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G/A Catholic Education Unit holds Nine Lessons and Carols
SS Peter and Paul Catholic School singing a christmas Carol
The Catholic Education Unit of the Greater Accra region has held its Nine Lessons and Carols at the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School at Weija Gbawe in Accra on Friday. Themed ‘Hope is Born,’ the event was aimed at remembering and celebrating the birth of Christ and extending their appreciation to God for seeing the school through the year.
The host choirs – Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School Donkuna Estate, St Faustina B/C Basic School N. Amanfrom, St Jude R/C Basic School, New Weija and Saint Joseph the Worker/C Basic School, Weija entertained the audience with their renditions of various carols.
There was choreography, dance, poetry recitation and drama by the pupils which were focused on the birth of Jesus while each Bible reading was interspersed with soothing hymns and melodies.
In her welcome address, the Headmistress of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School, Mrs Vera Appiah called on Christians to be compassionate and love one another.
She said, “Christmas is a celebration that everyone looks forward to make the year complete and also thank God for giving them such great opportunity. As we sing the beautiful carols, let us all embrace this opportunity to come together to celebrate and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.”
The Chairman for the occasion, Mr Ignatius Ekow Arthur stated that the country was in difficult times hence the need to seek the face of God for salvation.
Rev Dr Vitalist Naamah, an Assisting Priest of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School also encouraged Christians to continue to live in peace with one another.
On her part, Araba Ahima Bentum , the General Manager of Catholic Schools, Ghana told Christians to continue to reflect on the goodness of God while showing love, kindness and compassion to the needy.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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GES directs Ashanti Regional, Obuasi Municipal Education Directors to step aside over Obuasi SHTS scandal
The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed the Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Dr. William Amankrah Appiah, and the Obuasi Municipal Director of Education, Mr. Kwamena Owusu-Nketiah, to step aside with immediate effect.
The directive forms part of ongoing investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Mr. Zakaria Abdulai.
According to GES, the decision is intended to ensure that the investigations proceed without potential interference, nor the perception of it.
The two directors are to hand over their offices and all state property in their possession to the Deputy Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Mr. Thomas Kwame Boateng.
Management added that the headmaster, Mr. Zakaria Abdulai, also remains interdicted and therefore urged the public to ignore any news circulating that he has been cleared.
Management is calling for calm, support and cooperation as thorough investigations into the matter continue.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has joined the family of the late Professor Jason Atta Kwei Arday, the Ghanaian community in the UK, and other dignitaries for a memorial service in Southwark, UK.
In a post, Mr. Ablakwa described the service as deeply moving and unforgettable, held in honour of the late professor’s memory.
According to him, in keeping with the government’s pledge, he joined the family, Ghana’s High Commissioner to London, British MPs, Ministers, the Mayor of London, Cambridge scholars, Prof. Arday’s students and loved ones to pay respects and honour his inspiring legacy.
Mr. Ablakwa noted that Prof. Arday’s accomplishments as the youngest Black professor appointed at the University of Cambridge and his widely appreciated charitable contributions will continue to inspire generations.
“The Government and People of Ghana will continue to stand by our compatriots everywhere they are in the world. As we do so, we profess our commitment to justice, equality and the creation of a new world,” he said.
He prayed for fortitude for the family in what he described as an extraordinarily difficult time.
“We shall always remember Prof. Arday for his response when asked what he will wish to do to change the world: ‘I would take a thread and a needle, and I’d interweave love into our society’,” Mr. Ablakwa added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
