The Regional Secretary of Greater Accra, GNAT, Peter Boateng says he is confident the new educational curriculum will help build better students in the country. According to him, although he has total confidence in the new curriculum, he is also calling for the necessary logistics which will help in teaching and learning to be provided. Speaking exclusively to Thinknewsonline.com, Mr. Boateng said "I've total confidence in the new curriculum provided the needed logistics are released to the teachers" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/empire-star-bryshere-gray-sentenced-to-jail-in-domestic-violence-case Touching on the newly introduced standardized test for basic 4 students, Mr. Peter Boateng said "I support it at every level. You and I know the old format where the pupils will have to progress to JHS 3 before he or she is made to write an exam but in other places, the case is different. The child is given the opportunity for their pulses to be tested before they face the real deal" He stressed that if Singapore has been able to succeed with such a standard of education, he believes, introducing it to the Ghanaian child will help broaden his or her knowledge. "During my days in Form 1, some students tried their luck on the Common Entrance exams and they made it so it becomes a waste of resources for the person to go through the academic period. 6 Form was for 2 years, some complete their 'O' level, stay at home for a year before they write the private exam and further their education" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-suspect-arson-targeted-at-destruction-and-concealment-of-material-evidence-at-tano-south-ndc He added that the new educational policy will give room for intellectual talents to be tapped among the pool of children. The Regional Secretary further explained that the new educational policy will not put pressure on the school children. "No! When we talk about examination, it's not all about written exams, we call project work. In other parts of the world, class 1 children are made to do some projections on what they want to become. When training the children, we consider three things; cognitive domain development, affective domain development, and psychomotor domain development" he noted. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/summit-will-enable-authority-deliberate-take-decisions-on-political-security-in-mali-s-botchwey Mr. Boateng hinted that despite the covid crisis, teachers will ensure that they give out their best in nurturing great talents. He cautioned teachers about the upsurge of the covid pandemic adding that they should ensure that the protocols are observed. He noted that although teachers are exposed to the covid pandemic, he is appealing to appropriate authorities to provide teachers with the requisitive PPEs. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/amplified-will-focus-on-amplifying-mentoring-youth-dev-t-activities-in-various-quarters-gov-t Watch the video below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Some scores of social media users have shared mixed reactions to President Akufo-Addo's 28th Covid-19 address to the nation. In series of tweets captioned by Thinknewsonline.com, Kobby Founda (@Founda_) tweeted "Nana Addo say no social gatherings? Man just put a stop to the “FixTheCountry” protest effortlessly, nbs Thomas Tuchel tactics oo." Kobby Founda (@Founda_) again added "Nana Addo dey come manufacture COVID-19 vaccine? Naaa the way the country hard make he share the money he go use do the vaccine den take ma own gimme, ago deal with Covid physically." Nsawam Michael Scofield (@OkwasiaBiNti) said "Nana Addo please open boarders" BerlaMundiBa (@ImEfiaMenish1) tweeted "Is Nana Addo aware ghanaians have moved on? Or make we tell him?" FreeMinder Babe (@FreeMinderBae) said "Fellow Ghanaians Nana Addo couldn't follow covid protocol at Sir John funeral but he wants me to follow covid protocols #FixTheCountryNow" #JDMahama2024 (@CitizenTechiman) tweeted "I felt this was a grand opportunity for Nana Addo to apologise for the super spreader event he spear headed as a special guest! ( Sir John funeral ) Follow Ghanaians President Akufo Addo Government has failed in this COVID -19 fight! Period!" Below are some embed tweets: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

President Akufo-Addo has expressed disappointment in sime sections of the populace for failing to adhere to the covid-19 protocols meted out by his government. According to him, per the increasing number of cases being recorded, the citizenry have let their guard down. Addressing the nation on Sunday evening, President Akufo-Addo said "Fellow Ghanaians, it is obvious from the data that we have let our guard down, with many going about their daily duties in clear breach and disregard for the protocols. At a time when the economy is on the rebound, and business activities picking up, we must do everything possible to contain this outbreak" He also added that the country cannot afford to return to the days of partial lockdowns, since it brought considerable hardships and difficulties to the populace. President Akufo-Addo further hinted that as at Wednesday, 21st July 2021, ten (10) weeks later, the Ghana Health Services is now reporting that the country's total number of active cases stands at four thousand and ninety-four (4,094). He explained that a total of one million, three hundred and ninety-four thousand, five hundred and forty (1,394,540) tests have been conducted, out of which one hundred and one thousand, one hundred and seventy (101,170) persons have been infected with the virus, and