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Guinness Ghana holds discussion on positive portrayal of women
Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC (GGBPLC) has held an expert panel discussion on women representation in the media, advertising and entertainment industry that sought to drive advocacy on the progressive portrayal of women.
The maiden discussion forms part of the progressive portrayal initiative by Guinness Ghana aimed at working with its key partners to be a driving force in its effort to accelerate and transform the advertising industry to be more representative, progressive and equal.
Prominent leaders and industry experts in the media, advertising and entertainment industry were brought together to reflect and spark conversations in the country that would avoid negative stereotypes and seek to depict positive and progressive portrayal of women.
The one-hour-30-minutes session themed: ‘Progressive Portrayal of Women in the Media, Advertising and Entertainment Industry’ attracted over 500 participants virtually.
Panellists discussed topics ranging from personal and professional experiences, weak representation of women among others, and made recommendations to shift the way women are portrayed.
The discussion featured Mesdame Suzanne Butah, Legal Director of Guinness Ghana, Akua Owusu-Nartey, Regional MD Ogilvy Africa, Kinorah Awini, CEO of Telande World, Lydia Forson, Award winning actress and Russel Eni, MD and Creative Director, Insel Communications. It was moderated by Nana Aba Anamoah, General Manager of GHone TV.
Ms. Suzanne Butah, Legal Director of Guinness Ghana was excited about the initiative. She said, the company in its bid to “promote inclusive environments and shape market leading policies,” would continue to lead such conversations.
“The [discussions] will hopefully encourage creation of work that is truly progressive in its depiction and portrayal of women in these identified industries. This goes a long way to deepen our commitment to ensuring inclusion and diversity which is our core mandate at Guinness Ghana.
“I believe this is a great opportunity for advertisers, media owners and entertainment players to come together as an industry and make a difference for the greater good,” she added.
The session ended with optimism that Ghanaians would lend their voices to help portray women in a progressive and positive manner.
By Spectator Reporter
The ECOWAS Council of Ministers has unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama as West Africa’s sole candidate for the Chairperson of the African Union when the rotating position gets to the region in 2027.
The endorsement was announced at the ninety-fifth ordinary session of the Council in Abuja on 12 December 2025.
The Authority of Heads of State and Government is expected to adopt the recommendation on Sunday.
In a declaration issued after the meeting, the Council noted that Ghana remains an important member of the regional bloc and continues to contribute to ECOWAS’ international standing.
It stressed the need for member states to work together to secure top positions for West Africans in continental and global organisations.
The Council explained that adopting a unified stance would help ECOWAS protect and promote its interests within the African Union.
It therefore recommended that the Heads of State fully back Ghana’s bid for the AU chairmanship.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Education Service has released all outstanding feeding grants for Special Schools across the country.
The funds cover the third term of the 2024/2025 academic year and the first term of the 2025/2026 academic year.
GES has also cleared all arrears owed Senior High Schools and Senior High Technical Schools for perishables supplied between 29 July and 17 October 2025.
According to the Service, the money has been transferred into the accounts of all beneficiary schools.
Heads of Special Schools, SHS and SHTS have been asked to submit official receipts for the funds through their Regional Accountants to the Director General.
The Public Relations Unit in a statement noted that GES remains committed to supporting effective teaching, learning and inclusive education in the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
