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Veronique Heights CEO Honoured at 25th National Tourism Awards
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Veronique Heights, Mrs Lawrencia Sarhene, was adjudged the Indigenous Tourism Investment Developer (Accommodation) winner for the Ashanti Region at the 25th National Tourism Awards last Friday.
This accolade adds to the company’s growing reputation, following its 2024 recognition as Best Service Apartment of the Year.
Mrs Sarhene expressed gratitude for the honour, noting that the award reflects the hard work and vision of her team.
“I am deeply honoured to receive this award from the GTA. My heartfelt thanks to the organisers, the selection committee, and everyone who has supported me along the way. This recognition means a great deal to me, and I do not take it for granted. Thank you for believing in me and for celebrating this moment with me,” she said.
She added that Veronique Heights continues to position itself as a leader in hospitality excellence. Its dedication to sustainability and community engagement further underscores its role as a model for indigenous tourism investment in Ghana.
The 25th National Tourism Awards reaffirmed the importance of celebrating institutions and individuals who drive creativity, cultural pride, and economic growth through tourism.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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The ECOWAS Council of Ministers has unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama as West Africa’s sole candidate for the Chairperson of the African Union when the rotating position gets to the region in 2027.
The endorsement was announced at the ninety-fifth ordinary session of the Council in Abuja on 12 December 2025.
The Authority of Heads of State and Government is expected to adopt the recommendation on Sunday.
In a declaration issued after the meeting, the Council noted that Ghana remains an important member of the regional bloc and continues to contribute to ECOWAS’ international standing.
It stressed the need for member states to work together to secure top positions for West Africans in continental and global organisations.
The Council explained that adopting a unified stance would help ECOWAS protect and promote its interests within the African Union.
It therefore recommended that the Heads of State fully back Ghana’s bid for the AU chairmanship.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Education Service has released all outstanding feeding grants for Special Schools across the country.
The funds cover the third term of the 2024/2025 academic year and the first term of the 2025/2026 academic year.
GES has also cleared all arrears owed Senior High Schools and Senior High Technical Schools for perishables supplied between 29 July and 17 October 2025.
According to the Service, the money has been transferred into the accounts of all beneficiary schools.
Heads of Special Schools, SHS and SHTS have been asked to submit official receipts for the funds through their Regional Accountants to the Director General.
The Public Relations Unit in a statement noted that GES remains committed to supporting effective teaching, learning and inclusive education in the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
