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Impressive turnout at Bridget Bonnie, friends’ blood donation exercise
One of the donors going through the process
The Founder of 18Plus4NDC, a youth wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ms Bridget Bonnie and friends last Saturday turned out in their numbers for a blood donation exercise at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra.
The lifesaving exercise, the fourth edition was to mark the young politician’s birthday.
Speaking to The Spectator during the exercise, Ms Bonnie said, the gesture would go a long way to save lives at the facility.
“People need blood for survival at hospitals across the country. Donating blood with my friends was our way to support the 37 Military Hospital in their quest to save lives,” she stated.
She added that, “it was heartwarming to see several healthy and vibrant youth coming around to donate blood to save lives.”
“This is one of the random gestures to show appreciation to God for sustaining my life over the years,” she explained.
Over the years, she said, the donation had become a regular activity on her birthday and looked forward to extend the gesture to other health facilities in the country.
The 18Plus4NDC, is a network of social democrats that upholds the principles and values of the NDC with members from across the country.
By Michael D. Abayateye
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Gold Board secures $1bn deal to boost responsible mining in Ghana
The Ghana Gold Board has entered into a partnership with Goldstream Global DMCC to attract a US$1 billion investment into the country’s mining sector.
Chief Executive Officer of the Board, Sammy Gyamfi, disclosed at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on August 22, 2025.
The agreement, he explained, will pave the way for the establishment of more than 300 responsible mines across the country.
The project will be carried out in collaboration with concession owners, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and allied agencies.
Mr Gyamfi said the initiative is expected to increase Ghana’s gold output, create thousands of jobs, and ensure that mining is done in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.
He emphasised that the partnership forms part of the Gold Board’s commitment to transform small-scale mining, curb illegal operations, and maximise the benefits of the sector for national development.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Gold Board set to establish gold village in Ghana – Sammy Gyamfi
The Ghana Gold Board is preparing to set up a gold village in the country to boost local jewellery and ornament production.
Chief Executive Officer of the Board, Sammy Gyamfi, revealed this at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention.
He explained that the project will be modelled after the famous Gold Souk in Dubai and will position Ghana as a continental hub for gold jewellery and other ornaments.
According to him, the gold village forms part of efforts to add value to Ghana’s mineral resources instead of exporting them in their raw state.
He stressed that value addition was critical to creating jobs, strengthening the economy, and ensuring that the nation benefits fully from its mineral wealth.
Mr Gyamfi noted that the initiative will also promote local craftsmanship, attract investors, and make Ghana a key player in Africa’s gold and jewellery market.
By: Jacob Aggrey
