Hot!
Raphaelina is Miss Teen Tourism Ghana 2023
16-year-old student of Datus International School, Raphaelina Naana Asare has emerged Miss Teen Tourism Ghana 2023, after outwitting other intelligent contestants for the coveted crown.
The event which took place last Saturday, June 24, at the La Palm Royal Hotel saw confident, intelligent, and beautiful young ladies compete for the Miss Teen Tourism Ghana crown.
The winner would lead the other three contestants for the upcoming Miss Teen Tourism World contest, slated to take place from August 1-20, in Ghana.
At the end of the competition, which started with exams, followed by presentations and rounds of questions from a panel of jury, Raphaelina stood tall amongst other contestants.
Petra Ama Agyeiwaa Kumi, claimed the title of Miss Teen Tourism Earth Ghana 2023 as the first runner-up, while Junia Del and Keziah Barnes were awarded the titles of Miss Teen Tourism International Ghana 2023 and Miss Teen Tourism Globe 2023, respectively, as the second and third runners-up.
Ghana is presenting four candidates as team Ghana, who would be flanked by Miss Teen Tourism UK, and Miss Teen Tourism Lebanon both live in Ghana.
Speaking to thespectatoronline.com, the brain behind the event, Stacey Amoateng expressed her appreciation to everyone who played a role in making the event a success.
She said the candidates are intelligent, adding that there would be a lot of work in the area of grooming ahead of the contest.
Mrs. Amoateng elaborated on the decision to present more than one candidate, drawing inspiration from South Africa’s strategic approach in the previous edition.
She emphasized the importance of maximizing Ghana’s chances of success by learning from South Africa’s triumph, where they presented multiple candidates and secured multiple titles.
Deputy Head of Corporate Affairs at Ghana Tourism Authority, Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi, also expressed his outfit’s readiness to assist the organisers and contestants to win the ultimate for Ghana.
He was optimistic the quality of the candidates chosen was an assurance Ghana would come out of the contest with something worth celebrating and wished everyone well in their endeavours.
Mrs. Mawuena Trebarh, a communications strategist; Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong, a media consultant; Kofi Kakra Kusi, Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority; Kofi Duah, an entertainment journalist with Graphic Showbiz; Giesella, a model and beauty queen; Sefa, a talented musician; and Calista Amoateng, the reigning Miss Teen Tourism World 2022 were the jury for the contest.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Hot!
Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation –Pres.Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the misuse of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) for personal financial gain by individuals in leadership positions.
Speaking during a meeting with Chief Executives of specified entities under the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) on Thursday, March 13, the President directly attributed the dire state of SOEs to their leadership, accusing chief executives, management teams, and governing boards of prioritising personal enrichment over organisational efficiency.
He pointed to bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures as factors draining public funds while SOEs continue to rely on government bailouts.
“Many SOEs have been used as mere instruments for personal wealth accumulation by appointees. The chief executives, management, and boards of these enterprises are responsible for this situation. Some SOEs have become perennial loss-makers, draining public funds with bloated budgets, unjustified allowances, and unnecessary expenditures while relying on government bailouts as if entitled to them. Many of these entities are at their lowest point in the entire history of the Fourth Republic,” he said.
President Mahama further noted that many SOEs have been plagued by inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement, leading to consistent financial losses. He cited the 2023 State Ownership Report by the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), which highlighted systemic inefficiencies and wasteful expenditures within these entities.
He therefore reaffirmed his commitment to reforming under-performing SOEs and ensuring they serve national interests.
He warned that loss-making SOEs will no longer be tolerated and will either be merged, privatised, or closed.
“I will assess you based on your performance. If you do not align with the pace of the reset agenda, you may be asked to step aside. If that adds to the horror movie, so be it,” he added.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
Hot!
Prophet Courage Heavens set to launch ‘Predestination’ book on March 23
Prophet Courage A. Heavens is set to launch the much-awaited book titled ‘Predestination’ on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5:00PM.
The launch, which is expected to impact lives, will take place at Crossgates Ministries, Flattop, off N1 Highway, opposite Angel Hauz.
The book is aimed at addressing the way people struggle to understand how free will and destiny align.
It is also aimed at providing clarity on God’s sovereignty and one’s place in His divine plan.
The various chapters of the book address various issues through scriptures and personal stories.
Committed to impacting society, part of the proceeds from the book will go into Courage Heavens Education Legacy (CHEL), an educational foundation transforming lives.
CHEL is dedicated to providing financial support and mentorship to brilliant but needy students, ensuring they have access to quality education and opportunities for a better future.
Prophet Courage Heavens is a prolific writer and previously authored Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani, a powerful book that encourages unwavering faith in times of trials.
In addition, he has written seven more prophetic and life-changing books that are yet to be published.
He is dedicated to raising the next generation for impactful ministry. As the leader of Crossgates Ministries, he nurtures believers in faith and purpose.
