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Mybitstore supports Korle Bu Paediatric Intensive Care Unit
• A staff of Mybitstore presenting the items to nurses at the hospital
Mybitstore, a cryptocurrency trading platform, has presented medical equipment to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital as part of its corporate social initiative.
The supplies which were received by Senior Nursing Officer, Ms Paulina Hammond and Deputy Chief Nursing Officer (DCNO) Ms Evelyn Kumah, on Monday, included drip stands, suction units, microwaves and other medical devices.
Mr. Daniel Darko, the company’s Chief Technology Officer making the presentation, said the company was committed to ensuring the wellbeing of the next generation of cryptocurrency users, including children hence the decision to support the hospital.
Mr. David Deuces, Brand Ambassador of Mybitstore, also said the company would continue to identify pressing needs and support the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit in any possible way.
Deputy Chief Nursing Officer, Ms. Evelyn Kumah, commended the company for the initiative and encouraged other organisations to complement government’s effort in providing quality healthcare for the citizens.
“Our children are our future, and if they are not healthy, then, we have no future,” she said.
Mr. Ernest Pappoe, Director of Communications at Mybitstore, said: “The cryptocurrency message must be delivered to everyone, including those in the health sector.”
Thanking the members of staff at the unit for their dedicated services, he stated that public education was the only means to dispel myths and encourage people to adopt digital currencies and payment methods.
Mybitstore is a global leader in the sale of digital currencies including Bitcoin and USDT via mobile money, bank transfers, and other payment methods. The company currently has a mobile application available for download on Google Play Store and the App Store.
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National Service Authority to Introduce Military Training
Management of the National Service Authority, yesterday, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, held talks with the Military High Command towards the implementation of the National Service Emergency Response Readiness Programme (NSERRP).
When implemented, this will reflect His Excellency the President’s commitment towards the implementation of a short military training for National Service Personnel (NSPs) as planned efforts to instill discipline, nationalism and physical fitness among Ghanaian graduates.
The President shared this position during his maiden State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday February 27, 2025.
At yesterday ’s meeting, the Director-General, Mr. Felix Gyamfi reiterated the need for all personnel to undergo basic military drills and orientation as part of orienting the youth to embrace national development.
“The introduction of this military training is a step in the right direction and must be embraced by all and sundry as one of the indicators for resetting the country, particularly the youth,” he commented.
On his part, Brigadier General Amoah-Boakye assured the Authority of their willingness to provide the requisite training for personnel when the Programme officially commences.
In all, personnel will receive up to two months of composite basic military drills starting 3rd August, 2025.
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Ghana Tourism Authority acts on concerns of minors allegedly taken to Hotel in Accra New Town.
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has taken swift action following reports circulating on social media regarding an incident involving minors allegedly taken to a hotel in Accra New Town.
The case has been formally reported to the Nima Division of the Ghana Police Service for investigation.
In line with their mandate to ensure safety and compliance in the tourism and hospitality sector, our CEO Mrs.Maame Efua Houadjeto delegated a team from the GTA Head Office, Mr. Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, Deputy CEO, Special Duties and Mr Ekow Sampson, Deputy CEO, Operations who joined the Greater Accra Regional Director, Ms. Roberta Dawson-Amoah, and the Deputy Director of Marketing, Ms. Clara Nketiah, to visit the said facility.
The objective was to verify the facts on the ground and take necessary regulatory action.
They commended the Ghana Police Service for their co-operation and continued support in the ongoing investigation.
Additionally, the team inspected Royal Dede Beach Resort, which has been converted into a hostel under new management without official notification to the Ghana Tourism Authority.
The team discovered that the hostel’s operations were not in compliance with the L. I 2239. Meanwhile the operator has been directed to the Standards and Quality Assurance Department of the Authority for the necessary regulation.
“We remind all accommodation operators that the Tourism(Registration and Licensing of Accommodation) Regulations, 2016 (L.I. 2239) mandates every facility to register and obtain a license from the GTA before commencing operations.
This regulation ensures quality, safety, and compliance across the industry,” they noted.
The GTA they said, remains committed to safeguarding the public and upholding the highest standards in the hospitality sector and urged
the public to report suspicious or non-compliant facilities to the nearest GTA office.
