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Green Film Festival Accra: Inspiring Environmental Change Through Storytelling
FDA Requires Approval for Food Service Advertisements by December 1, 2024
Oman’s Hospitality Sector Thrives with New Luxury Hotel Openings
The Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO), in collaboration with JoyNews and the Climate Development Knowledge Network, is launching the Green Film Festival Accra to promote environmental sustainability.
The festival, themed “Stories Spark Change,” aims to inspire action against climate change and wildlife conservation through compelling narratives that highlight the relationship between human activities and the environment.
Scheduled for October 25th and 26th at the Legon Botanical Gardens, the festival will feature a diverse program, including morning, afternoon, and evening sessions, with outdoor movie screenings in the evenings. Out of 1,800 film submissions, 44 curated films will be showcased.
The event will also host workshops, panel discussions, and special screenings to raise awareness and encourage actionable change regarding critical social and environmental issues.
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has mandated that all food service establishments must seek approval for their advertisements by December 1, 2024. Failure to obtain valid approval violates FDA advertising guidelines and the Public Health Act of 2012.
The law prohibits advertising food products without FDA approval, and violators may face significant penalties, including fines of 7,500 to 15,000 penalty units or imprisonment for 15 to 25 years.
The FDA defined “Food Service Establishment” broadly, encompassing restaurants, bakeries, canteens, online food services, and fast-food outlets. Advertisements across all media platforms, including billboards and social media, must comply with FDA guidelines and are valid for one year, requiring renewal thereafter.
Additionally, media presenters must use FDA-approved scripts when promoting regulated products. The FDA urged the public to report any issues with specific products, such as the Benylin Paediatric Syrup, to its offices, emphasizing the importance of compliance for public health and safety.
Celebrated Ghanaian gospel singer Joe Mettle extended a heartfelt invitation to the nation to join him at Sing Over Ghana 2024, a two-day event aimed at uniting Ghanaians in worship and prayer for the country’s future.
The event, which had become an annual tradition ahead of Ghana’s election years, called on Ghanaians to raise their voices in intercession for peace, unity, and divine guidance for the nation
Drawing inspiration from Zephaniah 3:17, Joe Mettle hoped that the event would serve as a powerful reminder that Ghana’s future rested in the hands of the Almighty. As the nation approached a pivotal time in its journey, Mettle expressed his honor in inviting everyone to join him at Sing Over Ghana 2024.
He noted that every election year, Ghanaians came together to raise a collective voice in prayer, seeking peace, unity, and divine guidance over the country. The purpose was simple yet profound: to remind everyone that Ghana belongs to the Lord and to ask for His hand over the nation’s future.
Mettle emphasized the importance of prayer in navigating the nation’s challenges, noting that Sing Over Ghana was more than just a worship event—it was an opportunity for Ghanaians at home and abroad to stand united in faith and hope for the nation’s future.
Oman’s hospitality sector is experiencing significant growth due to the launch of several high-profile hotels that enhance its appeal to business and leisure travelers. Key new establishments include the Mercure Muscat, Oman’s first Mercure hotel, the luxurious Mandarin Oriental in Muscat, and the St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort. In Salalah, The Club by Fanar caters to the demand for premium lodging, while the Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar marks the first Indigo hotel in the Middle East, offering stunning views from its mountain location.
Currently, Oman has 34,660 hotel rooms, with hotel revenue reaching RO 149.44 million by August 2024, a 7.8% increase from the previous year, driven by an 8.4% rise in guest numbers. The country’s travel and tourism framework continues to expand, with over 3,200 travel offices operational nationwide.
He encouraged all who loved Ghana to come together in intercession, believing that this act of unity would inspire a renewed sense of peace, prosperity, and wisdom.
As the gathering unfolded, Ghana experienced a renewal, a sense of peace, and the guidance needed for the road ahead. With national elections on the horizon, the event attracted thousands of worshippers and intercessors, all committed to praying for the nation’s peace and prosperity.
Source : Property Express News -Joycelyn Marigold
