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New Times Corporation observes solemn moment for demise of News Editor
The Acting Editor of the Spectator Mrs Georgina Quaittoo delivering her address
Staff of the New Times Corpo¬ration (NTC) have observed a one-week ceremony in memory of Castro Zagina-Tong, the former News Editor and Acting Sub-Editor of The Spectator newspaper.
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Mr Zangina-Tong died suddenly on August 1, 2023 at his residence. Also present at the event was some fami¬ly members of the deceased.
The ceremony served as a moment of reflection for the NTC commu¬nity, honouring Mr. Zangina-Tong’s contributions and encouraging unity and personal growth among its members.
“The news of our brother’s pass¬ing hit us hard. A day prior to his demise, he was present at work and was part of a departmental staff meeting to discuss the production of the paper. We had no inkling that he would not be at work the next day,” She revealed.
However, citing Proverbs 19:2 during the solemn event, Mrs Quait¬too,encouraged the staff and family of the deceased to humbly accept God’s will for their lives as “we cannot question God about His will.”
In her opening remarks, Mrs Georgina Naa-Maku Quaittoo, Acting Editor of The Spectator paid respect to the deceased and recounted fond memories of their interactions with him.
She lauded his dedication to the corporation but said the shock of the sad news was profound, as they had not foreseen such an occur¬rence.
Delivering a message on unity and hope, a lay preacher of the Meth¬odist Church of Ghana (MCG), Mrs. Agatha Osei drew parallels from the story of Lazarus in the Bible urged the staff to lead lives worthy of em¬ulation and to seek solace in God.
Mrs Osei also urged the staff to concentrate on their current pur¬suits, recognising uncertainty of the future.“What legacy will you leave be¬hind? What words will people speak of you in your passing? These ques¬tions underscore the importance of leading lives others can aspire to. The assurance of an afterlife hinges on one’s faith in Jesus,” she said.
Sharing memories of Mr. Zangi¬na-Tong, a member of the Profes¬sional and Managerial Staff Union (PMSU), Mr. Andrew Parker urged the staff to recognise the inevitability of death and acknowledge the fleeting nature of life.
The Acting Managing Director (Ag MD) and Editor of the Ghanaian Times (GT), Mr. Dave Agbenu, re¬vealed his personal relationship with the deceased and highlighting his friend’s compassionate nature.
Mr Agbenu mentioned the impor¬tance of regular health check-ups and fostering a sense of camarade¬rie among colleagues.
Brother of the deceased, Mahama, Boagra-Zangina, expressed gratitude to the NTC staff for their support in honouring their brother and urged them to uphold peace and harmony at all times.
By George Obeng Osei
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
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Energy Minister announces full restoration of power generation units after major grid disruption
Energy Minister, John Jinapor has announced that all power generation units affected by the recent national grid disruption have been fully restored and are back in service.
According to the Minister on social media, engineers, technicians and emergency response teams worked continuously to restore electricity supply and stabilise the national grid after the incident caused major challenges within the power sector.
In a statement, the Minister praised the efforts of personnel from the Ghana Grid Company Limited, Volta River Authority and Electricity Company of Ghana for their commitment and coordination during the emergency.
“Mission accomplished. All generation units are now back in service,” the Minister stated.
He explained that despite the scale of the disruption, technical teams worked around the clock to restore power and secure stability within the system.
“Through their tireless work, discipline, and commitment to country, power has been restored and system stability secured,” he said.
The Minister further expressed appreciation to the leadership and staff of GRIDCo, VRA, ECG and other supporting agencies for their collective response to the crisis.
According to him, the successful restoration of the system demonstrates the resilience and capability of Ghanaian professionals in times of national difficulty.
“This moment shows that even under pressure, Ghana can rely on the strength and skill of its people,” he added.
The Minister offered prayers for the country’s energy sector and the engineers who led the restoration efforts.
“May God bless our engineers, our energy sector, and our nation,” he stated.
By: Jacob Aggrey
