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GJA holds memorial service for Dr Doris Yaa Dartey
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has held a short memorial service and signed a Book of Condolence for Dr Doris Yaa Dartey, a prolific writer, lecturer, communications expert and media consultant of international repute at the Accra International Press Centre (AIPC) on Monday.
A galaxy of prominent media practitioners and other sympathisers attended the solemn programme.
Dr Doris Dartey, a seasoned and influential media practitioner with the ‘ Heart of Gold’ and a committed Columnist of The Spectator ‘ The Watchwoman’ whose articles were riddled with ‘positive punches’ and geared towards attitudinal change, human resource and national development among others, died at the Korle- Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at the age of 67.
She would be laid to rest on Thursday, August 6, 2020, in Accra. It would be a private burial.
Mr Affail Monney, President of GJA in a short statement said that the death of Dr Doris Dartey had, indeed, created a vacuum which would be very difficult to fill.
He said that the deceased was an epitome of virtue and selflessness whose contribution to the development of media practitioners in the country would stand the test of time.
‘Unquestionably, Dr Doris Dartey was successful in whatever she did because she executed all her assignments and undertook all her endeavours with unrestrained love, chronic zest and incredible gusto.
“She would be sorely, missed and fondly remembered for her extravagant generosity and immaculate jocularity,” he said.
Pastor Joseph Aaron Hagan of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in a brief sermon asked members of the association to take consolation in the Biblical fact that “To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under the Heaven: A time to be born and a time to die.”
He extolled the commitment, dedication and zeal with which the deceased displayed in the discharge of her duties especially regarding punctuality, and asked that journalists and other media practitioners should also make judicious use of, ‘time’ in the course of their work.
By Castro Zangina -Tong & Ruth Bentum-Micah
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Enoch Boateng to host spirit-filled worship experience
All roads lead to the Word Arena Chapel International, as Enoch Boateng Ministries lead worshippers to the throne room tomorrow at Dansoman in Accra.
Dubbed ‘Let Judah Rise,’ it aims to uplift the spirit of attendees, ignite faith and create an atmosphere of deep worship.
In an interview with The Spectator Agoro, the UK-based artiste who doubles as a pastor said the first edition which was held in Oda in the Eastern Region was super and promises attendees that this year’s edition would be mind-blowing and full of miracles.
He stated that special guests ministering in songs include Joshua Ahenkorah, the soulful Efe Grace, and Benny Brooks.
Pastor Enoch Boateng has since extended invitation to everyone to come and experience God’s presence in a unique way.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Fusing politics with fashion
Ghanaians, especially die-hard sympathisers of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) trooped to the Black Stars Square to be part of history.
The occasion was the historical return of Mr John Dramani Mahama as president of Ghana and Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang as vice president.
President Mahama was coming to the office of the president for the second time while Prof. Opoku- Agyemang was sworn-in as the first female Vice President.
The party sympathisers marked the occasion in style, appearing in fashionable dresses designed with party paraphernalia.
To make the electoral feat remarkable, they appeared in special shirts, jerseys, cloths in party colours, not leaving out the vuvuzelas.
Boldly inscribed in these attires were symbols of the NDC and Ghana.
The event also brought to the fore the typical Ghanaian hospitality, entertaining a couple of guests that came to witness the event
By Victor A. Buxton
