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.                Hon Nana Kwame Ampaw Addo Frempong  The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North Constituency, Hon. Nana Ampaw Kwame Addo Frempong, has expressed appreciation to the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, for responding to his appeal to give special attention to St. Paul’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) School at Kukurantumi in the Eastern Region. The MP’s appreciation follows a proposed allocation of GH¢100 million from the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to support the production of beds for senior high schools across the country. The initiative is expected to help address furniture shortages in schools while creating an opportunity for St. Paul’s TVET School to contribute to the production process through its technical and vocational expertise. According to the MP, the proposed support would strengthen the school’s capacity to develop practical skills among students and contribute to nation...

  A Catholic priest has reportedly died after a large crucifix fell on him during a church service in Guayaquil, Ecuador, in a tragic incident that shocked worshippers. The priest, identified in media reports as Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, 53, was celebrating Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church when the crucifix reportedly detached from the wall behind the altar and struck him on the head. The incident, which was captured during a livestream of the church service, reportedly prompted immediate concern among worshippers, some of whom rushed to assist the priest. The Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed his death and expressed condolences to his family, fellow priests and members of the Catholic community. The circumstances that led to the crucifix falling had not been established in the reports available. The tragic incident has raised concerns about safety within places of worship, particularly the proper installation and maintenance of heavy religious structures....

.                Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I, Chief of Akyem Sokode-Juaso in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region, has called on parents and the youth, particularly schoolchildren, to prioritise discipline as a key requirement for academic excellence and responsible living. He expressed concern over incidents in which some parents allegedly attack teachers for punishing their children for misconduct, describing the practice as unacceptable and detrimental to efforts to instil discipline in schools. The chief urged parents to desist from such behaviour and instead cooperate with teachers to ensure that their children are properly guided and corrected when they go wrong. According to him, discipline plays a crucial role in shaping the character of young people and helping them achieve academic success. He stressed that parents must support teachers in maintaining discipline rather than undermin...

      Sub-Chief Presents Citation To Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker   Sub-chiefs of Akyem Sokode-Juaso in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region have honoured their traditional ruler, Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I, for his humility, dedication and contributions to the development of the community. The Sanaahene, who spoke on behalf of the other sub-chiefs, said Akyem Sokode-Juaso had witnessed significant development within three years of Barimah Dr Awuah Parker I's enstoolment as chief.                                 Citation Presented   He attributed the progress to the chief's leadership style, describing him as a humble and approachable leader who values teamwork and seeks the opinions of others before making key decisions. According to the Sanaahene, Barimah Dr Awuah Parker I is not an autocratic leader but rather one who encourages consultation and collectiv...

.                  Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker  I The Chief of Akyem Sokode-Juaso in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region, Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I, has condemned the indiscriminate sale of stool lands by unauthorised traditional leaders in the area. He alleged that some sub-chiefs were using the names of their overlords to sell stool lands, particularly in Akyem Kukurantumi, a practice he said could trigger land disputes, litigation and unnecessary confusion among residents. Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I bemoaned that the indiscriminate sale of stool lands on which residents depend for farming is threatening their food security and livelihoods, as farmers are losing their arable lands to the alleged activities of some sub-chiefs from Akyem Kukurantumi. He also questioned, “Where do you expect our farmers to farm when you sell their farmlands without the knowledge or consent of your overlord?” Barimah Dr ...

.                    Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker  Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I, Chief of Akyem Sokode-Juaso in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region, has appealed to the government, particularly the Abuakwa North Municipal Education Directorate, to urgently renovate the only public basic school in the community. He said a recent visit to the school with the Krontihemaa had revealed its deteriorating condition, raising concerns about the learning environment and the need for immediate intervention to improve educational infrastructure in the community. Barimah Dr Awuah Parker I emphasised that traditional authorities were committed to supporting quality education, citing recent contributions by the Krontihemaa, who donated learning materials to the school.         Daasebre Adusei Peasah IV presenting 6 pieces of  teachers tables to Akyem Sokode -Juaso M/A Basic School  He also don...