Trinity National Press Icons Award For Excellence (Photonews)

Benoit Emvoutou SDO Menchum Highly Honoured In Bamenda

The Senior Divisional Officer for Menchum Division yesterday was highly Honoured as Best Senior Divisional Officer of the year. This was at the All Saints Parish Bayelle in the Pope John Paul II hall during the World Echoes Newspaper Trinity National Icons Award with slogan ‘Edifying The World Using The Crucifix’. The occasion was highly attended and pressmen like Baka Derick of Abakwa FM, Michael Ndi of The Guardian Post, Comfort Musa of ACMS and former President of CAMASEJ and an uncountable number of media outlets were seen at the occasion.

The man of the year at the occasion was Mayor Tanjong Martin of the Tubah Council who was singled out for having used ‘power to the people’ ideology and was voted after the 2013 municipal elections by an overwhelming majority of councillors of his municipality. He was also honoured alongside the lone female Mayor – the Lord Mayor Tebe Beatrice of Mbengwi Council, Lord Mayor Balick Awa Fidelis of Bamenda II Council because of their developmental projects which have already been carried out and their transparent management at the helm of the three Councils. Personalities whose presence was honoured and rewarded were Honourable Wallang Richard, His Royal Majesty the Fon of Nkar, the Director of HICM Professor John Egbe Ebai of The University of Bamenda, Dr. Sunjo, the divisional officer for Ndop also a traditional ruler, the regional delegate of mines north west,  Mr. Tangie Joseph Ambe, Principal of GTHS Bafut, Ghogomu Simon MT, Principal of GBHS Ndop, best school of the year Baptist High School Mankon, Itoe Peter Mbongo – best divisional officer of the year, St. Martin the Porres Njinikom, MBOSCUDA, Rev. Pastor Warah Solomon, Rev. Pastor DD Alo, Ihimbru Vincent Bache, Dr. Abiodum AKA, SARKI USMANU Balarabe, Ngwe Judith Abong, Tamfu Denis etc

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Borrowing Money

 “SHOULD I BORROW MONEY?

            “Borrowing is like a wedding. Repaying is like mourning”. A Swahili Proverb. This saying is well–known to people in East Africa. And it undoubtedly reflects the sentiment of many in lands around the world. Is that how you feel about borrowing money from a friend or other sources? Though it might seem advisable at times. Is it a good idea? What are the dangers and pitfalls in borrowing? Another proverb saying get to the heart of the matter. It says: Borrowing and lending spoil a friendship. Indeed, debts can put friendships and relationship in jeopardy. Even with the best of plans and the most sincere intentions, things do not always turn out as expected. For example, if time passes and due repayments are not made, the lender may become irritated. Resentment could build, and the relationship between their families may become strained. Since loans are potential source of friction, we might view them as a last resort rather than any easy solution to money problems.

Borrowing money can also endanger a person’s relationship with God. First of all the Bible says that it is a wicked person who deliberately and knowingly refuses to repay his debts. It also makes clear that “the borrower is a slave to the lender”. The borrower must realize until the money is paid back, he is under obligation to the lender. True is another African saying “if you borrow a man’s leg, you will go where he directs you.” The idea is that one who is heavily in debt is no longer at liberty to do what he would like. Repaying what one borrows therefore, must be given high priority. Otherwise, difficulties will likely arise. Mounting debts can result in much distress, as well as sleepless nights, overwork, bickering between husband and wife and even family breakups, not to mention possible lawsuits or imprisonment. Do not owe anything to anyone except to love one another.

In view of this, it is best to be cautious when it comes to borrowing money. It is prudent to ask. Is there a real need to borrow? Is it a matter of saving your means of livelihood so as to care for your family? Is there a measure of greed beyond one’s means? In most cases, it would be better to make do with less than obligate oneself by borrowing.

There may be exceptions, such as when an emergency arises and there does not seem to be any other way out. Even so, if a person decides to borrow, he should show himself to be a person of good principles. How can this be done? First, never take advantage of someone just because he or she seems to be better–off, he owes it to us to help us financially. Nor should we feel that we are free of any moral obligation to act with honest intentions toward such a person. Do not be envious of those who seem to enjoy financial security.

It is better you put your agreement in writing in order to avoid misunderstanding on either sides. If possible return what you have borrowed to the owner personally in order to thank him yourself. Conscientiousness in returning what you borrow makes for good relations. In addition, always bear in mind the Golden Rule, “All things, therefore, that you want man to do to you, you also must do to them.”

