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Raphaelina is Miss Teen Tourism Ghana 2023
16-year-old student of Datus International School, Raphaelina Naana Asare has emerged Miss Teen Tourism Ghana 2023, after outwitting other intelligent contestants for the coveted crown.
The event which took place last Saturday, June 24, at the La Palm Royal Hotel saw confident, intelligent, and beautiful young ladies compete for the Miss Teen Tourism Ghana crown.
The winner would lead the other three contestants for the upcoming Miss Teen Tourism World contest, slated to take place from August 1-20, in Ghana.
At the end of the competition, which started with exams, followed by presentations and rounds of questions from a panel of jury, Raphaelina stood tall amongst other contestants.
Petra Ama Agyeiwaa Kumi, claimed the title of Miss Teen Tourism Earth Ghana 2023 as the first runner-up, while Junia Del and Keziah Barnes were awarded the titles of Miss Teen Tourism International Ghana 2023 and Miss Teen Tourism Globe 2023, respectively, as the second and third runners-up.
Ghana is presenting four candidates as team Ghana, who would be flanked by Miss Teen Tourism UK, and Miss Teen Tourism Lebanon both live in Ghana.
Speaking to spectator.com.gh, the brain behind the event, Stacey Amoateng expressed her appreciation to everyone who played a role in making the event a success.
She said the candidates are intelligent, adding that there would be a lot of work in the area of grooming ahead of the contest.
Mrs. Amoateng elaborated on the decision to present more than one candidate, drawing inspiration from South Africa’s strategic approach in the previous edition.
She emphasized the importance of maximizing Ghana’s chances of success by learning from South Africa’s triumph, where they presented multiple candidates and secured multiple titles.
Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs at Ghana Tourism Authority, Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi, also expressed his outfit’s readiness to assist the organisers and contestants to win the ultimate for Ghana.
He was optimistic the quality of the candidates chosen was an assurance Ghana would come out of the contest with something worth celebrating and wished everyone well in their endeavours.
Mrs. Mawuena Trebarh, a communications strategist; Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong, a media consultant; Kofi Kakra Kusi, Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority; Kofi Duah, an entertainment journalist with Graphic Showbiz; Giesella, a model and beauty queen; Sefa, a talented musician; and Calista Amoateng, the reigning Miss Teen Tourism World 2022 were the jury for the contest.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
