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NTC appoints 2 Deputy Editors
The New Times Corporation (NTC) has appointed two persons to senior positions at its Editorial Departments.
Mrs. Georgina Naa-Maku Quaittoo, has been appointed the Deputy Editor of The Spectator, while Mr. Augustine Cobba-Biney has also been appointed Deputy Editor of the Ghanaian Times.
Their appointments took effect from February 1, 2021.
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The Spectator
Mrs Quaittoo, who has over 17 years experience in journalism, joined the NTC as a Senior Reporter, rose to the rank of Chief Reporter and to Assistant Editor.
She began her journalism career with the Ghanaian Times before moving to The Spectator. Prior to her appointment as Deputy Editor, she acted as the Editor of The Spectator from January 2019 to October, 2020.
Mrs Quaittoo is passionate about the vulnerable, and as Gender Desk Editor, she wrote extensively on women and children bringing their issues to the fore for redress. She wrote extensively also on science and technology, nutrition and relationship.
She holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Gender, Peace and Security (MGPS) from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping
Training Centre, a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Adult Education from the Institute of Continuing and Distance Education, University of Ghana.
She again holds a Post-graduate Diploma in Communication Studies from the School of Communication Studies, University of Ghana, a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree and a Diploma in Education from the University of Cape Coast.
Mrs Quaittoo hopes to support the Editor to take The Spectator to new heights.
Mr Cobba-Biney
Mr Cobba-Biney, who was employed on March 1, 2001 as the Central Regional Correspondent of the Ghanaian Times, brings on board 20 years of experience in journalism practice.
He rose through the ranks to become the Deputy News Editor in November 2012. In February 2017, he was appointed the Sub- Editor of The Spectator.
Until his appointment as the Deputy Editor, Mr Cobba-Biney was the Night Editor of both Ghanaian Times and The Spectator.
He has covered high profile assignments including the National Reconciliation Commission and the Constitutional Review Commission sittings.
Mr Cobba-Biney is a former Central Regional Secretary of the Ghana Journalists Association and was among 35 best journalists nominated by the Association for its awards in 2012.
He holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Media Management from the Ghana Institute of Journalism, a Degree in Communications Studies from the University of Ghana and also a Diploma in Journalism from the Ghana Institute of Journalism.
President John Dramani Mahama has visited the Akosombo Dam to assess the impact of a fire incident at a substation operated by the Ghana Grid Company.
The fire is reported to have caused the loss of more than 1,000 megawatts from the national power grid, affecting electricity supply in parts of the country.
During the visit, he inspected ongoing restoration works and received briefings from engineers on efforts to restore power. He commended them for what he described as a swift and professional response to the situation.
According to him, the government remains committed to restoring stable electricity supply as quickly as possible.
He added that steps are also being taken to strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s energy infrastructure to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Ghana Grid Company has not yet provided a detailed timeline for full restoration, but work is ongoing to bring affected systems back on stream.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, says he and his deputy have publicly filed their annual tax returns to demonstrate leadership and encourage compliance among citizens.
In a facebook post, he explained that the move was meant to show that public officials must lead by example when it comes to fulfilling civic duties.
“Leadership must be demonstrated, not declared,” he said.
He commended Ghanaian taxpayers for their continued contribution to national development, noting that tax compliance plays a key role in sustaining government activities.
According to him, paying taxes is both a legal and moral responsibility. He stressed that all citizens, including public officials, professionals, and businesses, are equal before the law and must meet their tax obligations.
He added that tax revenue is essential for funding key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security.
The minister praised the Ghana Revenue Authority for its work, especially during the ongoing Tax and Good Governance Month in April. He said the initiative helps to educate the public and promote voluntary compliance.
He urged the authority to intensify public education and continue reforms aimed at simplifying tax processes, reducing compliance costs, and improving transparency.
He further encouraged individuals and businesses that are yet to file their returns to do so promptly, adding that support systems and digital platforms are available to assist them.
He said building a strong tax culture would strengthen the country’s economy, improve accountability, and promote fairness in society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