SDF Chairman addressing Militants and Wellwishers at Silver Jubilee in Bamenda

Children of Africa

This Is Health Care In America

On March 23, 2010, I sat down at a table in the East Room of the White House and signed my name on a law that said, once and for all, that health care would no longer be a privilege for a few. It would be a right for everyone.
Five years later, after more than 50 votes in Congress to repeal or weaken this law and multiple challenges before the Supreme Court, here is what we know today:
This law worked. It's still working. It has changed and saved American lives. It has set this country on a smarter, stronger course.
And it's here to stay.
If that means something to you today, add your voice here.
This morning, the Supreme Court upheld one of the most critical parts of health reform -- the part that has made it easier for Americans to afford health insurance, no matter where you live.
If the challenges to this law had succeeded, millions would have had thousands of dollars in tax credits taken away. Insurance would have once again become unaffordable for many Americans. Many would have even become uninsured again. Ultimately, everyone's premiums could have gone up.
Because of this law, and because of today's decision, millions of Americans will continue to receive the tax credits that have given about 8 in 10 people who buy insurance on the new Health Insurance Marketplaces the choice of a health care plan that costs less than $100 a month.
If you're a parent, you can keep your kids on your plan until they turn 26 -- something that has covered millions of young people so far. That's because of this law. If you're a senior, or have a disability, this law gives you discounts on your prescriptions -- something that has saved 9 million Americans an average of $1,600 so far. If you're a woman, you can't be charged more than anybody else -- even if you've had cancer, or your husband had heart disease, or just because you're a woman. Your insurer has to offer free preventive services like mammograms. They can't place annual or lifetime caps on your care.
And when it comes to preexisting conditions -- someday, our grandkids will ask us if there was really a time when America discriminated against people who got sick. Because that's something this law has ended for good.
Five years in and more than 16 million insured Americans later, this is no longer just about a law. This isn't just about the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare.
This is health care in America.
Today is a victory for every American whose life will continue to become more secure because of this law. And 20, 30, 50 years from now, most Americans may not know what "Obamacare" is. And that's okay. That's the point.
Because today, this reform remains what it always has been -- a set of fairer rules and tougher protections that have made health care in America more affordable, more attainable, and more about you.
That's who we are as Americans. We look out for one another. We take care of each other. We root for one another's success. We strive to do better, to be better, than the generation before us, and we try to build something better for the generation that comes behind us.
And today, with this behind us, let's come together and keep building something better. That starts right now.
Thank you,
President Barack Obama

Waste Classification Projection For Bamenda Town

Waste in the streets of Bamenda

A research conducted in Bamenda town indicate an unsustainable solid waste management system with present generation rates of 0.53kg/person/day with residencies producing 270tonnes/day expected rise to 420.14 by 2035. Based on the findings, a recycling industry is needed in Bamenda.

Most cities in developing countries possess certain common characteristics such as rapid population growth, urbanization, and lack of resources to provide a better solid waste management system. This often leads to insufficient waste collection, open dumping and the piling up of waste on the streets and in the streams. Waste generation is increasing significantly as a result of these urban characteristics aggravating current capacity constraints in waste management.

Electronic shop converting dumped screens to tv sets

Municipal solid waste is generally composed of electrical and electronic equipment such as discarded computers, printers, mobile phones, TVs and refrigerators, construction and demolition waste, health-care waste, and waste from households, offices, shops, schools and industries, and agricultural residues. These include food waste, garden and park waste, paper and cardboard, wood, textiles, disposable diapers, rubber and leather, plastics, metal, glass and refuse such as ash, dirt, dust, soil and electronic waste (Guerrero et al., 2013).

our partners: CEO Mendel Foundation at bee keeping site

Gross amounts of solid waste are collected and dumped in most cities today. These amounts of municipal solid waste, one of the most important by-products of an urban lifestyle is said to be multiply with the city’s development.

At Tobby Vision Computers, with our mission of inspiring men and women everywhere to reach for a star in ICTs, we do dumping at electronic

our students planting trees on world environment day 2015

repair shops where guys collect these and produce statues with or scrap to use in their repair workshops. Also our dumped screens are converted by local electronician into a television screens. Our school premise is earthed and there is a circuit breaker and surge arrests and we switch off all electricity and remove from wall outlets before leaving. With advice a special partnership with community based Mendel Foundation; we planted 100 trees during the 2015 World Environment Day along the banks of river Atunui in Bambui in line with our vision for a healthy environment..