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Mantse Ankrah Royal Mausoleum receives facelift
Nii Adjabeng Ankrah II, the Supreme Head of MantseAnkrah Royal Family of the OtublohumDadeben-Naa Division in Accra has given the Mantse Ankrah Royal Mausoleum located at the North Kaneshie Feo Eyeo Street a facelift.
The Head of family said abandoning the resting home for departed royals was not a good sign of cultural integration and history for posterity.
He said that, cemeteries were homes for the deceased and should to be preserved well for memorial purposes because families, sympathisers and friends usually or occasionally paid reverence to the dead.
Explaining the purpose of the mausoleum, Nii Adjabeng Ankrah II said it was a cemetery for only royals who were from the stool houses.
The Supreme Head noted that there were some deceased who were buried at the cemetery, but did not belong to the Mantse Ankrah royal family.
In a bid to curb such practice, Nii Adjabeng Ankrah II petitioned the court about the scenario and won the case.
He lamented that, the cemetery which was not in good form and was surrounded by squatters, had now been given a new look.
He was optimistic that, the renovated mausoleum would serve as a tourist attraction for people who would want to know the rich culture and history of the family.
In a brief statement to the public, Nii Adjabeng Ankrah II called on individuals respect traditional authority because chiefs were highly revered in their communities and areas of jurisdiction.
He again called on all chiefs in the Ga Traditional Area to live in harmony and unite for the betterment of the Ga State and pleaded with kingmakers to help preserve properties given to them by their forefathers.
By Alfred NiiArday Ankrah
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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.
