Members of the group calling itself Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT) have embarked on their planned four-day demonstration against the leadership of Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) and the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), despite Court orders to halt the demonstration.
Spokesperson for the CCT, Norbert Gbogbotsi said though the police went to court to seek an injunction on the demonstration, they have not received any orders from the court to cancel it.
Norbert Gbogbotsi stated that the leaders of GNAT have failed to deliver on their promises to press for better salaries for teachers hence forcing them to go on the four-day demonstration.
He explained that their lawyers urged them to go on the demonstration stating that the Police cannot order them to cancel it but rather postpone it.
Norbert Gbogbotsi said the Police never responded to an earlier notice sent to them to notify them of their intention to embark on the demonstration.
Speaking on Adom Fm’s Dwaso Nsem on Tuesday Norbert Gbogbotsi emphsised that the strike is to press home their charges against the GNAT leaders.
He claimed the leaders of GNAT have amended the constitution to make them occupy their current positions for life, making it difficult for them to be removed from office.
Norbert Gbogbotsi told Kofi Adoma, stand-in host of the programme that, their leaders do not render accounts to the association members.
The spokesperson for the Association accused the leaders for allegedly conniving with the government to place them on the single spine salary structure which he said has made them poorer than before, causing deaths of some of teachers.
Story: Samuel Mantey/Adom News/Ghana
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Teens Look to Parents as Guide to Healthy Sexual Behaviors
Who do teens look to as role models for healthy sexual behavior? According to a new Canadian study, they look first to the example set by their parents, not to friends or the media.
In their survey of more than 1,100 mothers of teenagers and almost 1,200 teens between the ages of 14 and 17, researchers found that when it comes to sexuality, 45 percent of the teens considered their parents to be their role model, compared to just 32 percent who looked to their friends.
Only 15 percent of the teens said celebrities influenced them, the investigators found.
The researchers also pointed out that the teens who saw their parents as role models most often came from families where talking about sexuality is encouraged. These teens, who were able to discuss sexuality openly at home, were also found to have a greater awareness of the risks and consequences of sexually transmitted diseases.
"Good communication within families and especially around sexual health issues is associated with more responsible behaviors," study author Dr. Jean-Yves Frappier, researcher at the University of Montreal's affiliated CHU Sainte-Justine Hospital Research Centre, said in a university news release.
Despite this finding, the survey showed that 78 percent of the moms questioned believed their children looked to their friends when deciding about sexual behaviors. And the mothers often said that they felt a lack of involvement by their child's father was particularly detrimental.
"Parents seem to underestimate their role and the impact that they have," noted Frappier. "Health professionals and the media have an important role to play in empowering parents and enabling them to increase their communications with their children with regards to sexual health issues."
The survey's findings were slated for presentation Saturday at the Canadian Pediatric Society's 88th Annual Conference in Quebec City.
Because this study was presented at a medical meeting, the data and conclusions should be viewed as preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal.
source: Yahoonews.com
In their survey of more than 1,100 mothers of teenagers and almost 1,200 teens between the ages of 14 and 17, researchers found that when it comes to sexuality, 45 percent of the teens considered their parents to be their role model, compared to just 32 percent who looked to their friends.
Only 15 percent of the teens said celebrities influenced them, the investigators found.
The researchers also pointed out that the teens who saw their parents as role models most often came from families where talking about sexuality is encouraged. These teens, who were able to discuss sexuality openly at home, were also found to have a greater awareness of the risks and consequences of sexually transmitted diseases.
"Good communication within families and especially around sexual health issues is associated with more responsible behaviors," study author Dr. Jean-Yves Frappier, researcher at the University of Montreal's affiliated CHU Sainte-Justine Hospital Research Centre, said in a university news release.
Despite this finding, the survey showed that 78 percent of the moms questioned believed their children looked to their friends when deciding about sexual behaviors. And the mothers often said that they felt a lack of involvement by their child's father was particularly detrimental.
"Parents seem to underestimate their role and the impact that they have," noted Frappier. "Health professionals and the media have an important role to play in empowering parents and enabling them to increase their communications with their children with regards to sexual health issues."
The survey's findings were slated for presentation Saturday at the Canadian Pediatric Society's 88th Annual Conference in Quebec City.
Because this study was presented at a medical meeting, the data and conclusions should be viewed as preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal.
source: Yahoonews.com
OLD GUARDS FOR CPP RACE
The General Secretary of the convention Peoples Party (CPP), William Dowokpor has revealed that Bright Akweitey, Paa Kwesi Nduom, Professor Akosa and George Aguddey have declared their intentions to run for the flagbearship race of the party.
He said the CPP will be parading the ‘old guards’ for the leadership position. For now, Mr Dowokpor stated that they are not expecting new names to for the leadership slot.
He made these statements when today when the CPP announced the deadline for the filing of nomination to contest for leadership positions in the Convention People’s Party.
Already, Samia Nkrumah and incumbent Ladi Nylander have picked their nomination papers for the chairmanship slot.
