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Therestella is Young Female Achiever at the 5th Ghana Pharma Awards

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  Therestella Obosu Tei-Kwabla, CEO of Pacalin Pharmacy and Founder of Therestella’s Foundation has been awarded the Young Female Achiever at the 5 th Ghana Pharma Awards which took place Friday 7 th July, 2023 at the Kempinski Hotel - Accra. Passionate about the educational welfare of children of school going age, the 33-year-old female certified pharmacist, who doubles as health educator has established child welfare foundation which seeks to educate them [school children] on health topics such as teenage pregnancy, drug abuse, proper menstrual hygiene as well as their consequences on their lives amongst others. Commencing her child welfare foundation in May 2023, Therestella has been able to impact over 500 students. Regarding this, as a pharmacist vaccinator, she visits Tema General Hospital occasionally at their child welfare unit to educate the mothers who come for immunisation on topics such as importance of immunisation, adverse effects following immunisation, types of im...

Asante royalty meets Ga-Dangme glamour

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  …at the installation of Ernest Afloe as new dev’t chief of Adubinsukese The chief of Adubinsukese, Nana Akwasi Asiedu I, and festivalists from around the country put on a dazzling display of designer finery over the weekend at the installation of Ernest Narteh Afloe, as the Development Chief (Nkosuohene) of Adubinsukese in the Afigya Kwabre South District of the Ashanti Region. The installation ceremony was an occasion for spectacle and celebration as t he new development chief, who has been given a stool name – Nana Tatse Narteh Afloe, cut a glamorous figure in a white cloth while Nana Akwasi Asiedu I himself adorned in a striking black cloth. There was also a good show of Ga-Dangme royalty in support of the installation of the new development chief, who is a native of Koluedor of the Ada West District in the Greater Accra Region. He has been charged to take up responsibility of providing basic amenities in the community and put hard work and respect for the people as ke...

Ada Youngsters Charity Foundation fetes 320 children

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  Ada Youngsters Charity Foundation has supported kids and young ones by having the Easter Love Feast and made its maiden donation exercise to the 320 children at Big-Ada, in Ada East District of the Greater Accra Region on Easter Sunday. The Ada Youngsters Charity Foundation donated items, such as exercise books, pens, pencils and erasers. The kids were also served food and drinks plus other goodies. Miss Antoinette Nacco Otumfuo and Mr. Emmanuel Teye Gbadah Wussah, founders of the charity group, said the mission of Ada Youngsters Charity Foundation is to help the young ones to excel in any good thing they wish to achieve. “The vision of the group is to guide, patch, motivate, inspire and equip the young ones with the norms and values that will guide their steps toward a brighter future,” Miss Otumfuo said. She added that everyone should come on board to help these kids to excel. Mr. Wussah also indicated that he believes in investing to develop the minds of young ones. ...

Property owners urged to take up Fire Insurance - Commissioner

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  Dr. Justice Yaw Ofori, Commissioner of Insurance, has re-echoed the need for property owners to take up Fire Insurance policies to protect their buildings. “Fire Insurance gives you much protection against any peril, as well as shields anyone who enters or uses your premises” he said. He noted that some individuals have a foot-dragging attitude when it comes to insurance policy, and such an attitude does not augur well: “Insurance is to guard you against risk”. “I would encourage owners of public buildings and their occupants to make compulsory Fire Insurance a part of their budget to safeguard lives and property,” he added Dr. Ofori was speaking at an annual interaction with about 70 journalists from different media houses across the country at Elmina in the Central Region. The media interaction, which was fourth in the series, seeks to educate participants on the National Insurance Commission’s (NIC) role and issues relating to the insurance sector among others. The...

ISUZU showcases exceptional fuel-efficiency of D-MAX 1.9 Ddi range

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  With fuel prices gyrating in Ghana and most parts of Africa, contributing to the steep increase in cost of living and doing business, ISUZU Motors has set out to prove the exceptional fuel efficiency and budget-friendly capabilities of its D-MAX pick-up range - in particular its frugal 1.9 Ddi models. Over the years, the ISUZU D-MAX has earned a stellar reputation for outstanding fuel economy, low running costs, solid performance, dependable reliability and durability among commercial and fleet operators as well as private customers. These attributes were further reinforced with the seventh-generation D-MAX launch in 2022, which is assembled at ISUZU’s vehicle plant in Struandale, Gqeberha, South Africa. Extensive upgrades were implemented for the proven range-topping 3.0 Ddi engine to improve performance and economy. To further enhance the product line-up, Isuzu also introduced the latest-generation 1.9-litre four-cylinder intercooled turbo-diesel engine that has brought a s...

