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Dredging progresses steadily after Old Fadama demolition
Dredging is progressing steadily on the Korle Lagoon barely a month after some structures at Old Fadama were removed to pave way for the exercise.
The demolition, early in April, had attracted some backlash from the public but authorities have justified the evacuation saying it was to avert future flooding in the area.
It is not clear how soon the removal of silt in the lagoon would be completed but it appears operators on site could have a huge task ahead.
Some contractors told our photographer Ms. Lizzy Okai on Wednesday that the remaining squatters along the lagoon have been cooperating with them while plans are underway to finish the work on schedule.
Excavators were seen deep in the lagoon scooping sand and other materials from it.
Some squatters who were far from the dredging site were seen going about their daily activities without hindrance.
Few weeks ago those who were affected by flooding and fire prior to the demolition received support from some benevolent orgainsations, including Caritas Ghana and Star Ghana Foundation. They presented some cash ranging between GH¢100 and GH¢200 to some affected persons.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the challenges faced by squatters in the area the question still remains; whether or not the people of Old Fadama would ever get a permanent and more decent place of abode.
By Spectator Reporter
Search and rescue operations are ongoing following a structural collapse at the Experimental D/A School in Accra Newtown.
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed that emergency teams were deployed to the scene to assist victims who may be trapped under the debris.
In an update, the service indicated that personnel from the Ghana Police Service, the National Ambulance Service and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) are workin7g together to manage the situation and rescue affected persons.
It noted that the area has been cordoned off by the police to prevent members of the public from entering the scene and interfering with the operation.
According to the GNFS, the coordinated effort is aimed at ensuring that all trapped victims are safely rescued as quickly as possible.
The service advised residents and the general public to stay away from the area to allow emergency teams to carry out their work without obstruction.
The service added that further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The New Times Corporation (NTC), publishers of The Ghanaian Times and The Spectator, on Wednesday held a staff get-together to commemorate the Ghana Month celebration.
The event was also to strengthen teamwork and bonding. It was attended by management members and staff from various departments.
The staff were engaged in activities such as apple eating, musical chairs competition, pick and act, and other interesting games.
Speaking at the gathering, the Chairperson of the Corporation’s Interim Management Committee (IMC), Dr (Mrs) Charity Binka, emphasised the importance of unity and collaboration in achieving organisational goals. She urged the staff to put aside their differences, work together, and also create a positive working environment.
In a welcome address, the Editor of The Spectator, Mrs Georgina Naa-Maku Quaitoo, urged the staff to have fun as “we climax the Ghana Month celebration with this get-together.”
The Acting Editor of The Ghanaian Times, Mr David Adadevoh, commended the staff for coming out in their numbers to join in the celebration and called for unity to transform the fortunes of the Corporation.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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