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Coastal Development Authority provides PPE to NTC
The Coastal Development Authority (CoDA) on Monday presented 200 nose masks and 100 pieces of hand sanitisers to New Times Corporation (NTC), publishers of Ghanaian Times and The Spectator, as part of efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.
The Authority said it would extend same gesture to vendors within the coastal zone to help reduce their exposure to the disease.
Mr Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Chief Executive Officer of CoDA, presenting the items in Accra, commended NTC for creating awareness on preventive measures to help fight the disease.
“The fight against the disease does not solely lie on government and institutions in the country. We cannot do this alone as an agency. We need all of you and that is why we appreciate the work the media is doing in this fight. You have been supportive and we are really appreciative,” he said.
“Your publication has given relevance to what we are currently doing including donation of sanitary items and nose masks to fight COVID-19,” he added.
CoDA, he noted, would collaborate with the corporation to deepen the country’s development agenda.
Mr Dave Agbenu, Editor of Ghanaian Times, receiving the items, expressed gratitude to CoDA for the gesture saying that the donation would be an added boost to the company which has been at the forefront of the fight against the disease.
“Our work here is a public service. We commenced this campaign to educate the public on the importance of wearing nose mask and how it could be done properly. This is our contribution to the fight against COVID-19 and we will continue until this ‘new enemy’ is defeated,” he stated.
He said Ghanaian Times and The Spectator would continue to provide the platform for the public to voice their opinions and ideas to help build the country.
By Spectator Reporter
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Ghana to locally refine its gold starting October 2025 – Sammy Gyamfi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has announced that plans are far advanced for the establishment of a state-owned gold refinery in the country.
Speaking at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention, Mr Gyamfi said the refinery will process locally mined gold into bullion instead of exporting it in its raw state.
According to him, it is unacceptable that Ghana, despite being a leading gold producer in Africa, continues to export raw gold known as dore.
He explained that the Gold Board, working with the Bank of Ghana and local refineries, will from October 2025 begin refining gold locally.
He also disclosed that an ultramodern assay laboratory will be built to ensure international standards in testing gold quality.
Mr Gyamfi noted that the refinery will be wholly state-owned and will help Ghana move away from raw mineral exports to value addition.
This, he said, will boost foreign exchange earnings, create jobs, and position Ghana as a hub for gold refining and jewellery production in Africa.
The CEO stressed that the project forms part of government’s strategy to ensure the country benefits fully from its natural resources and to transform the mining sector into a driver of economic growth.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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There is strength in diversity; let’s live in peace – Zanetor Rawlings urges Ghanaians
Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has urged Ghanaians, especially the youth, to value the peace the country enjoys and to see diversity as a source of strength.
Speaking at the National Youth Conference held at the Pentecost Convention Centre under the theme “Igniting Potential; Inspiring Change”, she warned against being lured into conflicts and divisions fueled by reckless statements from politicians, traditional leaders, religious figures, or academics.
According to her, many young people have no idea what it means to live in a country torn apart by war, and therefore must not take Ghana’s peace for granted.
She stressed that the harmony among different ethnic and regional groups should be protected at all costs, since it is peace that allows citizens to gather freely and safely.
Dr. Zanetor said Ghana’s development depends on embracing diversity and working together.
She urged the youth to tap into this strength so that Ghana would continue to shine as the “Black Star” of Africa and serve as an example for other nations.
She expressed appreciation to the participants for attending the conference and asked for God’s blessings on the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
