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Inter-continental Online Conference to Discuss the Role of Peace Education. On January 24th, over 2,400 pre-registered attendees from 70 countries, including the Philippines, the U.S.A, Germany, South Africa, China, and South Korea, joined the online inter-continental peace conference to discuss the role of peace education. The conference was organized by a Korea-based international peace NGO, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) under the UN DGC and the UN ECOSOC in celebration of the 7th Anniversary of the January 24 HWPL Peace Day. The January 24 HWPL Peace Day declared by the Province of Maguindanao in the Philippines has been commemorated annually since the Mindanao Peace Agreement was made by the local government and civil society leaders on January 24th, 2014. The Peace Day was named after HWPL since the agreement was suggested by Chairman Man Hee Lee of HWPL, known as a Korean war veteran, to overcome the 50 years of conflict that resulted in approximately

PROFILE OF HON. JUSTINA OWUSU-BANAHENE, MCE, SUNYANI MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY NOW BONO REGIONAL MINISTER DESIGNATE.  Justina Owusu-Banahene (a.k.a. Awo)  a 51-year old  politician, christian and educationist is the MCE of Sunyani Municipal Assembly. Hon. Awo Banahene was born on April 02, 1970 in Atronie in the Sunyani Municipality. She is not married but has a male child.  Until her elevation to the office of the MCE in May 2019, Awo was a lecturer of the University College of Education, Berekum.  ● POLITICAL CAREER Justina Owusu-Banahene is out and out NPP women of high repute. She was the National Deputy Women Organizer for the New Patriotic Party from 2018 till appointmentas the MCE. Awo is a former Regional Women Organizer of the NPP in the then Brong Ahafo Region between 2008 and 2012. She also contested as the 2nd Vice Chairperson in the Regional Executives Elections in 2018. The Regional 2nd Vice-Chairmanship position was a straight fight between two party stalwarts – Justina Owusu B

 JAMAN SOUTH CONSTITUENCY WILL SEE DEVELOPMENT UNDER MY TENURE-HON. WILLIAM OKOFFO DARTEY. The people of Jaman south for lack of development on 7th December, 2020 general elections reposed confidence in Hon. William Okoffo Dartey by voting overwhelmingly for him to represent them in the next 4 years in parliament to bring development to the people.  In an exclusive interview with Odiahenkan Asuo Tano, the newly elected MP, appreciated God Almighty for the victory as well as Nananom, his Campaign team led by Alhaj Saeed Bin Ishak, National Executives, Regional Executives, Constituency Chairman, Hon. Alfred Amponsah and his Executives not forgetting the hard working Zonal and  Branch Executives, Party Agents, Election Directorate, IT Directorate, Communication team, Friends of Okoffo Dateh Williams, the EC Officials, Media, Security and his family for their support for his victory to lead the people in parliament. He again appreciated some other individuals for their contribution towards

 EFIRI TETE FOUNDATION CELEBRATES WIDOWS, ORPHANS, PWD AND NEEDY IN SOCIETY. Efiritete Foundation over the weekend charged the event grounds of Berekum Runners Hotel as they hosted Adomfest with widows which attracted hundreds of people to the feast.  Adom Festival under the auspices of the Efiritete Foundation has celebrated widows and orphans over 20 years but 2020 program was exceptional. Speaking to the Co-CEO of EfiriTete Foundation, Mrs. Ernestina Frimpong was grateful to the Almighty God for the strength and protection over the years in their lives.  She continued that, Mr. Frimpong, her husband and Co-CEO of the Foundation has been her strong pillar over the years. This year's event recorded about 1000 widows, orphans, persons with disability and the needy in society benefited from the event. They were all fed and gifted with clothes, shoes, fabrics, food, etc to their satisfaction. The Queen Mother of Berekum - Nana Akosua Ameyaahene III was the special guest at the event

DR. TWUM-NUAMAH APPRECIATES BEREKUM EAST  CONSTITUENTS. The immediate past Member of Parliament for Berekum East Constituency, Dr. Kwabena Twum-Nuamah has expressed his deepest appreciation to the people of Berekum for the opportunity to serve over the past 8 years.  Together with his family and some party members attended a thanksgiving service at the Freeman Methodist Church to thank God for the strength given him through the 8 years mandate to serve as an MP.  He was thankful to the media in Berekum for their contributions towards his achievements chalked within the period.  The Berekum Traditional Council was not left out with special mentions to the Omanhene of Berekum, Daasebre Dr. Amankona Diawuo II and Omanhemaa, Nana Akosua Ameyaahene III for their contribution towards development in the constituency. Notable achievements under his administration were asphalting of inner city roads, educational facilities in schools, health, energy, and sanitation which were all transformation

Full text: Inaugural address by the President Akufo-Addo at his second term swearing in on the January 7, 2021, 8 minutes reading.  Mr Speaker, I extend a hearty akwaaba, our word of welcome, to their Excellencies, the distinguished leaders of sister states from our region and continent, as well as to eminent representatives from other friendly nations and international organisations, who are gathered here in the vibrant city of Accra, capital of Ghana, to join us on this auspicious occasion. I thank each and every one of you for being present at this inauguration of my second mandate, COVID-19 notwithstanding. Your attendance is an expression of solidarity and friendship that speaks volumes of your attachment to the goals and aspirations of the Ghanaian people and State, for which we are very grateful. I must, at the outset, express my warm congratulations to my good friend and colleague of many years in this House, the Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, on his assumption of offi

DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY FROM ME AT ALL TIMES DORMAA EAST MP TASKS CONSTITUENTS.  The Member of Parliament of Dormaa East Constituency Hon. Paul Twum- Barimah on this day 7th January 2021, I have been sworn in as a member of parliament to represent the good people of Dormaa East. According to the MP, this event signifies the important journey that the people of Dormaa East asked me to embark on in bringing back development, jobs and support to our beloved constituency. I am confident that this journey will bring back the results we all expect. It can not only be Paul Twum-Barimah but, I believe, with our collective efforts, togetherness, unity and with one accord, we will take our constituency to a higher heights. It is time for us to take our destiny into our own hands and steer the affairs of our constituency to our expected destination. A destination of hope, a destination of jobs, and a destination of infrastructural development. I am a firm believer that our constituency will succeed

14 YEARS BOY SHOT DEAD AT BEREKUM KWADWOFUBEHU. A 14 year old boy Kwabena Martin has been shot dead by an unknown person at Kwadwofubehu forest a farming community near Kato in the Berekum Municipality of the Bono Region.  According to the police, the boy and his younger brother is reported to have gone in search for 'Atooto aba' seeds at the forest to sell.  The family reported late in the day, reported the missing of Kwabena Martin to the Berekum Police command. His lifeless body was retrieved after a search at the forest and transferred to Sunyani regional hospital for autopsy.  The police has since launched investigation into the case to trace the person behind such an act. Story by Opamago Paparichy, Berekum