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North Legon Little Campus holds fifth sports programme
Mr. Sandy Osei Agyeman delivering his address
Many people have created the impression that sports is reserved for students who cannot cope with their academic pursuits and therefore, look down on those who develop interest in sports.
Unfortunately, people who hold such perceptions have been proved wrong when Mr Sandy Osei Agyemang, a former National Sprinter and Ghana’s Olympic star, at two different competitions, shared a few thoughts with students and pupils of North Legon Little Campus at Madina on Friday, March 25th, 2023.
Addressing the school’s fifth sports programme, Mr Sandy Osei Agyemang, who represented Ghana in 100 and 200 metre-sprint at the Olympic Games at Munich in Germany and Montreal in Canada respectively in the 1970’s, said time management was an important factor in the formation of a good habit.
He said time management would help students to apportion their time equally to the various programmes they studied at school.
Mr Osei Agyemang called on the students to be guided by their thoughts, be focused, combine their dreams with prayers which would eventually help them in developing their faith in God.
He said what he had envisaged as a young person to become in life, guided him to be who he is today.
He advised the students to be consistent and develop the interest in sports since it would make them to be smarter and faster.
The Director of the school, Mr Douglas Djarbeng described Mr Sandy Osei Agyemang as a man of many parts, said having worked very hard Mr Osei Agyemang who has obtained BSC in Finance, Master’s in Financial Management, and has a company that manufactures hair and skin products has endeared himself to many Ghanaians.
The Djarbeng House won this year’s competition with 110 points, Yartey House followed with 104 points, Nunno House gathered 78 points to place third and Cofie House obtained 72 points.
By Raymond Kyekye
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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.
