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M.Y Caesar Company donates to Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
M.Y Caesar Company has donated 50 boxes of Lina Energy Tea worth GH¢3000 to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra as part of efforts to support the outfit in their fight against COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the country.
Presenting the items on behalf of the company, Nana Yaa Brefo Danso said Lina Energy Tea (an immune booster) would go a long way to help the frontline health workers and patients fight the pandemic.
“We are glad the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has seen massive recoveries and they need to be supported to do more,” she stated.
She said, they were committed to donating products to health facilities and media across the country to help boost their immune system, which is a sure way to prevent the disease.
“The sickness is real and the public must continue to use the nose masks and other preventive measures for the entire country to be safe,” she stressed.
Receiving the items, Director of Pharmacy at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Daniel Ankrah expressed gratitude to the company for the donation as it would go a long way to support their fight.
“The immune boosters would help patients to recover faster and be discharged to go home healthy,” he stated.
“We continue to advise everyone to wear the face mask, observe social distancing protocols and use hand sanitisers as it is the sure way for us to prevent the disease,” he added.
He called on the public and corporate entities to come on board to support them with personal protective equipment in order to perform their duties effectively.
BY MICHAEL D. ABAYATEYE
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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.
