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US-Based Couple Donates Stationery, Clothes to Street Academy Inmates
STREET Academy, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) dedicated to shaping a brighter future for street children, has received stationery and clothing to support its operations.
The items were donated by Bishop David Lawe and Lady Pastor Michele Lawe of The City of Grace Church in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
The donation was aimed at empowering the children and supporting their education and personal development at the Academy.
The couple created moments of joy as they presented items including T-shirts, trousers, vests, socks, body fresheners, deodorants and tubes to the children.
The donation also included books, pens and pencils, which were warmly received by the young learners, who expressed excitement and gratitude for the gesture.
Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Bishop Lawe said the donation was inspired by the Bible verse in Matthew 25:35–36, which says: “I was hungry and you fed me… I needed clothes, you clothed me.”
He said showing love to people, especially underprivileged children, should not only be through words but through actions that help keep body and soul together.
“We believe these little things will put them on the path of love, knowing that people care about them. These are things they will remember. The undershirts and underwear will help them as they grow,” Bishop Lawe said.
Lady Pastor Lawe also told the GNA that they were committed to sustaining their support and collaboration with the Academy, adding that their visit was to share love.
“We love the children and came to share love because Jesus is love,” she said.
The Founder and Executive Director of the Academy, Mr Ataa Lartey, commended the couple for their benevolence, saying the items would complement efforts to keep the Academy functional.
“They were here last year and promised to come every year to support the children. About a week ago they informed me they were coming, and yesterday they arrived. This morning, they are here again. God bless them so they can gather more resources to support the children,” he said.
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The Ghana National Gas Company has denied allegations of wrongdoing in its recent procurement and insurance contract renewals.
In a press statement issued in Accra on April 13, 2026, the company explained that concerns raised in some media reports were linked to a change in its lead insurer.
It noted that the change followed the expiration of previous insurance contracts at the end of the year.
The company stressed that the new insurance arrangements are lawful and form part of efforts to improve its risk management system to protect its assets.
It further indicated that all contracts awarded so far have gone through the required approval processes by the Public Procurement Authority after receiving financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance.
The statement, signed by the Head of Corporate Affairs, Richard Ernest Kirk-Mensah, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
It added that management remains focused on delivering gas efficiently to meet the country’s energy needs while continuing to strengthen internal systems to ensure good corporate governance and compliance.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has clarified that it now supports the implementation of the Publican Artificial Intelligence system at the country’s ports, following earlier concerns raised in 2025.
In a press statement issued on April 9, the Association explained that claims suggesting it still opposes the system are misleading and based on outdated information from a December 18, 2025 media publication.
It noted that its earlier concerns were legitimate, pointing to a lack of stakeholder consultation, as well as issues related to data security, transparency, and system integration.
At the time, it called for broader engagement to ensure the system would be credible and beneficial to all stakeholders.
According to the statement, the Government of Ghana, through the Finance Ministry and the Ghana Revenue Authority, has since engaged industry players, including the Association, to address those concerns.
The Association described the engagements as constructive, indicating that they helped resolve key issues and showed government’s commitment to improving the system’s implementation.
As a result, it affirmed its support for the Publican AI system, which has already been rolled out at the ports.
The Association acknowledged that the system is facing some operational challenges but noted that such difficulties are common with major technological reforms.
It added that authorities are taking steps to resolve the issues.
It highlighted the potential benefits of the system, including improved revenue mobilisation, increased transparency, reduced revenue leakages, and a decline in unethical practices at the ports.
The statement cautioned the public against attempts by some individuals and groups to misrepresent its position, stressing that such actions undermine national progress.
It further emphasised that it will not allow itself to be used for propaganda or agendas that do not serve the interests of importers, exporters, and the wider economy.
The Executive Secretary of the Association, Samson Asaki Awingobit, signed the statement, reaffirming the group’s commitment to supporting reforms that improve efficiency at the ports and promote a fair trading environment.
By: Jacob Aggrey
