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.