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Security guard gunned down over alleged land dispute
A security guard at Green House Company Limited at Shai Hills, Kwame Huzzey was on Wednesday, May 13, allegedly shot and killed over an alleged land dispute.
The deceased had gone to the disputed land to inspect some projects being undertaken by his company when the suspect, Thomas Kwaku Oppong allegedly shot him to death.
Briefing the Ghanaian Times, the Acting Public Relations Officer at the Tema Regional Police Command, Chief Inspector Stella Dede Dzakpasu disclosed that, the police retrieved one pump action gun, one short gun, six live cartridges and two spent cartridges from the crime scene, opposite the Green House Company Limited.
She said preliminary investigation by the police had revealed that the Green House Company Limited, where the deceased worked, had a lingering land dispute with the suspect.
She said the deceased on May 13, 2020, had gone to the disputed land to inspect the company’s ongoing projects where he was alleged to have been shot by the suspect.
Chief Inspector Dzakpasu said the deceased was rushed to the Tema General Hospital for medical attention, but he was pronounced dead.
She said the body has since been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for autopsy.
The Public Relations Officer said Thomas Kwaku Oppong is in police custody assisting with investigations and called on any member of the public, who has information about the incident, to contact the Dodowa Divisional Police for prompt action.
From Dzifa Tetteh, Tema
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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.
