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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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Upper West Regional Police Command secures conviction against notorious robbers
The Upper West Regional Police Command is pleased to announce the conviction and sentencing of Abdulai Ibrahim alias Baba, 34 (Driver Mate) and Abdulai Kipo, 36 (Butcher), for their involvement in conspiracy to commit crimes to wit robbery and robbery.
The duo were found guilty and sentenced to 28 and 18 years imprisonment in Hard Labour, respectively.
The accused persons were implicated in a series of robberies across the Napogbakole, Danko, SSNIT, and Konta areas of the Wa Municipality.
Their arrest and conviction were made possible through intelligence-led investigations and meticulous gathering of evidence by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate.
The conviction and sentencing were carried out at the Wa Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Jonathan Avoogo.
The court’s verdict underscores the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice and safety in the region.
The Upper West Regional Police Command reaffirms its determination to make the region safe for peaceful coexistence and will continue to work tirelessly to combat crime and protect its residents.
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Police arrest two suspects for possession of suspected narcotic substance at Ayi Mensah
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects for possession of eleven (11) large compressed sacks of a substance suspected to be narcotics at Ayi Mensah in the Greater Accra Region.
The suspects, Mathew Narkotey and Augustine Teye, were arrested by a team from the National Operations Department (NOD) on June 7, 2025 during routine patrols. The suspects were onboard a Mazda pick-up truck with registration number GT 3490-P when a search uncovered the suspected narcotic substance concealed in the vehicle.
The vehicle and the suspected substances have been impounded and are currently secured at the Joint Operations Centre for evidential purposes.
Both suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts are underway to arrest one Martey, named by the suspects as the intended recipient of the consignment.
