event Ghanaian hip-
King Bruce organizes Meet & Greet for International Students in Toronto
Revelers
1pm Wednesday
9pm Invites you all to come worship with us Venue:
Sunday Service: Bible Study: 10 a.m.-11a.m. Worship Service: 11a.m. - 1p.m. Wednesday: Bible 6:30p.m.-7:30p.m.Study
Torontonians enjoying themselves
Assembly of God Church, Mississauga Transformation Centre The thief cometh not , but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.11.l am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. Amen. John 10 :10-11 Tel: 416 667-9763 cell 647 500-4415 / 647 718-4819 / 416 300-4258 Email:pastorjsarfo@gmail.com I encourage you to join us in worship regardless of your situation the
By Jonathan Baah Annobil, Toronto, ON
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Bruce, Richard Asante, Emmanuel Ayiku
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Saturday (Prayer Warriors) 6pm - 8pm
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Location: 14 Haas Rd. , #100, Etobicoke, ON, M9W 3A2
Wednesday: 7pm - 9p.m. Friday: 9pm - 12 pm
you want to experience the marvelous work of God's grace in your life?
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King Bruce Consultation organized a meet and greet session for international students in Toronto. It was a BBQ party held at the Malton Park , 3430 Derry Road East Mississauga on Saturday, 27 August 2022.
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Time of worship: Sunday:10ambible 7pmPrayer / 7pm95 Eddystone
Friday Night Prayer: 8p.m.-10p.m.
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Friday: Monthly All Night Service - 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Meeting Schedule Resident Apostle contact: 437-217-0085 Office Line: 416-740-1979 Scarborough Assembly 63 Howden Rd., Unit 'F' Scarborough, ON, M1R 3C7 Tel 647-850- 0142 Fax 416-945- 9445 Email: immanuelscarborough@gmail.com Website: immanuelaog.ca. Glory Pentecostal Ministry of Toronto Invites all Christians and Non-Christians to join us to worship the Almighty God PLACE OF WORSHIP 230 Eddystone Ave., #207, North York, Ont. M3N 1H7 WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday Regular Service 11:00 am to 1:30 pm Tuesday Prayer and Healing Service 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday Prayer Night 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm Pastor-in-charge: Rev. Rockson Owusu Atwima - 416-708-7742 We are more tan our conquerors Romans 8:37 "Come and see the manifestation and the power of the Holy Spirit at work" Praise Temple of Christ International 336 Gary Ray Drive @ Signet Worship Schedule Sunday Worship - 10 am - 12:30 pm Wednesday - Bible Study - 7 pm - 9 pm Friday - Prayer Meeting - 8 pm - 10 pm Second and last Friday of each month All Night Prayer Meeting 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Snr. Pastor: Apostle Osei-Bonsu For information call: 905-840-7387, 647-208-1093 416-209-9136, 647-710-2573Pastor Appiah Jacob
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48 The Ghanaian News August 2022 THE DeliveranceAllBibleWWorshipINTERNATIONALCONTINUATIONAPOSTLES'CHURCH(CANADA)WithUsAtTheseBranchesInCanadaSERVICETIMES:orshipService-Sunday10:30a.m.StudiesServiceWednesday9:00p.m.NightService-Friday9:30p.m.-Saturday4:00p.m.NorthAmericanHeadquarters:Toronto 10 Belfield Road Tel: 416-247-6629 Montreal Assembly 378 Cremazie East Montreal, Quebec, H2P 1E5 Tel: Pastor-In-Charge:514-271-9083JohnArhinContact:Res:450-687-4916Cell:514-654-6178 10 Belfield Road Toronto, Ont., M9W 1G1 Tel: 416-247-6629 Fax: 416-247-5308Website: www.apostlescontinuation.org Apostle Charles Anokye-Manu Days And Time of Worship Sunday Divine Worship Twi Service - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Multicultural Service - 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday - Midweek Service - 8p.m. - 10p.m. Friday - All Night Service - 10p.m. - 1a.m. Rhema Power of Grace Chapel Int'l Invites all Christians, Non-Christians and members of the community to join us worship the Great Jehovah Rev. Bishop Joe Bonnah Founder &Pastor-in-charge Contact Lines: 416-321-2796 (Pastor's Res) 416-747-9225 (Church) Cell: 647-921-2414 NEW Place of Worship: 135 Oakdale Rd, North York, ON Immanuel Assembly of God For more info contact: 647-880-4216 DonLOCATIONMontgomery Community Centre 2467 Eglinton Ave. E. Scarborough, Ont., (Kennedy/Eglinton Subway Station) Church, ScarboroughSundaySchool:9:30am-10:30amChurchService:10:30am-12noon Rev. Douglas O. Pastor-in-chargeAnsahTheApostolic Church Int'l. 31 Airview Road Etobicoke, Ontario, M9W 1P6 Canada Miracle Assembly Apostle (ResidentMensahJeremiahApostle)
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Sunday (Worship) - 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Friday Prayers - 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday Teaching Service - 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
The Refiners Hub is located at 1055 Courtney Park Drive East, Mississauga, Ont. Email: main@refinershub.org Tel: 905-670-8000 Website: www. refinershub.org
a HUB? The goal of the RefinersHubis to bring together marginalized communities with local employers, government agencies, recruiters, and educators in the same wavelength, so we can work together rather than struggle in Whoisolation.are the marginalized?
