Author: GYIMAH ANTWI (REV), PRO
Many revelations, numerous stories that inspire have been shared since the 63rd Call to the Bar Ceremony held on Friday, 9th October 2026. One of such is that of Rev. WOI (Rtd) William Osei Atakora, ESQ- a Soldier, A Minister of the Gospel and now, a Lawyer. Before entering the legal profession, Rev. Atakora served Ghana with honour and dedication in the military. As a Warrant Officer Class One (WOI), he acquired the discipline, courage, leadership, and resilience associated with military service. Then in 2016, he was commissioned as Minister of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana. Yet, even while serving in the military…
Ramseyer Technical Institute (RTI) has recorded its highest student admission in the past three years since becoming a government-assisted Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) provider, with 450 students admitted for the 2026/2027 academic year. The figure represents a significant increase from the 270 students admitted in the 2025/2026 academic year, reflecting growing interest in TVET education. The Principal of RTI, Mr. Anthony Amankwah Sarkodie, said the growing admission numbers were a positive indication of the increasing attractiveness of TVET education among the Ghanaian public. According to him, 80% of the newly admitted students selected Ramseyer Technical Institute as their first choice, demonstrating…
“One cannot not communicate.” This well known proposition by Paul Watzlawick, a psychologist and communications theorist, captures a fundamental truth: whether we intend to or not, we are always communicating. Everything we say or do — or choose not to say or do — sends a message. Even silence communicates. Often, what we communicate unintentionally speaks louder than what we deliberately express. For the Church, communication cannot be treated as an afterthought. We cannot afford to be oblivious to the times, especially in an era shaped by Artificial Intelligence and rapidly evolving media technologies. Like the men of Issachar, who “understood…
INTRODUCTION Beloved in Christ, whenever we see a beautiful building standing, we may admire the structure, but we may not always think about the foundation on which it stands. The same can be said of the Church. The Church we have today did not begin with us. There are people who came before us who prayed, sacrificed, worked hard and gave themselves to the service of God. What we have inherited today is, in many ways, the result of their labour. That is why our theme, “Celebrating Our Heritage: Building on the Foundation Already Laid,” is very important. We have…
Rev. Alexander Afari-Kissi was born on 5th July 1976 and hails from Anum-Boso in the Eastern Region of Ghana. He is the fifth and last-born of the late Mr Godwin Kofi Afari-Kissi, an Ex-Service man, and Mrs Margret Asabea Afari-Kissi, a businesswoman. He speaks Guan, Akuapem Twi, Asante Twi and English. He was commissioned into the ministry on 6th August 2017 and ordained on 21st July 2019 in the Presbyterian Church of Ghana. Academically, Rev. Afari-Kissi is a PhD Candidate in Mathematics Education at Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), now USTED. He holds an MPhil…
Rev. Alexander Afari-Kissi has been inducted into office as the 13th Clerk of the Asante Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), with a call to strengthen administrative efficiency and advance the mission of the Church. The induction took place at a colourful but solemn service at the Ebenezer Congregation, Asawasi. The ceremony was officiated by the Chairperson of the Asante Presbytery, Rev. Samuel Ahima-Yeboah, with support from members of the Presbytery Session Standing Committee. In his charge, Rev. Ahima-Yeboah reminded the new Clerk of the expectations associated with the office and urged him to approach the assignment with…