Editorial
Relocate refuse dump near Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Dear Editor,
The refuse dump near the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has caught my attention on numerous occasions, and I find its proximity to the hospital disturbing.
It seems strange for such a sizable medical facility to be in close proximity to a refuse dump.
It is concerning because such dumps can lead to soil and water pollution, alter vegetation patterns, and contribute to land degradation, among other issues.
I am writing to implore the relevant authorities to take action on this matter. Steps must be taken to address the situation, possibly by relocating the dump to a more suitable location.
The current placement of the refuse dump poses significant risks to the health of both patients at the hospital and nearby residents.
Given the potential consequences of allowing the dump to remain at its current location, it is crucial that swift and decisive action be taken. Protecting public health should be a top priority, and addressing the issue of the refuse dump is an essential component of ensuring the well-being of the community.
I urge the authorities to seriously consider the concerns raised about the refuse dump and take appropriate action to mitigate the risks it poses.
Mary Konadu
Korle-Bu
Editorial
Merits and demerits of scraping betting tax
Dear Editor,
Over the past years, a lot of concerns have been raised about the rise of sports betting companies in the country, their operations, and how it impacted negatively on the youth of the country.
I have also witnessed how some of the youth go to the extent of borrowing money from friends or use companies’ money to stake bets, which they were not guaranteed of winning.
Due to this, I was happy when the previous government introduced the betting tax, as I felt it would deter the youth from engaging in it.
However, some Ghanaians hold the view that the betting tax would help create employment.
It wasn’t surprising to see the excitement that greeted the announcement of the scrapping of the tax by the Finance Minister.
My worry now is how, as a country, the youth can be discouraged from engaging in betting.
I believe that as the betting tax has been scrapped, it is about time that the government finds ways of addressing the issue of betting among the youth as it is becoming more serious than before.
I believe that there should be a multi-stakeholder engagement between the various stakeholders to proffer solutions to address them.
Editorial
Rail crossing point at circle- Kaneshie road needs attention
Dear Editor,
I read with happiness a letter published in the previous edition about the poor state of the rail crossing stretch of the Circle-Kaneshie road.
I totally agree with the concerns raised by the writer and I wish to add my voice to the call on the authorities to quickly work on that stretch of the road.
What the writer left out was the occasional happenings when vehicles break down on the rail line. I have witnessed that before.
It is not a comfortable thing driving on it at all. It is a huge dent on the beauty the interchange was expected to bring to the area.
The traffic it creates is a major inconvenience to people who are rushing to work.
I wish to appeal to the authorities to quickly do something about that portion of the road to make it convenient for drivers. Thank you for the space.
Maxwell Amamoo,
Odorkor
