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Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: Della Sowah honoured by Suma State
Member of Parliament for Kpando, Della Sowah has been honoured by Suma Traditional Area in the Jaman North District in the Bono Region of Ghana.
This is in recognition of the role she is playing together with seven others to protect the countries cultural values.
Della Sowah, together with other seven Members of Parliament are championing Ghana’s anti LGBTQ+ Bill.
Regardless of the stiff opposition, the MPs have remained resolute in their cause.
For this reason, she was honoured in the Adinkra Award Gold Category, the highest award which former Heads of States John Jerry Rawlings, John Agyekum Kufour, and John Mahama and former Chief Justice, Georgina Theodora Woode have been recipients in the past.
Speaking after the recognition, Della Sowah said “I feel really very honoured.If you are in your corner doing something you don’t know people are taking notice of you and appreciating what you are doing. It humbles you when you are noticed and accorded.”
The Keta MP added that once culture makes him.or her unique, it makes them who they are, ” It gives us a special identity. We shouldn’t shed it easily with the excuse of ‘enlightenment.’
She also dedicated the award to her late father Dr Kwasi Agbodza who taught his children to preserve the tradition of our in whatever way they could.
Della Sowah added that ” I celebrate our biggest cheerleader our 88-year-old mum.”
The ceremony is used to climax the annual Suma Akwantu Kese Festival at Suma-Ahenkro in the Jaman North District of Bono Region.
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Seek healthcare at facilities where nursing services are available – Ministry of Health
As a result of the ongoing strike action by the Ghana Registered Nurses and
Midwives Association (GRNMA), it has become imperative for the Ministry of
Health to implement additional measures to mitigate any inconvenience that has been caused.
According to the Ministry, in a statement, it has through all appropriate channels, led negotiations to ensure the smooth approval and implementation of the
new Conditions of Service.
Against this backdrop, the statement added that in line with the Ministry’s policy to ensure healthy population for national development, it has become necessary to make provisions to fill the gaps created as a result of the strike.
Consequently, the Ministry has urged the general public to continue seeking healthcare services at various health facilities, including those where nursing services remain available, to ensure their health needs are met.
They Ministry also attached a link of health facilities across the country in the statement.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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MTN, Telecel & AT to increase value of data bundles effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The Minister for Communication and Digital Innovation, Sam George, has announced an increase in the value of data bundles by all telecommunication networks in the country.
Speaking at a Meet The Press held today, he said the new directive will take effect from July 1, 2025.
According to him, the implementation date of July 1, is to allow the telcos to recalibrate and reconfigure their systems to reflect the agreed-upon value increases.
He said The new directive will ensure that “AirtelTigo Ghana (AT Ghana): A 10% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network, additionally, the GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 195GB, will now offer 236GB.”
Touching on Telecel Ghana, he said, “A 10% increase in data bundles currently offered by the network, their GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 90GB, will offer 250GB, effective from July 1.”
On MTN Ghana, the minister said, there would be “a 15% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network and I am pleased to announce the restoration of GH₵399 bundle, which currently has been changed to GH₵350 that offers 92.88GB, will hence be reinstated to 214GB for GH₵399.”
Sam George has also urged the operators to invest in the quality of their network to ensure customers are better served.
He charged the regulator National Communication Authority (NCA) to strictly monitor the changes.
The minister expressed appreciation to the CEOs of the various companies for close collaboration over the last four months.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