ninety-six thousand, two hundred and fifty-five (96,255) persons have recovered. "Our daily infection rate is ……… and, sadly, thirty-six (36) more people have died from COVID over the last ten (10) weeks, bringing the cumulative number of deaths to eight hundred and nineteen (819) since the onset of the pandemic" The Commander-In-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces however noted that Greater Accra and Greater Kumasi Metropolitan areas remain the hotspots of infections. "This entire development is very alarming, especially as we are being told by officials of the Ghana Health Service, that the recovery rate is on the decline" he said. "Fortunately for us, we have tried and tested response protocols which we have implemented since March 2020" President Akufo-Addo mentioned that following the surge in cases, the country has no choice but to return to the strict implementation of some of them. "It is extremely troubling to note that the high compliance rate with mask wearing has fallen alarmingly" He stressed that the wearing of masks in public places, continues to be mandatory adding that there are no exceptions to the rule, and strict conformity with the protocol will be enforced. He fumed that anyone found to be flouting the directive will have him or herself to blame. "We cannot afford to allow the recklessness of a few to endanger the lives of the majority of persons in the country" He told Ghanaians that the COVID-19 Taskforce, which he chairs, has recommended that a second look be taken at the protocols that have been put in place for the holding of funerals across the country. "I have, in previous updates, emphasised the need for the strict observance of safety protocols at funerals, and the following measures are a set of enhanced protocols which must be adhered to by all at funerals" "All events associated with funerals must be held in open air spaces. There must be observance of the one (1) metre social distancing rule by sympathisers. The wearing of masks is mandatory, and persons must respect the enhanced hygiene protocols" President Akufo-Addo added that funerals should not go beyond the two (2) hour time duration adding that post-funeral receptions have been banned. He stressed that handshakes must be avoided whiles one-week funeral celebrations are restricted solely to family members, and should not exceed a duration of two (2) hours. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The National Women’s Organiser of the largest opposition party, National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Hanna Louisa Ama Bissiw has joined the bereaved families, head potters (Kayayei), and survivors of electoral violence to celebrate her birthday at the party’s headquarters in Accra. According to her, the bereaved families of the fallen heroes and survivors have been left to their faith thus the need to mark her special occasion with them. Speaking at her birthday party, she said “Our heroes and the family members of our fallen heroes from Techiman to Ayawaso West Wuogon electoral brutalities, our people living with disabilities who say disability is not a limitation, our women who toil day and night, I salute you. Today is your day. I will be your chief servant” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/unhappy-betway-set-to-terminate-ashgold-sponsorship-contract-reports She further added that she is disappointed in the Akufo-Addo government for failing to attend to the bereaved families and survivors of electoral violence in the recently held 2020 Presidential and Parliamentary elections. The National Women’s Organiser said “Just to say that the government is not doing anything that alone is disappointing. We went into a by-election at Ayawaso West Wuogon. We were told, it was just a by-election. We were told not to be afraid. The electorates were asked to go and cast their votes fearlessly. Government-sponsored their thugs to unleash their bullets on innocent civilians who had done nothing but either policing what that which concerns the NDC or casting their votes” She hinted that a commission was formed and invited the victims to relive the horror that they experienced. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/information-minister-leads-blood-donation-exercise-for-the-national-blood-service-video-pics She also noted that a white paper was presented to Government but the decision was bastardized. “Today, Azugu who led the violence is walking a free man and is still misbehaving" The National Women's Organiser described the Techiman South election as one which was Militarily guarded. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-commend-prez-akufo-addo-for-fulfilling-his-promise-of-re-constructing-asomdwee-park-k-anyidoho She lambasted the Akufo-Addo government saying, justice has not been served since it is not found in the books of the NPP party. "No amount of support will wash away justice. We are a political party and we will support them, emotionally, physically and the likes" She fumed saying the NDC government would have taken action if it were to be in power. