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Veronique Heights grabs ‘Best Service Apartment of the Year 2024’ award
Nana Hemaa Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)of Veronique Heights, has won the ‘Best Service Apartment of the Year 2024’ award at the Ghana Regional Tourism Awards which took place at Ike’s Café & Grills in Kumasi over the weekend.
The theme for the event was ‘Celebrating Innovation and Recognising Excellence in Ghana’s Tourism Sector.’
It brought together important personalities including regional leaders of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), business owners, tourists, and other key players in the tourism industry.
It was part of a series of award ceremonies happening across different regions like Volta, Bono East, Central, Oti, Upper East, Tema, and Western, all celebrating excellence in tourism.
In an interview with The Spectator the CEO of Veronique Heights stated that the fact that her outfit was recognised at such a big event highlights the quality of its service.
According to her, winning the award was a big step and shows its commitment to giving the best service to Ghanaians.
Nana Serwaa Ampem said the award was not just a success for her but also for the hospitality industry in Kumasi, showing that Ghana’s tourism sector was growing.
Veronique Heights is well-known for offering a perfect mix of luxury, comfort, and high-quality service. This award helps to strengthen its reputation as a leader in hospitality in the Ashanti Region.
Nana Hemaa Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem, with the manager, Miriam Adjei, Mr Ernest Sarhene, Veronica Sarhene and their social media manager Sampson Agyekum (Skbeatz Records) were there to accept the award .
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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President John Dramani Mahama to kick off 2025/26 Premier League season in Accra
The 2025/26 Premier League will officially kick off on Friday, September 12, 2025, at the Accra Sports Stadium, with the President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, performing the ceremonial kick-off ahead of the season opener between Accra Hearts of Oak and league debutants Hohoe United.
President Mahama will be joined by Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, members of the Executive Council and football fans from across the capital as the curtain rises on what promises to be one of the most exciting campaigns in recent years.
Giants Hearts of Oak will open their quest for a league title when they take on newly promoted Hohoe United under the floodlights of the Accra Sports Stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm local time (19:00 GMT).
The Phobians, bolstered by new signings and a strong pre-season campaign, are eager to end a four-year run without an opening-day victory, while United will be aiming to make a statement in their first-ever top-flight match.
Before the main fixture, there will be a curtain-raiser between the Black Starlets (Ghana U-17) and Auroras FC, the youth side of Hearts of Oak, at 4:00 pm local time.
Adding to the celebratory atmosphere, top Afro-dancehall and reggae musician Stonebwoy (Livingstone Etse Satekla) will deliver a live performance at the venue, ensuring fans enjoy not only football but also top-class entertainment on opening night.
This season is expected to be one of the most competitive in recent memory, with traditional heavyweights, ambitious newcomers and revitalized clubs all targeting glory. From title races to survival battles, fans are set for months of excitement, drama and unforgettable moments.
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GES opens promotion applications for teaching staff
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has invited applications from qualified teachers and officers for promotion to higher ranks within the service.
In a notice signed by the Acting Deputy Director-General for Management Services, Prof. Smile Dzisi, the GES said the ranks available are Deputy Director, Assistant Director I, Assistant Director II and Principal Superintendent.
According to the statement, applicants must meet the minimum years of service required for each position.
Teachers seeking promotion to Deputy Director must have been promoted to Assistant Director I in or before 2021.
Similarly, those applying for Assistant Director I should have held the rank of Assistant Director II since 2021 or earlier.
Applicants for Assistant Director II must have been Principal Superintendents from 2021 or earlier, while those applying for Principal Superintendent must have been Senior Superintendent I since 2021 or before.
The GES stated that teachers with approved Master’s or PhD degrees may use their certificates to apply for promotion out of turn if the qualifications meet set conditions.
These include completing an approved course of study and obtaining the certificate after their previous promotion but not later than 2023.
Applicants are to complete the online application form and upload all required documents in PDF format, except for the passport-size photograph.
The application window runs from Thursday, September 11, to Thursday, October 2, 2025. The GES urged all applicants who had applied earlier to re-apply.
By: Jacob Aggrey
