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64 promoted at 8th West End Intl School graduation ceremony
Granduands of West End Intl School
The Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bountiful technologies, Mr Seth Ogoe Ayim has urged students to embrace failure and learn valuable lessons in their pursuit for academic laurels.
That, he said would position them to navigate the world of work sometimes engulfed with uncertainties and disappointments.
Mr Ogoe who was the Special Guest Speaker at the Eight Graduation Ceremony of the West End International School (WEIS) in Accra on Saturday, said failure was part of the processes to be successful.
“You must also study and be willing to embrace failure which will help you to learn valuable lessons to succeed. Use technology to your advantage and together, we can build a better future,” he stressed.
The graduation ceremony saw 20 pre-school pupils promoted to primary school while 44 Junior High School (JHS) students graduated to Senior High School (SHS).
Prizes were presented to deserving graduates with Felix Ofoe emerging as the Best Graduating Student for pre-school while Kwesi Nyan Brew topped at the JHS level.
All graduating students received certificates.
In his address, the Executive Director for WEIS, Mr J.M Adjekum urged students to focus on attaining knowledge that will not only transform their countries but the world at large.
He called on parents to support their children to explore their talents and develop same to greater heights.
The Ga South Municipal Director of Education, Mr Henry Ayetse reiterated the need to be disciplined and hold fast to the values instilled in them at the WEIS.
There were performances from the pre-school pupils, the WEIS choir as well as the WEIS band who treated guests to some remarkable live band performances.
By Michael D. Abayateye
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Government Pays GH¢9.7 Billion Coupon Under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP)
The Government of Ghana has paid GH¢9.7 billion as part of its debt obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson said the payment amounted to GH¢9,698,815,220.17.
This brings the total payments made under the programme this year alone to GH¢19.4 billion.
According to the minister in a facebook post, the payment shows government’s commitment to honouring agreements made under the DDEP and is expected to boost investor confidence in the economy.
He stated that government has also created two sinking fund accounts one in cedis and another in US dollars to help manage future debt payments.
These funds, introduced he said is in line with the 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review and backed by the Public Financial Management Act, meant to ensure that upcoming loan obligations due between 2026 and 2028 are paid on time.
The Finance Minister assured investors and the public that all future debt commitments, including those under the DDEP, will be fully honoured without delays.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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President Mahama appoints Biadela Mortey Akpadzi chairman of the Ghana Gold Board Tribunal
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mr. Biadela Mortey Akpadzi as chairman of the newly inaugurated Ghana Gold Board Tribunal.
The appointment is in line with Section 55 of the Ghana Gold Board Act, which provides for the establishment of the Tribunal to strengthen governance and accountability in the gold sector.
The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on Tuesday inaugurated the Tribunal, which also includes Ms. Hamidu Mariam and Mr. Justin Pwavra Teriwajah as members.
The finance minister congratulated the appointees and assured them that government would soon appoint a Registrar and provide staff to support the effective functioning of the Tribunal.
The Tribunal will consider appeals on decisions made by the Gold Board, particularly matters relating to licensing and rulings of the Dispute Resolution Committee.
By: Jacob Aggrey