Many people in marginalized communities do not have digital skills to engage in the new economy.
The Refiners Hub is developinghigh demand qualifications in digital marketing, data science, e-commerce and logistics, the most sought out skills that are driving the new economy.
a REFINER? A Refinermelts down gold and removes all the impurities and distractions, returning it back to its pure essence. We have a fundamental belief that people are not broken. There are barriers, distractions and biases in every system. Our goal is to provide marginalized people with access to the same support, resources, guidance and coaching, privileged communities receive and take for Whatgranted.is
us to think in new ways about how government, educators, employers, recruiters and our local communities are (or are not) aligned with each other.
This builds more resilient local communities. This brings us together to be true to our True North. This enables employers to achieve their diversity and inclusion goals and at the same time, address mission critical shortages in talent that they are struggling with.
The new economy and labour market has changed dramatically.
People in marginalized are excluded due to racism, sexism, genderism, colourism, agism, ablism, antisemitism, islamophobia and aboriginalism. The new digitaleconomy has excluded them even further.
360,000 vacancies unfilled in Peel Region. Educators are out of alignment with the skills that employers need because digital transformationsin the economy are occurring so
We are connecting marginalized communities that have been disregarded with access to educational opportunities, providing them with thecareer coaching and counselling,often providing the most basic but critical skills such as how to create a resume, how to
Marginalized people and communities are those who have been locked out of opportunities for advancement. The marginalized includes people who areblack, coloured and white, both the old and the young, some of them have only just arrived in Canada, others are fourth and fifth generation Canadians.Marginalized people say or if they don’t say it they feel it:
guide them out of the dead end jobs they are stuck in.
The Ghanaian News August 2022 49 LOCATION:AssemblyLighthouseofGodChurch42SteinwayBlvd.Unit1&2(Hwy27/Steeles)Toronto,Ontario,M9W6Y6Tel:416-740-1200Fax:416-740-6435 Email: lighthouseagtoronto.org lighthouseag@outlook.com SUNDAY SERVICES: 10:00 am-1:30 pm Ghanaian Service WEEKDAY SERVICES: Wednesday - Bible Studies 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday - Holy Ghost Service 7:00 pm -9:00 pm Lead Pastor: Rev. Nana Boateng
People raised in a relatively privileged upbringinggrew up with people who showed them the ropes, taught them how to create a resume, get online, network and connect with opportunities. We need to provide this same support system in marginalizedcommunities as they have not coaches or mentors to
The Refiners Hub runson proprietary cloud-based software that enables each individual to establish their own personal development and career development profile and network.
“I am not invisible. I am just not seen”.
We are in a perfect storm. What can we do to Currently,breakthrough?thereare
We are working with employers and educators to help them meet their diversity and inclusion goals and at the same timesecure access to highly motivated, loyal, hard working people who have the mission critical skills they have been struggling to find.
network, how to be visible on social media and how to prepare for a jobinterview. Skills that privileged people have taken for granted but are new to marginalized communities.
The Refiners Hub launched in Peel Region, GTA on August 27, 2022 cont’d from pg. 39
Our vision is that our initial Hub in the PeelRegion will scale across all of the GTA, eventually across everyRiding in Canada and ultimately across every city in the Whatworldis
The pandemic has accelerated the digital economy at a quantum rate. These dramatic changes have hit everyone, but these changesin the economy have had a disproportional affect on marginalized communities.
Thisrapidly.compels
The Refiners Hub is providing support to those who are seeking trades-skills and front-line entry logistics roles such as drivers, fork-lift drivers, truck drivers and logistics administrators. Because this is what our economy needs. Right now. We are agile. We will
adjust our focus as conditions change. But this is where we are right now.
