Unforgettable Editorial Party... It was a night of dance, food and good cheer

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The smiles were infectious, hugs, kisses and good wishes mingled with the aroma of grilled chicken and gizzard which filled the air. As for the music, don't go there. The Police Band and a spinner were in attendance to dish out irresistible tunes for equally itchy dancing feet that thronged the dance floor. 

There was also no problem with food and drinks and atmosphere was pregnant with love and good neighbourliness. 

After all that is what the season is all about. Kudos to the planning team and for those who missed it is only hoped that next year they will not miss for anything in the world.
Well fortunately for the absentees Edmages was there to capture some scenes.

Happy New Year to all!

REd '19 was lit...and Graphic was massively represented

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At first I wondered what it all meant; then I got it. If you were not at REd '19 on Saturday, November 16, 2019 then you missed big time. Fortunately for you though Edmages was there and captured some moments just for you. It was the day for Richard and Edna and as usual GCGL was heavily represented

It's a wrap for K. K. Inkoom, Salome Donkor... They serve GCGL 12, 34 years respectively

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The Deputy Editor of the Daily Graphic, Mr Kingsley Inkoom and Education, Gender and Health pages Editor, Ms. Salome Donkor on Thursday, October 10, 2019 hang up their gloves after attaining the compulsory retiring age of 60. Mr Inkoom joined the Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) in 2007 while Ms Donkor started work with the media group in 1985 at the age of 26.
Below are some scenes captured during the emotional send off for the two who have paid their dues to the GCGL and to journalism in Ghana. Three cheers to them!!!

2nd View of Canton Tower from Guangzhou's Pearl River

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It was originally not part of our itinerary in Guangzhou, the capital of China's Guangdong Province, to go on a cruise on the Pearl River to behold the city's glory and splendor at night. More so when the team of African journalists attending a Belt and Road News Network (BRNN) workshop arrived in the commercial city very drained on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. 

But be that as it may, that last minute decision gave me a second opportunity to view the Canton Tower and other magnificent buildings glow at night. 

The lenses of #Edmages captured some awe-inspiring shots that are bound to bring out an involuntary wow! from your throat.

Some buildings in Guangzhou simultaneously glow in China's national flag 

What a Robotic welcome

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A pleasant surprise awaited 54 senior journalists from Africa and Latin America who are attending the first ever Belt and Road News Network (BRNN) workshop in China. Guess what! As the participants got to the venue for the opening at the Communications University of China (CUC), Convention Centre, four robots which were lined up did a choreographed dance and sang a welcome song to the admiration of all. Some pictures were captured by Edmages.

Ghana's Women in Sanitation Management

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If the fact that in almost every home in Ghana it is the women who manage waste is anything to go by, then perhaps we should let the women lead the charge in taking Ghana out of its sanitation woes.
Some women are already occupying key positions in the country's sanitation sector. 

Ms Ama Ofori Antwi, Executive Secretary, Environmental Service Providers Association (ESPA)

Inky fraternity mourns with K.K. Inkoom.......Graphic, Times fully represented

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The former Acting Editor of the Daily Graphic, Mr Kingsley K. Inkoom lost his wife, Mrs Vida Narteki Inkoom, who was buried on Saturday, August 31, 2019. Many members of Ghana's inky fraternity, especially journalists, other staff as well as retirees of the Graphic Communications Group Limited and the New Times Corporation were at the funeral to mourn with Mr Inkoom. Edmages was there to take some clicks.

Mr Inkoom reading a tribute to his wife

Surprise! Happy Birthday Yvonne

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It is always good to appreciate family and show those close to you that you care. The children of a very good friend planned a good coup against her and roped me in. It was her birthday yesterday and they really surprised mummy who is still not out of shock. Cheers to long life Yvvie!
Edmages was there to capture some moments. Enjoy them.

Meet The Baroness

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She is known by many names in the office but one of her latest is The Baroness. Well the lenses of Yours Truly have become fond of the lady with many names. Below are some samples of pictures from few clicks.

Librarian says bye-bye...after 40 yrs with GCGL

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Mr Alexander Clottey, Graphic Communications Group Limited's (GCGL) librarian had to say bye-bye after 40 years service to the company and to Ghana by extension as he had attained the compulsory retiring age of 60. This means he started working with the company at the very young age of 20. 

He was diligent and good at what he did and he will be missed for his invaluable service to journalists, other staff and guests who visited the library to do research. Three cheers to him.

Captured below are 40 shots of some final moments with staff on Friday, March 15, 2019.

Mr Nyarko bows out

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Whatever goes up must come down according to the law of gravity and whatever begins must end according to the law of nature. So it was that after serving the Graphic Communications Group Ltd (GCGL) and by extension Ghana, Mr Ebenezer Nyarko today said bye after attaining the retiring age and after working for 38 years. 
It was a mixture of emotions but what will come will come. We wish Mr Ebenezer Nyarko aka Katawere, aka Watchman and many other aliases very well and a very well deserved and pleasant retirement. The newsroom will not be the same without you. Congrats from all!!!
Below, 38 pictures tell the farewell story.

Hot and Spicey!

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Serving you some hot and spicy street shots from a photo shoot during a wedding in Accra as 2018 rolled to an end.

When Graphic staff stormed Charles Andoh, Audrey Aryeetey's wedding

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It was GCGL's last wedding of the year. It was therefore, not surprising that staff turned up in their large numbers to witness the marriage ceremony between Mirror Reporter Charles Andoh and Linda Audrey Aryeetey of the Ghanaian Times. The memories were captured by my lenses.