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Times Ladies celebrate Women’s Day in style
It was a colourful event as Industrial and Commercial Workers Union Ghana in collaboration with the New Times Corporation (NTC) celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD) at the forecourt of its premises.
As part of the celebration, Times ladies dressed in colourful kente designs and African print to commemorate the day.
The maiden event under the theme, “Equity Today and Sustainability Tomorrow” was to empower women to excel and break the bias.
Addressing the ladies, the Managing Director of the New Times Corporation, Mr, Martin Adu Owusu, said women should be given the needed exposure in order to break the bias and gender disparity.
Mr Adu stated that the corporation was committed to helping the women in good career path and commended the ladies in the corporation for their immense contribution, again urged them to push to the highest level through hardwork.
The chairman of the occasion, Mrs Georgina N. M. Quaittoo, said women have come a long way and there was the need for them to break the bias, expatiating that “in the past women were neglected to the background so they could not harness these potentials. Their roles were limited to the kitchen to bear domestic burden.”
Mrs Quaitoo who is the Deputy Editor of The Spectator urged women to continue to work hard and offer their quota any place they found themselves.
In an address the Accra Chairperson of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union, Mrs Anita- Nyarko- Yirenkyi also appealed to the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection to expedite action to ensure the passing of the Affirmative Action Bill into law to ensure women were given what they deserved in the country.
She further called on women groups and civil society organisations to continue their advocacy to ensure that there was equity and gender balance at all levels the society.
Mrs Regina A. Sarpong, Women’s Representative of New times Corporation’s Union urged women to break the bias and continue to strive hard to attain top positions in both state-owned and private organisations.
“I will urge all of you especially those who do not want to accept positions for fear of name calling, discrimination, insecurity and unfair treatment to be courageous in all endeavours”.
Ms Dinah Bosuh, Chairperson of Professional and Managerial Staff Union (PMSU) of NTC stated that in order to have a happy and peaceful home, men must also be empowered, and urged the staff to love themselves and work hard to create gender parity.
Accra Regional Council Chairperson of ICU-Ghana of the Industrial Commercial and Workers Union, (ICU) Mrs Belinda Cochrane stated that women must dedicate themselves to fight against discrimination because they played a pivotal role in the community.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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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