Please join us. Become a member of the Refiners Hub! Become a Refinertoday! Everything has changed for all of us. Let’s rally together to ensure Canada remains strong and free, because we leave no one behind.
“I know of no single formula for success. But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together.”
Fouad explained: “The first pillar focuses on how we can adopt a low greenhouse path, which centers on the sectors around renewable transport, gas, industry and waste. The second one relates to adaptation and how best to make the communities more
“To all those who have suffered as a consequence of our troubled past I extend my sincere thoughts and deep sympathy. With the benefit of historical hindsight we can all see things which we would wish had been done differently or not at all.”
The Christian in 2022: Lessons from some quotes of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II
• “When life seems hard, the courageous do not lie down and accept defeat; instead, they are all the more determined to struggle for a better future.”
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cont’d from pg. 45
Africa loses up to 15% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita annually because of climate change –African Development Bank Acting Chief Economist Kevin Urama cont’d from pg. 35
sums reflect how the crisis is. Climate change affects Africa severely, while the continent contributes to only 3% of global emissions. The global community must meet its $100 billion commitment to help the developing countries and African economies to mitigate the impacts of the climate change and to adapt to it. Investing in climate adaptation in the context of sustainable development is the best way to cope with the climate change impacts, adding that gas must remain included in the continent’s plan for the gradual transition to clean energy.”
New York’s state health department said it aims to boost vaccination rates from the current state-wide average of about 79% to above 90%.“On polio, we simply cannot roll the dice,” Health Commissioner Dr Mary Bassett said in a statement. “If you or your child are unvaccinated or not up to date with vaccinations, the risk of paralytic disease is real.”
• “Over the years, those who have seemed to me to be the most happy, contented and fulfilled have always been the people who have lived the most outgoing and unselfish lives.”
Urama highlighted that since the 1850s, countries have managed to transition away from coal, and used gas as a transition to cleaner energy. He also affirmed that Africa had great potential in terms of green investment opportunities that private sector, including banks, could tap into.
relationships
6. HUMILITY AND THE ART OF ADMITTING YOUR WRONG
“The events that I have attended to mark my Diamond Jubilee have been a humbling experience. It has touched me deeply to see so many thousands of families, neighbors and friends celebrating together in such a happy atmosphere.”
“Although we are capable of great acts of kindness, history teaches us that we sometimes need saving from ourselves–from our recklessness or our greed.”
May the Queen rest in perfect peace. May God save the King and grant us, the living, the grace to keep our faith in the Lord and the Bible.
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The governor of New York has declared a state of emergency over polio as evidence emerges that the virus is spreading across the state.
The emergency order issued on Friday by Governor Kathy Hochul is the state’s third this year, in addition to similar orders issued in response to the coronavirus pandemic and monkeypox.New York declares state of emergency over polio It empowers emergency medical workers, midwives and pharmacists to join the network of providers who can roll out the polio vaccine. BBC News, Washington
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Fouad added: “To fight climate change, you cannot rely on the government alone, nor the private sector alone but it’s an integration between the government, civil society and the private sector.”
resilient. The third and fourth ones are focused on how to protect coastal zones and have more accessibility and availability of water. The last one is about the need for developing more smart and integrated concoctions and that’s the stereotype of a strategy on climate”.
Lesson 5:
“Right around the world, people gather to compete under standard rules and, in most cases, in a spirit of friendly rivalry. Competitors know that, to succeed, they must respect their opponents; very often, they like each other too.”
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When you are wrong and have done wrong admit it and ask for forgiveness
To be successful know who you are, what you have, what you want and how to work with people without competition.
Wastewater samples in Orange County, Sullivan County and the five boroughs of New York City have also tested positive for paralytic polio.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).
“I myself prefer my New Zealand eggs for breakfast.”
• “Perhaps we make too much of what is wrong and too little of what is right. The trouble with gloom is that it feeds upon itself and depression causes more depression.”
New York declares state of emergency over polio
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She added that “for every one case of paralytic polio observed, there may be hundreds of other people infected”.An inactivated polio vaccine is used in both the US and the UK as part of the routine childhood programme. In the US, about 93% of toddlers have received at least three doses of the polio jab, according to vaccination data from the CDC.
5. SUCCESS AND SIGNIFICANCE
or “NDCs” are submitted by countries under the Paris Agreement of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. They represent climate action pledges that aim to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees C, to 1.5 degrees C, over pre-industrial levels.
