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372 graduate at RMU’s 19th congregation
The Regional Maritime University (RMU) held its 19th Congregation ceremony in Accra on Saturday, celebrating the graduation of 372 students with Master’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees and diplomas across various disciplines.
Of the total number of graduates, 66 received Master’s degrees, 231 were awarded bachelor’s degrees and 75 received diplomas.
Delivering his address, the Acting Vice Chancellor of RMU, Dr Jethro W. Brooks Jr, announced that beginning with the 2025/26 academic year, the university would introduce a four-year mandatory cadetship programme for all students pursuing seagoing courses and interested students from other programmes.
According to him, the initiative was to instill discipline and professionalism among students through adherence to the structured rules and regulations of cadetship.
He emphasised the critical role of cadetship in maritime education, stating, “cadetship programmes are not just beneficial but essential. They ensure that seagoing students become competent, confident, and compliant maritime professionals, capable of upholding the highest standards of safety and efficiency in the global shipping industry.”
Dr Brooks also revealed that RMU would continue its collaboration with shipping companies to secure employment opportunities for its graduates.
Currently, he said, six shipping lines that recruit RMU students have expressed interest in expanding the number of graduates they hire.
He encouraged the graduating class to be responsible citizens, uphold strong moral values and embody a spirit of service, innovation and integrity.
Mr Fugah Hope Kwame was named the Overall Best Postgraduate Student. Among university staff, Mr Prosper Mawusi and Mr Isaac Kofi Entsie were recognised as Employees of the Year (Senior Staff – Non-Teaching), while the Vice Chancellor’s Award was presented to Mr Ebenezer Abban in recognition of his exemplary service.
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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