As some 17,000 people walked yesterday’s 4.3-km procession to celebrate Maulud, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), the Bulletin ventured out to the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien in the capital and along the route of the procession to find out the views of citizens, residents and even some tourists in the country .
ACCRA, Feb 28 (NNN-GNA) — Mr Richard Branson, Founder and Chief Executive of the Virgin Group, a British venture capital conglomerate, has noted that “Ghana is a beacon of success in the sub-region” and should capitalize on her successes to transform society.
He said the country’s institutions had significantly improved with favourable business climate and competitive market, making her to be more attractive to investors.
Mr Branson made the remark in a pre-recorded presentation played to participants at the just ended Opportunities Conference 2010, organised by Forethought, an indigenous events management firm in Accra.
His presentation was on the topic: “Effective Strategisation in a Competitive Global Market, how to Succeed in times of Adverse Challenges”.
The two-day conference themed “Shifting Paradigms, Shaping Possibilities” and sponsored by Zain Ghana, was to identify Ghana’s business opportunities and empower participants on how to create wealth out of those opportunities for the development country.
It was addressed by personalities drawn from the corporate, academic and public sectors, who spoke on wealth creation through entrepreneurship and innovation. Conference participants included people from academia, students, entrepreneurs and business leaders from all sectors of the economy.
Mr Branson said with favourable business climate, Ghanaians should rise up to challenge and healthily compete with other business interests in order to enable them to enjoy gains of the country’s success story.
He advised especially young entrepreneurs not feel daunted by competition but to persevere adding that the beginning of every endeavour was challenging but those who pushed through became victors.
Using himself as an example, he said, despite the global economic meltdown, he had been working to launch an airliner called Virgin Atlantic on the Accra – London route by spring this year.
Mr Kwame Pianim, an Economist and Business Consultant observed that “The economy of Ghana in 2010 is at a historically defining moment with the oil find of 2007.”
Mr Pianim explained that the opportunities, which the oil sector would offer would be enormous and expressed the hope that they would help to propel the country into an era of accelerated and sustainable transformational development.
Ms Joyce Aryee, Chief Executive of the Ghana Chamber of Mines said many natural resources such as Mica, Marble, Clay and Salt which had huge revenue base were under-exploited.
She, therefore, called for a carefully re-evaluated programme to mine such resources for the benefit of the country. — NNN-GNA
PESATU Tutong Association yesterday held a story telling competition to mark Maulud Nabi participated in by 16 children from primary schools in Tutong. The competition was held in the association’s building at Kampung Lubok Pulau Tutong. Among the stories were Nabi Ismail Disembelih and Nabi Yunus Dalam Perut Ikan. The event was first ever conducted .
PESATU Association in Tutong District recently held a reading of surah yassin and thanksgiving ceremony in conjunction with Brunei’s 26th National Day celebration. The ceremony took place at the association’s building at Kampung Lubok Pulau. The ceremony began with a recital of al-fatihah and followed by the reading of yassin led by Ustaz Haji Johari .
As part of the school’s initiative to promote patriotism, Dato Pemancha Saging Ukong Religious School recently held a National Day celebration. The event began with a recital of al-fatihah and followed the national anthem. Headmistress Cikgu Hajah Nuraqilah binti Mohd Fadillah in her speech said that the event was one way to show their appreciation .
Students of Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit Girls Arabic Religious Secondary School (SUAMPRIPAD) recently gave a rousing display of patriotism by singing their hearts out at the conclusion of the school’s National Week. Four teams of 60 students from Year 7 to Form 5 competed in the first ever patriotic song competition organised by the .
Concepts Commercial Suppliers was recently appointed by Epson Malaysia Sdn Bhd as an Epson Authorised Service Provider (ASP) in Brunei on top of their existing 55 ASP’s operating nationwide making the total ASP to 56. The official appointment was marked with the exchange of agreement between Concept’s General Manager Vincent Pao and representative of EPSON .
Over 100 women from Kg Junjongan Women Association took part in the paddy harvesting at Kg Wasan, Limau Manis yesterday. It was led by the Vice-President of the Women’s Council, Pg Datin Paduka Hjh Mariam. They harvested two-acre paddy field belonging to Hjh Siti Alam bte Hj Mohammed and it was the second of its .
Joyful Kids Montessori School recently celebrated the 26th National Day and Chinese New Year. The school vicinity was adorned with different Chinese New Year decorations and national flags. The children came dressed up in Chinese New Year or National Day festivity clothing, such as cheong sam, changshan, baju kurung and baju cara melayu. The festive .
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam yesterday led 17,000 people in yesterday’s mass gathering and a 4.3-km procession to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) at the Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien. His Majesty was greeted upon arrival by the Minister of Religious Affairs, Pehin Jawatan Luar Pekerma .
