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Store-up treasures for yourselves in heaven – Rev Fr Bernard Kyei
Madam Victoria Kponyoh (standing in the middle) while the
Marian statue is raised for the congregation to see. Standing right is Mr Peter Gagah
Rev Fr Bernard Kyei, the Priest –in-Charge of St John of God Catholic Church, Amrahia in the Adentan Municipality of the Accra Diocese, has advised Christians to take delight in working for Christ by carrying out charitable acts to store up treasures for themselves in heaven.
“Acts of charity and the ardent desire to attend to the needs of others,cover a multitude of sins, and this is the only way you can let the less-privileged in society feel the love of Christ that they are also children of God,” he said.
In a homily recently at the church, he warned the faithful to be wary of material things in this world since they were vanity of vanities and possessed fleeting glory, adding that they should not entertain vices like greed, anger, envy, and lust among others.
He said God had endowed them with spiritual blessings, so they should not look down on themselves but use the gifts they had to serve God and help their communities with their talents.
Rev Kyei asked them to humble themselves just as Christ had humbled himself to assume human nature, adding that having been buried with Christ in baptism was a sign of humility.
He advised the faithful not to feel reluctant in rendering selfless services in church since they attracted blessings and favours from God.
In a related development, Madam Victoria Kpornyo, a Marian devotee and member of the church who celebrated her 75th birthday with gratitude to God, donated a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary to the church.
The President of the Parish Pastoral Council (PPC), Mr Edward Adimazoya and the Vice-President, Nana EfuaSasahll, who received the gift on behalf of the church, thanked the donor for her gesture.
By Raymond Kyekye
President John Dramani Mahama has visited the Akosombo Dam to assess the impact of a fire incident at a substation operated by the Ghana Grid Company.
The fire is reported to have caused the loss of more than 1,000 megawatts from the national power grid, affecting electricity supply in parts of the country.
During the visit, he inspected ongoing restoration works and received briefings from engineers on efforts to restore power. He commended them for what he described as a swift and professional response to the situation.
According to him, the government remains committed to restoring stable electricity supply as quickly as possible.
He added that steps are also being taken to strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s energy infrastructure to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Ghana Grid Company has not yet provided a detailed timeline for full restoration, but work is ongoing to bring affected systems back on stream.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, says he and his deputy have publicly filed their annual tax returns to demonstrate leadership and encourage compliance among citizens.
In a facebook post, he explained that the move was meant to show that public officials must lead by example when it comes to fulfilling civic duties.
“Leadership must be demonstrated, not declared,” he said.
He commended Ghanaian taxpayers for their continued contribution to national development, noting that tax compliance plays a key role in sustaining government activities.
According to him, paying taxes is both a legal and moral responsibility. He stressed that all citizens, including public officials, professionals, and businesses, are equal before the law and must meet their tax obligations.
He added that tax revenue is essential for funding key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security.
The minister praised the Ghana Revenue Authority for its work, especially during the ongoing Tax and Good Governance Month in April. He said the initiative helps to educate the public and promote voluntary compliance.
He urged the authority to intensify public education and continue reforms aimed at simplifying tax processes, reducing compliance costs, and improving transparency.
He further encouraged individuals and businesses that are yet to file their returns to do so promptly, adding that support systems and digital platforms are available to assist them.
He said building a strong tax culture would strengthen the country’s economy, improve accountability, and promote fairness in society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
