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Let every child be in school
The Chief Executive Officer of the Lancaster University Ghana, Dr Emmanuel Arthur, has asked parents to prioritise the education of their children to grow and become responsible adults in future.
According to him, “a child without education is like a bird without wings,” hence the need to educate the children to provide the wings for them to fly.
Dr Arthur gave the advice at the 11th graduation ceremony of the Hilltop International British School (HIBS) in Kumasi where approximately 60 students from the primary level through upper secondary level graduated.
The event brought together families from around the world and featured cultural displays and choreographed performances.
Dr Arthur, who was the guest of honour for the occasion, stated that investment in children’s education was one of the surest way of creating a path to a decent future for them.
“It is not an easy task but parents must continue to invest in their children’s education. It is very important,” he emphasised.
Mrs Cecelia Agyei Amoako, the school’s proprietress, shared the institution’s educational journey, explaining its establishment in 1997 and initially operated under the Ghana Education Service (GES) system.
However, 13 years ago, the British Council approached the school and implemented the Cambridge system of education which differs significantly from the GES curriculum.
Students take Checkpoint exams to assess their readiness for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), which is equivalent to the former O-Level qualification.
Upon completion, students have the option to pursue overseas programmess for university entry or continue to Years 12 and 13, where they complete the equivalent of A-Level examinations for university admission.
“Local universities are proud to accept our students because they know the students are well-prepared for any programmes,” she stated.
The school has become a leading educational institution in Ghana, attracting students from diverse backgrounds and cultures while providing high-quality education in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Mr Patrick Kwasi Essiam, Head of School, echoed these sentiments, encouraging parents to prioritise their children’s education.
He emphasised the school’s commitment to inclusive education, stating that, “no child should be left behind, every child can learn, and every child matters.”
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, says Parliament and government officials are working closely with authorities in the Netherlands following the detention of the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong.
Speaking on the matter on Channel One news yesterday, Mr. Dafeamekpor disclosed that the MP was detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on Sunday while travelling on a private trip.
According to him, Mr. Frimpong personally informed him about the incident around 5 a.m. on the day of the arrest.
He said the issue was immediately escalated to parliamentary leadership and other state officials for intervention.
Mr. Dafeamekpor explained that the Majority Leader, who was in transit at Heathrow Airport in London at the time, travelled to Schiphol to engage the detained MP and better understand the situation.
He added that the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ghana’s Ambassador to The Hague, the Attorney General, the Speaker of Parliament and the Clerk to Parliament had all been involved in efforts to address the matter.
According to him, a Ghanaian lawyer based in The Hague and qualified to practise there has also been engaged to represent the MP.
“The lawyer is dealing with the issues, but let me confirm that he is fine,” Mr. Dafeamekpor stated.
He noted that Parliament and the legal team were still waiting for official documents, including an authenticated copy of the arrest warrant and other details from Dutch prosecutors handling the matter.
The South Dayi MP therefore urged the media and the public to avoid speculation until all facts surrounding the case are confirmed.
“We want to urge all the media houses not to be throwing in things that have not been confirmed,” he said.
Mr. Dafeamekpor further explained that Parliament’s involvement was partly because the MP was travelling with a diplomatic passport.
He noted that extradition and detention cases involving political figures are not uncommon internationally, citing examples such as former Chilean leader Augusto Pinochet and Julian Assange.
According to him, authorities are hopeful the matter can be resolved for the MP to return to Ghana safely.
He appealed to the MP’s family, colleagues in Parliament and the public to remain calm while diplomatic and legal processes continue.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana Water Ltd has announced temporary water supply interruptions in several parts of western Accra following technical challenges at the Weija Water Treatment Plant.
In a press release issued on May 13, the company explained that the challenges had affected water production and distribution in some communities.
According to the management of the company, residents in areas including Dansoman, Mamprobi, Mataheko, Laterbiokorshie, Korle Bu, La Paz, MacCarthy Hill, Gbawe, Mallam, Tesano, Darkuman, North Kaneshie, Dome, Achimota, Anyaa and Ablekuma may experience low water pressure and erratic water supply.
Management noted that engineers and technical teams were working to fix the problem and restore normal water supply as soon as possible.
The company advised consumers to store water whenever there is flow in their communities in order to manage the temporary disruption.
It urged essential service providers to contact their Assembly Members or the Ghana Water Ltd Call Centre for assistance.
The company apologized to customers affected by the situation and appealed for calm and cooperation while efforts continue to resolve the challenge.
By: Jacob Aggrey