William Dowokpor noted that as of Friday July 8, 2011, fifteen (15) of the 29 aspirants vying for various leadership positions had filed their nominations. He added that they are expecting the remaining fourteen (14) to file to meet the deadline by 5pm today.
The General Secretary told Adom news that the CPP is scheduled to hold two congresses this year. The first congress to elect national officers will take place from July 23 and 24, 2011 in the Western Regional Capital of Takoradi; while the second congress to elect the party’s Flag bearer for the 2012 elections takes place in Tamale, the Northern Regional Capital on September 30, 2011.
STORY: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com
He said the CPP will be parading the ‘old guards’ for the leadership position. For now, Mr Dowokpor stated that they are not expecting new names to for the leadership slot.
He made these statements when today when the CPP announced the deadline for the filing of nomination to contest for leadership positions in the Convention People’s Party.
Already, Samia Nkrumah and incumbent Ladi Nylander have picked their nomination papers for the chairmanship slot.
William Dowokpor noted that as of Friday July 8, 2011, fifteen (15) of the 29 aspirants vying for various leadership positions had filed their nominations. He added that they are expecting the remaining fourteen (14) to file to meet the deadline by 5pm today.
The General Secretary told Adom news that the CPP is scheduled to hold two congresses this year. The first congress to elect national officers will take place from July 23 and 24, 2011 in the Western Regional Capital of Takoradi; while the second congress to elect the party’s Flag bearer for the 2012 elections takes place in Tamale, the Northern Regional Capital on September 30, 2011.
STORY: Samuel Mantey/Adomonline.com
KASAPIN METHODIST PRIMARY COLLAPSED
Students of Kasapin Methodist L/A Primary and JHS in Asunafo North in the Brong Ahafo Region have been out of school due to the recent heavy rain fall in the area.
Reports say the students have not been in the classroom for the past three weeks because the school structures have virtually collapsed.
The Headmaster of the school, Mohammed Abutreka says the school authorities have been forced to study under trees which makes teaching and learning difficult.
He is therefore appealing to the government for assistance.
Some of the pupils of Kasapin Methodist L/A Primary and JHS expressed their frustration to our reporter DJ Flexx on the recent issue.
They are appealing to the corporate organizations to assist them in the construction of temporary structures for the school.
Reports say the students have not been in the classroom for the past three weeks because the school structures have virtually collapsed.
The Headmaster of the school, Mohammed Abutreka says the school authorities have been forced to study under trees which makes teaching and learning difficult.
He is therefore appealing to the government for assistance.
Some of the pupils of Kasapin Methodist L/A Primary and JHS expressed their frustration to our reporter DJ Flexx on the recent issue.
They are appealing to the corporate organizations to assist them in the construction of temporary structures for the school.
‘FALSE PROPHETS’ CANNOT BE LEGALLY CHARGED - LAWYER
A Constitutional Lawyer, Yaw Anokye Frimpong says there is no law in the criminal code to prosecute anybody who gives false prophecies about elections or lottery.
He explains those prophecies are jokes that cannot be taken seriously in court.
Mr. Frimpong was speaking to the recent prophecy by one Prophet Segbene Xenedzi that Nana Konadu was going to win the NDC primaries and that if she did not win he (the prophet) should be taken to firing squad and killed.
Mr. Frimpong says that since there is no written contract between the Prophet and the people of Ghana, nobody can legally question him for his failed prophecy.
Lawyer Frimpong stated that until someone proves that he has been affected by the prophecies of the prophet, no individual can summon the prophet to court.
Lawyer Yaw Frimpong says anyone who harms the prophet in anyway can be arrest.
It would be recalled that on May 4, when Nana Konadu launched her campaign, the founder and leader of Jesus is Love Children’s Ministry International, Major Prophet Emmanuel Roger Amegayibor also prophesied that the Nana Konadu will win the contest.
He said God revealed the vision to him four months ago that the former first lady would help President Mills to complete his 8-year term.
He explains those prophecies are jokes that cannot be taken seriously in court.
Mr. Frimpong was speaking to the recent prophecy by one Prophet Segbene Xenedzi that Nana Konadu was going to win the NDC primaries and that if she did not win he (the prophet) should be taken to firing squad and killed.
Mr. Frimpong says that since there is no written contract between the Prophet and the people of Ghana, nobody can legally question him for his failed prophecy.
Lawyer Frimpong stated that until someone proves that he has been affected by the prophecies of the prophet, no individual can summon the prophet to court.
Lawyer Yaw Frimpong says anyone who harms the prophet in anyway can be arrest.
It would be recalled that on May 4, when Nana Konadu launched her campaign, the founder and leader of Jesus is Love Children’s Ministry International, Major Prophet Emmanuel Roger Amegayibor also prophesied that the Nana Konadu will win the contest.
He said God revealed the vision to him four months ago that the former first lady would help President Mills to complete his 8-year term.
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