Wednesday 15 May 2024
Monday 13 May 2024
Friday 10 May 2024
Ghanaian Chef to attempt Guinness World Record longest baking marathon (Graphic Showbiz, Friday, May10, 2024)
Ghanaian Chef, Gertrude Osei Mensah is gearing up for the attempt at breaking the Guinness World Record longest baking marathon by an individual.
The record attempt is programmed to take place from Monday, June 3 - 7, 2024 at Tema Community 1, Samtashie Plaza, Meridian Road over an estimated time of 120 hours.
She will attempt to defeat the current record held by Irish Chef, Allan Fisher . Fisher’s record of 47 hours 21 minutes and 21 seconds was achieved in Matsue, Shimane, Japan, from 25 to 27 September 2023.
"I wish to represent Ghana in showcasing my baking craft on this international platform," Chef Gertrude said Chef Gertrude is the CEO of Bakes and Bites and a former student of Our Lady of Mercy (OLAM) Senior High School, Tema where she studied Home Economics. She also holds a Professional Diploma in Pastry Making, Cake Designing and Sugarcraft from Cake Tekniks Internartional.
"It is my desire to train and mentor brilliant, serious and willing but less privileged youth in Tema and Ashaiman in the baking craft for free to promote and throw more light on Technical and Vocational Education and Training(T-VET) and reduce the level of unemployment in Ghana,” she said.
Wednesday 8 May 2024
Greater Accra REGSEC declares Ramsar sites security zones(Daily Graphic, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Back Page)
The Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) has consequently taken over the security of the Ramsar sites with immediate effect. A statement issued by the REGSEC yesterday said it had “noted with great concern the impunity with which some Ghanaians and foreigners were carelessly building in all Ramsar sites within the region, which was causing serious flooding, posing threats to the city and its dwellers.
It said the decision was taken at a REGSEC emergency meeting yesterday “in line with its mandate as stipulated in the Security and Intelligence Agencies Act, 2020 (Act 1030), which, among other things, indicates that REGSEC should take immediate steps to ensure law and order”.
The decision comes after it emerged that the once beautiful Sakumo Lagoon and Densu Delta (Weija) Ramsar sites are being encroached upon by developers, despite attempts by both the local government authorities and the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council to stop individuals and estate developers from using the lands for construction.
Defiance
Despite attempts by both the local government authorities and the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council to stop individuals and estate developers from using the Sakumo Lagoon and Densu Delta (Weija) Ramsar sites for construction, developers continue to encroach upon the sites with impunity.
Daniel Titus-Glover (hands akimbo), Greater Accra Regional Minister designate, and some members of the REGSEC during the tour of the Sakumo Ramsar site
Encroachers, said to be influential persons with political clout, continue to encroach on the wetlands around the Sakumo Ramsar site despite the Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA), TDC Ghana Limited and the Greater Accra Regional Security Council (REGSEC) ordering developers to halt construction in the Ramsar site and to produce permits or face sanctions.
A similar defiant posture at the Weija Ramsar site has seen continuous construction works in the area, with the two situations compelling the Regional Minister designate, Daniel Titus-Glover, leading a team from the Greater Accra REGSEC on a tour of the Ramsar sites last Thursday and Friday.
via: https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-greater-accra-regsec-declares-ramsar-sites-security-zones.html
LMI Holdings warehouse obtains EDGE certification (Daily Graphic, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Page 43)
The EDGE certification is awarded to institutions that demonstrate resource efficiency of at least 20 per cent in energy, water and embodied energy in materials. This is the first warehouse in Ghana to receive this certification
EDGE is an online platform and international green building certification system that promotes green building standard. An innovation of IFC, EDGE certification is supported by the government of the United Kingdom (UK) with initial funding by the Switzerland State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).
By creating a green building certification system for emerging economies, IFC addresses climate change, while simultaneously helping to boost prosperity through the construction of buildings with improved operational costs.
LMI Holdings is a diversified Ghanaian company with interests in the construction, industrial park development, real estate development, warehousing and logistics, utilities and information and communications technology (ICT) sectors.
It is the primary developer of the Tema Free Zones enclave, which hosts more than 80 companies operating in various sectors, including building materials and agro-processing.
As EDGE Champions, LMI Holdings mega warehouses have committed to
continuing to build green and to certify most of their portfolio with
EDGE. At a ceremony to present the certification to the company on
Monday, April 29, this year, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LMI
holdings, Kojo Botsio Aduhene, said the achievement reaffirmed LMI
Holdings’ commitment to sustainable practices and environmental
responsibility, adding that going forward, LMI Holdings would prioritise
the environment as its contribution to Ghana's climate agenda.
