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Story By: Lawrence Yeboah Gyan Despite an increase in police officers in several towns around the Bono Region, mob justice is progressively becoming a widespread practice and has led to the loss of several lives. Also known as “instant justice” or “jungle justice”, the situation is also creating fear among citizens as one is not sure who could become the next victim. The Bono Regional Police Command has received more than 10 reports of mob justice in less than four months, all of which have resulted in the victims' deaths. The communities where these deaths have occurred include Wamanafo in the Dormaa East District, Penkwase, a suburb of Sunyani and Abesim in the Sunyani Municipality. Other communities are Odomase in the Sunyani West Municipality, Senase and Berekum in the Berekum Municipality among others. More than five recorded occurrences of mob justice at Senase near Berekum have been reported to the police this year alone, according to the police. The victims we...

Story By: Lawrence Yeboah Gyan   The Suncity Radio Morning Show Team, through the benevolence of its listeners, has donated an amount of Two thousand six hundred Cedis (GHS2,600) to three visually impaired siblings in Sunyani. This comes after the mother of the three siblings in an emotional interview with the Host of "Suncity Morning Drive" Mark Abisah (Papa Abisah) appealed to the general public for support towards the upkeep and medical care of the three children. Mrs. Naomi Pomaa, mother of the three siblings disclosed that the children, Sandra Aniniwaa, 24, Gloria Pomaa Yeboah, 17, and Lamford Acheampong Yeboah, 8 years, were not born blind but lost their sight as they were growing. The sad situation, coupled with stigma from neighbors, she said, has left them devastated and has put them in emotional trauma. As if that wasn't enough, Mrs. Pomaa again disclosed that all three children have been diagnosed with diabetes which has worsened their plight. “The ...

Story By: Lawrence Yeboah Gyan Penkwasi, known for its lush green landscapes and vibrant community spirit, is facing an increasingly pressing issue that threatens both its environment and the health of its residents.   The absence of a proper refuse dump site in the area has led to a growing waste management crisis, with far-reaching effects on the lives of its inhabitants.   The absence of a designated refuse dump site in Penkwasi has resulted in the indiscriminate disposal of waste materials in public spaces, open fields, and even water bodies.   Experts warn that the continued pollution of the environment could lead to soil contamination, water pollution, and even respiratory diseases.   This situation has really placed an undue burden on the daily lives of Penkwasi residents. Residents are likely to pay money to people who come around to pick up waste materials. Most of these residents walk from their respective homes to the Wednesday market just to dis...

The Catholic Health Directorate today made a surprise visit to the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sunyani, Most Rev. Matthew K wasi Gyamfi.  The visit took place today   at the secretariat Annex of the Diocese during a Priests' senate meeting. The group was led by their Directress, Sis. Rosina Fosu Ntiwaa. The motive   for the visit    was to congratulate the Bishop on his elections the president of the Ghana catholic Bishops’ Conference(GCBC). Background Most Rev Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi was elected at the Annual Plenary Assembly on Thursday, November 10, 2022.The annual assembly took place at the Donkorkrom Vicariate-Ghana. It was on the theme “A synodal church: communion, participation, and mission in the context of the new evangelization.” Profile of Most Rev. Matthew Gyamfi He was born on 11 August 1957 at Wamanafo in the Dormaa District where he received his basic education. He later studied at St Hubert Seminary in Kumasi and subsequen...

A heavy rain storm has perished the lives of three youngsters in their twenties. This occurred after an old school building roof fell on multiple spectators who were watching football match at Badu in the Bono Region of Ghana. The Assemblyman for Lawaage Electoral area and Secretary for Badu town Council spoke to our correspondent; ‘ Initially, we thought of nineteen affected victims, but as I’m speaking now they are up to twenty-eight in number. The 3 who have died have been identified and reported to their families. Let me clear the air, some are saying the deceased number is more than 3; which is not true beacause the doctors have only confirm 3 dead’ , Hon. SheehuDuada said.  Fodjour Festival is organized annually by the Badu Traditional Council. During the celebration, football gala is one among many activities which attracts a lot of spectators. The sad incident occurred during the football gala organized to entertain the indigenes and visitors. An eye witness and victim ...

Speaking at the 22nd graduation ceremony at the Catholic University-Ghana, Chairman of the Governing Council of the university, Most Rev. Joseph KwakuAfirifaAgyekum advised parents not to put pressure on   their wards after they have   graduated from school. ‘’A little caution to my dear parents, kindly be patient with your wards, with your children and never mount unnecessary pressure on them’’ he said. Seeking a job after university can become a problem for many especially as the newly statistics say about Ghana’s unemployment rate which is 3.9% (tradingeconomics.com).        ‘Continue to support them until they secure jobs and encourage them    because sometimes they can be confused, due of lack of employment opportunities in Ghana’, Bishop Afrifa continued.   Economic activities can sometimes create catastrophic challenge for graduates after school, and even polarized family relationships. ‘If parents are capable, they can ...

The Catholic Bishop of Sunyani, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi    Gyamfi joined some section of the catholic Youth this week at Kwasibuokrom in the Jaman South Municipality to celebrate Diocesan version of the World Youth day. The event lasted for three days and was attended by representatives of the Youth from the seven deaneries within the Catholic Diocese of Sunyani-Ghana. On the Catholic Faith. The Bishop speaking at the Closing Mass asked the Youth not to allow themselves to be deceived by false Prophets. He added that the Catholic Church has the richest teachings to guide Her members to the Kingdom of Heaven, so the youth must take advantage of that. He also urged the youth to participate in the missionary work of the Church by spreading the Catholic Faith to places where there is none. This they can also do by establishing outstation Churches so that the Church would be closer to the people. Speaking on theme of the celebration, the Bishop asked the youth to stand ...