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In the event of going into labour while writing this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), the Ho West District Directorate of Education in the Volta Region found it prudent to make a vehicle available for a 17-year-old candidate who was nine months pregnant and could possibly give birh within that time, in the exam hall.
“She is due to give birth so it is only a matter of time that she will go into labour.
“We admire the young girl’s courage to sit the exam and so we pray that she finishes the BECE on Friday before that happens”.
The District Director of Education, Madam celestine Korsi-Agordo said these when she toured some of the centres to assess the situation on the ground relative to conduct of the examination.
She said, that in all there were five pregnant teenagers sitting the BECE at the four centres in the district.
According to her, three of the pregnant girls were about 16y ears old.
She said that the oldest of them was 17 while the youngest was 14 years old.
Madam Korsi-Agordo appealed to the parents of the pregnant candidates to continue to see them through Senior High School (SHS) if they passed their BECE papers.
“With the Free SHS Policy, the financial burden is now less heavy,” she said.
No incident was recorded at the respective examination centres in the Ho West District where the candidates wrote the final paper last Friday.
FROM ALBERTO MARIO NORETTI, DZOLO-KPUITA
The Government of Ghana has expressed profound sadness over the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, King of Dagbon.
In a statement issued on Monday, President John Dramani Mahama, on behalf of the Government, extended his deepest condolences to the Royal Family, the people of Dagbon, and the entire nation.
“The Government of Ghana has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II,” the statement said.
President Mahama described the late King as a distinguished traditional ruler whose reign was defined by healing, reconciliation, and lasting peace in Dagbon following years of conflict.
The statement noted that His Majesty’s “unwavering commitment to unity, stability, and the welfare of his people created an enabling environment for development”and strengthened the partnership between traditional authorities and Government in advancing progress across Dagbon and Ghana.
The Government paid tribute to the life and legacy of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, and honoured his invaluable service to the nation.
“May his wisdom, leadership, and dedication to peace continue to inspire future generations. May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
The passing of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II marks the end of an era for Dagbon, which saw significant strides in unity and development under his leadership.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Hohoe Municipality Command, has conducted fire safety inspections and public education at selected fuel filling stations within the municipality.
The exercise, held from July 3, 2026 to July 5, 2025 was led by the Municipal Commander, DO III Bismark Hosu-Porbley.
During the inspection, the team assessed the fire safety preparedness of the facilities. Staff were also educated on fire prevention, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of firefighting equipment.
Management of the affected fuel stations expressed appreciation for the exercise and pledged to comply with the recommended safety measures.
The GNFS said the exercise reaffirms its commitment to continuous fire safety awareness and risk reduction to safeguard lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