Polio was largely eradicated from the US by vaccinations that began in 1955.By 1979, the US was declared polio-free.But according to New York officials, vaccination rates are too low in parts of the state. Friday’s emergency declaration is aimed at boosting flagging immunisation rates. There is no cure for polio, but it can be prevented by the vaccine. Mostly affecting children, the virus typically causes muscle weakness and paralysis, and in the most serious cases permanent disability and death.
Officials began monitoring wastewater in the state for poliovirus after an unvaccinated man in Rockland County, just north of New York City, contracted the virus in July - the first recorded case since 2013 - and suffered paralysis.The case was later genetically linked to paralytic polio found in a wastewater sample collected from nearby Nassau County in August.
Egyptian Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad highlighted Egypt’s National Strategy for Alignment for both climate mitigation and adaptation. She said it had five key pillars.
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Health officials say wastewater samples in New York City and four adjacent counties have tested positive for a poliovirus that can cause paralysis. Although only one case has so far been confirmed, it was the first in the country in nearly a decade.
Ghada Wally, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and Director-General of the United Nations Office in Vienna said: “Women and young people, are among Africa’s best assets and stressed the importance of exploring avenues to tap into this significant asset for the sake of the continent’s sustainable Nationallydevelopment.”determined contributions
By David Yaw Twum-Barima, MD , MSc, FRCPC
If you don’t understand something on an herbal supplements’ label, ask your pharmacist or the distributor for an explanation. If you are not sure check with your doctor.
How do you know if herbal supplements’ claims are true?
The rules do not, however, guarantee that herbal supplements are safe for anyone to use. Because many supplements contain active ingredients that have strong effects in the body, these products can pose unexpected risks. For example, taking a combination of herbal supplements or using supplements together with prescribed medications could lead to harmful, even life-threatening results. For this reason, it’s important to talk with your doctor before using herbal Howsupplements.doyou
supplements:
Herbal supplements
Herbal supplements are regulated by Health Canada as drugs or as foods. They fall under a category called dietary supplements. The rules for dietary supplements are as follows:
These regulations provide assurance that herbal supplements meet certain quality standards and that Health Canada can intervene to remove dangerous products from the market.
It’s especially important that you talk to your doctor before using herbal supplements if:
smart consumer and do a little homework. Don’t just rely on a product’s marketing. Look for objective, research-based information to evaluate a product’s claims. To get reliable information about a particular
must follow good manufacturing practices to ensure that supplements are processed consistently and meet quality standards. These
Who shouldn’t use herbal supplements?
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People who are undergoing or have recently had surgery should avoid herbal preparations. Many herbal supplements can affect the success of surgery. Some may decrease the effectiveness of anesthetics or cause dangerous complications, such as bleeding or high blood pressure. Tell your doctor about any herbs you’re taking or considering taking as soon as you know you need surgery.
know what’s in an herbal Healthsupplement?Canada requires that the following information be included on the labels of all herbal supplements: The name of the herbal supplement, the name and address of manufacturer or distributor; a complete list of ingredients — either in the Supplement Facts panel or listed beneath it; serving size, amount and active ingredient.
As a rule of thumb, do not mix herbal medicines with prescription medications or medications that you buy over the counter. Beware of herbal medications that claim to “Cure” different diseases.
Lifestyle
Echinacea to prevent colds. Ginkgo to improve memory. Flaxseed to lower cholesterol. The list of herbal remedies goes on and on.
Manufacturers of herbal supplements are responsible for ensuring that the claims they make about their products Aren’t false or misleading and that they’re backed up by adequate Soevidence.bea
Manufacturers don’t have to seek Health Canada approval before putting dietary supplements on the market. In addition, companies can claim that products address a nutrient deficiency, support health or are linked to body functions — if they have supporting research and they include a disclaimer that Health Canada hasn’ t evaluated theManufacturersclaim.
supplement:
Contact the manufacturer. If you have questions about a specific product, call the manufacturer or distributor.
Remember, in life there are no short cuts and easy/quick fixes may lead to trouble.
herbal supplements — including products labeled as “natural” — have drug-like effects that can be dangerous. So It’s important to do your homework and investigate potential benefits and side effects of herbal supplements before you buy. And be sure to talk with your doctor, especially if you take medications, have chronic
This column is devoted to answering your questions on health and discusions of diseases which are common among the African Canadians.
regulations are intended to keep the wrong ingredients and contaminants, such as pesticides and lead, out of supplements, as well as make sure that the right ingredients are included in appropriate amounts.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist. Even if they don’t know about a specific supplement, they may be able to point you to the latest medical guidance about its uses and risks.
