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Don’t Joke with COVID-19, it is real – Dr Ebenezer Oduro Mensah
The Medical Superintendent at Ga-East Municipal Hospital, one of the frontline hospitals treating coronavirus patients in the country, Dr Ebenezer Oduro Mensah has cautioned Ghanaians against taking the pandemic lightly.
According to him, as a frontliner, and from the patients’ experience, the virus is real, and for that matter, Ghanaians should desist from downplaying the impact on one’s life after contracting the disease.
“COVID-19 exists, a lot of people have been infected with it, and we have unfortunately lost loved ones who would have been alive if not for the virus. Let’s not joke with it, it is real. We should focus on prevention and stay alive,” he said.
Speaking to The Spectator, he appealed to Ghanaians to adhere to the directive to wear face masks to help stop the spread because it is crucial in the combat against the deadly virus.
“When you wear the face mask and you are infected with COVID-19, the likelihood that you will spread the virus is significantly minimised,” he said.
Explaining further, he said, Ghanaians should always remember that the main mode of spread is when one coughs, sneezes, talks or sings, and droplets come out of the mouth or nostrils into the environment.
“Once you are wearing face mask, it is less likely you will spread these droplets to infect others by landing on the face. We should always use our mask once we are out,” he added.
Dr Mensah, said, to overcome the novel virus, Ghanaians should adhere to the protocols, to stay home, avoid crowded areas, wear nose mask, use hand sanitiser and observe personal hygiene among others.
These, he said reduced the risk of contracting the disease, for one to be on the safer side.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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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.
