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GJA awards to be held in Kumasi for the first time
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For the first time in 29 years, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) Awards will be held outside Accra.
This year’s ceremony will take place at the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Jubilee Hall in Kumasi, Ashanti Region.
GJA President, Albert Kwabena Dwumfuor, announced the decision during a visit to the venue, expressing gratitude to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and the Manhyia Palace for their support and warm reception.
He said the move marks a historic moment for the Association, describing it as an opportunity to celebrate Ghanaian journalism in an environment rich with culture and tradition.
“After 29 years, we are moving the flagship awards of the Association from the national capital, Accra, to the capital of the Ashanti Region, Kumasi — specifically, to the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Jubilee Hall,” Mr. Dwumfuor said.
He explained that this year’s event will be held under the gracious patronage of the Asantehene and will reflect the rich royal traditions of the Ashanti Kingdom.
The GJA President, who led a delegation to inspect the venue, expressed satisfaction with preparations so far.
“Everything is turning out positive. We have inspected the facilities here at the Jubilee Hall, and we are confident that the 29th GJA Awards will be a memorable and successful event,” he said.
The GJA Awards is the country’s biggest annual event celebrating excellence in journalism, honouring outstanding reporters, editors, photojournalists, and media houses across Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Over 20 structures built within the 50-metre buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon at the Laboma Beach Resort in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality were on Sunday demolished by the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC).
Buildings such as single-unit semi-detached under construction and completed chalets at the resort were pulled down while portions of a newly constructed perimeter wall were also demolished. Read More
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About 120 golfers from clubs across Ghana participated in an 18-hole competition, dubbed ‘MTN 30th Anniversary CEO Invitational Golf Tournament’ held at the Achimota Golf Club on Saturday.
At the end of the hectic day, Frederick Semenu Duvor won the Men’s Group A event with 39 points, while Julienne Afi claimed the Ladies’ Group A title with the same score.
Yaw Mireku Jnr. won the Men’s Group B with an impressive 45 points, while Kous Louanges Mang took the Ladies’ Group B title with 38 points.
Kofi Mangesi won Men’s Group C with 40 points while Elorm R. Akuash Bonney claimed the Ladies’ version with 42 points.
In the Seniors Division, Jan Vogel emerged winner of the men’s category with 39 gross, while Helen Appah topped the ladies’ category with 44 gross.
Addressing participants, the company’s Board Chairman, Mr Ishmael Yamson, urged the company to approach its next phase with the same resilience, discipline and determination that have defined its success over the past three decades.
He drew a striking parallel between the game of golf and MTN Ghana’s three-decade journey, describing both as long games in which success depends less on one spectacular moment than on consistency, patience, judgment and the ability to recover from setbacks.
He said, golf had taught him a lesson that extended far beyond the fairways, thus, a round cannot be won on the first hole.
In golfing terms, he said, MTN Ghana had encountered its share of regulatory bunkers, competitive hazards and unexpected storms that had forced the company to pause, reassess and change its approach.
But those challenges, he suggested, were part of the journey rather than reasons to abandon it.
By Andrew Nortey
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