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GNFS ‘Course 34’ donates water reservoir to Fire Academy
● Members of the group handing over the tank
Conscious of the essence of storing water for continuous use, the Unique Course ‘34’ of the Ghana National Fire Service(GNFS) donated a water reservoir to the Fire Academy Training School (FATS) in Accra last week.
The donation was in commemoration of their 20th anniversary celebration in the service and also to address water challenges facing the academy.
The Chairman of the Group, Station Officer (S.O) David Agaga in making the presentation stressed the need to give back to one’s alma mater in support of their activities.
The Station Officer commended the personnel who were enlisted in 2003 for their dedication in nurturing recruits overs the years.
He assured the management of FATS of the Group’s continuous efforts at helping them achieve their mandate.
The Commandant of the FATS, Assistant Chief Fire Officer Grade One(ACFO) I Gilbert Klutse, who received the donation on behalf of the School, commended them for supporting their alma mater after leaving the school twenty years ago.
He said the reservoir would go a long way in supporting the school in its activities, and assured that it would be used for its intended purpose.
“After 20 years of your career, it is refreshing to know you are still in touch and giving back to your alma mater,”he added.
The Commandant urged the personnel to keep up the good work and appealed to other groups to emulate the Course 34 to ensure the school would become a world class training school.
A minute silence was observed for the souls of departed colleagues.
By Anita Nyarko-Yirenkyi
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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.
