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Accra Mayor engages school feeding caterers on improving nutrition
The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has met with school feeding caterers from 20 districts in the Greater Accra Region to discuss ways of improving nutrition for pupils under the Ghana School Feeding Programme.
The engagement, held earlier this week at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), brought together caterers from districts including Ablekuma Central, Ablekuma North, Weija-Gbawe, Ayawaso West, Ga Central, Adentan, La Dade Kotopon, La Nkwantanang-Madina, and Shai Osudoku.
Addressing the participants, Mr. Allotey stressed that their role went beyond serving food, as it directly impacted the welfare, education, and future of Ghanaian children.
He pledged his full support to ensure the programme helps improve nutrition, boost school enrollment, reduce poverty, and promote local food production.
The Mayor commended the National School Feeding Secretariat, led by Mr. Seth Offei, for training caterers and equipping them with the right skills to provide quality meals to pupils.
Mr. Allotey assured that the AMA would continue to work with all stakeholders to make the School Feeding Programme stronger and more impactful.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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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.
He wished the students the best of luck and urged them to make their families, schools and the Bantama constituency proud.
By: Jacob Aggrey
