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GTA Ladies Club hold Biennial Congress at Kwahu
Some members of the GTA LAdies Club
The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Mr Akwasi Agyeman, has urged women in tourism to work hand in hand to break the stereotypes that hold women down.
He said “We need more of our women to rise to positions of authority that will enable them to influence policies, especially those that will affect the fortunes of other women.”
Mr Agyeman made this observation at the just ended Biennial Congress of the GTA Ladies Club, at Kwahu in the Eastern Region.
The congress was aimed at bringing members across the regions of Ghana together to know how best to help the organisation achieve its goals, look at ways of empowering one another and exchange views of improving the welfare of female staff.
He congratulated the club on their commitment and efforts towards the successful operations of the GTA and urged them not to relent on their efforts in creating a more formidable force of the Authority.
Mrs Doreen Fianko, Founder of the Club said there were conscious and unconscious biases against women, which hindered their movement.
“This is the reason women need to be empowered to equip and allow them to redefine their gender roles and to make strategic life choices which will allow them more freedom to pursue their desired goals,”she said.
Mrs Emma Rachael Akua Oduro, Outgoing President of the Club, also urged women in the Tourism, Arts, Culture and Hospitality industry in Ghana, to mentor and coach one another through support groups in order to meet the growing demands within the industry.
The Ladies’ Club has a membership of almost 200 drawn from all the 16 regions of Ghana.
Some activities that took place during the congress included, leadership training programme, empowerment summit, a donation, election and swearing in of new executives, tour and picnic.
The newly sworn in executives are Madam Francesca Quansah, President, Ms Abigail Kwayisi, Vice President, Madam SelaseTettevi, Organiser, Nana YaaBoadu, Assistant Organiser, Madam Millicent Nweada, Public Relations Officer, Madam Ellen Gyeambea, Secretary and Madam DelaMelchidek, Financial Secretary.
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Prophet Atarah opens new studio, launches Atarah Praise 2025
Prophet Joseph Atarah has launched his annual event aimed at bringing believers together in an atmosphere of worship and praise.
The theme for this edition is ‘Restoration’ with the belief that patrons would be restored in the face of their challenges.
The programme will be in two parts, with the first scheduled to take place in the United Kingdom at 5pm on May 11, at Pleasant Place Church.
The Ghana edition will take place at the forecourt of Believer’s Grace Crown Ministry International, Bond Square, Adenta Barrier, at 4pm on May 25.
Prophet Atarah has paraded Piesie Esther, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Nana Yaw Asare and Mavis Asante among others for the Ghana edition.
For the UK edition, patrons will enjoy performances from Kofi Owusu Peprah, Kobby Mantey, Emmanuel Smith, and Ern Ruthy.
Speaking at the launch, Prophet Atarah said, God has been good throughout last year, and 2025 has started on a positive note.
Against this backdrop, he wants to bring believers together and, in unity, to praise God.
He said, like what happened last year, a lot of miracles will take place.
In a related development, Prophet Atarah also commissioned a new studio for rehearsals and live recordings.
This, he said, was not limited to him, but open to every musician across all genres.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Empress Gifty to thrill patrons at MTN Stands In Worship on Easter Sunday
Ghanaian gospel heavyweight, Empress Gifty is set to thrill thousands at this year’s MTN Stands In Worship event.
The programme brings believers together annually to celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ.
This year’s edition, slated for the Grand Arena on Sunday, April 20, will feature Empress Gifty.
Against this backdrop, the anointed gospel musician has urged all patrons to come with a heart of worship and praise.
She is optimistic that a lot of miracles will happen through the ministration.
“Through our ministrations instant miracles will happen and you are going to have an encounter with God,” she told The Spectator.
Empress Gifty again appealed to patrons not to come alone, but with their families and friends to receive blessings.
Empress Gifty, who had a big song dubbed Watch Me, has been nominated in the Best Traditional Gospel Song of the Year and Gospel Artiste of the Year categories at this year’s 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
