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THE HEART OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IS VOLUNTEERISM - HOW ARE YOU HELPING OTHERS AROUND NATIONAL VOLUNTEER DAY

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  The National Volunteer Day, is a day marked to encourage change makers and the citizens of Ghana to volunteer in making an impact in their communities and to serve as a platform for volunteers to network, learn skills and experiences.                                                           Volunteers in Accra painting a classroom block The Ghana Think Foundation in 2013, chose Founders day September 21 now commemorated as Kwame Nkrumah Memorial day to mark the National Volunteers day, speaking to our reporter the Executive Director of Ghana Think Mr. Ato Ulzen-Appiah said " NVDay was inspired by the need for better leadership in Ghana. Our founders did something great for Ghana and we also mark September 21 by doing things for our citizens, communities and country ".                                                           Volunteers at Accra providing IT support to people On December 5, 2013, the Ghana Think Foundation implemented the Ghana Volunteer Program (GVP) as a

YUMZAA FOUNDATION ORGANISES A MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

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 In contributing towards making the female world a better place, the Yumzaa Foundation in partnership with SMART NGO and the Northern Regional Girls Education Unit of the Ghana Education Service, on Saturday September 18, 2021 held a day Menstrual Hygiene Management workshop dubbed " Inspiring Leaders To Improve Personal and Menstrual Hygiene ". Participants included 50 female students and 5 teachers from 5 Junior High Schools, also in attendance were 5 volunteers of the Yumzaa Foundation and a representative from the Ghana Education Service. Participatory schools included; Bishop's R/C JHS, Zogbeli JHS Block "C", Choggu Nuri Islam and Tishigu Anglican JHS. Participants received a capacity building training to enhance their self confidence and self esteem as they serve as personal and Menstrual Hygiene Ambassadors at their various schools. All 61 participants at the end of the workshop were gifted a reusable sanitary napkin, to aid practice good menstrual and pe

TWO SUSPECTED ARSONIST HANDED OVER TO THE POLICE

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  St. Charles Minor Seminary was first opened in 1953 at Wiaga in the Builsa District of the Upper East Region, by the Missionary of Africa (White Fathers). It was later moved to Tamale in 1955 where it is now situated. However, St. Charles has been in the news with it's fire incidence for almost 5 consecutive years now. The recent fire incident was recorded within the early hours of August 15 2021, the affected area was the classroom block which was donated by the school's PTA which before burning to ashes was used as a store room for mattresses. Though the school still awaits the report from the Ghana National Fire Service team, the school authority formed a committee to investigate the issue at its level. Two suspects were however handed over to the police for further investigations. The two suspects were caught at the point of starting a fire on the night of Wednesday September 1 2021.. The suspects who have been identified to be students had in their possession a matchbox

G/CONST. AMOS NIGANOKA MATTEY LAID TO REST

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  March 1 2021, the young police officer was hit by Eduana Stars defender Farouk Adam and was abandoned to suffer for his dear life and finally died. The young police officer G/Const. Amos Niganoka Mattey who was recruited into the Ghana Police Service a year ago on Saturday April 17 2021 was laid to rest, friends, family and sympathizers all gathered at the Spring of Life Assembly of God Church to bid him farewell as he journeyed back to his Maker. Higher ranked police officers were present as well to honor and pay their last respect to the late officer Constable Amos Mattey. However, some sympathizers are seeking for justice for the young soul of Amos Mattey as they believe that his death wasn't just an accident but rather he was murdered. The Eduana Stars defender Farouk Adam will reappear in court on May 7 2021. May your soul Rest in perfect peace Constable Amos Niganoka Mattey.

SABA INNOVATION HUB LAUNCHES THE SABAMASK

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Face mask has been one of the most effective PPEs against the spread of the COVID-19. The level of protection may vary depending on the pore size of the material that could trap the virus (SARS-CoV-2) combined with droplets to prevent its transmission to other individuals. In some cases, the masks are fitted with special features to make them more effective and efficient. Over a year now, face mask was added to the list of our apparels since we are bound by law to wear them whenever we step out of the house. There are no signs yet that we will completely avoid them soon, since vaccinated individuals are still required to wear them. Ever since the permission was granted for pupils to begin school in January 2021 amidst the emergence of the new variants that spread faster among the population, there have been several reports of misuse of face masks among students which raised serious concerns. The increasing cases in schools is also a cause for concern.  The total number of national ca

COVID-19: UDS Nyankpala Campus disputes the rumor of confirming a positive case of Corona Virus

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 Early this morning it was brought to the attention of Grin News team that there is a recorded incidence of COVID-19 at the University's clinic on Nyankpala campus. The team in an effort to authenticate the rumor  making wave on the Nyankpala campus of the University for Development Studies engaged the Vice Dean of Students in a phone conversation. According to the Vice Dean of Students, Dr. Linda Dari the rumor(s) that there is a reported case of COVID-19 at the clinic is untrue. "To the best of my knowledge, there's no incidence of COVID-19 at the clinic. You can ask or send your team to verify for themselves at the clinic" - Dr. Linda Dari We wish to advise all students to desist from the spread of unverifiable information and to stay calm whilst adhering to the protocols as stipulated by authorities. By: Paa Kwesy

THE JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISION OF THE GHANA CATHOLIC BISHOP’S CONFERENCE ORGANISES A TOWN HALL MEETING AT YAGABA-KUBORI CONSTITUENCY

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    As we draw closer to the 2020 polls with just 11 days ahead, the Ghana Catholic Bishop’s Conference launched a commission “ Justice and Peace ” to aid in the peace campaign before, during and after the polls. The Justice and Peace Commission under the Navrongo-Bolgatanga Diocese organized a Town Hall meeting at the Yagaba-Kubori constituency on the 26 th November 2020. The meeting was held at the Assemblies of God Auditorium with representatives from the office of the Bishop Most. Rev. Fr. Alfred Agyenta, the National Commission for Civic Education(NCCE), Electoral Commission(EC), BNI, Political Parties and chiefs of the constituency. “The role of parliamentarians and local authorities in participatory Governance for community development” was the theme for the Town Hall meeting. Speaking as a representative from the Justice and Peace commission was the Parish Priest of the Saints Peter and Paul Parish, Fumbisi Rev.father Michael Ernest Okyere who also played the role of th