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Duty Bearers commit to ensuring Inclusive development in the North West Region, Cameroon

By Afanwi Ngwa Regional Delegates and key actors involved in the #development of the Northwest region have adopted several recommendations that they say will facilitate access to Infrastructure, Services, information and communication, #Justice and Education for people with disabilities (#PWDs) in the region. This they say, will pave the way for the effective achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs). Persons with Disabilities and regional duty Bearers at the panel discussion  In a panel Discussion, Heads of government services in the North West Region alongside Human Rights Activists and non-governmental Organizations advocating for the rights of persons with #disabilities and persons with impairment themselves brainstormed on the level of implementation of accessibility which they attest is still at the preliminary stage in their respective services more than ten years since Cameroon ratified the UN   convention on the protection and promotio
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STAMS at 50: A moment of Joy, Gratitude, Renewal

By Bakah Derick As the St Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary Bambui (STAMS) prepares to celebrate its golden jubilee on December 1, 2023, it is a time for reflection, gratitude, and celebration. This significant milestone marks 50 years of dedication to the formation of future priests and leaders in the Catholic Church, and it is a time to honor the rich history and legacy of this esteemed institution. St Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary Bambui   Growing as a Catholic and contributing fervently to the upkeep of seminarians and the seminary, celebrating the golden jubilee of this institution comes across differently to me. I see the St Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary Bambui as  a cornerstone of religious education and spiritual development in the Ecclesiastical Province of Bamenda which provides a nurturing and supportive environment for students to grow in their faith and knowledge. Over the past five decades, the seminary has played a vital role in shaping the lives of countless ind
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Nkwen District Hospital refurbished, introduces ramps for PWDs

By Burinyuy A. The Nkwen District Hospital (formerly PMI) has been refurbished. The refurbishment according to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors o the health facility follows the recent upgrading of the facility to a district hospital. According to Mayor Fongu Cletus Tanwe, the board chair, paying attention to the inclusive nature of the facility during the refurbishment was important.  The major innovation during the refurbishment was the construction of ramps to improve access to the hospital’s services by persons with disabilities (PWDs).  “The Bamenda III Council is an inclusive council and as far as the Nkwen District Hospital is concerned, we already took a board decision that people living with disability who can proof their condition, their bills are cut down by 50%... And we hope to replicate in other facilities because this is the maiden phase.” Fongu said With several ramps facilitating access to all the buildings in the facility,
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Lifestyle: Dr. Edwin Tatah, Mother Received Apostolic Blessings on Twin Birthday Celebration

By Bakah Derick Pope Francis has imparted Apostolic Blessings on Dr. Edwin Banseka Tatah and his mother, Venyena Scholastica Tatah. The Blessing messages from the leader of the Roman Catholic Church were handed to both mother and son on Saturday 11 November 2023 during a thanksgiving birthday Mass organized for them at the ST. Michael's Catholic Church in Futru-Nkwen. Dr Edwin Banseka Tatah, Mother and celebrating priests  "The Holy Father Francis cordially imparts the requested Apostolic Blessing to Edwin Banseka Tatah on the occasion of his 50th Birthday and through the intercession of the Virgin Mary invokes an abundance of Divine Graces." Dr. Ban's message read with that of the mother carrying her name. While Dr. Edwin Banseka celebrated his Golden Age (50), his mother was celebrating her 85th birthday. An elaborate all-white party to celebrate both held at the Blue Pearl Hotel Plaza where family, friends, groups and other well-wishers show
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Tourism: Blue Pearl Hotel GM, Mohammed Altaf, Speaks on New Menu

By Bakah Derick The management of Blue Pearl Hotel has announced the addition of Indo-Chinese dishes to their menu.  Blue Pearl Hotel Bamenda  According to the announcement, food lovers (foodies) will now be served Chicken Hot Garlic, Chicken Manchurian, Chicken 65, Chicken Chilli and Vegetable Stuffed Chapati Wraps "We are adding Indo-Chinese dishes to our menu. These mouth-watering dishes are sure to leave you craving for more. Come and experience the unique blend of spices and ingredients that make Indo-Chinese cuisine so special. We have gone an extra mile to import the spices that make these dishes unique alongside the human resource needed. I can assure you, you will have no regrets trying this out. Even the prices are not too different from our regular meals. Come and enjoy while discovering something new." The General Manager, Mohammed Altaf told The Hilltop Mail. Blue Pearl Hotel GM, Mohammed Altaf  The experienced Manager who took over the ma
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CONRHA NW 2023: UNCHRD Rep insist on respect for UN Convention on PWDs

