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NCCE organises quiz competition for selected schools at Wassa Amenfi Central
Some selected schools in the Wassa Amenfi Central District of the Western Region have participated in a quiz competition to mark this year’s Independence Day celebration.
The quiz, organised by the Wassa Amenfi Central District Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), was on the theme: “Ghana’s Future – Our Collective Responsibility.”
It was contested by Ko Blay Memorial Education Centre, Manso Amenfi D/A Junior High School (JHS), Manso Amenfi R/C JHS, and Wesley Methodist JHS.
The quiz was part of activities of the NCCE to get students at the basic level to learn and better understand the contents of the 1992 Constitution, be abreast with current affairs, and values of patriotism.
At the end of the competition, Ko Blay Memorial Education Centre emerged winners, Manso Amenfi D/A JHS placed second, Manso Amenfi R/C JHS came third, with Wesley Methodist JHS placing fourth.
All schools were awarded trophies, books, pens, and copies of the 1992 Constitution as their prizes.
Mr Daniel Kumi, Wassa Amenfi Central District Civic Education Officer, speaking on behalf of the District NCCE Director, said the competition was part of the Commission’s mandates to imbibe a sense of patriotism in students at the basic level towards nation building.
He said as citizens, they must be interested in current affairs and be responsible and law-abiding to help build a better country for all. –GNA
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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
