Editorial
Let Christmas fill our hearts with love, joy, and peace
Too soon Christmas has returned, and the excitement it brings is building as many people have already begun celebrating and making frantic preparations for the day.
To put it briefly, Christians worldwide celebrate Christmas on December 25 to remember the birth of Jesus Christ, the divine son.
In the lead-up to the Day, churches and schools have been hosting special carol services, bringing religious celebration and the pleasure of the season into the air.
In addition to other fun activities, there are a variety of decorations with shimmering lights at roundabouts, in front of stores, on Christmas trees in homes, and gift-giving.
The warmth and love that Christmas provides to families and everyone else when loved ones join together to share joyful moments makes it a unique season.
Giving, sharing, and spreading love are the genuine essence of the Christmas season. It is a moment to consider the birth of Jesus Christ and the virtues he personified, like as kindness, forgiveness, and compassion.
The basic pleasures of spending time with loved ones, eating meals together, and giving thanks for the blessings in our lives should take precedence over the décor.
Remember those who are less fortunate and those experiencing medical emergencies during this time as you enjoy Christmas with your family.
Let us also prioritise giving to those in need, or just saying or doing something nice to someone who is having a hard time.
It is crucial that believers never lose sight of the actual purpose of Christmas. The significance of the day should not be diminished in any way by sharing the celebration with others.
We can make this Christmas genuinely special for both ourselves and other people if we embrace the giving and sharing attitude.
The Spectator wishes its cherished readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in advance.
Editorial
Free sanitary pads distribution a game-changer
Dear Editor,
I wish to use your medium to commend the government of John Dramani Mahama for implementing the bold government policy to provide sanitary pads free of charge for girls.
The National Sanitary Pad Distribution Programme is one that will end the trend where young girls miss school during their menstruation periods because their parents cannot afford sanitary pads.
This is a clear interpretation of the president’s call to create and share the national resources.
The use of sanitary pads is seen in certain quarters as a preserve for the well-to-do in society. In some societies, it is pathetic seeing girls of menstruation age use old-fashioned methods to manage it.
For health and safety reasons, it is important to make sure that our girls are provided with decent material to manage their flows in comfortable and convenient ways.
The project marks an end to the era where mothers provide their daughters with cloth and tissue.
Without doubt, buying sanitary pads for two or three daughters or female relations staying with you can be very challenging sometimes due to the harsh economic conditions.
But this policy is a game-changer. What it means is that the cost has been taken by government.
For some of us parents, it is one of the ways to directly enjoy the little taxes we pay. I say well done to the government and hope that more of such social interventions would be rolled out to make life comfortable for the ordinary Ghanaian.
Lady Akushika,
Amanfrom
Editorial
Shedding light on Camara, a growing but overlooked suburb in Dansoman
Dear Editor,
I write to use your respected platform to bring attention to Camara, a small but growing suburb tucked within the Dansoman area of Accra.
For many, the name ‘Camara’ may not ring a bell and that is exactly the problem.
Though we are part of the vibrant Dansoman community, Camara is often forgotten when it comes to development, infrastructure, and public services.
This is a neighbourhood filled with potential: families, students, small businesses, and workers who contribute daily to Accra’s social and economic life.
Yet our roads remain untarred, streetlights and public facilities are few.
Security has become a growing concern, especially in the poorly lit areas.
Making Camara known is not about gaining attention for its own sake. It is about ensuring that we benefit from the development efforts enjoyed by other townships.
We need Proper street naming and signage to officially recognize the area, inclusion in municipal development plans, installation of streetlights and improved security patrols, road infrastructure and sanitation improvements, opportunities for youth engagement and education.
We deserve to be seen, heard, and supported. I appeal to urban planners, and the wider community to recognize Camara as part of the future of Dansoman.
Eugene Ampiaw,
Camara
