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The Black Star Renaissance:
“The African Caribbean Linkage” in Ghana
for Revival & Praise Spiritual Exploration
Members of the African Caribbean Linkage Group are in Ghana for
“Revival & Praise Spiritual Exploration.”
They aim to collaborate, share and discover the cultural and spiritual phenomena of the African-Caribbean Linkage.
The goal of the trip is to create relations through community empowerment and social engagement.
A collaborative venture including activities and programmes that promotes spirituality and empowerment.
The phenomenal voyage to the Motherland by a Jamaican delegation of eleven (11) from North America has been planning to visit Ghana since the launch of The Black Star Renaissance Initiative in September 2021 via The African Caribbean Linkage “The Rebirth Of The African Spirit”.
The founder, Donnaray Roc journeyed to Ghana from New York City initially to produce highly compelling content to depict Ghana as Africa’s prime hub.
The content represented brands, the culture and prospects, to promote and market Ghana intended to attract the diaspora back for various quarterly exchanges and tourism explorations,
intended to create tangible, positive, long-lasting effects and productive relationships.
This Easter is the maiden edition slated for “Revival & Praise Spiritual Exploration” focused on women’s empowerment and spiritual growth.
Its mission is intended to bring value that will contribute to deepening relationships between Ghana and the African Caribbean Diaspora.
The Black Star Renaissance is welcoming a unified Jamaican diaspora delegation of Doctors, Philanthropist, Apostles, Evangelist, Authors, Ministers, and Gospel
Musicians who are invited to collaborate and fellowship with Believers’ House Of Worship International from April 5th-12th 2023.
There would be a detailed itinerary of programs and activities for ten days led by Apostle Dr Abraham Lamptey and Rev. Mrs Gloria Kafui Lamptey.
This initiative commenced with a welcome ceremony and Press Soiree on the
4th of April at 3 PM at Polo Club.
It will be followed by some the activities like the official courtesy visits; A time out at the Borstal Institute, participating in a health screening, a panel discussion themed around “Women Spiritual Growth” on Sunny FM, a visit to the Cape Coast Castle; Special visit to Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, during the Akwesidae Festival and ceremony; Making donations to Demonstration school for the deaf, in Akwapem Mampong. Other special visits to The Ga Mantse, with regards to the linkage of the Ghanaian rebellion warrior and King “Takyi” who lead the widespread slave rebellion in the
British Colony of Jamaica in the 1760s.
In addition, spiritual focus programmes will be held at Believers’ House Of Worship International during the Easter weekend from Good Friday to Easter Monday for
all to Indulge in “The Rebirth Of The African Spirit”.
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Minister of Health appeals to Tamale Teaching Hospital striking doctors
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has appealed to the striking doctors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) to calll off the suspension and come to the negotiation table.
However, he refused to apologise as demanded by the striking doctors.
The doctors after a meeting yesterday have withdrawn emergency services following the dismissal of the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital.
This follows an unannounced visit to the hospital by the Minister on Tuesday.
The Minister made the appeal when addressing the media in Accra on Today, April 24 2025.
According to him, dialogue is the only way out to resolve the issue, adding that he was ready collaborate with them.
“I am prepared for us to come around the table and discuss whatever we need to discuss,” Mr Akandoh said.
“My humble appeal to my wonderful medical doctors and health professionals at Tamale Teaching Hospital is that I am the first person to take care of your interests. Therefore, let’s call off the strike and let’s all regroup and strategise going forward,” he concluded.
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Health Minister donates medical equipment to Tamale Teaching Hospital, pledges commitment to reforms
The Minister for Health Kwabena Miintah Akandoh has reiterated government’s commitment to address long-standing challenges in the health sector, describing the health system as one that requires urgent reform and collective responsibility.
He made these remarks during a donation of some essential medical equipment and supplies to the Tamale Teaching Hospital on behalf of the Ministry of Health.
The donation included a wide range of equipment such as ECG machines, ICU ventilators, cardiac monitors, anesthesia machines, infant incubators, and essential
Consumables amounting to about 35 items.
Among the items highlighted were
Emergency Health Equipment (EHE) sets, nebulizer sets, and medical-grade towels.
The Health Minister acknowledged the difficult working conditions health professionals continue to endure and emphasized that government efforts alone would not be enough to resolve systemic issues.
He called for unity across the health sector and urged all stakeholders, including medical doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, to work together to ensure that the country’s limited resources are used efficiently.
He noted that the wellbeing of the ordinary Ghanaian should be central to healthcare delivery, cautioning against practices that marginalize the underprivileged due to resource scarcity. According to him, every Ghanaian life is valuable, and the system must reflect that belief in both policy and practice.
Mr.Akandoh stressed that his leadership approach is rooted in humility, collaboration, and respect for all health workers. While acknowledging that change may come with challenges, he maintained that cooperation is key to achieving lasting improvements in the sector.
The Minister pleaded with health professionals in the Tamale Teaching Hospital to call off the strike and regroup to strategize on more effective ways to address their concerns through dialogue and collaboration with relevant authorities.
The donation to the Tamale Teaching Hospital forms part of a broader national initiative to modernize medical infrastructure and enhance service delivery in Ghana’s healthcare.
