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2 more bridges to be constructed at Buipe, Yapei
Two new bridges are to be constructed on the Bupei and Yapei sections of White and Black Volta rivers respectively on the Tamale-Kumasi highways.
The Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Kwasi Amoako Atta who disclosed this to the press in Tamale yesterday, mentioned that the contractors had already moved to sites.
“As I speak to you now, the contractors have already mobilised and on site,” he stated.
Mr Amaoko Atta also indicated that Daboya Bridge would also be contracted alongside with the two new bridges.
The minister who was in the region to inspect progress of work on various roads in the area hinted that the President in the coming days would cut sod for official commencement of works on the bridges.
He explained that the construction of those bridges was meant to ease pressure on the old bridges.
The minister added that the construction would ameliorate the suffering of commuters, especially cargo trucks drivers who ply the highway.
He also said that it would open up the whole area to business since it was a major road linking Ghana to the neighboring countries.
Touching on the Tamale Interchange, Mr Atta was very impressed about the progress of works and commended contractors for the good job done so far.
According to him the Chinese contractors were on course, working assiduously to finish on schedule, adding that 40 per cent work on the interchange had been completed.
He reiterated President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo’s commitment to improving the road network in the country.
He assured the people of the region that efforts were being made to ensure that all projects started by the government were completed on schedule.
The minister mentioned 65 different roads projects currently ongoing in the region.
The Northern Regional Minister, Mr Salifu Saeed on his part commended the government for the numerous roads projects in the region.
He was very optimistic that the construction of the roads would help reduce poverty level as farmers would be able to transport their farm produce to available market centres without difficulties.
The Roads and Highways Minister was accompanied on the tour by various engineers under the ministry.
From: Yakubu Abdul-Majeed, Tamale.
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Cake Tekniks holds 59th graduation ceremony
About 30 students on Sunday graduated from the 59th graduation ceremony of Cake Tekniks International, a privately-owned modern cake designing and sugar craft school in Accra.
During the ceremony, all graduates were presented with certificates while 13 of them also received professional diploma.
The founder of Cake Tekniks International, Mrs Jane Addo, said her outfit was dedicated to providing world standard skills, knowledge and hands-on training necessary for one to succeed worldwide in the culinary industry.
She encouraged the students to embrace the opportunities, challenges and experiences, mindful of the fact that they are well-equipped.
“Hold your heads up while you build a goodwill between your clients and yourselves,” she added.
Mrs Addo said the school was passionate about fostering the culture of creativity, motivation and excellence with the belief that every student had the potential to make a lasting impact in the culinary world.
The founder and leader of QA Consult, Mr Johnson Opoku-Boateng, said graduation was a witness to the unveiling of talents, passion and hard work and testament to months of dedication and hands-on-learning.
He urged the graduands to ensure that their cakes were safe and good for human health and that their success would be dependent on how well they serve, create and grow.
The event also saw the exhibition of cakes and pastries by the students.
receiving her certificate
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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Debutant Bella Agyemang lauded for Box Office ‘Magic’
New producer, Bella Agyemang, has been hailed by Silverbird Cinemas and other industry players for her Box Office ‘Magic’ over the weekend.
Bella’s ‘Check In’ movie has received praise for being the first to sell at the cinemas this year.
Speaking to The Spectator, Sales and Marketing Lead at Silverbird Cinemas Ghana, Nana Kwame Obiri-Tete said, for a debutant, Bella Agyemang did fantastically well in her maiden premiere.
He said he was proud of Bella Agyemang’s effort in getting people to show up, adding that she engaged in a lot of marketing activities.
He said her marketing activations on the streets, coupled with other Public Relations endeavours, pointed in the right direction.
“With what she has done, it shows that Bella has a big future. You might have a good product, but if you fail to market it, you cannot get people to patronize. Bella put in a lot of work, which is why she was able to draw a lot of people to the premiere,” Obiri-Tetteh said.
Bella Agyemang, on her part, expressed appreciation to fellow actors, her team, media personalities and all stakeholders who supported her effort ahead of the premiere.
The much-awaited star-studded Ghanaian comedy movie ‘Check-In’ premiered at Silverbird Cinemas on April 12, 2025.
The movie tells a story of chaos and a blackout at a secluded hotel, and amidst these, a resourceful attendant must unravel hidden connections between guests and restore peace before secrets tear them apart.
The movie, produced by Bella Agyemang, featured Kofi Okyere-Darko (KOD), Clemento Suarez, Jeneral Ntatia, Priscilla Opoku-Agyeman, Felicia Osei, Gideon Kojo Boakye, Clinton Odoi, Fiifi Jefferson Pratt, and Gabriel Hogan among others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