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/reach-out-to-us-through-education-and-not-intimidation-guta-to-gra She described the Akufo-Addo government as a 'walking-violence' adding that it shows no mercy to the wounded. The National Women's Organiser also celebrated her birthday with persons living with disabilities. Watch the videos and pictures below: Click on the link to watch the videos: https://fb.watch/6Yns-P-45E/ https://fb.watch/6YnA--XS6r/ Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Former President John Dramani Mahama has described the legacy of the late President, Professor John Evans Atta Mills, as unmatched in Ghana’s economic history. The ex-president opined that although the presidency of the late Prof. Mills was a short one, the level of socio-economic development chalked under his tenure cannot be underestimated. Atta Mills died at the 37 Military hospital three days after his birthday. He would have been 77 years old on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Saturday, July 24, 2021, held a memorial ceremony at the Asomdwe Park in Accra to commemorate the 9th anniversary of his death. Eulogizing his late predecessor at the memorial ceremony, former President John Dramani Mahama touted some accomplishments of the late former President while in office. “Prof. [Mills] was a team leader. It was under his guidance that the NDC administration chalked most of its notable achievements, including the longest period of single-digit inflation for more than 2 years. The highest economic growth record was not only in Ghana but the world over at 14% for the year 2010. Accelerated infrastructural development [was also ensured] placing Ghana at the World Bank’s ease of doing business survey for West Africa, and making Ghana the number one preferred destination in West Africa for investors.” “Yet being the humble achiever that he was, and in line with the traditions of the NDC, Prof. [Mills] derived no satisfaction to beat his chest and boast about his economic statistics when he knew that his work was there to speak for him,” he added. Credit: Citinewsroom

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ningo Prampram, Sam Goerge discharged his honourable robe as he dragged sister Derby and shamed her with her failed sexual relationship with Medikal. These digs were retaliation for attacking him over the anti-gay bill. Yesterday, the MP for Ningo-Prampram celebrated his success on the Anti-LGBT+ Bill on Twitter. Sam George wrote, “I have been overwhelmed by the massive support even here on a very ‘liberal’ platform like Twitter for our Bill on the LGBTQI+ menace. Homosexuality is NOT a human right. It is a sexual preference. Preferences are not absolute or unregulated. We SHALL pass this Bill through.” This did not sit well with numerous LGBT + sympathizers, including Sister Derby. As an advocate for the minority group, Sister Derby replied to his tweets, describing him as a pervert with a backward mindset. ““You are only doing this to score political points, forgetting the harm you are causing queer folk. Tell us what else you will personally gain from passing this bill if not political points??? Shame on you!” Hon. Sam Goerge has also replied to this confrontation by labelling her a failure using her music career and past sexual relationships as a reference point. He wrote, “Hopefully when you figure out what genre of music you can succeed at, we can have a forward-looking conversation. Until then, say hi to @AmgMedikal for me. Cheers.” Credit: 3news.com

A-Plus has officially been recruited by business mogul Ibrahim Mahama to be a distributor of his fast rising emerging cement brand, Dzata Cement. The political activist and anti-corruption campaigner confirmed this report in a Facebook post he shared on Wednesday, July 21. He wrote, “Earlier today, MD of Dzata Cement Limited presented us with an appointment letter as one of the very few key distributors. ✌🏾😄In some few days our warehouses will be stocked and open for business. From tomorrow we will give you the contact to start making your orders #Dzataiscomingsoon“ In other news, Abena Korkor has landed her first role as a budding actress- weeks after she had a relapse and updated her infamous list of sexual escapades. In a video that has started circulating online, the former TV3 employee who wept when she was ‘wrongly’ dismissed for the sensual persona she exhibits on Instagram, Abena Korkor was spotted going over her lines as she readies for the new task ahead. The new movie is reportedly being produced by FarmHouse and in the meantime, we have no idea what the title is or other cast involved. Credit: ghgossip.com

Hearts of Oak skipper, Fatawu Mohammed, says the club is focused on finishing the season as double champions after annexing the Ghana Premier League title. Mohammed told the Graphic Sports in an exclusive that the season was far from over for the team, especially where they are still working tirelessly to add the MTN FA Cup trophy to the league title. The Phobians are scheduled to play Elmina Sharks in the quarter-finals of the MTN FA Cup at Elmina this weekend, following an impressive season which has seen them playing 11 matches without defeat. According to him, the playing body was only thinking of ending the season with another trophy before focusing on their continental campaign next season. He said the players were committed to making history with Hearts and would fight hard to win the FA Cup at the end of the campaign. “We haven’t started thinking of playing in Africa yet because the season is not yet over,” Mohammed stated. “The focus now is to win the FA Cup and end the season as double champions and we are working towards that. “Until that is done, we are not immediately thinking of next season’s Champions League participation which could be detrimental to our double target,” he added. Hearts were coronated as winners of their 21st league title at Sogakope last Saturday and are expected to compete in next season’s CAF Champions League. However, leading the team to break an over a decade’s jinx excited Mohammed, who thanked the management and supporters of the club for their immense contribution to that history and promised towork harder next season. “It is an honour to lead a team like Hearts of Oak to win the league title and that really excites me. “But I don’t have to take the credit alone because everyone in the club played a major role in seeing us end this jinx,” Mohammed noted. Credit: Kickgh.com

