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Efua Sutherland Children’s park losing its spark?

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Is the once beautiful, entertaining and activity-packed Efua Sutherland Children’s park in Accra is somewhat becoming a pale shadow of itself?

The venue appears to be malfunctioning as no major event has been held there recently. Swings, slides, playground climbers, see saws, merry-go-rounds, roller coasters, and other basic equipment have become rusty and unattractive.

A caretaker, speaking to The Spectator on a recent visit, acknowledged the inactivity of the venue but did not speak to the condition of the playground equipment.

According to him, the venue was frequented only by individuals who wanted to cool off or catch some rest from their busy rounds, adding that some of the facilities could, however, be put in good shape ahead of any public event.

The park used to attract pupils, families, celebrities and event organisers especially during public holidays and peak periods such as Christmas and Easter.

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Some members of the public, attributing the ‘silence’ at the park to lack of financial muzzle by event organisers, believe the venue could be redesigned and maintained well to rake in revenue for government.

They have, therefore, called on the authorities to replace the dilapidated playground equipment while efforts are put in place to make the venue more friendly and attractive to children.

By Richael Ammah

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NMC inaugurates new board for NTC with Dr Charity Binka as Chair

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Dr Charity Binka NTC Chairperson

A nine-member board for the New Times Corporation (NTC), publishers of The Ghanaian Times and The Spectator newspapers was sworn into office on Thursday with a call to strengthen the governance of the Corporation.

Dr. Binka (seated second from right) with Dr Okpoti [right] the board and Management of NTC photos Okai Elizabeth.
Dr. Binka (seated second from right) with Dr Okpoti [right] the board and Management of NTC. Photos Okai Elizabeth.

The new NTC board is chaired by Dr Charity Binka and has Very Rev. Helena Amma Serwah Opoku-Sarkodie, Mr Tito Kojo Voegborlo Esq and Naana Aklerh Amenyah Kubi I as members. Read More

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Let your faith in Christ reflect in daily lives …Christians told

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Christians have been urged to demonstrate a living faith in Jesus Christ by allowing their confession of Him as Lord and Saviour to reflect in their daily lives.

According to the Kaneshie District Pastor of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), Rev. Dzidzor Nathaniel Affram, a genuine Christian’s confession should go beyond words and be demonstrated through obedience to God, love for others and service to the Church.

He made the call at the 40th anniversary remembrance service for the late Wesley Kwasi Kwadzo at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana, Maranatha Congregation at Awudome Avenui in the Volta Region.

Speaking on the theme, “The Church Built on a Living Confession,” Rev. Affram said life would continually present challenges capable of testing Christians’ faith, making it necessary for believers to hold firmly to their confession that Jesus Christ is Lord.

He explained that accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour required Christians to live according to His teachings, stressing that their faith must be evident in their conduct.

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“A living confession listens to God and not man,” he said, urging Christians to remain obedient to God even when faced with difficulties and pressures.

Rev. Affram further encouraged the congregation to care for vulnerable people and demonstrate concern for others, adding that such acts were practical expressions of Christian faith.

He also urged Christians to identify and use their God-given gifts to build the Church.

He said every member of the Church had a role to play and cautioned Christians against looking down on others because of their status or abilities.

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The remembrance service brought together family members, friends, members of the congregation and sympathisers to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the late Wesley Kwasi Kwadzo.

By Lizzy Okai

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