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Mercy School Limited holds 23rd graduation speech & Prize giving day
The Mercy School Limited held its 23rd graduation speech and award ceremony on Tuesday at Gbawe Bulemin in Accra.
The ceremony themed “Education in the digital age” was to usher young students to various stages of their academic journey.
It was a colourful ceremony with parents and graduates dressed in woven Kente outfits.
A total of 35 students graduated, moving from Kindergarten 2 to primary 1 and 18 from Junior High School to the Senior High School.
Deserving students were awarded for their hard work and academic achievements.
In attendance was the Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Mr Elikplim Akurugu who commended the management and staff of the school for sticking to the core values which includes godliness, excellence and leadership.
He called for other educational institutions to emulate those values in order to raise great scholars who also have a relationship with God.
“When there is Godly discipline in schools, parents can be confident that their investments into their children’s education will yield greater results, not only for the student or the family, but also for the society,” she said.
The director of the school, Mrs. Grace Ayesu said that the school was committed to remain relevant, innovative, and forward-thinking in how they train the children.
Mrs Ayesu emphasised that the digital age calls for creativity, critical thinking, and adaptability, saying that it was the school mission to equip every student with the skills, values, and digital literacy required to thrive in this ever-changing environment.
By Cecilia Yada Lagba
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
