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GMB 1st runner-up tours Ho
The First Runner-Up, in the 2021 Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) contest, Dr Setor Abra Norgbe during the yuletide embarked on a thank-you-tour in the Ho municipality to express gratitude for the support she enjoyed from the people in the area and beyond.
She stopped over at the Cured Lepers Village at Ho and donated various food items, water and detergents to the inmates.
The items, worth about GHS10, 000 included bags of rice, soap, toilet rolls and cooking oil, tinned fish, biscuits and toffees.
Dr Setor Norgbe was accompanied by Togbe Adza Nye IV, Dutorfia of Ziavi, and Dr Gameli Norgbe, a seasoned medical practitioner and a prominent citizen of Ziavi.
The pretty doctor said that the gesture was in line with the spirit of Christmas “during which we are all expected to demonstrated our love for one another,”
“Thank you all for supporting me,” she added.
Mr Nelson Atito, the caretaker of the village thanked Dr Setor Norgbe for the gesture, saying it was a true reflection of her love for the cured lepers.
He said that there were 105 cured lepers at the village who needed support in various ways from not only policy makers but also from the public.
Earlier, Togbe Adza Nye said that the best way to demonstrate one’s love for others was to share the little one had with them.
Later in the day, a durbar was held at Ziavi, the hometown of the 2021 GMB First Runner-up, in her honour.
From Alberto Mario Noretti, Ho
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Tripartite Committee starts negotiations on wages
The National Tripartite Committee, represented by Government, Employers, and Organised Labour/Associations, commenced negotiations on the determination of the 2025 Minimum Wage yesterday, Monday, February 03, 2025.
Negotiations for base pay (public sector salaries) will follow those for the minimum wage.
The negotiations for both the minimum wage and base pay for the 2025 financial year are behind schedule.
Having been expected to conclude by the end of April 2024, per the Public Financial Management (PFM) Act, Government urges social partners (Employers and Organised Labour) to collaborate with Government to expedite the process and ensure timely completion to inform the 2025 Budget.
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Ibrahim Mahama meets 13-year-old KNUST prodigy from Bole
Business mogul and philanthropist Mr. Ibrahim Mahama has met with 13-year-old Melchizedek Adio Baafawiise, the youngest student ever admitted to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
The meeting, held in Accra on Monday, February 3, 2025, brought together Melchizedek and his parents for an inspiring conversation about education, ambition, and the future of science in Ghana.
During the meeting, Mr. Ibrahim Mahama, a strong advocate for youth empowerment and academic excellence, commended the young physics prodigy for his remarkable achievements.
Melchizedek, who hails from Bole in the Savannah Region, made headlines after scoring an impressive 5 As and 3 Bs in the WASSCE at just 13 years old, earning him a place at KNUST to study for a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics.
As part of an effort to nurture his passion for science and mining engineering, Mr. Ibrahim Mahama offered Melchizedek an exclusive learning experience aboard one of his private jets.
The young scholar was taken into the cockpit whilst being flown back to Kumasi enroute to campus, where he got a firsthand look at the technical operations of an aircraft, aligning with his deep interest in physics and aerospace engineering.
Beyond offering mentorship, Ibrahim Mahama also pledged full educational funding for Melchizedek to support his studies at KNUST and beyond.
Mr. Ibrahim Mahama assured the young prodigy and his family that he would cover all tuition, accommodation, and essential academic expenses to ensure he reaches his full potential without financial barriers.
His parents expressed their gratitude to Mr. Ibrahim Mahama for taking an interest in their son’s academic journey, providing him with a unique opportunity to explore aviation technology up close, and securing his future with financial assistance.
Mr. Ibrahim Mahama encouraged Melchizedek to continue striving for excellence, assuring him of his unwavering support.
“Young minds like Melchizedek are the future of Ghana. It is our responsibility to support and nurture them so they can reach their full potential,” he stated.
By Rafik Mahama
