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Adwinsa Publications marks 21st Ghana Int’l Book Fair with children’s show
Adwinsa Publications has organised a Children’s show to mark this year’s 21st Ghana International Book Fair.
The programme was to educate children on the dangers that comes with polluting water bodies particularly through the activities of illegal mining (Galamsey).
The Ghana International Book Fair (GIBF) is an annual event organised to celebrate the rich Ghanaian culture through books. The fair attracted publishers across the globe to exhibit their books.
Dubbed ‘Poisoning our water, poisoning our future’, the show enlightened the children on the negative effects of ’Galamsey’ on water bodies.
Addressing audience at the event, the Deputy Chief Administrator, Guidance and Counseling Unit of the Ghana Education Service, Mrs Sarah Kumi Yeboah-Boadu, said it was important to develop the habit of reading as it helps discover what has been hidden for many years.
“We organised this programme to encourage school children to develop the habit of reading as one can discover what has been hidden for ages only through reading and also to expose them to the happenings around,” she said.
Mrs Boadu said some of the negative effects of water pollution on our health may be cases of cancer and shortage of food supply.
Some of the dignitaries present at the event were Mr Kwaku Oppong-Amponsah, C.E.O of Adwinsa Publications, Mrs Catherine Agyapomaa Appiah-Pinkra, Executive Director, Complimentary Education Agency and Master Kobby Onan Adjei Johnson, Mountain High Academy.
The programme was climaxed with a thrilling cultural display by school children from the North Legon School Complex, poetry recital and a dance performance by Potters Orphanage
By Elizabeth Agyeibea Ackon
The New Times Corporation (NTC) on Monday held its annual thanksgiving service, bringing together staff and management to reflect on the past year, express gratitude, and renew their commitment to the organisation’s growth.
At the service, the Deputy Chairperson of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) and a Board Member of the New Times Corporation (NTC), Madam Charity Binka, called for strong and intentional collaboration among staff, emphasising that unity and teamwork were crucial to transforming the corporation during its challenging times.
“This is a time to break silos, share ideas and work together as one team with a shared vision,” she said, adding that innovation and digital transformation must be embraced to secure NTC’s future.
Madam Binka expressed gratitude to God for sustaining the corporation and its employees despite financial and operational difficulties.
“Though the journey has not been smooth, God has sustained us. We are here today because of His grace,” she indicated, acknowledging the resilience and dedication of staff who have kept The Ghanaian Times and The Spectator among the country’s most respected newspapers.
Quoting Jeremiah 29:11, she encouraged staff to remain hopeful and confident that brighter days lie ahead.
Delivering the sermon, Rev. John Akorli of Word Divine International Ministry at Sukura, Accra, cautioned staff against excessive talking and gossip, warning that careless speech could create unnecessary problems.
Rev. Akorli further reminded staff that their identity should not be defined by past mistakes, family background, or negative labels.
He encouraged them to live confidently, depend on God’s guidance, and remain focused on their responsibilities, noting that spiritual awareness and discipline were essential to personal and organisational growth.
The service ended with prayers for unity, renewal, and a prosperous new chapter for the New Times Corporation.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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The Catholic Bishop of the Koforidua Diocese, Bishop Joseph Afrifa Agyekum, has expressed concern over the rising rate of divorce in the country, attributing the trend largely to inadequate knowledge about marriage and misplaced expectations of couples.
He said many marriages were collapsing because couples entered into the union without a clear understanding of the responsibilities, sacrifices and commitments that marriage demands.
The Bishop raised the concern while addressing congregants at the 50th anniversary of the Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church at Madina on Sunday.
According to him, marriage was increasingly being viewed through unrealistic lenses shaped by social media, peer pressure and material expectations, rather than mutual respect, patience and shared values.
“Many people go into marriage with expectations that are not grounded in reality. When those expectations are not met, conflict sets in and eventually leads to separation or divorce,” he observed.
The Bishop noted that some couples lacked proper preparation before marriage, adding that pre-marital counselling was often treated as a formality rather than an opportunity to gain deeper insight into marital life.
He stressed the need for churches, families and society to intensify education on marriage, particularly among the youth, to help them make informed decisions before entering into marital unions.
The Bishop also urged married couples to embrace dialogue, forgiveness and understanding, saying disagreements were inevitable but could be resolved through patience and commitment.
He urged couples experiencing challenges to seek counselling instead of resorting to separation, emphasising that strong families remained the foundation of a stable and progressive society.
By Kennedy Afedzi
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