Herbal supplements, sometimes called botanicals, aren’t new. Plants have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. However, herbal supplements haven’t been subjected to the same scientific scrutiny and aren’t as strictly regulated as medications. For example, makers of herbal supplements don’t have to get approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before putting their products on the Yetmarket.some
If you have health issues, it’s essential that you talk with your doctor before trying herbal supplements. In fact, in some high-risk situations, your doctor will likely recommend that you avoid herbal supplements altogether.
Pregnant or breast-feeding women should avoid herbal preparations at all costs. Medications that may be safe for you as an adult may be harmful to your fetus or your breast-feeding infant. As a general rule, don’t take any medications — prescription, OTC or herbal — when you’re pregnant or breast-feeding unless your doctor approves.
health problems, or are pregnant or Arebreast-feeding.herbalsupplements safe?
Once a dietary supplement is on the market , Health Canada is responsible for monitoring its safety. If Health Canada finds a product to be unsafe, it can take action against the manufacturer or distributor or both, and may issue a warning or require that the product be removed from the market.
You’re taking prescription or overthe-counter (OTC) medications. Some herbs can cause serious side effects when mixed with prescription and OTC drugs, such as aspirin, blood thinners, blood pressure or diabetes medications. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about possible interactions.
Herbal What to know before you buy aren’t right for everyone. Get the facts before you buy.
Ask to talk with someone who can answer questions, such as what data the company has to substantiate its Products claims.
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Last-minute decisions did not derail Kotoko, who were impressive and earned a deserved victory, giving them the upper hand in the tie.
Speaking in an interview with Graphic Sports as monitored by GhanaWeb, the former amateur boxer noted that his aim of becoming a professional is still in progress and that he is hopeful of his first title.
In a statement on his official Facebook page, president Akufo-Addo said, “Upon my return to Accra, I received former French professional footballer, David Trezeguet, at Jubilee House, the seat of our nation’s presidency.
The FIFA World Cup trophy is in
Ghana will play Brazil on Friday, September 23, before engaging Nicaragua on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.
Samuel Takyi aims for his first national title before 2022 ends
The game took place at General Mathieu Kerekou Stadium in Cotonou, Benin and it was not opened to fans.
The return leg will be played on Sunday at Kumasi’s Baba Yara Stadium, with thousands of Kotoko fans expected to Theattend.winner of this tie will face the winner of the clash between Gaborone United and AS Vita Club in the second GhanaSoccernetround.
Asante Kotoko have returned to Ghana after beating RC Kadiogo in the CAF Champions League
The Ghana Football Association, GFA, released the list early Tuesday, September 6, 2022, via its social media handles.
President Nana Addo Dankwa AkufoAddo was presented with the FIFA World Cup trophy at the Jubilee House on Saturday, September 3, 2022.
Samuel Takyi knocked out his Nigerian opponent, Samuel Moses, in the first round of their light-weight fight at the Teslim Balogun Sports Stadium in Lagos on Sunday, August 28.
The president was visibly elated when he had a feel of the 18-karat gold FIFA World Cup trophy at the seat of government.
Ghana as part of the tour to create awareness for the tournament which begins in November.
It was originally scheduled to take place in Ouagadougou, but a lastminute CAF change shifted the game from Saturday to Monday.
Otto Addo names 29-man squad for Brazil, Nicaragua games
Defenders: Denis Odoi, Tariq Lamptey, Alidu Seidu, Abdul-Rahaman Baba, Gideon Mensah, Alexander Djiku, Mohammed Salisu, Daniel Amartey, Joseph Aidoo, Stephan Ambrosius.
The boxer showed class to hand his opponent a second-round technical knockout with a flurry of hooks and uppercuts to down the South African. www.ghanaweb.com
The Porcupine Warriors claimed a 1-0 win in the first leg of the preliminary round tie played in Cotonou, Benin.
The Ghanaian boxing prodigy, in June 2022, recorded his second victory after beating Mandlenkosi Sibuso at the Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Inaki Williams has received his first Ghana call-up as coach Otto-Addo named his squad for the friendlies against Brazil and Nicaragua.
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Football fans in Ghana, Senegal, Tunisia, Cameroon, and Morocco will see the trophy tour live in their country. www.ghanaweb.com
“He brought with him the FIFA World Cup, which is on a two-day tour of our country, ahead of the World Cup tournament to be held in Qatar.”
