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Mahama thanks US for airlifting Ghana Army engineers to Jamaica for reconstruction work
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed gratitude to the United States for supporting Ghana in airlifting army engineers to Jamaica to assist with post hurricane reconstruction efforts.
Speaking ahead of the deployment, President Mahama thanked Donald Trump, as well as the government and people of the United States, for making the mission possible.
He explained that transporting the troops and their equipment to Jamaica had been one of the biggest challenges in carrying out the operation.
According to the president, the United States stepped in to provide airlift support, making it possible for the engineers to travel from Accra to Kingston.
He noted that a C 17 aircraft was arranged to carry the troops along with their supplies for the mission.
President Mahama said the Ghanaian engineers were being sent to support the people of Jamaica as they recover from the effects of the hurricane.
He described the mission as a symbol of friendship and cooperation between Ghana and Jamaica.
He wished the troops a successful operation and a safe return home, and prayed for God’s protection over the Ghana Armed Forces.
The president expressed hope that the mission would further strengthen the bond between Ghana and Jamaica.
President Mahama ended by thanking the United States once again for its support and reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to international cooperation and humanitarian assistance.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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