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Ray of hope for Appiatse community
There is ray of hope for the people of Appiatse as the Government has given the assurance to reconstruct the entire Community which was completely destryed by heavy explosion last Thursday.
Also, some well-meaning Ghanaians, institutions and individuals have donated cash and other items for the upkeep of the victims.
The vice president, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia on behalf of the Government donated GH¢200,000 and assured that all the medical bills would be borne by the state.
At the time of filing this report, plans were underway by the Ministry of Works and Housing, and the State Housing Company to see how best the community could be reconstructed.
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation Foundation, led by Executive Director, Dr Dominic Eduah also visited the sites and pledged to build schools in the community.
Meanwhile, Future Global Resources (FGR), Bogoso, has also offered their resettlement camp to the Prestea- Huni Valley Municipal Assembly (PHMA) to accommodate the displaced Appiatse community.
In an interview with The Spectator, the Municipal Works Engineer, Mr Kojo Scott, explained that, after a stakeholders’ meeting, theAssembly, decided to move the displaced persons to the new site due to the increase in numbers and also to provide them with better accommodation.
He said the Red Cross Society had provided some tents for households while FGR also gave bigger tents each containing 10 beds to other individuals and another building with a bigger space to also accommodate the youth.
“There is also a conference room, a clinic and another room with bigger screen to provide entertainment. We have a wash room, offices, a warehouse, a hand pump and mechanised bore holes. The military and police are here to beef- up security 24 hours.Again, we have a committee comprising opinion leaders. There are also street lights to improve security at the camp.” Mr Scott told this reporter.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of PHMA, Dr. Isaac Dasmani also in a press statement copied to The Spectator confirmed that, “a temporary camp (residence) comprising tents and built structures have been erected for the displaced persons pending the reconstruction of the Appiatse community, and ready for habitation by the displaced.”
He added “The camp is 90 percent complete. We believe that as we move them in community life will fully bounce back in the Camp, which is located within the site of the Dumase Resettlement Project, about five minutes walk away from Appiatse community”.
Dr Dasmani expressed his thanks to Future Global Resources for giving out their resettlement project site to be used as a camp, and all other organisations for their immense support so far, stressing “ let’s continue to donate in support of the people of Appiatse.”
Appiatse, near Bogoso, was hit by explosion last Thursday, January 20, that killed 13 people with several others sustaining various degrees of injury.
From Clement Adzei Boye, Appiatse
Accra’s creative industry is preparing for one of the most ambitious film projects in recent Ghanaian cinema as award winning filmmaker Big Ghun and acclaimed media personality and producer Doreen Avio officially open auditions for their upcoming feature film, Scarlett Unveiled.
The highly anticipated auditions will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM at MCB Studios, Lapaz Tabora, with actors of all ages invited to participate.
Presented by PB Studios Africa, Scarlett Unveiled is a bold and emotionally charged Ghanaian creative project.
The project is expected to resonate strongly with young audiences in Ghana and across the diaspora..
The production is being developed in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana, which is supporting the project’s executive launch.
Renowned textile brand Woodin has also come on board as the official clothing partner, while MCB Studios is serving as a support partner for the audition process.
According to Big Ghun, known for directing internationally recognized projects such as Koro (One), Leaked, and Vibes the Movie, Scarlett Unveiled is designed to become a landmark cultural production that will travel from cinema screens to schools and global platforms.
Producer Doreen Avio, one of Ghana’s most respected media personalities and event hosts, says the project aims to discover both established and emerging actors who can bring authenticity and emotional depth to the story.
She added that “This is more than an audition,” the producers say. “It is an opportunity for talented individuals to become part of a one of a kind Ghanaian story with the potential to inspire audiences around the world.”
Interested participants are encouraged to come with a passport sized photograph and be prepared to showcase their talent and confidence before the casting team.
With an award winning creative team, respected institutional partners, and a story rooted in truth and transformation, Scarlett Unveiled is shaping up to be one of Ghana’s most significant cinematic undertakings in the coming year.
Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said the incident had been brought to the attention of the House leadership.
According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently in contact with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague to gather detailed information about the matter.
Parliament, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the MP’s detention.
“The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement added.
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