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The former member of government, Shey Jones Yembe, has used this year’s football tournament, organised in Yaounde for boys and girls from the Wimbum extraction, in Donga Mantung division, in the North West region, to promote peace, living together and national unity. The yearly tournament which is an initiative of the Wimbum Cultural and Development Association, WICUDA is one of the highest crowd pulling event in the history of the Mbum people. However, this year's tournament was exceptional due to the fact that it was aimed at promoting peace, national unity and social integration. The organisers say it also seeks to promote local football talents and keep idle youths busy. This year’s edition, dubbed: “Unity and Fair Play” , was: “A Special Dedication To His Excellency Shey Jones Yembe, the unsung Hero of Mbumland. Enter Shey Jones Yembe, Promoter of Peace and  Unity    This year’s tournament that saw the participation of ten football teams and four handball teams,...

The General Manager of Camtel, who doubles the Mafor for the North West Region has mobilized all the queen mothers today to yean for peace. The event that took place at the Bamenda grandstand was described by impressionists as the biggest crowd puller in Bamenda town and entire North West Region in recent times. In a statement, the Queen Mothers called on those in bushes to drop their guns.  "We the Queen Mothers (Mafors) of the North West Region deplore and condemn in the strongest terms the constant killing of our children since the escalidation of this crisis in our beloved Anglophone regions". The Mafors continued by stating that " last December 13, Chief Ngale Ikome of Dibanda village in Fako Division was gruesomely murdered in captivity, months ago it was Ngarbuh..". Citing numerous instances of tears, the Queen Mothers pleaded that Never again should children be targeted in this violence. "We yearn for peace. Drop the guns and stop the violence".  H...

North West Regional Elections: President   Prof Fru Angwafor fobuzshi Mezam Vice President Fon Yakum Kevin- Bambalang, Ngoketungia Commissioner for Economic  Development - Mr Ghejung Awunti- Mezam Commissioner for Education, Sports and Cultural Development  - Dr Mrs Anjoh Fru-Manyi Rose, Momo Division Health and Social Development-Sakah Fendufe lydia,Bui Division Secretaries  1-Kalak Flavius Boteh, Donga Mantung Secretary 2- Fon Mbahmbi III- Menchum Questor - Waindim Jude -Boyo Division When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)

Not only was Afombo Vincent Fungoh one of the greatest teacher, school administrator and politician of our time, but he was truly a passionate man. He was just as dedicated to his family as his career, and as his party comrade Lon Ernest so beautifully exemplifies in another touching memoriam. From Santa to Nwa, Ako, Misaje and Nkambe, everyone has a touching story to tell about this my friend, Afoumbo Vincent. A man we fondly called ourselves " The Man you are hear of". Though some of you reading my tribute may not know him during his life time, be informed that his passion for youth empowerment and devotion to making the world a more beautiful place where everyone can experience the best in life. He was such remarkable human being and rare teacher who would spare no efforts to pay fees for children. Many are those who have benefited from his largess. Afombo Vincent was known for his wonderful sense of humor, quick smile and laugh, graciousness, and dedication to serving God...

The Colbert Factor How despite Special Status Shortcomings, Dr. Fuh Calistus Maintains it's Double-portion for Anglophones  This reflection is inspired by the fact that although when the Canadian High Commissioner to Cameroon recently pointed out on the pages of The Guardian Post newspaper, the visible shortcoming of the Special Status granted to two English speaking regions to be residents'  lack of  knowledge about its workability, and instead of government garnering resources to just take the advice and go ahead to do the necessary explanations, it rather summoned him for questioning at the Foreign Affairs Ministry,  one of Cameroon's foremost thinkers and Cpdm frontline militants, H. E, Dr. Fuh Calistus Gentry, has taken the bull by the horns and gone ahead to not only explain in practical terms what Anglophones should expect from the special status but also dared to state that the document, like any other human endeavor, remains perfectable.  It is the more...