Accra never sleeps, neither does The Cosmopolitan

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…The Cosmopolitan now runs 24/7   Boosting tourism in Ghana and the capital, Accra is fast becoming a tourism and recreational centre for many diasaporans and tourists in the country. This has made the capital a hotspot for entertainment and celebrations. For most people, choosing a place to relax and have come with many considerations.   The Cosmopolitan, Accra’s most enthralling and busting restaurant and bar located in the Heart of Dzorwulu is one place that is always considered. It now runs 24/7. The rooftop bar of this Restaurant now operates around the clock to satisfy the food and drinks needs of Accra. Starting from the 1st of January 2023, the roof top bar of The Cosmopolitan is open throughout the night till morning. Located just at the Fiesta Royale traffic light in Dzorwulu, the restaurant offers the best accessibility to patrons around the clock. Whenever anyone finds themselves needing the best foods and drinks in Accra at all hours, they are assured of g...

New Renault Megane R.S. 300 Trophy

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  … Every day is designed to be totally exhilarating The New Megane R.S. 300 Trophy - combines the best of the best – exceptional sporty design fused with heart-racing performance. The R.S. 300 Trophy marks 18 years of the iconic Megane R.S. line-up, with pure excitement inherent in its DNA. The Trophy models are celebrated for their thoroughbred efficiency combining performance and accuracy, and the New Renault Megane R.S. 300 Trophy certainly lives up to this legacy. Those with the ‘need for speed’ can look forward to an all-round performance car that combines intense everyday driveability with even sharper on-track performance. Aside from its unique and undeniably spectacular looks, the Trophy offers a multitude of enhanced Renault Sport features, namely: An updated exclusive Sporty design - On the exterior, the R.S. 300 Trophy boasts a distinctive Sport front bumper with an F1 Style blade flanked by the unmistakable Troph...

Lashibi Manye Naa Aforkor Ojeagbo II fetes children

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  The Queen Mother of Lashibi Traditional Area, Naa Aforkor Ojeagbo II, has treated the children of the Nungua Traditional Area township and the Nungua-Addogonno branch of Maranatha Power Ministries to a Special Thanksgiving Service to God Almighty and the ancestors of the land. The kids, numbering about 150, were feted with sumptuous meals, drinks, candies, biscuits, toys, among others. Manye Ojeagbo II, who is a Divisional Queen Mother of Nungua Traditional Council, was delighted to celebrate with the kids as she marked her birthday on December 14, and crowned it all in thanksgiving to God on December 26, 2022. The queen mother encouraged the children to prioritise their education and avoid negative social behaviours. She also urged parents to support their children's education, particularly in light of the government's free basic education policy. “Kids are the heartbeat of my life and education is very necessary for them to live on this earth. So, I urge all parents...

Coronation Insurance partners Chosen Rehab Centre in transforming lives

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  As part of its vision of transforming the African continent, Coronation Insurance has taken an audacious step to partner with the Chosen Rehab Centre in the quest to transform lives. As part of its social responsibility, the company joined the centre in putting smiles on the faces of people undergoing rehabilitation from various kinds of addictive behaviours. Identifying the centre’s major needs, the company provided food items - including bags of rice, beans, maize, oil, oats, milk and many more. Additionally, the company donated items such as toiletries, pillows, shoes, clothes, etc. to assist in the daily running of the facility and to cater for the personal well-being of the people at the centre. The items were presented at a brief ceremony held at the Chosen Rehab Centre’s headquarters located at Achimota. While presenting the items, the Managing Director of Coronation Insurance, Mr. Adedayo Arowojolu, said: “Through this project, the company aspires to lend a helping ha...

Ada’s One Big Family reignited with love

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  One Big Family, the foremost youth organisation for young persons of Ada origin, held a two-day unity gathering dubbed ‘Ignite Love for a Better Tomorrow’ that brought together members from different locations to focus on improving relationships and communication within the group. Members expressed their concerns and discussed the importance of self-confidence and good communication in all aspects of life. They also emphasized the need to avoid allowing politics to divide the group and to demonstrate leadership and unity in all of their actions. The Youth Development Chief of the Ada Traditional Area, Nene Tetteh Kakepeemi I, praised the group for their love and unity and advised them to support each other in achieving their common goals. He also cautioned against petty conflicts and jealousy within the group and encouraged them to respect and strengthen their bonds as a family. He urged them to think about how they can move forward and not pay attention to undue criticism....