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GIS to stage “The Sound Of Music” at National Theatre on March 19 & 20
The Ghana International School (GIS) is bringing its annual musical to the National Theatre on March 19 and 20, 2024.
This year, they will present a beloved classic: “The Sound of Music.”
The cast will reflect the school’s inclusive spirit, featuring students from various backgrounds and cultures.
In an interview with the press, the principal of the school Frank Amponsah-Mensah explained that GIS aims to provide a well-rounded education and that co-curricular activities like musicals play a vital role alongside academics.
He added that this is their second time performing “The Sound of Music.”
“For Ghana International School, one of the things that we aim to do is to make sure that our students get a complete school experience by the time they’re leaving school. The school is not only about academics, of course, we emphasise academics and our records are excellent every year, but we also know that co-curricular activities contribute to making a whole student”. Mr.Amponsah-Mensah said.
“So these musicals are part of the offer that we have so our students get the opportunity to be involved in these essentially non-academic aspects which I dare say helps in their academics. This is the second time we are doing the musical “The Sound Of Music,” he added
This exciting two-day event won’t just feature GIS students. Other senior high schools, including Accra Girls’ and Labone, will also be performing.
A Brief Look at Ghana International School
Founded in 1955, even before Ghana gained independence, GIS was a pioneer in international education. This private, non-profit school has always been co-educational and non-sectarian, welcoming students of all races and creeds.
Their mission of providing quality education continues today, catering for both international and local students in a competitive educational landscape.
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Seek healthcare at facilities where nursing services are available – Ministry of Health
As a result of the ongoing strike action by the Ghana Registered Nurses and
Midwives Association (GRNMA), it has become imperative for the Ministry of
Health to implement additional measures to mitigate any inconvenience that has been caused.
According to the Ministry, in a statement, it has through all appropriate channels, led negotiations to ensure the smooth approval and implementation of the
new Conditions of Service.
Against this backdrop, the statement added that in line with the Ministry’s policy to ensure healthy population for national development, it has become necessary to make provisions to fill the gaps created as a result of the strike.
Consequently, the Ministry has urged the general public to continue seeking healthcare services at various health facilities, including those where nursing services remain available, to ensure their health needs are met.
They Ministry also attached a link of health facilities across the country in the statement.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Check the statement below
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MTN, Telecel & AT to increase value of data bundles effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The Minister for Communication and Digital Innovation, Sam George, has announced an increase in the value of data bundles by all telecommunication networks in the country.
Speaking at a Meet The Press held today, he said the new directive will take effect from July 1, 2025.
According to him, the implementation date of July 1, is to allow the telcos to recalibrate and reconfigure their systems to reflect the agreed-upon value increases.
He said The new directive will ensure that “AirtelTigo Ghana (AT Ghana): A 10% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network, additionally, the GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 195GB, will now offer 236GB.”
Touching on Telecel Ghana, he said, “A 10% increase in data bundles currently offered by the network, their GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 90GB, will offer 250GB, effective from July 1.”
On MTN Ghana, the minister said, there would be “a 15% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network and I am pleased to announce the restoration of GH₵399 bundle, which currently has been changed to GH₵350 that offers 92.88GB, will hence be reinstated to 214GB for GH₵399.”
Sam George has also urged the operators to invest in the quality of their network to ensure customers are better served.
He charged the regulator National Communication Authority (NCA) to strictly monitor the changes.
The minister expressed appreciation to the CEOs of the various companies for close collaboration over the last four months.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