Kyle Kelhofer (left), IFC's Senior Country Manager, presenting the certificate to Emmanuel Apatae Manu (2nd from left), MD of LMI Logistics Group, Kojo Botsio Aduhene (2nd from right), CEO, LMI Holdings. With them are Joseph Ocran (right), Board Member, and Annabelle Obeng-Frimpong (middle), Business Coordinator, LMI Holdings
“We are honoured to receive the IFC Green Buildings EDGE Certification. We see it as a testament to our dedication to environmental responsibility. Our team is committed to continuous innovation, and this recognition fuels our passion to set new industry standards for eco-friendly operations,” Mr Aduhene said.
The CEO of LMI Holdings said the green certification aligned with the
company’s broader sustainability vision, which was further supported by
a $30 million loan from the IFC in 2022 to develop a 16.8-megawatt
rooftop solar plant that will power businesses operating in the Tema
Free Zone. The investment is projected to increase Ghana’s solar
capacity by nine per cent and reduce carbon emission by over 10,000
tonnes a year.
Benchmark
The IFC's Senior Country Manager for Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone, Kyle Kelhofer, said despite the clear business case for green building, current investment in the area was minimal due to market barriers such as insufficient government incentives, limited green construction capacity and high perceived costs.
He said the EDGE Green Building Certification awarded to LMI Holdings Mega Warehousing was a significant step towards sustainable industrial development which set a benchmark for the sector.
The Team Lead, EDGE Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria Climate Business Department, Dennis Papa Odenyi Quansah, said in assessing the 100,000 square metre LMI Mega Warehouse, the team took into consideration LMI’s innovative technology and designs that included sustainability features such as reduced window-to wall ratio, a reflective roof, high performance glass, efficient ceiling fans, efficient water fixtures and low carbon materials that reflected LMI’s commitment to environmental conservation.
Writer’s email: Benjamin.glover@graphic.com.gh
via: https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-lmi-holdings-warehouse-obtains-edge-certification.html
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Mark Adu builds capacity of football stakeholders (Graphic Sports(Online) Tuesday, May 7, 2024)
Spearheaded by the founder of AA Sports International and former Ghana international, Mark Adu Amofah, the clinic served as a homage to his roots in Ashaiman, where his football journey commenced.
Mark Adu Amofah, renowned for his illustrious career with teams such as Ashaiman Young Brazilians, Tema Real Sportive, Liberty Professionals, and Asante Kotoko, delivered a resonant message through a representative, Nana Ama Oforiwa Antwi.
He urged aspiring players to embrace the spirit of Ashaiman, characterised by resilience, passion, and an unwavering love for the game, to propel themselves beyond limitations.
Under the theme "Elevating Excellence, Shaping Tomorrow's Champions," Mr. Amofah emphasised the importance of ambition and focus in achieving success both on and off the field.
He pledged AA Sports International's dedication to supporting Ashaiman's football community, offering guidance and opportunities for aspiring talents to flourish.
The initiative garnered commendation from key figures in Ghanaian football, including Kudjoe Fianoo, Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), who lauded Amofah and AA Sports International for their commitment to societal development.
Fianoo stressed the significance of equipping stakeholders with the requisite skills and knowledge, highlighting the essential business aspect of football investments.
via: https://www.graphic.com.gh/sports/sports-news/mark-adu-builds-capacity-of-football-stakeholders.html
Monday 6 May 2024
Friday 3 May 2024
Strengthening maritime security, ties: Ghana Navy welcomes USS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams (Daily Graphic, Friday, May 3, 2024 Page 20)
The port visit is to strengthen the partnership between the two nations as they seek to work together for a stable, secure and prosperous Gulf of Guinea and West Africa region.
The 784-foot-long ship which arrived last Tuesday is optimised to support a variety of maritime-based missions and is designed around four core capabilities. It is in Ghana as part of the second annual African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) and the Naval Infantry Leaders Symposium-Africa (NILS-A) that took place in Ghana from April 30 to May 2, 2024.
The symposium was attended by government and military leaders from more than 40 countries from four continents, including Europe.
Obangame Express 2024
While in Ghana, USS 'Woody' Williams and its sailors will participate in a week-long military exercise, Obangame Express 2024, the largest West African maritime exercise for navies along the Gulf of Guinea.
USS Hershel ‘Woody’ Williams, the warship
The military exercise at sea is aimed at how participating countries can work together to combat piracy and other illicit maritime activities, including illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
USS Hershel 'Woody" Williams is the first US Navy Ship assigned to
the US Africa Command area of operations to conduct missions in the
Mediterranean and waters around East, South and West Africa operating
with regional partners.
Partnerships
Interacting with journalists at the Tema Port after a tour of the vessel, US Africa Command (AFRICOM) Deputy Commander of Civil-Military Engagement, Ambassador Robert Scott, said the US was pleased with the partnership with Africa and other participating countries at the symposium to learn about maritime security.
via : https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-strengthening-maritime-security-ties-ghana-navy-welcomes-uss-hershel-woody-williams.html
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