Boxer, Samuel Takyi
Wingers: Kamaldeen Sulemana, Daniel Afriyie Barnieh, Issahaku Abdul Fatawu, Osman Bukari, RansfordYeboah Königsdörffer, Jordan Ayew, Antoine Semenyo.
President Akufo-Addo with the World Cup trophy
The Ghanaian champions dominated the game and created numerous chances, which they squandered before Isaac Oppong scored a late winner.
“My team and I are working tirelessly to ensure I finish the year with a national title and that, I believe is achievable with my progress,” Samuel Takyi stated.
The presentation of the golden trophy was done by former French professional and World Cup winner, David Trezeguet.
Ghana’s Olympic bronze medalist, Samuel Takyi, has targeted winning a national title before the year comes to an end.
The trophy is being toured in African countries that would be participating in the tournament which would be hosted in Qatar.
Samuel Takyi, who turned professional this year after his exploits at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, has won all three of his professional bouts.
“I am on course since I decided to turn professional and I am glad that everything is going on as planned.
are in the country to start preparations for the big second leg encounter scheduled for Sunday.
The called-up players include:
Midfielders: Thomas Partey, Iddrisu Baba, Elisha Owusu, Daniel-Kofi Kyereh, Mohammed Kudus, Andre Ayew.
President Akufo-Addo finally holds World Cup trophy
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Goalkeepers: Richard Ofori, Abdul Manaf Nurudeen, Joseph Wollacott.
In his first bout back in April, Samuel Takyi, who is under the tutelage of the legendary Ike “Bazooka” Quartey, recorded a second-round technical knockout against Kamarudeen Boyefio at the Bukom Boxing Arena.
The brilliant winger found space in the box and slotted home the winner at the Kotokodeath.
The Ghanaian News August 2022 53 Ghanaian Women’s Prayer ConferenceVENUE: The Ghanaian Presbyterian Church, Toronto 51 HIGH MEADOW PLACE (FINCH/SIGNET) NORTH YORK, ON TIME: 9 a.m. - 12 noon October 10TH 2022 (Monday, Thanksgiving Holiday) 20 YEARS ANNIVERSARY Contact: 416-877-3077, 416-904-0148, 647-768-8579, 416-558-8593, 647-878-0905, 416-882-5186, 416-820-9522, 647-654-5570, 647-300-6469, 647-892-9212, 905-488-9763, 647-718-4819 https://www.youtube.com/c/LivingwordagOrg https://www.facebook.com/livingwordag.to THEME: GIVE THANKS WITH A GRATEFUL HEART
was organized to commemorate the 3rd year anniversary of the Fun Club. Auntie Naa, the guest of honour was presented with an Award of Excellence by the Fun Club.
She also received an award from the Ghanaian Canadian Association of Ontario (GCAO)for her advocacy work.
Presentation of award to Auntie Naa by Jabel Okyere, Chairman
by: Emmanuel Ayiku , Toronto, ON
Miss Opoku speaking at the event
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Eunice Naa Amerley Nortey (Auntie Naa) the host of Oyerepa FM Radio / TV station in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, paid a visit to Toronto at the invitation of the Canada Oyerepa Fun club. On Sunday August 28, a special Kente Dance
Group Picture of some of the executives
Oyerepa Radio/TV Host Receives Award in Toronto
Some of the participants
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By Jonathan Baah Annobil, Toronto, ON
At the viewing
At the cemetery
Celebration of life of Opanin Frempong Boateng Fordjour a.k.a Daddy Boat was held at the Apostles’ Continuation Church International Church Banquet Hall, 10 Belfield Road, Etobicoke on Saturday 10 September, 2022. Viewing was at Bernardo Funeral Home (Albion) and interment was at Beechwod Cemetery Concord. Commemorative service was held at the Ghana Calvary Methodist United Church, 65 Mayall Avenue, North York on Sunday, 11th September, 2022. He was 80 years old and is survived by wife Audrey Lois Fordjour and 4 children Matthew, Abeiku, Serwaa and
Chief mourners at the viewing
Mrs. Audrey Lois Fordjour, Matthew Fordjour and Derek Osei Agyeman
At the viewing
Chief mourners at the funeral rites
Chief mourners at commemorative service
Men’s Fellowship- Pallbearers
Old timers at the viewing
Chief mourners
Group picture at the thanksgiving service
Presentation of handkerchiefs
CelebrationGertrude. of Life of Opanin Frempong Boateng Fordjour
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