The Mafors and mothers of the North West under the aegis of Mafor Yah Sunday Epse Achidi today staged a mourning ceremony at the Grand stand in Bamenda to condemn the killings that have become the order of the day since the crisis escalated in our two anglophone regions. The Mafors who were led by Mafor Yaah Achidi Achu  cried and prayed God in their various local languages for peace to return in the North West and South West regions.  In a walkaton along Bamenda Commercial Avenue, the women carried with them  placards with very touching messages appealing for return to normalcy in the Anglophone regions.  Among other dignitaries present were the MPs of Ndu Hon. Naomi Ngandong  and Momo East in Mbengwi, Hon John Kum of Menchum as well as the very dynamic D.O of Bamenda II. Mafor Yah Sunday Epse Achidi in her usual maternal style made a stop at the DDR Centre to encourage ex- combatants to lure their friends out of the bushes. In tandem with our tradition, she ha...

  The young dynamic Member of Parliament for Bafut/ Tubah has created the unexpected by taking the message of peace to market women in Tubah. Hon. Agho Oliver who is now popularly known as the grassroots man, made an impromptu visit to appeal to women in his constituency to be ambassadors of peace. After celebrating the groundbreaking 38th anniversary of the the assesion to the helm of the Nation by President Paul, the Member of Parliament who was flanked by Tubah Mayor, Tanjong Martin were on the field to encourage and sensitize market women on the need to remain peaceful while denouncing anything that  can jeopardize the return to gradual normalcy in the sub division. The MP and his mayor also used the opportunity to call on all and sundry to give peace a chance. At each stopped, the people's representatives listened keenly to worries raised by the women. While listening to the worries, those that needed immediate solutions were solved on the spot.  The Member of Parlia...

Joe Biden has been elected President of the United States waiting official confirmation. News networks say Joe Biden scored inched the Electoral College with Pennsylvania to emerge victorious in the November 3, elections. Kamala Harris has made history as the first woman, the first Black person and the first person of Indian descent to be elected vice president.  While waiting for a judiciary battle at the level of the supreme Court over elections fraud, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are said to have registered record votes in the history of the U.S.  hen News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)

Christians and Muslims on November 6, 2020 devoted the 38th anniversary of the ascension of President Paul Biya to power to pray for peace in what has been described as one of the highest crowd puling event in the entire region. The ecumenical service which was officiated by clergies from five different Christian denominations and the Muslim Imams brought together militants and sympathizers of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement-CPDM, as well as traditional rulers, ardors and Christians. This service which took place in the vicinity of the newly constructed Misaje Community Hall was attended by over 10.000 people. The organizers say the ecumenical service took place in an open esplanade as a way to respect government measures to mitigate the spread of covid 19.  Holding under the theme: Let us Mobilize Behind President Biya for the Advent of Decentralization”. Shey Afred Nyako, CPDM Section President said the ecumenical service is exceptionally organized on November 6,...

There was esctascy and fanfare in Bumbui, Tubah Subdivision in Mezam Division where thousands gathered to commemorate 38 years of President Paul Biya to helm of the nation. At about 12noon, drumbeats and songs could be heard echoing into the highlands of Bambili, Babanki and the valleys of Bambui. It was an exceptional 38th anniversary celebration this November 6, 2020 as militants and sympathizers of the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement, CPDM converge at the Bambui ceremonial ground to say "Happy Anniversary" to President Paul Biya. The 38th anniversary was exceptional with the presence of Hon. Agho Oliver, the young dynamic grassroot politician. Excitement filled the air when is arrival was confirmed at about 11:30 am. When Hon. Agho Oliver finally arrived the ceremonial ground, the euphoria was total. When the event proper started, it was all praises to President Paul Biya.  Speaking at the groundbreaking Hon. Agho Oliver said that the population of Tubah is happy...

