And David danced...with his bride

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The Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) last Saturday, August 22, 2020, became one eligible bachelor short when one of its designers, Mr David Aryeetey, took his longtime sweetheart, Jemima to the altar.

As usual staff were around to lend their support, be witnesses to their union and wish them well on their life-long journey. The groom took to the dance floor and danced his heart out with his bride and colleagues - It was indeed a happy day for the couple.

#Edmages captured some moments and shares them with you. Thanks to #kasamoahphotography for lending support.

#ghanaianmarriage #gcgl #lovematters #weddingbells

What an Arabian adventure on the desert!

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Nothing prepared us for the heart-pounding, adrenalin-filled and exhilarating dives and ascents on the dunes although we knew we were going on a desert safari in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.

With no warning the cross-country vehicle we were travelling on just did a dive, a steep climb, then there were twists and turns that were both exciting and frightening at the same time.....

Those deft maneuvers by our experienced driver, Khurshid, drew spontaneous involuntary shrieks and sometimes moans of fright with a tinge of pleasure from some of the occupants of the vehicle.

The Sundowner Dune Desert Safari had been arranged as part of a media familiarisation tour of Emirates’ facilities and in the vehicle were some selected Ghanaian journalists on the trip.

Join Edmages for a ride as captured by our lenses.  #FlyEmiratesFlyBetter #FlyEmirates #Emirates @Dubai

We counted over 30 of the same make of vehicles ahead of us

Sporty August @ Graphic

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As part of the'Fantastic Friday' fiesta instituted to mark the Graphic Communications Group's 70th anniversary, staff last June painted the town red, went on a jungle safari in July and  last Friday, August 14, 2020 went sporty.

Edmages was around for some exciting shots of the sportsmen and women who reported for duty. Who stole the show? Your pick. #Graphic@70 #gcgl #dailygraphic #fantasticfriday

Tigress Wood was there with her golf kit

Fire man on the Dubai desert

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Every grown up knows that you can't play with fire and not get burnt. However, on February 24, 2020 when a group of journalists from Ghana touring Dubai courtesy Emirates Airlines had the privilege to visit a Bedouin style camp at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve they saw something different.

A fire man who entertained guests in the camp ate and did all manner of things with red hot fire synchronising his movements with music playing in the background and did not get burnt during his antics.

Well Edmages was on hand to capture the amazing fire man as he displayed. #FlyEmiratesFlyBetter #FlyEmirates #Dubai #travelphotography #canonshots

CAPC 2017 at The Bund

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As part of a 10-month study tour in China in 2017, fellows of the China Africa Press Centre (CAPC) comprising 27 African journalists from an equal number of countries visited famed city Shanghai and took a breather at the Bund, a beautiful touristic site.

Edmages reminisces that visit during which the journalists had some fun taking some pictures apart from stretching their legs to shake up stress that had taken the better part of them.

Big hug to a beloved daughter

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Every parent's wish is to have his/her children make him/her proud so they can boast about them wherever they go or find themselves, especially among other parents.

Children honour their father, mother and guardian when they excel in what they do by working very hard whenever they have any duty to perform and also trust in the God of Heaven in the performance of such duties.

Whenever I think of where you are coming from and where you have reached because of your sheer determination, stubborn faith and leaning on the everlasting arm of our Father in Heaven and the heights you would certainly reach as you continue to depend on Him, I can only praise God for your life daughter.

As you mark another milestone do permit me to celebrate you and ask God's divine blessings on your life wherever you find yourself.

Edmages wishes you long life filled with laughter, good health, wealth and many more major breakthroughs and testimonies. 

May your husband, children, colleagues and friends call you blessed because of the Lord's favour on your life. Happy Birthday Mrs Sarah Brainoo Arhin!

Celebrating an Angel

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Years ago when I joined the GCGL and I was being taken round the various departments I met an Angel and said to her 'Because I see you here I will join this family'. She looked at me and smiled.

Looking back I am so glad I made that choice because all through the years she has been one of the very amazing beings I have come across and she has truly been an Angel making me laugh when I am down and her presence alone has given me strength to work even when I am weak and tired.

Bless you for being such an awesome friend Mrs Elizabeth Okwabi. Your family is truly blessed and I join them to celebrate you as you mark another milestone.