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2 orphanages receive desktop compu
Dr Acheampong (left) presenting the items to Good Shepherd Home
Dr Daniel Acheampong, a faculty member of the Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), has donated desktop computers to two orphanages in Ghana.
The donations were made to Rising Star Home in Dodowa and Good Shepherd Home in Ofankor.
The gesture was aimed at significantly improving the technological infrastructure of the two institutions and equip them with essential tools for learning and development in an increasingly digital world.
In an interview with The Spectator, Dr Acheampong highlighted the significant role that technology plays in shaping the future.
Dr Acheampong emphasised the significance of adapting to and leveraging technology to unlock new educational and professional opportunities.
He shared inspiring stories of how technological skills could lead to meaningful societal contributions, reinforcing the potential impact these tools could have on the children’s lives.
Ms Victoria Samson, Leader and Founder of Rising Star Home, said they were deeply moved by the donation.
She expressed gratitude to the donors, recognising the transformative effect these resources would have on the children’s educational journeys and future prospects.
Ms Samson pledged to effectively utilise and maintain the technology, ensuring it would provide lasting benefits for the children’s development.
The initiative is supported by Ms Tracy Wermelskirchen, FGCU’s Procurement Card Manager and the Lutgert College of Business.
“By equipping both orphanages with these crucial tools, the initiative will not only enhance the children’s learning opportunities but also sets a powerful example of global collaboration and impact” she added.
By Benedicta Gyimaah Folley
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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.
