Mrs Dotse-Ametsi installed as Devt Queen

The Dome-Tsevie clan of Abutia-Kloe in the Ho West District of the Volta Region last weekend outdoored Mrs Joycelyn Akorfa Dotse-Ametsi as a Development Queen.

The ceremony which attracted traditional, political and business executives among others had Mr Bernand Mornah of the People’s National Convention Party as the special guest of honour.

Mrs Dotse-Ametsi with the ceremonial name of Mama Woe-Nenyo I, was tasked with liaising and spearheading development projects and educational reforms among others.

The ceremony also coincided with the 30 years anniversary of the death of Torgbe Abutia Kodzo XVI (ex-President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs) who happened to be her father.

Mama Woe-Nanyo I promised to adhere to the promise and expectations her clan has in her and not depart from the honour and respect her father radiated during his reign.

Mama flanked by traditional leaders and other invited guests

She called for the various clans of Abutia-Kloe to come together for the rapid development of Kloe and the Abutia Traditional Council.

Z-9 Helicopter Crash: Investigation Board begins work – Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence has announced that the Board established to investigate the recent Z-9 helicopter crash has officially started its work.

According to the Ministry, the Board is chaired by the National Security Coordinator, with members drawn from the Ghana Air Force and the Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority.

The Ministry further explained that the United States of America was supporting the work of the Board by providing advice and assistance through investigators from the U.S. Air Force.

It added that the Board may also call on other local and international experts and institutions to assist with the investigation.

The Ministry recalled that on the day of the crash, which occurred on August 6, 2025, a preliminary team was formed to collect evidence in support of the Board’s work.

The team is expected to present its findings to the Board today.

The Ministry disclosed that the Investigation Board had been given 30 days to complete its work and submit a final report.

By: Jacob Aggrey

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WASSCE 2025 begins: Asenso Boakye commends students at Bantama for abstaining from exams malpractice

The Member of Parliament for Bantama, Francis Asenso Boakye, has praised students in his constituency for showing discipline and avoiding examination malpractice as the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) begins.

The MP visited four Senior High Schools in Bantama: Asanteman SHS, Kumasi Girls SHS, Islamic SHS and Bantama SDA SHS to monitor the start of the exams.

A total of 5,370 students from these schools are taking part in this year’s WASSCE.

Mr. Asenso Boakye expressed satisfaction with the orderly conduct of the exams and commended both students and supervisors for their commitment to a smooth process.

He encouraged the candidates to remain focused and diligent, stressing that success comes through hard work and not shortcuts.