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Isaac Addo Allotey Methodist Memorial Society honours veteran chorister
Mr Mike Similao received a citation for his dedicated service
Superintendent Minister of the Methodist Church-Taifa Circuit, Very Rev. Isaac Ishmael Arthur, has commended Mr. Mike Similao for his dedicated service to the Methodist Church choir.
The veteran chorister has provided a number of choir robes to the church. In appreciation of his kindness, the Isaac AddoAllotey Memorial Society of the church at Asofan in Accra showered praises on him at a ceremony in his honour recently.
“His gesture to the Methodist church is worthy of emulation and needs to be celebrated to encourage others to also help the church at their various circuits,” Rev. Arthur said.
According to the Superintendent Minister, Mr. Similao had served the Methodist church for decades and his love for the church and the choir had contributed significantly to the growth of many choirs in different circuits in Ghana.
Mr. Eric AnnorEchison, Choir Master of the Isaac AddoAllotey Memorial Society, also commended Mr. Similao for his donations to the church which helped the choir in accomplishing their mandates.
In an interview with The Spectator, Mr. Similao said it was his passion to serve the Lord through the act of giving since “the Holy Bible underscores that, there is more blessing in giving than receiving.”
The Veteran Chorister who is over 80 years of age and has served in the Methodist church since 1951 till date said he would continue to support the church with “whatever is being given to him by God.”
Mr. Similao has received some award for his unflinching support. His meritorious service earned him positions in the hierarchy of the choir as a Vice Choir Chairman of the Kpehe Circuit in the Greater Accra Region.
He admonished choristers to humble themselves in the discharge of their duties and give financial support for the growth of the choir.
By Alfred Nii Arday Ankrah
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National Service Authority to Introduce Military Training
Management of the National Service Authority, yesterday, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, held talks with the Military High Command towards the implementation of the National Service Emergency Response Readiness Programme (NSERRP).
When implemented, this will reflect His Excellency the President’s commitment towards the implementation of a short military training for National Service Personnel (NSPs) as planned efforts to instill discipline, nationalism and physical fitness among Ghanaian graduates.
The President shared this position during his maiden State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday February 27, 2025.
At yesterday ’s meeting, the Director-General, Mr. Felix Gyamfi reiterated the need for all personnel to undergo basic military drills and orientation as part of orienting the youth to embrace national development.
“The introduction of this military training is a step in the right direction and must be embraced by all and sundry as one of the indicators for resetting the country, particularly the youth,” he commented.
On his part, Brigadier General Amoah-Boakye assured the Authority of their willingness to provide the requisite training for personnel when the Programme officially commences.
In all, personnel will receive up to two months of composite basic military drills starting 3rd August, 2025.
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Ghana Tourism Authority acts on concerns of minors allegedly taken to Hotel in Accra New Town.
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has taken swift action following reports circulating on social media regarding an incident involving minors allegedly taken to a hotel in Accra New Town.
The case has been formally reported to the Nima Division of the Ghana Police Service for investigation.
In line with their mandate to ensure safety and compliance in the tourism and hospitality sector, our CEO Mrs.Maame Efua Houadjeto delegated a team from the GTA Head Office, Mr. Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, Deputy CEO, Special Duties and Mr Ekow Sampson, Deputy CEO, Operations who joined the Greater Accra Regional Director, Ms. Roberta Dawson-Amoah, and the Deputy Director of Marketing, Ms. Clara Nketiah, to visit the said facility.
The objective was to verify the facts on the ground and take necessary regulatory action.
They commended the Ghana Police Service for their co-operation and continued support in the ongoing investigation.
Additionally, the team inspected Royal Dede Beach Resort, which has been converted into a hostel under new management without official notification to the Ghana Tourism Authority.
The team discovered that the hostel’s operations were not in compliance with the L. I 2239. Meanwhile the operator has been directed to the Standards and Quality Assurance Department of the Authority for the necessary regulation.
“We remind all accommodation operators that the Tourism(Registration and Licensing of Accommodation) Regulations, 2016 (L.I. 2239) mandates every facility to register and obtain a license from the GTA before commencing operations.
This regulation ensures quality, safety, and compliance across the industry,” they noted.
The GTA they said, remains committed to safeguarding the public and upholding the highest standards in the hospitality sector and urged
the public to report suspicious or non-compliant facilities to the nearest GTA office.
