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GTP debuts ready-to-wear collection
GIPC boss, Yoofi Grant poses with Head of Retail, Jessica Okwabi at GTP,
and Marketing Director, Mary Ann Boaten
Ghana’s pioneering indigenous textile brand, GTP, has unveiled a stylish corporate ready-to-wear clothing collection at its inaugural retail store in Osu last Friday.
This strategic move is a direct response to months of invaluable customer feedback signalling GTP’s dedication to meeting the evolving needs of its discerning clientele.
This significant milestone solidifies GTP’s position as a premium, innovative, and fashion-forward brand, while enhancing convenience, style, and personalised service for its cherished customers.
The Marketing Director of Ghana Textiles Printing Company (GTP), Madam Mary Ann Boaten expressed her enthusiasm about the achievement, saying “we’ve worked diligently to craft a collection that radiates style and elegance, with the purpose of meeting the ever-evolving demands of our customers and adding value to the fabrics.”
GTP’s retail store and versatile ready-to-wear collection is the result of collaboration between GTP’s internal teams and esteemed partners like Tekura, who supplied the store’s furnishings and some of the woodwork.
As a leading textile brand in Ghana, GTP has been crafting high-quality fabrics for over five decades, with an unwavering commitment to celebrating Ghanaian culture and heritage through its products and services.
Patrons are promised a unique first-hand experience of the brand’s extensive range of quality and authentic African textiles, and alluring Ready-to-Wear collection made from exclusive GTP designed fabrics.
The brand is confident that its customers will embrace the new collection and cherish the unique shopping experience the retail store has to offer.
The double-debut event was graced by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Yoofi Grant, Business Executives Marina Lamptey and Lucy Quist, Broadcaster Israel Laryea, Fashion Designer Elikem Kumordzie and Actress Sika Osei as well as other esteemed fashion enthusiasts.
GTP is the first indigenous Ghanaian textile brand launched onto the Ghanaian market in January 1966 by the late Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah.
By Edem Mensah Tsotorme
The Ghana High Commission in Pretoria has advised Ghanaians living in South Africa to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures ahead of planned protest activities expected on June 30.
In a public advisory issued on Monday, June 29, the Mission urged Ghanaian nationals to prioritise their safety following a deadline announced by a group known as “March and March” and its affiliated organisations, which could lead to demonstrations and disruptions in parts of the country.
The High Commission advised Ghanaians to stay indoors, especially in central business districts, transport hubs, informal trading areas and other locations where protests may occur.
It encouraged them to temporarily close their businesses where necessary and avoid unnecessary movement until the situation stabilises.
The Mission further urged members of the Ghanaian community to avoid confrontations or provocative discussions, including on social media, and to ensure that their passports, residence permits and other identification documents were readily available at all times.
According to the High Commission, emergency telephone lines have been activated to provide assistance and receive reports from Ghanaians who may require help during the period.
It encouraged Ghanaians to remain calm, obey the laws of South Africa and cooperate fully with local authorities.
The Mission advised them to rely only on information from credible official sources and avoid sharing unverified reports or rumours that could create unnecessary panic.
The Ghana High Commission assured the Ghanaian community that it would continue to monitor developments and provide updates when necessary, adding that it remained committed to protecting the welfare of all Ghanaian nationals in South Africa.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has criticised the government’s handling of the flooding that hit parts of Accra and surrounding communities on Monday, urging it to move beyond what it described as public relations activities and take decisive action to address the country’s flood challenges.
In a press release issued on June 29, the party expressed sympathy to thousands of people affected by the floods but maintained that the government had failed to respond effectively to the recurring disaster.
The NPP noted that communities including the N1 Highway, Apenkwa, Achimota, Kaneshie, Weija, Spintex, Darkuman Junction and the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange were flooded after heavy rains.
According to the party, these communities have experienced flooding repeatedly over the years, making it necessary for government to adopt long term solutions.
The NPP argued that the current administration had created confusion by splitting responsibility for flood management between the Ministry of Local Government and the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources.
It claimed that the arrangement had resulted in poor coordination, with the two ministries competing over responsibilities instead of working together to address the problem.
The party questioned the decision to place Deputy Chief of Staff Stan Dogbe in charge of coordinating flood response efforts.
According to the NPP, he does not have the authority to direct ministers, making the current command structure ineffective.
The opposition party further alleged that some anti flood measures announced by the government had either not been implemented or had been poorly executed.
It claimed that delays in the release of funds for flood mitigation programmes had affected ongoing interventions.
The NPP rejected recent comments by President John Dramani Mahama that flooding was partly caused by poor environmental practices and indiscipline among some citizens.
It argued that while public cooperation was important, the government should take responsibility for designing and implementing effective flood management policies.
The party called on the President to place flood management under one ministry, appoint a single minister to lead the response, and provide a public account of the work and spending of the Anti Flood Task Force.
It also urged the government to work closely with Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies and technical experts to improve land use planning, sanitation management and drainage infrastructure.
The statement, signed by the NPP General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, stressed that the party would continue to hold the government accountable while standing with families affected by the floods.
By: Jacob Aggrey
