South Suntreso M/A JHS Sets the Standard at Epic Graduation & Prize Giving Day

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South Suntreso M/A JHS just wrapped up its highly anticipated  Graduation, Speech and Prize Giving Day , and the energy was unmatched! The event brought together students, proud parents, and faculty for a massive celebration of hard work, academic excellence, and resilience. From emotional send-offs for the graduating class to the exciting moments where top-performing students swept the academic prizes, it was a day to remember. If you missed out on the live action, we’ve got you covered. Hit play below to watch the full video recap of the highlights, the awards, and the celebrations: Following the major success of the event, the school administration shared an official graphic  expressing their deepest appreciation to the community for turning up in their numbers to support the next generation of leaders. Big congratulations to all the prize winners and the graduating class!
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Dramatic Video Reveals Tense Standoff and Gunshot Arrest at Agona Amenfi Chief's Palace

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AGONA AMENFI — A community celebration turned into a scene of high anxiety on Friday when a tense standoff between local police and an armed suspect ended with gunfire, shattering the peace of the Agona Amenfi Chief’s Palace in the Amenfi Central District.

The incident unfolded during what was supposed to be a milestone event for the community—a sod-cutting ceremony attended by traditional authorities to mark the construction of a new maternity ward for the town’s health centre.



A Disrupted Ceremony

The atmosphere shifted when organizers realized that the ceremonial hoe needed to officially break ground had been left behind. A palace subject was immediately sent back to the palace grounds to retrieve it.

Upon reaching the palace, the messenger encountered an individual blocking the entrance. Local sources identified the suspect as a native and royal of Agona Amenfi, who was conspicuously dressed in a traditional smock adorned with talismans. A confrontation ensued, with the suspect reportedly brandishing a machete and preventing entry.

The situation escalated rapidly, prompting an urgent emergency response from the local police.

The Standoff Captured on Camera

Driven by local rumors that the suspect possessed traditional charms making him immune to bullets, a large crowd of residents gathered at a safe distance to watch.

Video footage from the scene captures the intense final moments of the encounter. Heavily armed police officers can be seen confronting the armed man within the palace courtyard as he refused orders to surrender his weapon.

What the Footage Shows: Contrary to some early chaotic reports of a physical assault, video evidence shows the standoff reaching a climax when an officer fires a targeted shot, striking the suspect in the hand. Disarmed by the force of the shot, the suspect immediately succumbs to the pain, ending his resistance and allowing officers to safely close in and apprehend him.

Aftermath and Investigation

The wounded suspect was taken into custody and transported to a medical facility for treatment.

While the Ghana Police Service has yet to issue a formal statement regarding the motive behind the palace blockade, a full investigation is expected. The violent episode has left the Agona Amenfi community deeply unsettled, with many expressing shock over such a volatile confrontation taking place at the Chief’s Palace—a site traditionally revered as a symbol of peace and authority

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