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‘Guide children on their academic path’
The Headmistress of 3 Garrison Early Childhood Development Centre at Liberation Barracks, Sunyani in the Bono Region, Ms Helena Korkor Bamfo has urged parents not to restrict their children in their academic path to a few established career options.
“Rather, what the children need is guidance from the parents to identify their career interests and potential capabilities in realising such future aspirations.
She explained that early childhood education was designed to teach pupils problem solving skills, tasks, which help to develop their critical thinking skills and creativity which foster curiosity and sense of wonder.
Ms Bamfo made the observation at the 12th graduation ceremony of 3 Garrison Early Childhood Development Centre at Liberation Barracks on Friday where 104 pupils comprising 64 boys and 40 girls graduated.
Parents were entertained with cultural displays by pupils from some selected ethnic groups from the 16 regions of Ghana and choreographed performances.
The Headmistress appealed to parents not to allow their children to loiter about especially during the vacation but encourage them to read their books.
Mr Alfred Alban, the PTA chairman of the school admonished the parents to prioritise the education of their wards to enable them become responsible citizens in future, noting that education was the biggest legacy we can bequeathed to our children “
The Commanding Officer of 3 Battalion of Infantry Lt Cole Michael Naa in a speech read on his behalf urged parents to push their wards to strive for the best in their academic pursuit to guarantee them a better future.
He consequently commended the teachers in the school for their huge sacrifices in nurturing the young ones saying “what you do are just not ordinary tasks which can be performed by anyone else”
Lt Cole Naa congratulated the graduands and urged them to be confident and become the shining stars we want you to be.”
From Daniel Dzirasah, Sunyani
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Media reports claiming Cecilia Dapaah is cleared by FBI are false – OSP
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has dismissed media reports suggesting that former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has been cleared of corruption by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
In a statement, the OSP said its attention had been drawn to several misleading publications which claimed that the FBI “found no evidence of corruption” or that Mrs. Dapaah “had been cleared.”
The office stressed that these reports were false and a misrepresentation of its Half-Yearly Report.
According to the OSP, the report stated that no direct and immediate evidence of corruption had been found, a legal standard that is different from saying there was “no evidence” or that the former minister had been cleared.
The OSP explained that the case was earlier referred to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) after investigations revealed strong signs of suspected money laundering and structuring, which fall under EOCO’s mandate.
However, the previous leadership of EOCO failed to act and returned the docket.
The new leadership has since requested and received the docket again.
The OSP urged the media to report with accuracy and remain faithful to official documents, stressing that responsible communication is necessary on matters of high national interest.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Government Pays GH¢9.7 Billion Coupon Under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP)
The Government of Ghana has paid GH¢9.7 billion as part of its debt obligations under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson said the payment amounted to GH¢9,698,815,220.17.
This brings the total payments made under the programme this year alone to GH¢19.4 billion.
According to the minister in a facebook post, the payment shows government’s commitment to honouring agreements made under the DDEP and is expected to boost investor confidence in the economy.
He stated that government has also created two sinking fund accounts one in cedis and another in US dollars to help manage future debt payments.
These funds, introduced he said is in line with the 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review and backed by the Public Financial Management Act, meant to ensure that upcoming loan obligations due between 2026 and 2028 are paid on time.
The Finance Minister assured investors and the public that all future debt commitments, including those under the DDEP, will be fully honoured without delays.
By: Jacob Aggrey