By Bakah Derick  The Representative of the United Nations Center for Human Rights and Democracy (UNCHRD) in Central Africa has emphasized the need to respect the recently ratified United Nations (UN) convention on the rights of persons with disabilities in the North West Region and elsewhere in the country.  Fonyuy Franklin Kiven speaking to the press Fonyuy Franklin Kiven made the remarks at the first ever regional session of the Committee for the Socio-economic re-adaptation and re-insertion of persons with disabilities (CONRHA) in the region on Thursday 9 November 2023 in Bamenda. Responding to The Hilltop Mail Concerns on the non inclusive nature of infrastructure hosting UN agencies in the region as they deliver services within the ongoing armed conflict and the reconstruction plan, the UNCHRD rep. noted that Cameroon only ratified the convention in 2021 thus is not answerable to the period before but moving forward, all public meetings especial those organ
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Nkwen Development Association UK donates To Village Rural Health Center

By Bakah Derick in Nkwen The Nkwen Cultural and Development Association (NCDA), United Kingdom chapter, has donated hospital items to the Nkwen Rural Integrated Health Center. The items were handed on Friday 13 October 2023.  Donated Items displayed in front of the Health Center  Speaking on behalf of the donor association during the handing over event at the Nkwen Rural Integrated Health Center, Muma Azehfor III, disclosed that the items were made up of beds, matrasses and baby cots. He further detailed that during the need assessment visit to the rural health center, the challenge presented was that of baby cots but NCDA UK decided to do more   “It is hoped that these items will improve the quality of care delivered to this community. The items being handed included 13 adults hospital beds, 16 adults hospital bed matrasses, 10 bed side cabinets, ten baby cots, ten baby cot matrasses” Muma read in a speech by Madam Claudine Ngwa, President of NCDA UK. The speech further re
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SHUMAS Cameroon furnish SAJOCCO Mankon

By Bakah Derick  Strategic Humanitarian Services (SHUMAS) Cameroon has donated some furniture to St Joseph Comprehensive College (SAJOCCO) Mankon-Bamenda. The furniture made up of desks, tables and chairs was handed to the school on Wednesday 11 October 2023.  Cutting of symbolic ribbon The Students, parents and administration representatives have expressed gratitude to SHUMAS Cameroon promising to make maximum use of the furniture.  “We had fewer than 300 desks, most of them dilapidated because they were furniture made for primary school kids and many of them have given way and with the growing number; I inherited 233 in 2020, now we are 600, so you can imagine the population growth and so these desks will go to help that acute problem of shortage.” Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Ndong, SAJOCCO Principal said  Fr. Bonaventure Ndong Principal SAJOCCO  Accompanying the the Principal to receive the items was the Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Bamenda representing the Arch
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Cameroon Shines at UN Internet Governance Forum, IGF2023 -Japan- with Hon. Agho Oliver Leading Opening Panel on Digital Democracy

By Guest Writer, Colbert Gwain The Member of Parliament for Cameroon's Mezam North (the Bafut/Tubah) Constituency, in the North West Region, is part of a high level African Parliamentary Network on Internet Governance (APNIG) delegation to the 18th Internet Governance Forum, IGF, currently taking place in Koyto, Japan. The high-level forum that began Sunday October 8, and is expected to end on Tuesday October 12, 2023, will see Hon. Agho Oliver join other MPs from across the world in the kickstarter summit on African Digital Democracy, and which will be co-chaired by the renowned International organization, the Open Internet for Democracy initiative.  African MPs attending During the session,  Hon. Agho Oliver would be sharing experiences from Cameroon as well as suggestions on how the internet could be kept open for democracy to thrive. He would be explaining how despite an initial internet shutdown by the government of Cameroon in the two English-Speaking
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EXHIST celebrates Milestone Achievements at 3rd Convocation

By Carlos Ngwayi in Yaoundé  Experiential Higher Institute of Science and Technology (EXHIST) has celebrated remarkable successes recorded just within the last four years of the institution's existence. This was during the 3rd convocation ceremony of the University Institute in Yaoundé on Saturday 30 September 2023. Faculty, Staff, Masters, First Degree and HND Graduates  Guest Speaker at the convocation, Hon Yoyo Emmanuel has attributed the success to the core values of the institution like Academic Excellence, leadership and accountability, diversity, innovation, hard work, discipline, honesty amongst others.  While expressing gratitude to parents and guardians who believe in EXHIST at this tender age, the faculty and staff for their commitment, the President and CEO of EXHIST, Ngang Nelson says despite the landmark achievements already listed in the profile of the institution, his wish is to produce professionals who will provide services especially healthcare with love and pass
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