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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
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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