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Awutu Camp Prison organises send-off for Senior Chief Officer
• Senior Chief Officer (retd) Hajiah Mahama (middle) flanked by former D-Gs, Mr Asiedu (on her left)
and Madam Matilda Awuah (on her right). Third from left is her husband, ASP Bakibaga
The Officer-in-Charge(OIC) and Staff of Awutu Camp Prison in the Central Region was organised a send-off ceremony in honour of retired Senior Chief Officer, Hajiah Memuna Mahama, who bowed out of service after 34 years in the Ghana Prison Service.
She was presented with gifts and awarded a citation extolling her performance in the Prison Service, especially her commitment to excellence and upholding of professional standards.
The citation reads: “As a symbol of our appreciation of your 34 years, four months and 24 days of service in the Ghana Prison Service, we present to you this citation for the remembrance of the good work done at Awutu Prisons and other stations.”
It was held under the auspices of the OIC of the Awutu Camp Deputy Director of Prisons, Thomas Anaman, and chaired by Deputy Director of Prisons (retd) Mireku Asante.
Present at the ceremony were two past Directors-General of Ghana Prison Service: William Kwadwo Asiedu and Matilda Baffour Awuah.
Also in attendance were, her husband, Assistant Superintendent of Prisons, Abdulai Dramani Bakibaga, other family members and friends.
Senior Chief Officer (retd) Mahama was enlisted into the Ghana Prison Service in 1989 and rose through the ranks by dint of hard work. She served at Nsawam Female , Nsawam Male Camp, James Fort Female, James Camp, Ankaful Main, Borstal now Correctional Centre and Awutu Camp prisons.
By Salifu Abdul-Rahaman
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Government, GoldFields,reach agreement on Damang Mine
The Government of Ghana and Goldfields Ghana Limited have reached an amicable agreement on a transitional plan for the Damang Mine.
The operational modalities of the transition involve issuing a new 12-month mining lease to Goldfields’ subsidiary, Abosso Goldfields Limited, pending parliamentary ratification in
May 2025.
Under the new arrangement, Goldfields will resume open-pit mining during the transition period, safeguarding jobs and conducting feasibility studies to establish Damang’s reserves and mine life.
At the same time, the processing of existing stockpiles will continue under the supervision of a joint management team composed of representatives from the Government of Ghana
and Goldfields. The two parties will work in good faith to secure a successful transition and eventual transfer of a viable mine to Ghanaian ownership.
Both parties have agreed to advance discussions in good faith on the renewal of the lease for the Tarkwa mine, due in 2027, and pledged to work together to enhance Ghana’s
potential in the mining sector as a favourable investment destination,
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Ophelia Crossland appointed as new Creative Director of Nineteen57
In an exciting turn for Ghana’s fashion industry, celebrated designer Ophelia Crossland has officially assumed leadership of Nineteen57, the iconic menswear brand founded by her husband, Kofi Okyere-Darko (KOD).
This transition follows KOD’s recent appointment as Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President—a prestigious national role that reflects his continued service to Ghana on a global scale.
With this new chapter in public service, the reins of Nineteen57 have now passed to Ophelia Crossland, who will take on both the day-to-day operations and creative direction of the brand.
Ophelia Crossland, the CEO and founder of her eponymous womenswear label, brings over a decade of experience in luxury fashion.
Known for her keen eye for detail and mastery in haute couture, her leadership is expected to usher in a new era for Nineteen57—one that blends timeless African sophistication with modern sensibilities for the stylish gentleman.
“Nineteen57 has always stood for bold sophistication and African excellence,” said Ophelia Crossland. I’m excited to build on that legacy and explore new creative horizons with the team,” she said.
The transition marks a defining moment for the fashion power couple—Ophelia taking the creative lead in fashion innovation while KOD serves the nation in his new diplomatic role.
Together, they continue to elevate Ghana’s presence across fashion and governance.
