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Miss Tourism Ghana celebrates Mother’s Day with orphans and new mothers
Miss Tourism Ghana (MTG) organisation celebrated mothers with orphans at Misahoe Orphanage and Margret Marquart Catholic Hospital at Kpando, on Sunday.
The purpose was to fete and present some products to mothers and orphans in the area.
Upon arrival, the Member of Parliament of Kpando,Mrs. Della Sowah joined them at Misahoe Orphanage where they treated the children to a feast courtesy Tang Palace Hotel, Lele Foods, Bel-Aqua and Yoks Car Rental.
Mrs. Sowah expressed her appreciation to those who contributed towards the donation of the clothes, food and various items to put smiles on the faces of people in the constituency.
After the Misahoe visit, the team left for the Margret Marquart Hospital and with the support from GTP, Weave Ghana Ltd. producers of Darling Hair, and the MP of Kpando, they gifted the new mothers products ranging from yards of fabrics, various types of hair, pampers, parcels and baby products from Gandour Cosmetics.
Two babies were born at the hospital on Mother’s Day.
The Director of Events and Operations, Mrs. Delphine Brew-Hammond, said that this was what MTGwas all about, getting young ladies to effect change in their communities and Ghana at large.
“We are so proud of the way they have grown into the role of being Ambassadors and role models for the Tourism Sector”.
“I am amazed at how far God has brought us to be in a position to be able to be part of this great organisation where I can help to bring joy to children who have no hope,” Jemima Nyamewaa Akpanja, Miss Tourism Ghana 2021, said.
First Princess, Caroline Naa Nunoo who was equally moved said, “Today being Mother’s day is very important for us to be here to show love to these children who have no mothers.”
Second Princess, Millicent Awiendi alsonoted “I am very grateful to God that the Miss Tourism Ghana Organisation sees this outreach as important because we are here to bring hope to children who don’t have mothers on a special day as this.”
Mrs. Mavis Amoa, a patron of Miss Tourism Ghana who was also present at the orphanage said she was impressed by the work of MTGin bringingjoy and hope to the downtrodden.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Ghana to locally refine its gold starting October 2025 – Sammy Gyamfi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has announced that plans are far advanced for the establishment of a state-owned gold refinery in the country.
Speaking at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention, Mr Gyamfi said the refinery will process locally mined gold into bullion instead of exporting it in its raw state.
According to him, it is unacceptable that Ghana, despite being a leading gold producer in Africa, continues to export raw gold known as dore.
He explained that the Gold Board, working with the Bank of Ghana and local refineries, will from October 2025 begin refining gold locally.
He also disclosed that an ultramodern assay laboratory will be built to ensure international standards in testing gold quality.
Mr Gyamfi noted that the refinery will be wholly state-owned and will help Ghana move away from raw mineral exports to value addition.
This, he said, will boost foreign exchange earnings, create jobs, and position Ghana as a hub for gold refining and jewellery production in Africa.
The CEO stressed that the project forms part of government’s strategy to ensure the country benefits fully from its natural resources and to transform the mining sector into a driver of economic growth.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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There is strength in diversity; let’s live in peace – Zanetor Rawlings urges Ghanaians
Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has urged Ghanaians, especially the youth, to value the peace the country enjoys and to see diversity as a source of strength.
Speaking at the National Youth Conference held at the Pentecost Convention Centre under the theme “Igniting Potential; Inspiring Change”, she warned against being lured into conflicts and divisions fueled by reckless statements from politicians, traditional leaders, religious figures, or academics.
According to her, many young people have no idea what it means to live in a country torn apart by war, and therefore must not take Ghana’s peace for granted.
She stressed that the harmony among different ethnic and regional groups should be protected at all costs, since it is peace that allows citizens to gather freely and safely.
Dr. Zanetor said Ghana’s development depends on embracing diversity and working together.
She urged the youth to tap into this strength so that Ghana would continue to shine as the “Black Star” of Africa and serve as an example for other nations.
She expressed appreciation to the participants for attending the conference and asked for God’s blessings on the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