The Ga Mantse, Dr. Tackie Teiko Tsuru II has organized a free health screening for the people of Ga Mashie as part of his social and corporate responsibility. According to the Chief of Staff at the Ga Mantse’s Palace, Her Ladyship, Julia Sarkodie Mensah, the ratio for the exercise was to ensure that citizenry know their health status and receive medical advice on how to live long. In an exclusive interview with Thinknewsonline.com, Her Ladyship, Julia Sarkodie Mensah said “The rationale behind this exercise is that the King wants to reach out to the people on the ground because some of the people are able to seek medical care at the hospital whiles a section of the people are unable to due to funds. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-was-only-helping-lilwin-i-m-not-into-acting-john-paintsil-clarifies “The activity is running smoothly and we are very pleased with the level of cooperation, we are having from the medical institutions. We have so many doctors here. We have about 30 doctors, we have about 2 Pharmacists, the doctors are from all sorts of places. Eight (8) Doctors are coming from Korle Bu, we have doctors from SSNIT, Trust, and the Police Hospital. We also have Nurses from the Police Hospital. Because there are so many doctors, the cooperation is good and it's running smoothly” She also compliments the pharmaceutical companies who partook in the exercise stressing that they were supposed to more than enough drugs for the exercise. She commended the residents for partaking in the exercise adding that most of them reported early than the exacted time at the venue. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/unhappy-betway-set-to-terminate-ashgold-sponsorship-contract-reports Her Ladyship Sarkodie Mensah described the venue of the place as the only challenge adding that a much bigger and spacious location will be considered to avoid overcrowding. “We are giving numbers so when we call your number and then you go but when we look around and see a very old lady, we excuse the people and attend to them because we cannot leave our grandmother and mothers here for long. The challenges are very few” Speaking on the adherence of covid-19 protocols, she said “You can see that everybody is in their nose mask and we have lots and lots of nose mask, so those who don’t have, we give them and those who put it under their chin, someone is going around telling them to pull it up. We have lots of sanitizers, you can see that all the stations have sanitizers” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/information-minister-leads-blood-donation-exercise-for-the-national-blood-service-video-pics Touching on the language barrier between some of the health practitioners and the citizenry, Her Ladyship Julia Sarkodie Mensah explained each station has a doctor who is fluent in the Ga language and will serve as a translator to his or fellow health practitioner. “You will be surprised that a lot of the doctors speak Ga and 90% of the citizenry here speak English but that notwithstanding the nurses and security here are here to support with the language barrier. So far, no one has complained of a language barrier” She hinted that the exercise is expected to have about two thousand people attended to however, if should the number increase, they are still prepared to provide quality service. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-commend-prez-akufo-addo-for-fulfilling-his-promise-of-re-constructing-asomdwee-park-k-anyidoho On their part, some medical practitioners and NHIS officials who spoke to Thinknewsonline.com commended the Organisers for putting up such programme and called for more of such. The arrangement of the nurses and our machines is the only challenge but aside from that I feel, everything has been in order and I am expecting to register as many people as possible” David Boyetey, MIS Department at the National Health Insurance Scheme told Thinknewsonline.com. A Health Practitioner at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Grace said “It’s a good initiative, without these exercises, we would not know what the health problems of the people are. The challenges are the arrangements, there are just a few spaces for the people. On the language barrier, it’s a bit difficult. As for me, I hear and can speak a little of Ga unlike my colleague here but in all, it has been good” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/reach-out-to-us-through-education-and-not-intimidation-guta-to-gra Some citizens who partook in the free health screening thanked the Ga Mantse for his kind gesture and appealed to him to make the exercise a quarterly event. Below are some videos and pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Ghana Premier League champions Hearts of Oak are so close to completing the signing of highly-rated center-back Rashid Mohammed, according to series of developments in the local media. Reports have it that, the Techiman Eleven Wonders captain was in the capital a few days ago to hold talks with the 'Phobians' which yielded a fruitful outcome with an official announcement to be made very soon. