CHARLES K. MARFO (RAY CHARLES)

School Children find themselves in precarious situations that often lead to escalated conflict with their peers. Conflicts arise in the classroom, library, school bus, playground, and any place where kids gather. During adolescence into the developing stages of puberty, many children act out their emotions in the form of teasing, gossip, and physical aggression. If left unchecked, these same behavioral patterns will transfer over into the teenage years, where stiffer competition exists among peer groups. The inability to resolve conflict without resorting violence is symptomatic of youth’s inability to handle confrontation. Teaching youth how to resolve conflict in a peaceful way can help reduce incidents of violence. Conflict is a normal part of life. We all have occasional conflicts, even with people we love. But we shouldn't let little conflicts turn into big fights, especially violent ones. Pupil - Pupil conflict This happens when pupils beat up, bully, insult, ab

Ghanaian actor, Chris Attoh, has described his ex-wife, Nigerian actress Damilola Adegbite as a “wonderful woman and amazing mother” despite their divorce. In an interview with Bella Naija, Chris Attoh said despite the divorce, they will find ways to make sure they bring up their son, Brain, with love and support from both of them. Discussing how he balanced his marriage, work and son, Chris Attoh said: “I believe throughout our marriage, it was probably one of the most challenging things we ever did. However, the key word is balance. At times, when we both had to work, our parents would be there to hold the fort. God bless family because they were and still are very supportive. “However, since the divorce, we are obviously now reworking things to create a new balance between work, spending time with and raising our son. “Dami is a wonderful woman and an amazing mother. Despite our differences, she and I will always be friends. So, more than anything, we will find

The Bantamahene, Baffour Owusu Amankwatia VI, has been appointed by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as the Chairman of an ad hoc committee to meet with the leadership of the Film Producers Association of Ghana (FIPAG) to address concerns raised by the film producers. In an interview with Ray Charles Marfo on Adehye FM, the Public Relation Officer of FIPAG, Nana Yaa Serwaa Osei, disclosed that a meeting was held Friday, 15th September 2017 to introduce the committee to the leadership of FIPAG. FIPAG on 14th September, 2017 petitioned the Asantehene as part of their demonstration against telenovelas in Ghana, which they say is collapsing the local movie industry. They therefore want parliament to pass the Legislative Instrument regarding the Film Act and also, the broadcasting bill that will restrict the nation's televisions from airing telenovelas. The actors and film makers also demanded a stop to the translation of the language used in the telenovelas

Cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence are heartbreaking and can be which can be physical, sexual and/or psychological. These cases are defined as violence directed against a person because of that person's gender (including gender identity/expression).  Women and girls, of all ages and backgrounds, are most affected by gender-based violence, which includes violence in close relationships; sexual violence (including rape, sexual assault and harassment or stalking); slavery; harmful practices, such as forced marriages, female genital mutilation (FGM) and so-called ‘honour’ crimes, as well as cyber-violence and harassment using new technologies. Two pathetic stories Last week, the case of the policeman, Lance Corporal Wilfred Dodzi Amuzu, 32, with the Tema Regional Rapid Deployment Force (RDF) Unit, who shot and killed his mother-in-law, Mary Quarshie, 62, his one-year and seven-months old son, Elikem Amuzu, and his three-month old baby, Xorlali Amuzu, before