The Head of State,  President Paul Biya has instructed Prime Minister,  Head of Government to suspend tax on telephones. The decision by the Head of state to end tax on new mobile phones was made public today October 19, 2020 by the Secretary General of the Presidency,  Ferdinand Ngo Ngo. Here below is the communique from the Presidency  When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)

  The chairman of Board of Directors of the Port Authority of Douala (PAD) raised to the rank of Officer of the Cameroon National Order of Valour. Shey Jones Yembe was decorated last Tuesday October 13,  202 in Douala for his trappings towards nation building.  Performing the decoration rite on behalf of the Head of State, the Minister of Transport, Jean Ernest Massena Ngalle Bibehe, placed the medal on Shey Jones’ chest on the sidelines of a ceremony to inaugurate some newly acquired nautical vessels by the PAD in Douala Tuesday October 13. The inauguration ceremony was chaired by the Prime Minister, Head of Government, Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute. The visibly happy PM told the press after launching the new vessels that the machines are going to help to spur the Douala Port which also serves landlocked Chad and the Central African Republic into a real centre of activity in West and Central Africa.  The acquisition of the over FCFA 40 billion-worth ‘small ships’ by th...

The former Member of Parliament for Nwa,  Hon. Bungong Jinka Jonathan who died on September 25,  2020 will be buried in Mbem,  Nwa this weekend. The late politician who started the Nwa Development Programme began his journey of no return in Douala as hundreds storm his home to pay him last respect.  The man who served the nation as custom official before joining politics was the first MP for at the verge of multiparty politics,  a dieheart militant of the Social Democratic Front,  SDF. The team Hon. Awudu,  Hon. Tansa,  Hon. Jinka and Hon. Chemo were elected in the early 90s from Donga Mantung Division. As a politician,  Hon. Jinka would be remembered for his providing the master plan for Nwa,  his rural electricity programme and support to the needy. It was during his term of office that several secondary schools and primary schoola were created in Nwa. Hon. Awudu says that Hon. Jinka was a great man and his demise is a great lost to th...

The news fell like a bombshell. Even law makers who supposedly voted the 2019 Finance Bill were taken aback with the detail of the implementation of the bill requiring that end-users pay custom duties and taxes on imported telephones and tablets. Starting from this October 15,2020, the burden of paying custom duties and taxes on imported digital technology products like phones and tablets shall lie with the consumer.  The new phone tax entails that each time an end user introduces his/her Sim card into a new phone, the International Mobile Equipment Identity, IMEI, is recorded at Arintech, a new platform fronted by government, and a message is immediately sent to the user requesting he/she chooses one of the two options of either paying the custom duty or tax in lumpsum or paying in installments each time he/she buys airtime from any of the mobile phone operators. In addition to that, and also beginning October 15,2020, each time users of digital tools download an application, they...

 How DOMASF Rekindled Back to School and Hard work  As part of efforts to reawaken back to school in the entire Donga Mantung Division and equally reward excellence and hard work, the Donga Mantung Scholarship Fund-DOMASF is entering into records for outstanding achievements. Launched in August 2019 at the eve of back to school with the sum of FCFA 18 million, DOMASF has reached out to thousands in it's drive to build human resources and encourage education, ignite excellence and hardwork. The success story of DOMASF is one worth emulating.  During the official launching of DOMASF during the 2019 back to school, its initiator and promoter, Dr, Fuh Calistus Gentry said the scheme was put in place to mobilize communities to send children to school, support Parent Teachers Association to recruit teachers and to honour, encourage and reward excellence.  Last week, over 200 students and pupils from the Five Sub Divisions that make up Donga Mantung Division received schola...

Donga Mantung Scholarship Fund, DOMASF, has confirmed its ability to promote Excellence and Meritocracy in Donga Mantung Division. Today October 8, 2020, education stakeholders witnessed the distribution scholarships to distinguished pupils at the First School Leaving Certificate and other basic needs to the needy to encourage back to school. Today's ceremony which took place under the patronage of the Divisional Officer for Ako Sub Division, Mbingno Abraham was described as the biggest crowd puller since 2016.  Dr. Fuh Calistus Gentry, promoter of the fund was canonized by the popualtion for his effort to peomote and encourage education. The mayor of Ako, Nkanya Nkwai Godlove couldn't be indifferent to express thank to Minister Fuh Calistus Gentry for the timely gesture. Before proceeding to the distribution of scholarships to the laureates, Nkanya  Nkwai Godlove was categorical in reminding the population that education is the foundation of all human being beings and a fonda...