A federal appeals court has upheld R. Kelly’s 20-year prison sentence in Chicago for federal sex crimes. The 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled against R. Kelly’s legal team’s arguments that his indictment on child enticement and child pornography charges were filed after the statute of limitations lapsed. His legal team was seeking […] The post R Kelly’s
The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) is calling for an urgent subsidy of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) charges for private schools. According to the association, the unfair system must be abolished as it impedes the rights of private school students. Speaking to Starr News, President of the Association, Prof. Damasus Tuurosong, […] The post GNAPS
The Ministry of Education has denied claims that the government has embarked on a process of rebranding basic-level schools with new uniforms and mass school repainting. The ministry, in a statement, clarified comments made by Minister of Education Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum regarding changes to some uniforms and infrastructure in public basic schools, explaining that […] The post Education
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A federal jury convicted a United States Army Major, currently assigned to Fort Liberty, on charges of dealing in firearms without a license, delivering firearms without notice to the carrier, smuggling goods from the United States, illegally exporting firearms without a license, making false statements made to an agency of the United […] The post Jury finds
Kenya has postponed the reopening of its schools by one week due to ongoing flooding caused by heavy rains, as flood-related deaths since mid-March in the East African country neared 100. Some schools remained “adversely affected” by the flooding, the Education Ministry said Sunday night. Local media reported that more than 100 schools were flooded, […] The post Kenya
The recent intermittent power outages in parts of Accra have led to significant losses for pubs, clubs, and eateries in the city. Business operators cite the inability to freeze perishable food and keep patrons entertained as the primary reasons behind these losses. Osu, known as Accra’s recreational hub, is usually bustling with life at night, […] The post Accra: Pubs
Corn mill operators at the Kaneshie Market in Accra are experiencing significant financial difficulties as a result of the ongoing power outages in the country. Relying heavily on electricity for their operations, these operators are witnessing a decline in their income streams, which is further exacerbated by the spoilage of soaked corn and other products […] The post Corn
HIS ROYAL Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, clocks 25 years on the sacred Golden Stool of the Asante Kingdom today, Friday, April 26, 2024. Then known as Barima Kwaku Duah in private life, he was enstooled as the 16th Asante King on April 26, 1999, succeeding his late brother, Otumfuo Opoku Ware II. […] The post Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is 25-years today on Asante Golden
The deputy ranking Member on the Education Committee in Parliament, Dr. Clement Apaak says there are pressing issues at the basic schools that the Minister of Education should be more concerned about than rebranding the school. This comes on the back of the Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum announcing plans to change the brown […] The post Deal with
Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, Deputy Ranking Member on the Education Committee of Parliament, has advised the Akufo-Addo administration to refrain from repainting public basic schools in the colours of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Despite reports suggesting that the government intends to repaint existing public basic schools from brown and yellow to blue and white, […] The post Don’t
ZEN Petroleum Limited, a Ghanaian oil marketing firm, in collaboration with Akwaaba Volunteers, has donated a 25-seater bus to the Future Leaders School (FLS) located at Tse Addo in the La Kpeshie area of the Greater Accra Region. This initiative is designed to enhance educational activities and aid underprivileged children in the community. The bus, […] The post ZEN
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has responded to allegations made by former President John Mahama, who claimed that the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) government had appointed NPP sympathizers to the Commission. The EC emphasized the neutrality of its recruitment process and questioned the accuracy of Mahama’s statements. During an interview at the London […] The post Ghanaians
Let’s Swing for Autism- Play With Stephen officially announces the dates for the 5th Edition of its Annual Golf Tournament to support Autism in Africa as they celebrate World Autism Month. In commemoration of Autism Awareness Month, a marketing communication expert, Stephen Oluwatoyin Onaivi, has stressed the need to foster acceptance of autism spectrum disorder […] The post 2024 Play
As part of measures to bolster the law enforcement capabilities of the Ghana Police Service and enhance their capacity, Newmont’s Development Foundation in Ahafo funded the construction of a Police Training School in Kenyasi No. 1, one of the company’s host communities in the Ahafo Region. The Police training school, the first and only one […] The post Newmont’s
Popular Ghanaian Disc Jockey, DJ Isaac Cool, has tragically passed away after a month-long battle for recovery following a February accident. The family confirmed his death, expressing gratitude for the support received during his hospitalization and requesting continued prayers. Isaac Cool, known for his work at EIB Network’s Starr 103.5fm, emerged from a coma in […] The post Ghana’s
The parents of a Michigan teenager who shot dead four students have each been sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison. A seven-year sentence was recommended, but prosecutors asked for more. James and Jennifer Crumbley, the first parents of a US school shooter to be convicted, appeared together for the first time in months […] The post Parents of Michigan school
Balancing the demands of school attendance with the weighty responsibility of caring for younger siblings is a significant challenge facing many young girls in some parts of the Northern Region. This delicate juggling act not only strains their ability to excel academically but also casts dark shadows over their future. The struggle to fulfill familial […] The post Dreams
Ghana Christian High International School (GCHIS) demonstrated brilliance in the just-ended Dunkfest at the Association International School (AIS), Airport in Accra. The school emerged tops in both the boys and girls categories in an event which saw boxing greats professor Azumah Nelson, Joseph King Kong Agbeko, former IBF Bantamweight champion, Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana and […] The post Ghana
The parents of a Michigan teenager who shot dead four fellow students are due to be sentenced on Tuesday, marking the end of a landmark criminal case. James and Jennifer Crumbley were both found guilty of manslaughter and each face up to 15 years in prison. Jurors found they ignored their son’s mental health needs […] The post James and Jennifer
To build the capacity of pupils and instil in them the importance of choosing a good career path at the basic level, teachers of Sanso Methodist Primary School in the Obuasi Municipality invited officials from the National Ambulance Service, Ghana to educate the pupils on basic life support techniques. This programme is part of the […] The post Ambulance Service
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