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The Future Today; MP-Led Youth Entrepreneurship Fund (MLYEF) launched

The Wa West Member of Parliament, Toobu Lanchene Peter has launched ‘The Future Today; MP-Led Youth Entrepreneurship Fund (MLYEF).

The initiative, a bold step toward empowering the vibrant youth of Wa West was born out of the urgent need to tackle youth unemployment.

It offers a holistic approach to entrepreneurship, providing interest-free loans, capacity-building training, and mentorship to young people with innovative business ideas.

Out of over 200 proposals received, 40 outstanding youth have been selected to form the first cohort of beneficiaries under this GHS 200,000 seed fund initiative.

“This initiative is not just about money; it’s about seeding transformation. As I said during the launch, I have brought seeds to the youth of Wa West, and I expect you to turn them into plantations through hard work, honesty, and accountability.”, the MP stated.

The future of Wa West lies in the hands of our youth. With the right support, guidance, and mindset, I believe they can build thriving businesses that uplift families, communities, and our entire district.

The MP also donated a brand new motorbike to the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer to enhance his mobility and work efficiency across the district.

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Minority raises alarm over two flights suspected to be carrying cocaine and cash

The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns over what they say are two suspicious flights that landed in Ghana in March.

According to them, the two flights suspected to be carrying cocaine and an undisclosed amount of cash landed in Ghana between March 20 and March 25,

2025.

Addressing a press conference on April 1, 2025, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev John Ntim Fordjour, said the Minority caucus intercepted an intelligence indicating that an air ambulance landed in Ghana without any referral of patients.

He said: “On the matter of AirMed flights and Cavok Air private jets transporting suspected cocaine and cash, ladies and gentlemen, on another security matter related to our airspace, the Minority Caucus calls on National Security to provide the contents of a cargo suspected to be carrying contents suspected to be cocaine and cash imported into the country by two suspicious flights, namely AirMed flight NH23AM and Cavok Air private jet Antonov AN 12 B which landed at the tarmac of Kotoka International Airport on March 2025 from Gran Canaria, an island in Spain and departed to the same Gran Canaria after the arrival.”

It added that reliable intelligence intercepted by the Minority Caucus says that on March 20,2025, AirMed flight NH23AM, which is an air ambulance designed specifically to carry patients, landed at Kotoka International Airport in Accra and remained in the country before departing at 1am on March 25, 2025, back to Gran Canarian Island.

“Our intelligence further posits that no patient was transported by the said air flight neither to or from Accra. There is no evidence of medical referral of patients or onboard the flights on either legs of the flight.

We are reliably informed that contrary to the expectation that the AirMed flight would carry patients, the purpose for which it was designed and operates, it rather, on this —. occasion, carried suspicious Cargo suspected to be cocaine and cash in various United States dollars denominations,” he added The Minority also said a private jet, Cavok Air Antonov ANN12B also landed at the Kotoka International Airport on March 12, 2025 from the same island of Spain, Gran Canaria, and remained in the country for 13 days and departed at 6:40 am on March 25, 202 to Gran Canaria the very day AirMed flight also departed to Gran Canaria.

“While it is intriguing that the two suspicious flights would depart to the same location on the same day, even more intriguing is the cargo suspiciously transported by these aircrafts to and from Gran Canaria, an island known for its notoriety in drug trafficking, money laundering, among others,” the Minority noted. They have, however, called on the National Security to make full disclosure of the content of the cargo carried by these two aircraft into the country, as well as the cargo carried out of the country by the same aircraft to Gran Canaria.

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Ellembelle MP calls for urgent action on Kamgbunli fish disease crisis

Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Member of Parliament for the Ellembele constituency, has called for swift intervention in the unfolding fish disease crisis in Kamgbunli.

The alarming situation, attributed to contamination in the Ebi River, has disrupted fishing activities, the community’s primary livelihood, and raised public health concerns. The MP issued the appeal following reports of fish caught in the river exhibiting severe skin infections, accompanied by a noxious odour and unusual discolouration of the water.

To protect residents, a temporary ban on fishing in the Ebi River has been imposed. While necessary, the ban has left many fishermen without an income, exacerbating the community’s economic hardship. “I am deeply troubled by the alarming reports emerging from Kamgbunli, a town in my beloved Ellembele constituency, where a mysterious fish disease is wreaking havoc on the livelihoods of our fishermen and posing a significant threat to the health of our community“, the MP said in his statement.

Hon. Buah has appealed to the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, and other relevant agencies to collaborate in investigating the root cause of the crisis. “I…call on the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, and other pertinent agencies to collaborate and offer the requisite support to investigate and address this pressing crisis“, he added.

He has also emphasised the need for immediate support for the affected fishermen, whose livelihoods have been brought to a standstill by the temporary ban on fishing in the Ebi River.
“I stand in solidarity with the people of Kamgbunli and call on all stakeholders to prioritize this issue and work together to address the urgent needs of our constituents,” the MP added.

President assents bills to abolish E-levy, betting tax, others

It is now official as the President John Dramani Mahama has assented to bills that abolish Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), Betting Tax, and Emissions Tax.

Parliament on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 passed 10 revenue legislations to give effect to tax repeal and alignments as announced by the Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson in the 2025 Budget Statement and Fiscal Policy of the Government.

Notable among these taxes include the Electronic Transfer Levy (Repeal) Bill, 2025; Emissions Levy (Repeal) Bill, 2025; Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to abolish
•⁠ ⁠Betting Tax
•⁠ ⁠Taxes on Gaming and Lotteries
•⁠ ⁠1.5% Withholding Tax on unprocessed Gold; Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 among others.

There was high anticipation among the public for the President’s assent last week when parliament concluded work on the tax amendment bills.
The President’s action thus comes as huge relief to the public and a promise fulfilled to the people.

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North Tongu: MP to renovate about 15 schools affected by rainstorms

The North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has commenced steps to renovate schools affected by recent rainstorms.

The MP who is also the Minister of Foreign Affairs visited villages in the Dorfor Traditional Area in the constituency to commence the rebuilding efforts.

He disclosed that he will be renovating all 15 affected schools, as well as help constituents to reconstruct their homes.
During the visit, he also donated food items to the affected individuals.

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