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Mrs.Dorothy Barnor celebrates 93rd birthday
ONE of the four surviving members of the 1948-Year Group of the Wesley Girls High School (WGHS), Cape Coast, Mrs Dorothy Barnor (born Dorothy Naa Kwartiokor Quartey-Papafio) celebrated her 93rd birthday at her residence at Lartebiokorshie in Accra on Monday, August 16, 2021.
She marked the day together with her children, grandchildren, other members of her family and some members of WGHS Old Girls’ Association.
The mother of five, a retired nurse/midwife and former the Manager of her late husband’s private hospital, the then Link Road Hospital, speaks English, Ga, Ewe, Hausa and Twi.
Mrs Barnor was all cheers as she danced sitting in a sofa, saying “I am happy.”
The National President of WGHS Old Girls’ Association, Ms Effie Simpson who presented the celebrant with a consignment of gifts on behalf of the association, described Mrs Barnor as an icon of human development and a jewel in the service to humanity.
By Alberto Mario Norreti
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
