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Author Ralph to train writers, public speakers

Author Ralph

Aspiring writers and public speakers have been handed an opportunity by renowned author Ralphaelle Antwi.

In the book writing, public speaking and mentorship spaces in Ghana, one of the leading names is Raphaelle Antwi, affectionately called Author Ralph.

They have an opportunity to sign on to a 12- week training programme by Author Ralph and AURA Writers League beginning August 1 to October 31, 2024.

Trainees at the end of this programme will be rewarded with a Certificate of Participation, guidance in writing, editing, designing, and fully-funded printing of copies of their first book for launch; guidance in organising a successful book launch, 60 per cent of proceeds from book launch, 100 per cent ownership of book manuscript after launch, and opportunities to travel internationally with Author Ralph.

According to a statement, trainees were allowed installment payments of training fees after registration.

It said registration which was originally scheduled to close on July 31, has been extended to August 31, for a second batch ending their 12-week sessions in November.

Author Ralph is an accomplished author with nearly 20 years of experience and publisher of 63 books including Securing Tomorrow Today, No More Delays, Peep, Freedom of the Bride, 12 Senses Every Woman Must Know, Hey Stress, Let’s Break Up, and Success Capsules.

He is a Conference Speaker and Mentor who has inspired several audiences in the Bahamas, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, South Africa, USA, and so on.

By Edem Tsortorme

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Reconstruction of Sunyani-Techiman-Wenchi-Wa-Hamile Road Corridor to Begin Under “Big Push” Initiative

The reconstruction of the Sunyani-Techiman-Wenchi-Wa-Hamile road corridor is set to begin in the third quarter of this year as part of the government’s “Big Push” initiative,

Kwame Agbodza, the Minister for Roads and Highways, has announced.

To this end, the Minister has directed the Ghana Highways Authority to conduct engineering studies and designs for sections of the corridor that are not currently under construction, in preparation for the upcoming work.

“This entire corridor, all the way to Hamle, is part of the ‘Big Push’ initiative. It is one of the “Big Push” projects we aim to award in June this year. Therefore, those involved in the studies and designs need to expedite their work. We don’t have enough time,” he stated.

Mr. Agbodza made these remarks this morning in Sunyani, at the start of a three-day inspection tour of the Bono, Bono East, Ahafo, and Western Regions.

The Minister indicated that government is aware of the socio-economic importance of roads towards national development, which is why road infrastructure development is being prioritized despite the financial constraints facing the country.

“No matter what we want to achieve—whether in farming, education, or healthcare—roads are critical. Our economic development cannot take shape if we do not address the challenges in the road sector,” he stressed.

Earlier, Me. Agbodza and his team of Engineers inspected the 10.20km Terchire bypass located off the Kumasi-Sunyani Highway constructed by Newmont Ghana.

During the tour, Hon. Agbodza is also expected to inspect several other road projects, including the reconstruction of the Jinijini-Sampa Road, the Tepa-Goso road, the Sefwi Wiawso town roads, the reconstruction of the Tarkwa-Agona Nkwanta road, the PTC Interchange project, and the dualization of the Takoradi-Agona Junction Road.

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Mahama assents to Acts abolishing e-levy, betting tax and others

President John Dramani Mahama has fulfilled a key campaign promise by assenting to a set of acts that abolish the betting tax, e-Levy, and emissions tax, among others.

The signing, which has just been completed, in his office marks a major step in his administration’s efforts to reduce the financial burden on Ghanaians and drive economic growth.

The removal of these taxes was a central promise in the NDC’s manifesto aimed at easing the cost of living and encouraging business expansion.

Parliament on Wednesday, March 26, passed a bill to abolish the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy).

The repeal of the E-Levy has been widely welcomed by Ghanaians, who strongly opposed the tax.

The levy, which was introduced in 2022 by the previous New Patriotic Party administration, imposed a 1.5% tax on electronic transactions, including mobile money transfers, bank transfers, and online payments.

Since its introduction, there have been protests and public outcry, with critics arguing that it disproportionately affected low-income earners and the unbanked population.

Source: Myjoyonline.com