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High Commissioner of Babrbados calls on Minister for Tourism
H.E. Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland, the High Commissioner of Barbados, has payed a courtesy call on Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts
The courtesy call was to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two nations in the field of culture.
This meeting marked a significant step towards strengthening cultural ties between Barbados and Ghana and focused on potential areas for collaboration in the tourism, culture and creative arts sectors.
The High Commissioner emphasized the importance of cultural diplomacy and highlighted the mutual benefits that could arise from collaborative efforts in promoting both countries’ rich cultural heritages.
The Minister expressed interest in learning from Barbados’ successful initiatives promoting cultural tourism and developing creative industries. In turn, the Ambassador highlighted the importance of leveraging the African diaspora in Barbados and the Caribbean as a bridge for furthering collaboration with Ghana.
Both parties agreed to establish a framework for formalising the cooperation, including the drafting of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to guide future initiatives and exchanges.
The courtesy call between H.E. the Ambassador of Barbados and the Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts underscored the potential for stronger cultural ties between Barbados and Ghana.
The discussion focused on key areas of collaboration in the arts, tourism, and creative industries, which could foster a greater understanding and appreciation of each country’s cultural heritage.
Both sides expressed optimism about the future of this partnership, which will undoubtedly contribute to the growth of cultural diplomacy between the two nations.
The meeting concluded with the following recommendations:
There is a need to formalize the cooperation by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) outlining the areas of collaboration.
Additionally, to initiate cultural exchange programmes and collaborative art exhibitions to strengthen people-to-people ties.
Present at the meeting were Mr. Phil Philips, Commercial and Cultural Attaché, Barbados High Commission, and Mr. Divine Owusu-Ansah, Director for Culture and Creative Arts at the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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