2026 Garden & Flower Show opens

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The 2026 edition of the Ghana Garden & Flower Show opened at the Efua Sutherland Children's Park in Accra on Friday, September 11 on the theme; "Green Means Business, Beauty & More".

Being organised by The Ghana Garden and Flower Movement in collaboration with Stratcomm Africa, the show will last till September 21, with each of the 11 days showcasing a different event in the midst of nature.

The official opening of the show was done by the Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang who was the Special Guest of Honour.

Also present at the opening were stalwarts of the ruling National Democratic Congress such as Mr Augustus Goosie Obuadum Tanoh, Mr Alexander Percival Segbefia and Mr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo. Also present to support his wife Esther Ambah Numabah Cobbah, the CEO of Stratcomm Africa, was legal luminary, Mr Tsatsu Tsikata, among other high profile guests.

On display at the Efua Sutherland Children's Park are a colourful array of flowers that are quite a sight to behold. Also on display and for sale are various merchandise that are a must in the horticultural space such as flower pots, mowers and other implements for dressing a garden, manure, flower seedlings and seeds, plant-based perfumes and other colourful stuff such as batiks and garden accessories.

A visit is truly a must for the lover of nature and flower enthusiast. Meanwhile, permit #Edmages who was at the opening to give you a virtual or if you like, pictorial tour of the 'Unusual' Garden that has been created at the park.

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Lt Col (retd) Eddie Kwei Hammond goes home

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Born on February 22, 1936 to Mr John Hammond and Madam Aku Bulley, both of blessed memory, Lt Col (retd) Eddie Kwei Hammond went the way of all mortals on Tuesday, July 25, 2026 at the age of 90.

He was sent off by family, church members, colleagues and friends at the Garrison Methodist and Presbyterian Church, Burma Camp, Accra, on Friday, September 4, 2026.

May the soul of the late Lt Col Hammond who was the father of Editor of The Mirror, Doreen Naa Amakai Hammond and siblings Jane, Anita, Susan, rest in perfect peace.

See below some of the emotions and scenes captured by #Edmages at the late soldier's send-off to the other side.

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Julius Smith's Funeral Reception

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After the late retired broadcaster Julius Holdbrook Smith was laid to rest at the Lashibi Funeral Home Garden of Peace Cemetery in Accra on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, a few family members, sympathisers and friends got together to do some catching up while remembering the departed before heading for their various destinations. 

May the late broadcaster find rest in the bosom of his maker. See below some of the scenes captured at the gathering courtesy #Edmages.

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Burial of Julius Holdbrook Smith (Uncle Julius)

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Retired broadcaster with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) and a presenter on Uniiq Fm, Julius Holdbrook Smith, who signed on and off radio with the name Brother JS, was called to glory on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

The late Julius was laid to rest at the Lashibi Funeral Home Garden of Peace Cemetery in Accra.

May he find rest in the bosom of his maker. Find below some of the scenes at the burial service by courtesy of #Edmages.

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Julius Holdbrook Smith (Bro JS) goes home

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Born on September 16, 1950 to DCOP (Retd) Joseph Gabriel Smith and Gladys Dokua Smith, both of blessed memory, Julius Holdbrook Smith affectionately called 'Jaywey' and 'July' by his siblings and Uncle Julius by his nephews and nieces, was called to his maker on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

A retired broadcaster with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) and a presenter on Uniiq Fm, the funeral service for the late Julius which was held at the Lashibi Funeral Home in Accra was attended by family members, friends, colleagues and sympathisers.

May he find rest in the Lord. Find below images from the service courtesy #Edmages.

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Greater Works 2026 (Day 1)

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The ICGC's much-awaited Greater Works 2026 conference got off to a blistering start yesterday, August 3, with a mammoth attendance.

Ps Mensa Otabil the General Overseer of the church, led congregants to officially end the proclaimed 40-day fast dubbed 40 Days of Power and partake in the Lord's supper after he had delivered a powerful sermon on the Kingdom of God.

Before then the large gathering were taken through a joyous praise and worship time, while the dramatic arts did a dance and guest artistes on the bill, Dunsin Oyekan and Ps Nathaniel Bassey separately led the crowd in intense worship.

A few images (especially memories made by some attendees) from the first day are shared here.

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ICGC NIGHT of Choirs 2026 (Team Eternity, Solo Acts, Dramatic Arts)

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Last Sunday's (July 26, 2026) experience at the Christ Temple East auditorium of the church at Teshie in Accra was climaxed by special guest artistes Team Eternity. When they mounted the stage the audience literally went ecstatic.

The programme was interspersed with a solo and some dance acts from the church's dramatic arts department.

There was also an interesting quiz session which required members of the audience to answer some trivia about the upcoming Greater Works Conference.

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