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3 couples joined in Holy Matrimony, 7 renew vows …At annual Happy FM Valentine’s Day Wedding
A section of the couples at the event
Three new couples were joined in Holy Matrimony on this Year’s Valentine’s Day mass wedding organised by Accra based leading radio station, Happy 98.9FM.
Known as the Happy Mass Wedding, it marked the 18th edition. The event introduced in 2006 by the radio station has seen hundreds of couples realise lifetime dreams of walking down the aisle with their partners.
Wednesday’s event, held at the prestigious L’amour Events Centre to commemorate the Valentine’s Day celebration showcased couples adorned in exquisite gowns; looking elegant as they exchanged their vows.
Hosted by Rev. Nyansa Boakwa and Akua Sika, the ceremony was graced by notable guests including Ernest Boateng-Group CEO of Global Media Alliance, CEO of Ghana Free Zones Authority, Ambassador Michael Ocquaye Jnr.; Director of Broadcasting Global Media Alliance, Timothy Karikari; Chief Superintendent Asare Bediako-Fmr. Adabraka Commander, Programmes Manager of Happy FM, Kwabena Ampong, Chief Inspector Frank Bora from Kwabenya District Command and PW Constable Alberta Kportuse, Kwabenya District Command.
During the celebration, Mr. Boateng emphasised the cultural significance of marriage in the Ghanaian society, highlighting the values upheld by Global Media Alliance, the parent company of Happy 98.9 FM.
“Through the Happy FM Valentine Mass Wedding, we have not only joined couples in Holy Matrimony, but we have also provided them with the education required to sustain their marriages through effective premarital counselling sessions and also build a strong financial foundation, he said.”
Mr Michael Ocquaye Jnr. encouraged couples to embrace the challenges and adventures of marriage, emphasising love, commitment and mutual respect as the essentials to a happy marriage.
“Marriage is not an easy journey. As you begin this journey, you will encounter a lot of things. Wives, when your husband raises his voice in anger, don’t retaliate; remain quiet until his anger subsides.”
The event was more glamorous with seven couples having spent between 15 – 17 years of marriage renewing their vows.
The officiating minister Rev. ASP Canon S.S Adama Okai who presided over the ceremony, underscored the solemnity and importance of the marital vows exchanged by the couples.
The event was supported by Tasty Tom, Cake Techniks International, Enkasa Fabrics, Yoofi Clothings, Hannah Moore Fashion, Twinnie Kraft, HS Studios, 2nd Image, Favours Decor, L’Amour Events, Perception Management International, EProductions and others.
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NHIA set to boost its cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), in partnership with a leading private cybersecurity solutions provider in Ghana, CyberHawk Limited, is advancing the Authority’s digital infrastructure to ensure seamless operations.
This is to safeguard the Authority’s digital technologies and maintain the trust of active members of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
In this context, the NHIA Management Information System (MIS) Directorate in the Head Office, on February 11, 2024, launched a three-day brainstorming session on the organization’s cybersecurity enhancement agenda.
The MIS Directorate Ag. Director, Mr. Daniel Blankson explained that the collaborative meeting aimed to scrutinize the NHIA’s Information Technology architecture, identifying potential risks and gapsto enhance its cybersecurity posture.
“By leveraging CyberHawk Limited’s expertise, the NHIA seeks to fortify its defenses against cyber threats, protecting sensitive information and maintaining the trust of its members.”
Mr. Blankson applauded the synergy between the two organizations and underscored the Authority’s commitment to embracing cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions to drive its mission forward.
The Head of Information Security and Standards Unit, in the MIS Directorate, Mr. Ebenezer Hooper, highlighted the Authority’s significant milestone on the digital transformation journey.
According to him, the NHIA is actively engaged in fully adopting and implementing modern digital systems to improve its operations.
He said, “The three-day brainstorming meeting will culminate in the development of a robust IT infrastructure, as well as strategic plans to translate security implementations into tangible IT cost savings for the organization.”
“There is the need to form a steering committee or IT advisory committee, operated under the Board, so that they can pay more attention in protecting the huge IT investment while ensuring cyber security-related policies are well protected,” he added.
The Project Manager of CyberHawk Limited, Mr. Chetan Narayana Murthy, lauded the collaboration and anticipated that it would empower the NHIA to implement comprehensive cybersecurity measures.
According to him, “This is a huge project that will greatly benefit the NHIA by implementing robust cybersecurity measures, safeguarding their systems, and ultimately protecting the sensitive information of NHIA members and healthcare providers.”
A Senior Manager of IT infrastructure, Mr. David Asare Addo, and his colleague, a Senior Manager of Applications, Mr. Enock Afanyi, with the MIS Directorate, gave an overview of the NHIA’s current technological landscape.
Present at the meeting were representatives from the Claims, Membership and Regional Operations (MRO), Research, Policy, Monitoring, and Evaluation (RPME), Corporate Affairs, the Audit, Administration, and Human Resource Directorates.
Story By : Vivian Arthur
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Swedru All Blacks back to winning ways, Roshan humble King Faisal
Sekondi Rospak FC made it eight wins in eight successive home games after three second-half goals from John Amoah, Joseph Ntow and Stephen Anthony Kofi. John Amoah opened the scoring in the 55th minute after a barren first half. Joseph Ntow added to the tally in the 56th minute before Stephen Anthony Kofi rounded things up in the 74th minute to give Rospak a 3-0 win over former Premier League side King Faisal.
Elsewhere at Swedru – leaders Swedru All Blacks humbled PAC Academy in an emphatic 2-0 win. Zayat Bubakari scored first for Swedru All Blacks in the 27th minute before Rudolf Junior Nana Kwasi Mensah made it 2-0 in the 34th minute. Swedru All Blacks are top of the table with 36 points – 4 points ahead of second placed Rospak FC.
Meanwhile, Former Premier League side Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs recorded their fourth successive home victory after beaten New Edubiase United 2-1 at the Robert Mensah Park. Enoch Odoom struck first for Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs in the 19th minute but Steven Asante equalized for New Edubiase United before halftime. After the interval, Godfred Eshun scored from distance in the 65th minute to help Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs secure all the points.
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