Author: Krobea

Teachers supervising the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) have been warned to avoid aiding pupils in any form during the examination. The Eastern Regional Director of Education, Gertrude Mensah, pointed out that the rules governing all examinations must be abided by, pointing out that last year two teachers were interdicted for examination malpractice. A total of 44,749 pupils are writing the BECE in the Eastern Region. The Education Director and the Eastern Region Minister with other officials have been touring examination centres to monitor and wish pupils well. At about 8:47am at the Ofori Panin Senior High School, pupils were…

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Six Arab countries including Saudi Arabia and Egypt have cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of destabilising the region. They say Qatar backs militant groups including so-called Islamic State (IS) and al-Qaeda, which Qatar denies. The Saudi state news agency SPA said Riyadh had closed its borders, severing land, sea and air contact with the tiny peninsula of oil-rich Qatar. Qatar called the decision “unjustified” and with “no basis in fact”. The unprecedented move is seen as a major split between powerful Gulf countries, who are also close US allies. It comes amid heightened tensions between Gulf countries and…

West African Football Academy (Wafa) reclaimed top spot in the ongoing Ghana Premier League on Sunday following a heavy win over Hearts of Oak. The Academicians walloped the Phobians 5-0 in a Week 17 match played at the Sogakope Park. Majeed Ashimeru opened the flood gates for the home side in the 28th minute after equal exchanges in the first 20 minutes. Left back Abdul Wahab Ibrahim doubled his side’s lead before the break to keep hopes alive. Wafa had lost the top spot to Aduana Stars going into this weekend’s round of matches. A set piece converted by Abukari…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has planted 1000 seedlings of different species on a five-acre land at Kyebi in the Eastern Region. The Acting Executive Director of EPA, John Pwamang, explained that the exercise is to promote the planting of tress on reclaimed galamsey lands and create awareness for  action in the protection of the environment towards the World Environment Day . Several students drawn from second cycle institutions, officials of EPA, and the Okyenman Environmental Council took part in the two-hour tree planting exercise. The seedling species included mango, acacia, tick, mahogany and cedrela. Mr Pwamang pointed out that…

Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Catherine Afeku has nominated 2015 The X Factor runners-up Reggie ‘n’ Bollie as Ghana’s tourism ambassadors for Europe. The nomination is expected to be gazetted in September, when the duo will make a trip back home. Mrs Afeku announced this on Saturday, June 3 at the 2017 GUBA Awards in the United Kingdom. The Tourism Minister joined Ghanaians in the UK for the awards, which are reserved for Ghanaians based in the UK albeit not exlcusively. It is in its 6th edition. Mrs Afeku presented the Made in Ghana Award, which went to…

Former President Jerry John Rawlings on Saturday, June 3 paid a courtesy call on the Paramount Chief of Wa ahead of his scheduled June 4 celebrations in the Upper West region capital. The retired Flight Lieutenant was at the palace of Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV in the company of his party’s regional leadership including Member of Parliament for Nadowli-Kaleo Alban Bagbin. Former President Rawlings was at the palace to officially inform the Wa Na about Sunday’s event. Addressing the chief and his elders, Mr Rawlings condemned the recent spate of lawlessness in the country, laying the blame at the…

The police administration has pledged support for the intention of the family of the late army captain, Maxwell Adam Mahama, to set up a foundation in his honour. Captain Mahama was lynched under bizarre circumstances on Monday, May 29 at Denkyira-Obuasi in the Central Region. Sympathies have poured in for the family since the sad incidence. The family has appealed to the state to erect a monument for their fallen son. On Friday, June 2, Inspector General of Police David Asante-Apeatu disclosed that the late Captain’s father is nursing an intention to set up a foundation in honour of his…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has assured of readiness to conduct this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The Examinations for final year junior high school (JHS) students will begin on Monday, June 5 and end on Friday, June 9. A total of 468, 053 candidates are sitting this year’s examinations across 1,702 examination centers. Speaking on 3FM’s Midday News on Friday, Mrs Agnes Teye Cudjoe, who is the Director of Public Affairs of the Council, said: “We have put in place all the security measures [ahead of the exams]”. She said invigilators and supervisors have been briefed on…

The Upper Denkyira West District Assembly wants President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo to visit the area in the midst of efforts to unravel the cause of the lynching of Captain Maxwell Adam Mahama. The Assembly led by its Presiding Member, George Kakari, said it fully accepts a recent decision by the president to suspend the District Chief Executive, Daniel Appianin, following his remarks on the cause of death of the army captain. Addressing journalists at Diaso, the District’s capital, Mr Kakari summed up the pain the entire Denkyira including the assembly members is going through due to the gruesome murder.…