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Ismael Ashitey scholarship scheme supports students in Tema Metropolis
The beneficiaries displaying dummy cheques
Mindful of the essence of education and the challenges people go through to access it, a scholarship scheme named the “Honourable Ismael Ashitey Foundation” (HIAF), a former Greater Accra Regional Minister has been instituted to assist students of Tema Mamhean in the Tema Metropolis to access education.
HIAF has also established a hospital at Tema Community Three to provide affordable medical services to residents of Tema Manhean and beyond.
The leader for the Foundation, Ms Ashitey, a daughter of the deceased said the goal of HIAF was to enhance the lives of the residents of Tema Manhean by awarding merit-based scholarships to students with high academic credentials to pursue degree programmes at any public universities in the country.
Ms. Ashitey said the award which had been instituted a year after the demise of their father was aimed at honouring his memory and their commitment to supporting the community in diverse ways.
She said this year’s beneficiaries of the scheme had “unmatched potentials with world changing capabilities and that the foundation will guide them with the necessary tools to enable them to reach their highest potentials”.
“We have to move beyond our initial commitment of three students because the caliber of applicants are exceptional. We are proud of these young scholars and excited to partner with them on their academic journey” she said.
She said the beneficiaries included Masters Kenneth Okoe Mensah and Kennedy Akwetey Mensah both students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology , Kumasi studying Computer Science, Ms Jennifer Naa Tordi Mantey, a student of the University of Cape Coast, studying Dietetics and Nutrition and Bernard Tetteh Mensah, a student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology pursuing Chemistry.
Each of the four beneficiaries were presented with an amount of GH¢ 5000 to support their tuition, feeding and accommodation.
She used the opportunity to encourage the youth to study hard so that they could benefit from the scheme.
A member of the Council of State, Mr. Stanley Nii Adjiri-Blankson, who was the Guest of Honour, advised parents to train their children well to ensure they were well placed to continue their good works.
He described the late Minister as a respectful and selfless person who had the urge to help others and said he was happy his children had seen the need to do something worth commending to celebrate him and also help others.
One of the beneficiaries Ms Mantey thanked the Foundation and promised that they would make the best out of it.
From Dzifa Tetteh Tay, Tema
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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
