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E/R:CMS Pro-AA Southern Industry Denies Forceful Takeover of Narawa Concession as MD and 10 Others Face Court Proceedings

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                                            Mr Tarry Kumi CMS Pro-AA Southern Industry has denied allegations that it forcefully took over the mining concessions of Narawa Mining Company Limited, insisting that its entry into the concessions was lawful and followed the necessary regulatory procedures. Speaking at a news briefing on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the Operations Director of CMS Pro-AA Southern Industry, Mr Tarry Kumi, said the company had completed the required processes with the Minerals Commission and other relevant institutions. Mr Kumi explained that, at the time of the takeover, Narawa Mining Company's licence had reportedly been revoked by the Minerals Commission and subsequently awarded to CMS Pro-AA Southern Industry. He maintained that his company's entry into the concessions was based on regulatory decisions rather than a forceful takeover. According to hi...

Abuakwa North MP Welcomes Proposed GH¢100m GETFund Support for St. Paul’s TVET School

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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...

Catholic Priest Dies After Crucifix Falls on Him During Mass in Ecuador

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  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....

E/R: Barimah Parker I Calls for Discipline Among Schoolchildren

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.                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...