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Christ the King Catholic Church walks for peace
Christ the King Catholic Church at Effiakuma and its outstations last Saturday went on a Peace Walk to drum home the need for peace in Ghana.
The walk was part of activities planned to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the church which was started by the Franciscan Friars, an Order in the Catholic Church.
It started from the main Parish at Effiakuma through St. Augustine’s Church at Effia to Immaculate Conception at Anaji through the principal streets of Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly and back to Effiakuma covering over 20 kilometres
The Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Vitus Edem Yao Mensah, his assistant Rev. Fr. Derrick Y. Bressey supported by Rev. Frs. Thaddaeus Apetorgbor, Emmanuel Adjei Nsiah and Christian Ahiawodzi all of the Christ the King Catholic Parish led the members.
They carried placards some of which read “Ghana is a PEACE Loving Nation, Jealously Preserve the PEACE, A Nation Without PEACE will know no Development, Be your Brother’s Keeper, When there is War, Women, Children and the less Privileged Suffer Most, Pray for PEACE and UNITY in Ghana”.
Others were “Unforgiveness will kill Ghanaians, Love does not hate, Trust in God with all your heart, Christ is in you, the hope of your glory, Don’t grieve God’s Holy Spirit is in and you are sealed.”
From Peter Gbambila, Effiakuma.
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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.
