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Ghana Reads Initiative, Community Water & Sanitation Agency observe World Water Day
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Director of Education Shai Osudoku District, Ms Harriet Lomotey (fourth from right), National Director of Ghana Reads Initiative,
Mr Albert Koomson( 2nd from right) in a group picture with other executives after the program
Ghana Reads Initiative in collaboration with Community Water and Sanitation Agency have marked this year’s World Water Day with a short ceremony at Mount Zion Presby Church, Dodowa.
It was celebrated under the theme ‘Leveraging water for peace.’
The day is celebrated on March 22 to create awareness on the importance of freshwater and advocate the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
It also focuses on the challenges faced by water bodies and the actions taken to tackle global water crisis.
In an address, the Director of Education, Shai Osudoku District, Ms Harriet Lomotey said it was necessary to mark the day to create awareness on the need to take issues about freshwater seriously and the importance of conserving water bodies.
“We have to make sure that we access drinking water. It is our human right to access good drinking water and we must also use water as a tool to create a peaceful world for all,” she said.
She said in order to create a peaceful world for all, there was the need for a good driven approach such as working together to ensure that everyone had a safe and clean drinking water.
Ms Harriet stressed on the need to conserve water bodies in order to promote peace because the shortage or pollution of water can bring about conflicts.
The National Director of Ghana Read Initiative, Mr Albert Koomson explained that, the sole responsibility of the group was to imbibe in children the ability to read extensively and not only when they are about to write examinations.
He pointed out that ‘Galamsey’ (illegal mining) was a major activity destroying water bodies, making it difficult to access clean water for domestic use.
There were poetry recitals and cultural displays by the students of the Dodowa Presby ‘B’ Basic School.
By Elizabeth Agyeibea Ackon
Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Diana Hopeson, is set to return to the music scene with a new album titled Megyae, a project centred on faith, worship, personal reflection and the power of God’s Word.
The seven-track album, which also includes an instrumental version of the title song, brings together different aspects of Hopeson’s musical journey, combining traditional Ghanaian gospel sounds with contemporary expressions.
At the centre of the project is the title track, Megyae, which was inspired by Psalm 119:9-16 and focuses on the need to keep God’s Word in the heart as a guide to living a righteous life.
Madam Hopeson explained that the song addresses the everyday struggle to overcome temptation, distractions and unhealthy habits that can prevent people from becoming who God has called them to be.
As a certified counsellor, she also seeks to draw attention to some of the deeper issues that can contribute to destructive behaviour and repeated unhealthy patterns.
The project acknowledges that addiction and other harmful behaviours may be linked to factors such as trauma, stress, mental health challenges and a person’s environment.
Megyae, therefore, presents both a spiritual message and an invitation for listeners to reflect, seek healing and embrace positive change.
Musically, the album brings together different eras of Hopeson’s sound.
The album opens with a worship version of one of her popular songs, Agyenkwa Hene, while Yesu Mo has also been reimagined in a worship style.
It further features two energetic praise medleys, including one inspired by Hopeson’s Awutu heritage, as well as an English interpretation of Psalm 119:9-16 titled Your Word In My Heart.
The title track appears in two versions, with one taking a warm, vintage-inspired approach that reflects the character of classic Ghanaian gospel music, while the other offers a more contemporary sound for younger listeners.
According to Hopeson, the combination of worship, praise, heritage and personal devotion is intended to create a musical journey while marking a new chapter in her contribution to Ghanaian gospel music.
Ahead of the official launch, she will host an online listening session on August 15, 2026, with further details expected to be announced on her social media platforms.
The Megyae album will officially be launched at an invitation and RSVP-only launch and fundraising event on August 30, 2026.
The fundraising event will support a nationwide school outreach and campaign inspired by the album.
Through Megyae, Hopeson is encouraging listeners to reflect on the things they need to let go of and consider the impact of allowing the Word of God to take root in their lives.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The newly crowned winners of Miss Ghana 2026 have been officially presented to the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, as the pageant prepares to mark 70 years of beauty, culture, and national pride.
The courtesy call, held recently in Accra, also marked the official unveiling of the queens to the Minister and Miss Ghana @70 Legacy Project, a year-long initiative to commemorate the pageant’s 70-year history and reposition it as a platform for tourism promotion, youth empowerment, and cultural diplomacy.
The delegation was led by Ms Inna Patty, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Exclusive Events Ghana, organisers of Miss Ghana.
The team presented their roadmap for the reigning queens, including preparations for the Miss World competition and a series of activities lined up ahead of the pageant’s 70th anniversary.
Commending the organisation for sustaining the pageant for seven decades, Madam Dzifa Gomashie pledged the ministry’s full support.
She assured that the queens’ activities will be aligned with national tourism campaigns and other key initiatives to project Ghana’s heritage to the world.
The grand finale of the 69th edition, held under the theme: ‘Empowering Women, Enduring Legacy,’ saw Rumzia Sule, an International Relations student at the University of Cumbria, crowned Miss Ghana 2026.
She emerged victorious over 12 other contestants to claim the coveted national title.
Also honoured on the night were Fatimatu Zara Ishaku, a University of Ghana graduate, who placed as 1st Runner-Up, and Whitney Opoku Nketia, who was named 2nd Runner-Up.
Founded in 1957, the same year Ghana gained independence, Miss Ghana remains the nation’s oldest and most prestigious beauty pageant.
For 70 years, it has crowned women who have gone on to serve as ambassadors for Ghanaian culture, fashion, education, and social impact.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
