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Chef Faila’s Guinness World Record Attempt for Longest Cooking Marathon unsuccessful
Ghana’s Chef, Failatu Abdul-Razak was unsuccessful with her Guinness World Record Attempt for the Longest Cooking Marathon.
Chef Faila desired to beat the official 119-hour record set by Alan Fisher.
However, a press statement dated March 3, 2024 released on her platforms indicated that “despite encountering a setback in her Guinness World
Record attempt for the Longest Cooking Marathon (Individual), Chef Faila, proudly
supported by Headline Sponsors Electroland Ghana, Pomo Tomato Paste, and Verna
Mineral Water, along with a host of esteemed partners, remains resolute in her culinary
pursuits.”
According to them “The attempt, which captivated audiences worldwide, unfortunately, fell short of meeting the stringent guidelines set forth by Guinness World Records. A statement from the Records Management Team cited a violation of the rest break rules, resulting in an
unsuccessful attempt.”
In response to the decision, Chef Faila expressed profound gratitude to her supporters
saying, while the outcome may not be what they anticipated, she is deeply thankful for the
unwavering support from her sponsors and partners, as well as the encouragement
from our fans.
She said their backing has been instrumental throughout this journey.
“Amidst the disappointment, Chef Faila remains undeterred, fueled by the support of her
sponsors and partners.
“Although this attempt did not result in a world record, it has
been an invaluable experience. I am proud of the dedication and hard work put forth,
and I am committed to continuing to push boundaries in the culinary world,’ she added.
The team at Guinness World Records acknowledged Chef Faila’s efforts and
encouraged future record proposals.
“We commend you for your tremendous efforts with this record attempt. We hope you can still be very proud of what you have
achieved,” the Records Management Team stated.
Chef Faila further expressed appreciation to Vice-President Dr. Bawumia and
Second Lady Samira Bawumia, Former President John Mahama, and the Lordina
Foundation for their support and encouragement throughout this journey.
“The journey was made possible through the generous support of Headline
Sponsors Electroland Ghana, Pomo Tomato Paste, and Verna Mineral Water, as well
as Media Partners GTV, LifeStyle TV, Zaa TV, NTV, Sagani TV, Adom TV, Joy Prime
Diamond FM and Studio 502. Additionally, Chef Faila extends her heartfelt appreciation
to other partners including Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Jordin Kitchenware, the Tamale
Teaching Hospital, 6 Infantry Battalion Medical Reception Station, Commanding
Officers and Soldiers of Northern Command, the General Officer Commanding
Northern Command, Major General Matthew Essien, and the Ghana Armed Forces,” the statement added.
Failatu Abdul Razak is an acclaimed culinary artist known for her innovative approach
to cooking. With a passion for pushing boundaries and creating culinary experiences
that captivate the senses, Chef Faila continues to inspire audiences worldwide.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme.
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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.
Here are the results in Zone Two
