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1. 1. May 2000 News Archives

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   Published on: 9/9/2000   Last Visited: 9/10/2000

   The associate pastor of Lighthouse Chapel International, and a member of the Joint Monitoring Committee, Pastor Philip Botchwey, said the church had decided not to play drums at all during the period. At the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) the worshippers had reduced noise to a level that was hardly audible from a distance of 100 meters away from the premise. The Protocol Officer of ICGC, The Reverend Daniel Jenkins, said every citizen has a duty and responsibility to promote peace in the country. We must, therefore, ensure peace for maximum productivity and encourage all to work within our powers to promote healthy co-existence in our communities, he said.
   
   During the ban last year, there were violent confrontations between the traditional authorities and some churches, which refused to comply with the ban on noise making, leading to injuries and loss of property. The two bodies signed a memorandum of understanding this year to avoid similar confrontations, with the churches agreeing to limit their activities to their premises.
   
   TEWU throws weight behind UTAG.
   
   The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) on Friday expressed support for the demands of the University Teachers' Association of Ghana (UTAG) and other University staff associations for improved conditions of service.