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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School holds 3rd Carol Service
A pupil reading the eighth lesson in French
school’s brass band
Jesus in a form of play
The Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School held its 3rd carol service on Tuesday, at the school’s premises at Gbawe in the Greater Accra Region ahead of the Christmas holidays.
The programme which was on the theme “The Birth of Jesus, a Reason to Be Thankful” was taken from Isaiah 51:3.
The motive of the celebration is to remember the birth of Christ as staff members and pupils go on the Christmas holidays.
The KG2 pupils displayed a choreography dance whilst others also narrated the birth of Jesus in a form of a play.
The programme was graced by several dignitaries of the institution.
The Headmistress of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School, Mrs. Vera Naana Appiah conveyed a heartwarming message the pupils, teachers, and distinguished guests at the programme. According to her, “Christmas is a celebration that everyone looks forward to, to make the year complete and also to thank God for giving them such a great opportunity”.
“The Bible tells us that the wise men were led by a star to find baby Jesus. It is therefore, our prayer that this star will lead us to find Jesus; this time not in a manger but in our lives”, she remarked.
Also, she emphasised the fact that Ghanaians should cast their minds to children who were suffering as a result of neglect, and child abuse as we celebrate this day.
The Local Minister, Rev. Father Hans advised the pupils not to mock those who would not get gifts this festive season but should pray for them and offer a helping hand if they could.
By George Obeng Osei
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammy Awuku, has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden passing of Isaac Batsa, the constituency secretary for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker issued a statement on Tuesday reacting to the news, which has shocked the local political community.
Mr.Awuku praised the late NDC secretary for his bipartisan approach to local governance.
He noted that despite their different political affiliations, Batsa consistently rose above party lines to serve the constituency with diligence.
The MP revealed that the news was particularly shocking given that he had last interacted with Batsa just three days prior on Saturday.
Concluding his statement, Sammy Awuku extended his heartfelt condolences to Batsa’s family, the constituency and regional executives, and the entire NDC fraternity, wishing the deceased peaceful eternal rest.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
