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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School holds 3rd Carol Service
A pupil reading the eighth lesson in French
school’s brass band
Jesus in a form of play
The Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School held its 3rd carol service on Tuesday, at the school’s premises at Gbawe in the Greater Accra Region ahead of the Christmas holidays.
The programme which was on the theme “The Birth of Jesus, a Reason to Be Thankful” was taken from Isaiah 51:3.
The motive of the celebration is to remember the birth of Christ as staff members and pupils go on the Christmas holidays.
The KG2 pupils displayed a choreography dance whilst others also narrated the birth of Jesus in a form of a play.
The programme was graced by several dignitaries of the institution.
The Headmistress of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School, Mrs. Vera Naana Appiah conveyed a heartwarming message the pupils, teachers, and distinguished guests at the programme. According to her, “Christmas is a celebration that everyone looks forward to, to make the year complete and also to thank God for giving them such a great opportunity”.
“The Bible tells us that the wise men were led by a star to find baby Jesus. It is therefore, our prayer that this star will lead us to find Jesus; this time not in a manger but in our lives”, she remarked.
Also, she emphasised the fact that Ghanaians should cast their minds to children who were suffering as a result of neglect, and child abuse as we celebrate this day.
The Local Minister, Rev. Father Hans advised the pupils not to mock those who would not get gifts this festive season but should pray for them and offer a helping hand if they could.
By George Obeng Osei
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
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Energy Minister announces full restoration of power generation units after major grid disruption
Energy Minister, John Jinapor has announced that all power generation units affected by the recent national grid disruption have been fully restored and are back in service.
According to the Minister on social media, engineers, technicians and emergency response teams worked continuously to restore electricity supply and stabilise the national grid after the incident caused major challenges within the power sector.
In a statement, the Minister praised the efforts of personnel from the Ghana Grid Company Limited, Volta River Authority and Electricity Company of Ghana for their commitment and coordination during the emergency.
“Mission accomplished. All generation units are now back in service,” the Minister stated.
He explained that despite the scale of the disruption, technical teams worked around the clock to restore power and secure stability within the system.
“Through their tireless work, discipline, and commitment to country, power has been restored and system stability secured,” he said.
The Minister further expressed appreciation to the leadership and staff of GRIDCo, VRA, ECG and other supporting agencies for their collective response to the crisis.
According to him, the successful restoration of the system demonstrates the resilience and capability of Ghanaian professionals in times of national difficulty.
“This moment shows that even under pressure, Ghana can rely on the strength and skill of its people,” he added.
The Minister offered prayers for the country’s energy sector and the engineers who led the restoration efforts.
“May God bless our engineers, our energy sector, and our nation,” he stated.
By: Jacob Aggrey