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/information-minister-leads-blood-donation-exercise-for-the-national-blood-service-video-pics Rashid Mohammed comes on board with so much quality as he is good in his feet and very strong when it comes to aerial duels. Also, one thing that makes him unique is the stability he brings to the team and generally, his leadership qualities. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/unhappy-betway-set-to-terminate-ashgold-sponsorship-contract-reports He was sensational for the 'Sure Wonder' lads in the just ended 2020/21 campaign providing two assists as center-back and won four man-of-the-match accolades. The 'Rainbow Club' ain't relaxing after winning the league as they set sights on building a formidable side to be able to make a mark in the Champions League with Great Olympics skipper also close to joining them READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-was-only-helping-lilwin-i-m-not-into-acting-john-paintsil-clarifies Credit: kickgh.com

Son of the Late President John Atta Mills yesterday donated an amount of 20,000 Ghana Cedis to Accra Hearts Of Oak for winning the Ghana Premier League 2020/21 season. He did that on his late father's birthday. Dr. Nyaho Nyaho Tamakloe on behalf of the club thanked him for his kind gesture. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-was-only-helping-lilwin-i-m-not-into-acting-john-paintsil-clarifies The Phobians won the 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League after eleven years. Hearts of Oak got their hands on the trophy when they defeated rivals Kumasi Asante Kotoko 1-0 at the Accra Sports Stadium. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/unhappy-betway-set-to-terminate-ashgold-sponsorship-contract-reports Midfielder Afriyie Barnieh scored the only goal in the Super Clash against Kotoko to send Hearts fans into wild jubilation. Ghana Premier League champions Hearts of Oak will soon celebrate their success this season with a lot of activities lined up. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/information-minister-leads-blood-donation-exercise-for-the-national-blood-service-video-pics Below are some pictures: Credit: kickgh.com

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Atta Mills Institute (AMI), Koku Anyidoho is calling for the review of the 1992 Constitution which he believes will compel a sitting President to pay tax on all salaries and emoluments. According to Mr. Anyidoho, this when done will set a good example and urge the citizenry to also pay their taxes. Addressing Journalists at a media briefing on 9 years on; entrenching a solid legacy to build a better Ghana, he said “Some nine years ago, Late President Mills had a vision. He foresaw that the need to review the 1992 Constitution but after his demise, nothing was heard of it again. As an Institution, we have decided to bring this thing back and let Ghanaians begin to look through, accept and understand that the late Head of State left something behind which needs to be attended to” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-commend-prez-akufo-addo-for-fulfilling-his-promise-of-re-constructing-asomdwee-park-k-anyidoho Further explaining the need to review the constitution, he said “Government accepts the recommendation of the CRC that the President should pay tax on all his salary and emoluments as an example to the rest of the country. This will also be a reflection of the principle of equality before the law and in accordance with the rule of law” “As it is now, the 1992 Constitution does not permit the President to pay taxes on anything yet we always cry that why are we always paying tax, so this review commission said no, for fairness, the President should also pay tax just as the citizenry” The Former Aide also revealed that his former boss was ever prepared to allow the recommendations to become the law of which he was ready to set the pace by paying tax as the First Gentleman of the land. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/information-minister-leads-blood-donation-exercise-for-the-national-blood-service-video-pics He further hinted that Late President Mills was prepared to curtail his pleasures for the sake of the country. Mr. Anyidoho, however, noted that in entrenching a solid legacy, the Atta Mills Institute is seeking to push the agenda which Late President Mills began 9 years ago. “As an Institute, looking at Civic Education and Public Policy Advocacy, we want you and the nation to know some of the things that are here. One of the recommendations was on the politicization of things” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/unhappy-betway-set-to-terminate-ashgold-sponsorship-contract-reports “Government accepts the recommendation that the directive principle of State Policy should be amended to include a position that enjoins Government to take measures to deal with the rising kind of politicization of every aspect of national life and ethnicity within the Ghanaian populace” Mr. Anyidoho was of the view that his outfit is yet to approach President Akufo-Addo and plead with him to have a second look at the white paper. He was confident that once Parliament assesses the white paper, it will call for its amendment. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/i-was-only-helping-lilwin-i-m-not-into-acting-john-paintsil-clarifies “So, if the people have agreed and our Parliamentarians are our representatives then the ball lies in their court. What are they doing about this document? Because if we had looked at this constitution, we won’t still be at the junction and fighting over whether or not the 1st and 2nd Lady ought to be paid salaries or allowances” Watch the video and picture below: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith