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14
Aug
Samreboi Flooding 2023 Throughout the initial weeks of June through to late July, various communities in Samreboi experienced a remarkable rise in rainfall levels, which had severe implications for the individuals residing in those areas. Nsuokyir, Aboifie, and Cocoase were the communities that were affected the most by the extreme downpour, which lasted intermittently for several weeks causing flooding. The unexpected flood was also a result of the overflow of the Tano River as a result of the heavy rains and adjacent streams into these communities and the absence of proper care for the environment due to illegal mining activities.…
14
Aug
SAMARTEX AUTOCAD TRAINING Samartex held a 30-day training in AutoCAD for its workers commencing 23rd May and ending 30th June 2023. This training was facilitated by We’re Tech Company Ltd., with training instructor, Mr. Daniel Donkor. This AutoCAD training was for designing and drafting purposes. During the first week, the training focused on introducing the participants to thefundamentals of AutoCAD. The second week delved deeper into AutoCAD functionalities. In the third week, the activity shifted towards 3D modeling using AutoCAD. During the final week, the training focused on advanced topics, such as parametric constraints, block creation, and annotation. Upon completing…
21
Jun
The 17th Ghana-Africa Business Awards ceremony organised by Top Brass Ghana took place on May 26 at the Coconut Groove Regency Hotel. The awards scheme was established to commemorate Africa Day (25th May) and honor businesses that significantly contribute to the growth of Ghana by fostering trade, investment, and other economic ties between Ghana and sister African nations. The Awards Dinner was presided over by Kwadwo Asante, Member of Parliament for Suhum and Member of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Foreign Affairs who deputised for Johnson Kweku Adu, Vice-Chairman of the Select Committee. Samartex Timber and Plywood Company…
16
Jun
Samartex Awarded EXCELLENCE IN Corporate Social Responsibility AWARD (AGRIBUSINESS). The Ghana West Africa Business Excellence Awards 2023 took place on May 19 at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra. The awards ceremony serves as a venue for recognizing people and organizations that make important contributions to the growth of various sectors. Samartex Timber and Plywood Company was represented by Millicent Aryee-Quaye, Peter Yanzuh, Dorothy E. Bryant, and Nicholas Pronk-Eshun. The event commenced at 7:30 pm with an opening speech given by HRM Nana Safo Boakye Ill, the awarding board chairman. The category criteria for the awards…
16
Jun
Samartex Makes Donations To Protect Forest Reserves On June 8, 2023, Samartex Timber and Plywood Company donated two Nissan Navara vehicles to the Forestry Commission of Ghana in support of the protection of the forest reserves. This effort is geared towards forest protection against illegal activities such as illegal mining, chainsaw activities, slash-and-burn farming on reserves, etc. The donation was made by the Managing Director of Samartex, Mr. Richard Nsenkyire to the Regional Manager (Western North) and Rapid Response Team at the Samartex Management Clubhouse. In attendance was the General Manager of Samartex Mr. Ransford Quaidoo, the Forestry Regional…
09
Apr
Francis Torgah of Samartex Golf Club emerged victorious, with the highest award, “Winner-Professionals” at the PGA Captain’s Golf Championship, held at Centre of the World Golf Club, Tema from 30th March to 1st April 2023. The competition was keenly contested by over 100 golfers, with the likes of Maxwell Owusu Bonsu, coming in third, and West African No.1 Golfer Vincent Torgah, challenging his younger brother Francis Torgah, all the way to the last day of the tournament, with Francis Torgah emerging victorious with a narrow two-point lead. Kudos to the tournament organizers Wonders Rising Star Golf Academy and PGA –…
28
Nov
AGI commends Samartex Timber and Plywood Co. Ltd. for its Corporate Social Responsibility in Western Region The Association of Ghana Industries has commended Samartex Timber and Plywood Co. Ltd for its massive Corporate Social Responsibility in Western Region with a Citation during the 11th AGI Ghana Industries and Quality Award in Accra. CITATION: Your huge investment in sports and hospital infrastructure in the Western region are far reaching. The Extensive community support, training, alternative livelihood programs, and job creation for several communities in the Western region are highly commendable. Signed Dr. Nora Banneman-Abbott AGI Awards Committee Chairperson
26
Jul
SAMARTEX GOLF CLUB: MR. VINCENT TORGAH (PRO GOLFER) WINS BIG West African No. 1 Golfer; Mr. Vincent Torgah, a resident Pro Golfer of Samartex Golf Club has been overly impressive this year winning major tournaments. Since the beginning of the year, Mr. Torgah has featured in six major tournaments with overwhelming results. Find records below; Date Name of competition Position January 17, 2022 Samsung Captain Prize Winner March 6, 2022 Samartex Mahogany Open Winner April 7, 2022 Golden Classics Winner May 17, 2022 Abidjan Open Winner June 6, 2022 Gabon Libreville Open Winner June 8, 2022 Asantehene Open 2nd position…
20
Jul
The CEO of FC Samartex 1996, Mr. Richard Nsenkyire grabbed the Thumbs Up Award on behalf of FC Samartex 1996 at the Ghana Football Awards Ceremony on July 2, 2022. The award is in recognition of tremendous effort and investment in football development in Ghana (infrastructure, talent development). FC Samartex 1996, who just qualified from Division 1 to Premier League, has strong youth teams and already venturing into women’s football and boasts of a Premier Standard Stadium and other facilities. Congratulations to Mr. Richard Nsenkyire.
20
Jul
Samartex held a two-day certificate short course training for its cooks, caretakers, ward assistants, and bar attendants on June 22 and 23, 2022 at the management clubhouse, Samreboi. The training was centered on food hygiene with three facilitators from the University of Kwame Nkrumah Science and Technology, Kumasi in the persons of Jacob Agbenorhevi, Ph.D., Herman E. Lutterodt, Ph.D., and Dr. (Mrs.) Gloria M. Ankrah- Brewoo.