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British Council launches Ghana Arts season 2
Season 2 of Ghana Arts by the British Council has successfully been launched on Thursday, February 8,2024 in Accra.
The British Council through this initiative provides a platform for creatives to project their act to the rest of the world.
The season 2 will be held in Accra, Kumasi and Tamale.
As part of activities for this edition, the creatives in Tamale will have their share on February 22, followed by Kumasi on March 14 and then back to Accra on April 11.
Speaking to Andrew Entsua-Mensah, Project Manager for Arts and Culture at British Council said they are a force to reckon with in the creative sector aside from other things people know them for in the area of exams and policy direction.
He said they have built on the previous edition by putting in place measures for an improved season two, adding that opportunities would be provided for upcoming creatives through the creative enterprise support programmes.
According to him, as part of the showcasing and pop-up market, they are looking at creatives from all aspects including dance, music, photography, theatre, visual arts, film , A.I among others.
Mr Edmond Moukala, Head of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO) said his outfit is committed to ensuring a successful season 2.
“We support this initiative 100 percent and we will do whatever we can within our capacity to make sure this is a success,” he said
Some participants who have benefited from the Ghana Arts shared their stories to inspire others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammy Awuku, has expressed deep sorrow following the sudden passing of Isaac Batsa, the constituency secretary for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker issued a statement on Tuesday reacting to the news, which has shocked the local political community.
Mr.Awuku praised the late NDC secretary for his bipartisan approach to local governance.
He noted that despite their different political affiliations, Batsa consistently rose above party lines to serve the constituency with diligence.
The MP revealed that the news was particularly shocking given that he had last interacted with Batsa just three days prior on Saturday.
Concluding his statement, Sammy Awuku extended his heartfelt condolences to Batsa’s family, the constituency and regional executives, and the entire NDC fraternity, wishing the deceased peaceful eternal rest.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
