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70th anniversary cloth, logo unveiled by Wesley Grammer Old Students Association
The Wesley Grammar Old Students Association (WESGOSA), last Saturday unveiled its 70th anniversary cloth and logo for its celebration set for 2026.
The unveiling was done by Mr Alexander Konadu and Mr Proper Bani, the National Security Advisor to President John Dramani Mahama.
Saturday’s event was part of activities lined up for the launch of the Wesley Grammar Senior High School (SHS) 70th anniversary celebrations on the theme ‘70 Years of Holistic Methodist Education: The Role of Stakeholders in Embracing the New Technology of the Future.’
Speaking at the launch, the Headmistress of the school, Mrs Barbara Juliet Takyiwaa Thompson, said the school was faced with a number of challenges despite producing prominent individuals in society since its establishment.
Some of the challenges she highlighted were the stalled 12-unit classroom block, lack of an ultra-modern Assembly Hall, administration block, refurbished science laboratories, a school and duty bus, staff bungalows and flats, the asphalting of the inner roads of the school, and the lack of adequate dormitories.
According to her, addressing these challenges would enhance teaching and learning.
Mrs Thompson paid homage to the founding fathers of the school for laying the foundation and also thanked the Gbawe Kwatei Royal Family for the release of land for the establishment of a school.
Speaking on the theme, Mr Bani underscored the need to blend investment in technology with the school’s enduring Methodist values of discipline, service, and integrity.
“We live in an age where technology is reshaping every aspect of our lives-how we learn, work, and engage with the world. Artificial Intelligence, robotics, digital learning platforms, and global connectivity are redefining education and human interaction,” Mr Bani stated.
He, therefore, urged all stakeholders, including teachers, students, alumni, parents, the church, and society, to embrace the new technologies to enhance education delivery at the school.
Mr Bani advised parents and alumni to guide students in responsible use of new technologies and also invest, mentor, and support them to ensure that the school thrive in the new digital era.
For his part, the Executive Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) and an alumni of the school, Professor Peter Quartey, appealed for renewed alumni support to drive the school’s development.
By Benjamin Arcton –Tettey
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The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana has signed a debt restructuring agreement with the Kingdom of Belgium as part of efforts to restore the country’s economic stability after the financial crisis that hit the nation in 2022 and 2023.
The Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, today disclosed that he signed the agreement on behalf of the Government of Ghana.
He explained that Ghana experienced a very difficult period during the crisis, which forced the government at the time to declare a debt default.
However, he indicated that the country is now recovering and witnessing a significant economic turnaround.
According to him, stronger systems are also being put in place to ensure that Ghana does not return to such a situation again.
Dr Forson noted that the agreement with Belgium is the eighth deal Ghana has concluded with countries under the Official Creditor Committee as part of its external debt restructuring programme.
He expressed appreciation to the Government of Belgium for its support and partnership with Ghana during the process.
The Finance Minister thanked Carole van Eyll, Ambassador of Belgium to Ghana, for her role in strengthening relations between the two countries.
The agreement forms part of Ghana’s broader effort to restructure its external debts and stabilise the economy following the crisis.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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