Türkiye celebrates 103rd anniversary

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On Thursday, October 29, 2026, the Republic of Türkiye celebrated the 103rd anniversary of its founding by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in 1923.

In Ankara, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan led official commemorations at Anıtkabir—the mausoleum of Atatürk—laying a wreath and observing a moment of silence alongside senior state officials.

In a televised address, President Erdoğan highlighted national unity, sovereignty, and Türkiye’s advancement in defence, energy, and infrastructure under the "Century of Türkiye" vision. The address was broadcast live at an anniversary reception in Accra, Ghana, hosted by the Turkish Ambassador, H.E. Hüseyin Güngör, and his wife, Mrs. Yeter Güngör, at the Labadi Beach Hotel.

Representing the Government of Ghana, Volta Regional Minister Mr. James Gunu praised the enduring friendship and fruitful diplomatic relations between both nations. The celebratory evening brought together members of the diplomatic corps, government officials, and friends of Türkiye to honour the resilience and spirit of the Turkish people.

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Congratulations to the beautiful people of Türkiye. 

Below are phone shots captured at the event by #Edmages.

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In charge Florence Asiedu-Antwi@60

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On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Mrs Florence Asiedua Asiedu-Antwi aka 'In Charge' turned 60, and what a Diamond Jubilee Celebration it was!

The dress code for the joyous occasion which took place at the Maker's House premises was all white plus Fedora hats for the men and fascinators for the women. And indeed guests arrived spotting the prescribed dress code, with the men in their hats and women outdoing each other with very fascinating and colourful fascinators.

It was not only lovely decor, lovely people and plenty food and drinks, but also the unmistakable presence of God in the gathering, with Ps. Edwin Dadson, Minister Joe Mettle, Perez Musik and other music ministers and musicians ushering the gathering into the Most High's presence.

Also honouring the celebrant with their presence and support were Head Pastor of the Holy Ghost Temple of the International Central Gospel Church, Adenta Frafraha, Prophet Christopher Yaw Annor and his wife Rev. Felicia Wisha Annor.

#Edmages was present too and shares some memorable moments captured during the celebration of God's goodness in the life of Florence. We wish the celebrant the best of Heaven's goodies on the 6th floor. Happy Birthday Florence.

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At the launch of Abrokyire Abrabo...My Wahala in Germany

Pictures courtesy Solomon Wiredu (Colourscope Ghana Ltd.)

By God's grace, last Thursday, October 15, 2026, the long awaited dual lingual book, 'Abrokyire Abrabo...My Wahala in Germany' authored by Ghanaian Journalist, Edmund Smith-Asante, was launched at the British Council hall in Accra.

Some of the books were presented to his alma mater Mfantsipim School, the Wesley Girls High School, the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), the Graphic Communications Group Ltd (GCGL), publishers of the Daily Graphic and a reader and member of PRINPAG, Mr Nii Laryea Sowah, popularly known as Kenteman

Find below some of the scenes from the launch.

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Friend's, family see off Augustus Quarm (1961-2026)

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Born on March 23, 1961 to Mr J. E. Quarm and Madam Rose Agyeibea Appiah in Sunyani in the Brong Ahafo Region, Augustus Minla Ekyi Quarm went the way of all mortals earlier in 2026.

Family members, friends, colleagues and sympathisers gathered at Transitions, Haatso in Accra, to see off Augustus to the other world. He left behind a wife, Josephine (a retired staff of the Graphic Communications Group Ltd.) and five adult children (Two males and Three females).

Below are some scenes from the send off (funeral).

May the soul of Augustus rest in perfect peace.

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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

 Pictures by Edmund Smith-Asante. All Rights Reserved ©

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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