[Ghanaian Chronicle]EVEN THOUGH the British colonial policy of indirect rule, of which the traditional authorities played an important role had long been scrapped, the contribution of chiefs in our modern day governance cannot be overemphasized.

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[Ghanaian Chronicle]WILD RUMOURS about the alleged death of the Asantehene, His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has angered members of the Asante Youth Association (AYA), who are fuming with rage over rumours on social media that King of the Asante Kingdom has passed away in faraway South Africa.

[Ghanaian Chronicle]If media reports are to be believed, a breakdown of law and order is seriously threatening in the Asante Akyem North constituency of the Ashanti region.

[Ghanaian Chronicle]The Ghana Mineworkers' Union (GMWU) has welcomed the announcement by President John Mahama that Ghana is seeking international cooperation to move the mining sector from a primary processor of mineral resources to a secondary one.

[Ghanaian Chronicle]On a visit to Johannesburg in South Africa, one is greeted by a a very beautiful city proudly wearing its tag as the site of a gold mining conglomerate. The city does not shy from reflecting the opulence of gold in its infrastructure and architectural design. The mining of gold has clearly defined the nature of the city. Similarly, in Kitwe and Ndola in Zambia, copper mining has clearly shaped the two settlements.

[Ghanaian Chronicle]The first phase of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on the Amasaman to the Central Business District (CBD) corridor is expected to start on 1st July, this year, the Chief Executive of Accra Metropolitan (AMA), Dr. Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije says.

  Dr Akwasi Osei, Ag Chief Execution of the Mental Health Authority, says the Authority is liaising with relevant bodies to clear mental health patients from the streets. He said a systematic programme dubbed: "Operation clear the street and unchain mental health patients" is being put in place to take mental patients off the streets for treatment in two to three months and integrate them back into the society. Dr Osei said this at the Mental Health Leadership and Advocacy Programme (mhLAP) stakeholder council meeting during a presentation on: “Mental Health gap in Ghana and how implementation of the Mental Health Law will help bridge the gap.” He explained that the move, which was expected to take effect in the next three months, would be piloted in Accra and Koforidua and scaled up in the rest of the eight regions. He added that the operation was not for the comfort of the public but to ensure that the patients got proper treatment and an opportunity to reunite with their families to continue and enjoy normal life. Dr Osei said the state of mental health in the country was very poor, though among the best in West Africa and that mental health patients suffered serious stigma and discrimination, health centres providing were under-resourced while human rights abuses were widespread. Dr Osei expressed worry that in the age information and communication technology, every little situation people could not find answers to was attributed to superstition. Mr Humphry Kofie, Country Facilitator of mhLA,P said the meeting opened windows of opportunity for stakeholders to understand mental health policies and the gaps in the mental health law. He urged the stakeholders to synergise their effort to fight superstition surrounding mental health and protect the fundamental human rights of mental health patients in the country. Mr Kofie said mental health was not limited to persons with severe conditions but extended to those with mild conditions which are said to be prevalent among persons in all professions.  

[Ghanaian Chronicle]With more than half of Sub-Saharan Africa's population now under the age of 25, and as many as 11 million young Africans expected to join the labor market every year for the next decade, creating millions of productive, well-paying jobs will be vital to boost economic growth.

[Ghana Govt.]The task of environmental protection in Ghana has not been easy, but for the past four decades, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made tremendous strides in the discharge of that responsibility. And on the occasion of its 40th anniversary in February, it is worth celebrating, the modest achievements of the EPA even in the face of human resource, financial and logistical constraints. But beyond the celebration of EPA@ 40, there is a job to be done for future celebrations; it may seem daunting, b

[Ghanaian Chronicle]The Minister of Trade and Industry, Haruna Idrissu warned that petty traders who disguised themselves as investors would not be countenanced.

[Ghana Govt.]The Speaker of Parliament, Doe Adjaho has directed leadership of the House to within one week advice the Chair on whether to refer the Member of Parliament for Effiduase - Asokore, Frank Boakye Agyen to the Privileges Committee of the House over issues of contempt.

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