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BEREKUM READY TO COMBAT COVID 19 PANDEMIC. The people of Berekum in the Bono Region are fully geared up against the deadly corona virus spreading around the globe. The virus, which was seen as outbreak in the early days, was later declared as pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Alrich24newsgh.com in an interaction with some transport unions at the Berekum lorry station explained that, measures have been put in place to protect and prevent the spread of the virus. According to them, hand sanitizers have been put in their cars but do not have enough for those who visit the station. In spite of these measures, they await directives from the national chapters as to how sanitizers will be provided at the station. The PROTOA branch chairman at the Berekum lorry station, Mr Dominic Diawuo emphasized that "booking clerks have been provided with hand sanitizers to protect themselves as passengers buy tickets for their travellings". He continued that "alt

ZOOMLION VEHICLE RUNS OVER A 35 YEAR OLD MAN One of the waste vehicles owned by waste management company, Zoomlion Ghana has killed a young man in Berekum. The vehicle belonging to the Berekum branch of the company crushed the head of a 35 year old man at Berekum Holy Family Hospital. The young man who is alledged to be suffering from mentally illness was at the hospital for review. He died instantly after the back tyre of the vehicle crush on his head. Speaking to Dr. Martin Attu a medical supervisor at the hospital said the patient had earlier been to the hospital for review and awaiting treatment. The young man ran into the vehicle and threw himself under it and as result crush his head. He then appealed to people coming to the hospital with patients to always keep an eye on them to avoid such incidence reoccurring at the facility. Mr. Peter Quaquo, the Human Resources Manager of the hospital added that, the Zoomlion Waste Management Vehicle daily conveys waste from the

BEREKUM BATCCU SUPPORTS SPENDYLOVE WITH GHC1,000.00 WHO NEEDS GHC88,426.00 FOR SCOLIOSIS SURGERY. The Board of Directors and Management of the Berekum Area Teachers Cooperative Credit Union (BATCCU) in the Berekum Municipal of the Bono Region have donated an amount of Ghc1000.00 to support 11 years old Spendylove who needs Ghc88,426.00 to undergo a surgical operations. The class 6 girl who attends Berekum Stopover Prepatory School together with her Headmaster and parents are battling her life out against scoliosis condition. This condition affects the curvature of the spine causing it to curve unnaturally leaving her with unbearable pain, inability to sit, stand, sleep and to do any human activity of her life. A letter of support has been sent across to the length and breadth of Berekum and beyond to solicit funds for the surgery. The manager of BATCCU, Mr. James Kwaku Yabedoo populary known as Aban ketewa said the plight of the young girl was brought to bare at a board

PCG - WEST BRONG PRESBYTERY MOURNS MRS. IVY AMO-ADADE The West Brong Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana has held a memorial service in honour of Mrs. Ivy Amo-Adade. She was the wife of Rev. Ebenezer Amo-Adade; the Presbytery Clerk. Mama Ivy died on Sunday 1st March 2020 at Legacy Hospital, Kumasi. She left behind 3 children - 2 girls and a boy. Present at the service were Rev. Daniel Bosea Gyinantwi - West Bono Presbytery Chairperson, Rev. Fei Hyeamang - Past Presbytery Chairperson, Presbytery officers, District Ministers, Minister within the Presbytery, delegation from B/A Presbytery, Municipal Director of Education, family, friends and well wishes. Arrangements for the funeral are as follows: Lying-in-State and Burial Service: 4th April 2020 Attire: white cloth Thanksgiving Service: 5th April 2020 Attire: PCG white ceremonial cloth. Venue: Bechem Alrich24newsgh.com express our deepest condolences to Papa Amo-Adade and family, West Brong Presbytery an

OKOMFO SAKUMBA, PROPHET OWUSU KWAKYE FAILS TO PAY FINES Omanhemaa of Berekum Traditional Area of the Bono Region, Nana Akosua Ameyaahene III last week Monday, fined Prophet Owusu Kwakye and Okomfo Sakumba over an alleged involvement in enchanting a spell at the Berekum roundabout. The case was adjourned to today for Okomfo Sakumba and Prophet Owusu Kwakye to pay their fines but this could not happen. According to information Alrich24newsgh.com has gathered, Nana Manhemaa was in awaiting to receive the fine but the spiritualists could not show up- pleading to present their fines to Nananom tomorrow Tuesday 9th March, 2020. Okomfo Sakumba was charged with 3 sheep and 6 sheep for Prophet Owusu Kwakye. The sheep are to be used to pacify gods of the land. Story by Opamago Paparichy, Berekum.

BEREKUM TRADITIONAL COUNCIL BOYCOT 63RD INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION. The Berekum Traditional Council in the Bono Region has today boycotted the 63rd Independence Day Anniversary Celebration held at the Berekum Golden City Park. According to the unianimous decision by the traditional council, the decision was backed by the disrepectful behaviour towards them by the Municipal Assembly. The Council headed by Daasebre Dr. Amankona Diawuo II has however resolved that until they see a sign of remorse from the assembly they will not participate in any activity organized by the Municipal Assembly in Berekum. Though the traditional authorities side lined the occasion but the contigents from the various schools ranging from the 32 basic, JHS and SHS took part of the today's event. Hon. Kofi Adjei together with the Berekum East Education Director, Madam Grace Ivy Ameyaw, Municipal Presiding Member, Hon. Joseph Baffour Awuah and the Divisional MTTD Commander took the salute f

THE SECRETS AND HISTORY BEHIND ALMIGHTY BEREKUM ROUNDABOUT.  The controversy and over talked about issues surrounding the Berekum roundabout fountain construction has vividly been explained by the Tumtumhene of Berekum Traditional Area, Nana Akrasi Yeboah. According to him, the construction was initiated and constructed by the Omanhene of Berekum, Daasebre Dr. Amankona Diawuo II with the help of Mr. Yaw Obeng a transport businessman based in Accra. In the year 2010, the construction faced with a lot of opposition from the then District Chief Executive, Hon. Lord Oppong Stephen. He sued Daasebre for constructing the roundabout without the permission of the District Assembly. During that time, the statue was erected and dismantled by an unknown gang. Inspite of all these Daasebre firmly saw through the completion of the beautiful fountain. Nana Akrasi further explained what the statue symbolizes "the woman carrying baby at her back with a basket and a machete to