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SECOND OIL AND GAS FORUM IN UPPER EAST April 29, 2010 BY PETER ATOGEWE WEDAM ISD-BOLGATANGA MUNICIPAL A public forum to consider suggestions and views of citizens in the Upper East region concerning the management and usage of Ghana ’s oil and gas resources has taken place at Bolgatanga, the regional capital. The forum which was attended by district assembly representatives, opinion leaders, heads of department and the general public is the second to be held in the region since the discovery of oil and related oil resources in the country in 2007. Upper East regional minister, Mr. Mark Owen Woyongo who chaired the function said these consultative fora between citizens and government indicates the latter’s commitment to good governance and providing opportunities for the full participation of the average citizen in the management of public resources including the oil find. The regional minister noted that since the oil discovery, there have been high expectations and excite

ANGLICAN CHURCH EXPERIENCES STEADY GROWTH April 28, 2010 BY PETER ATOGEWE WEDAM ISD-BOLGATANGA MUNICIPAL The Anglican Diocese of Tamale whose jurisdiction covers the three Northern regions has experienced a steady growth in its membership over the past two years. The membership of the Anglican faith in the diocese has risen from 3,051 to 3,698 as at today, a difference of 647 over that of the previous two years. The church has also baptised 528 new members as against only 177 during the last two years meanwhile, its confirmations rose from 230 to 448 over the same period. The diocese has an overall membership of over three million. The Bishop of the diocese, Rt. Reverend Emmanuel Anyidana Arongo disclosed these in a charge to the sixth synod of the diocese held at Bolgatanga in the Upper East region. The synod which is the highest decision making body of the church is held every two years on rotational basis with the last one held in Upper West region. The synod will among other th

REMOVE INDEMNITY CLAUSE BY PETER ATOGEWE WEDAM April 20, 2010 A number of citizens in the Bolgatanga Municipality including journalists, students and civil servants have variously called for the removal of the indemnity clause in Ghana ’s 1992 Constitution which has been the country’s supreme law book for the past 16 years. A journalist, Mr. Mohammed Charles Atalanga wondered why the clause protects a former president from prosecution for as long as three or more years after he or she has left office saying this provision seems to support wrong doing as along as a person is able to ascend to the high office of the land. According to this journalist and other contributors who held similar views, if there are adverse findings and ample evidence against a former president nothing should stop him or her from court actions and possible imprisonment to deter others who may be tempted to use the presidency to embezzle as well as commit other crimes aga

UNDERSTAND BEFORE ANSWERING April 19, 2010 BY PETER ATOGEWE WEDAM ISD-BOLGATANGA MUNICIPAL The Deputy Upper East regional minister, Honourable Lucy Awuni, has advised basic school candidates currently writing the 2010 Basic Education Certificate Examination [BECE] to first read questions carefully and understand before answering them. Honourable Awuni gave the advice when she and the Acting Regional Director of education, Mrs. Agnes Atagabe visited three out of four exam centres in the Bolgatanga Municipality to see how the BECE candidates were fairing with their exams. The Deputy Regional Minister noted that some candidates often rush to answer questions only to realise mid way that they are on the wrong track. She cautioned candidates not to indulge exam malpractice since the practice will affect them negatively, mar the names of their schools and the region at large. Honourable Awuni asked the candidates to work hard at each paper and remember to write with clarity

BY PETER ATOGEWE WEDAM April 14, 2010 ISD-BOLGATANGA MUNICIPAL A number of hard working teachers in the Upper East region teaching in various educational institutions including basic, junior and senior high schools and the two Colleges of education have been rewarded for their efforts in molding the future leaders of Ghana and imparting knowledge to them. The regional best teacher awards event has not been held for the past three years due to non-availability of award prizes. Twelve categories of awards were presented with prizes ranging from 24 inch colour television sets to refrigerators and certificates. This year’s awards ceremony is themed “Teachers motivation for quality education”. At a presentation ceremony in Bolgatanga, the Upper East regional minister Mr. Mark Owen Woyongo in a speech read for him by the Municipal chief executive, Mr. Epsonah Ayamga noted that the teacher has been recognised as the first actor in human resource development. For ins

COLLEGES BATTLE FOR SPORTS HONOURS April 06, 2010 BY PETER ATOGEWE WEDAM ISD-BOLGATANGA MUNICIPAL All seven colleges of education in the three regions of the north have converged at the St. John Bosco’s College of Education in Navrongo in the Upper East region to compete for honours in their biannual sports festival. This year’s event marks the ninth Northern Colleges of Education sports festival with the last one held in Wa two years ago. The Principal of the St. John Bosco’s College of Education, Mr. Alfred Abugre Ndago in a welcome address observed that any meaningful development of the youth must take into consideration three basic constructs that is mental, physical and psychosocial education. Mr. Ndago said there is no substitute for sports that is why educational institutions must have a meaningful package of physical education, recreational and sports programmes to afford the youth an opportunity to undertake physical activities which translates into high

COLLEGES BATTLE FOR SPORTS HONOURS April 06, 2010 BY PETER ATOGEWE WEDAM ISD-BOLGATANGA MUNICIPAL All seven colleges of education in the three regions of the north have converged at the St. John Bosco’s College of Education in Navrongo in the Upper East region to compete for honours in their biannual sports festival. This year’s event marks the ninth Northern Colleges of Education sports festival with the last one held in Wa two years ago. The Principal of the St. John Bosco’s College of Education, Mr. Alfred Abugre Ndago in a welcome address observed that any meaningful development of the youth must take into consideration three basic constructs that is mental, physical and psychosocial education. Mr. Ndago said there is no substitute for sports that is why educational institutions must have a meaningful package of physical education, recreational and sports programmes to afford the youth an opportunity to undertake physical activities which translates into high