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Show compassion, love to prison inmates
The President of the Catholic Bishop Conference, Rev. Mathew Kwasi Gyamfi, has appealed to the management of the Ghana Prisons Service, especially prison wardens to show compassion and love towards inmates in the country’s prisons.
He described people serving jail terms as unfortunate souls who must not be mistreated but accorded some human dignity.
Mr Gyamfi, who is also the Catholic Bishop of the Sunyani Diocese, made the call at the Pulling Out parade and thanksgiving service of the Bono Regional Commander of Prisons and Deputy Director of Prisons, Williams Kulah, who retired on March 28.
Mr Gyamfi called for a reformation and humane application of the penal law system in order not to abuse the rights of inmates.
“Serving jail term should not be seen as a form of punishment but as means to reform. We can all be here if the law was to be applied strictly,” he stated.
The president of the Catholic Bishop Conference further proposed that those who commit petty crimes should be made to undertake community service instead of imprisonment in a bid to decongest the country’s prisons.
“Why do we confine someone who stole a goat, chicken and plantains in prison and not allow them to engage in community service like what other countries do,” he queried.
The Bono Regional Minister, Mr Joseph Addae- Akwaboa, on his part commended Mr Kulah for his exceptional leadership and dedication to duty.
He said the Regional Security Council would miss the invaluable contributions to the Council and wish him well in his endeavours.
In his parting words, Mr Kulah, who served the Service for 34 years, thanked the Director-General of the Service for the opportunity to serve.
The outgoing Commander called for proactive approach in prison management with the necessary support from all stakeholders.
He was born on September 25, 1965 at Nkoranza in the Bono East Region.
He attended Nandom Secondary School and completed his sixth form at Nandom Secondary in 1987, and subsequently completed the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 1992.
He was later enlisted in the Ghana Prisons Service at Officer Cadet in 1996 until his retirement
From Daniel Dzirasah, Sunyani
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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.
