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Accra: Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has commended the newly appointed governing board of the Creative Arts Agency (CAA) for accepting the call to national service. “The survival and success of the Agency depends greatly on your collective leadership. I urge you to uphold the values of integrity, professionalism, and dedication to the country,” she stated. According to Ghana News Agency, during the official inauguration of the Board, the minister charged members with the critical responsibility of driving growth and innovation in Ghana’s tourism and creative arts sector. She highlighted that the inauguration

Accra: Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has paid a glowing tribute to Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and seven others who died in the August 6 military helicopter crash. He described them as ‘courageous patriots who will eternally be celebrated locally and internationally.’ According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Ablakwa expressed a deep sense of grief, stating that words could not truly capture his emotions. ‘Shattered, devastated, speechless, shaken, traumatized, heartbroken, horrified, depressed, petrified-all these words fail to do justice to my current tribulation,’ he shared with mourners. The victims

Accra: The Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG) is urging the media to exercise ethical judgement, sensitivity, and circumspection as Ghana mourns the death of eight helicopter crash victims. According to Ghana News Agency, the institute joins several other organisations such as the Ghana Psychological Association and the Psychiatric Association of Ghana, who have expressed concerns over the inappropriate circulation of visuals from the helicopter crash site. ‘Let us honour the memory of the departed by treating this tragedy with dignity and respect,’ CIMG said in a statement signed by its President, Mr. Michael Abbiw. The institute expressed its condolences

Western north: The Western North Regional chapter of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Teachers’ Forum has joined the rest of the nation to mourn the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight prominent individuals in their line of duty. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Mr. Samuel Abubakar Djibo, the President of the Forum and Headmaster of Sefwi Bekwai Senior High School, expressed that these individuals were dedicated to serving with vision, discipline, and commitment to Ghana’s development and security. The statement extended sympathies to their families, colleagues, and loved ones, offering prayers for comfort

Accra: The Executive Committee of the National Council of Zongo Chiefs has extended its heartfelt condolences to the government, the people of Ghana, and especially the bereaved families of the eight persons who perished in a tragic helicopter crash on Wednesday. According to Ghana News Agency, in a release issued on Friday in Accra, the Council described the deceased as ‘gallant Ghanaian souls who died on a national assignment,’ noting that their service and sacrifice should be honoured and remembered by all. Citing the Holy Quran to bring comfort and spiritual reflection, the statement referenced Surah Al-A’raf (7:34), which reads,

Accra: Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, a former United Nations Senior Governance Advisor, has urged Ghanaians to honour the eight victims of last week’s helicopter crash by committing to a renewed and uncompromising fight against illegal mining, popularly known as ‘galamsey.’ According to Ghana News Agency, Prof. Agyeman-Duah, speaking in an interview at the Evening of Reflection and Memorial in Honour of the Eight Departed State Officials, said the incident should reawaken national resolve to eliminate galamsey, which he described as the biggest threat to Ghana’s sustainability. The memorial, attended by government officials, security service representatives, traditional leaders, political figures, and members

Accra: The Ghana Institute of Architects has conveyed its condolences to President John Dramani Mahama and the families of the victims involved in the tragic military helicopter crash on August 6. A statement from Mr. Daniel Kwadjo Teye, the Honorary Secretary of the Institute, expressed the deep sorrow felt by the Council and its members over the incident, which resulted in the loss of all eight individuals on board during a national assignment. The Institute emphasized the need to respect the memory of the deceased and the privacy of their families. According to Ghana News Agency, the eight public officials