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GJA holds memorial service for Dr Doris Yaa Dartey
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has held a short memorial service and signed a Book of Condolence for Dr Doris Yaa Dartey, a prolific writer, lecturer, communications expert and media consultant of international repute at the Accra International Press Centre (AIPC) on Monday.
A galaxy of prominent media practitioners and other sympathisers attended the solemn programme.
Dr Doris Dartey, a seasoned and influential media practitioner with the ‘ Heart of Gold’ and a committed Columnist of The Spectator ‘ The Watchwoman’ whose articles were riddled with ‘positive punches’ and geared towards attitudinal change, human resource and national development among others, died at the Korle- Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at the age of 67.
She would be laid to rest on Thursday, August 6, 2020, in Accra. It would be a private burial.
Mr Affail Monney, President of GJA in a short statement said that the death of Dr Doris Dartey had, indeed, created a vacuum which would be very difficult to fill.
He said that the deceased was an epitome of virtue and selflessness whose contribution to the development of media practitioners in the country would stand the test of time.
‘Unquestionably, Dr Doris Dartey was successful in whatever she did because she executed all her assignments and undertook all her endeavours with unrestrained love, chronic zest and incredible gusto.
“She would be sorely, missed and fondly remembered for her extravagant generosity and immaculate jocularity,” he said.
Pastor Joseph Aaron Hagan of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in a brief sermon asked members of the association to take consolation in the Biblical fact that “To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under the Heaven: A time to be born and a time to die.”
He extolled the commitment, dedication and zeal with which the deceased displayed in the discharge of her duties especially regarding punctuality, and asked that journalists and other media practitioners should also make judicious use of, ‘time’ in the course of their work.
By Castro Zangina -Tong & Ruth Bentum-Micah
The SOS Hermann Gmeiner International College in Tamale has marked this year’s Ghana Month with a colourful Heritage Month celebration, as learners showcased Ghana’s rich cultural diversity through a variety of traditional activities.
The event, held on the school campus, was attended by students, staff, and invited guests that enjoyed a lively display of cultural display, featuring traditional drumming and dancing, local cuisine exhibitions, storytelling, poetry recitals, and a parade of traditional attire representing different ethnic groups across the country.
Learners actively participated in the activities, demonstrating a deep appreciation of Ghanaian heritage and identity. The celebration formed part of efforts to instill cultural values and national pride among the younger generation.
The Head of School, Catherine Maweh, underscored the importance of cultural education in shaping responsible global citizens.
“Celebrating our culture is not just about dressing in traditional attire; it is about understanding who we are as a people and appreciating the values that define us as Ghanaians,” she said.
“At SOS, we are committed to nurturing well-rounded learners who are grounded in their identity while excelling academically.”
She added that such events provide a platform for students to learn beyond the classroom and connect with their roots in meaningful ways.
She also said that, the Heritage Month celebration at SOS Tamale forms part of nationwide activities marking Ghana Month in March, aimed at promoting local culture, traditions, and national unity.
The Northern Regional Director of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Angelo Dogbe, commended the school for promoting Ghana’s cultural heritage among young people.
He encouraged other educational institutions to adopt similar initiatives to help sustain Ghana’s rich cultural legacy.
By Geoffrey Kwame Buta, Tamale
Thirty-six pupils from eight schools walked into the AngloGold Ashanti Robotics Training Centre as curious children — and emerged five days later as budding engineers, coders, and problem-solvers.
The centre, commissioned in July 2025, is the first of its kind in the Ashanti Region. Its glass doors opened to Primary four pupils and Junior High School students who had never touched a circuit board before.
By the finale, they were wiring electronics, assembling mechanical parts, and presenting prototypes designed to tackle challenges in their own communities.
The grand finale drew, education workers, parents, and members of the community.
Pride rippled through the crowd as pupils demonstrated robots that could collect rubbish, devices to improve water access, and coded solutions for everyday problems.
For AngloGold Ashanti, the bootcamp was more than a showcase. It was the first public test of its 10-year Socio-Economic Development Plan — a deliberate investment in education and innovation.
Edmund Oduro Agyei, Community Relations Manager, reminded the young innovators that technology was already reshaping healthcare, agriculture, and communication.
George Alfred Koomson, Obuasi Municipal Director of Education, praised the initiative and urged that such programmes spread beyond Obuasi.
Delivered in collaboration with the DreamOval Foundation and the Ghana Education Service, the bootcamp has already sparked calls for replication across the region.
Organisers repeatedly described the bootcamp as a ‘novelty.’ In Obuasi, that word carries promise.
FROM KINGSLEY E. HOPE, KUMASI
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