Day: August 5, 2025

Accra: The government has inaugurated a new Governing Board for the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) to provide strategic leadership and reposition Ghana as a premier tourism and cultural investment destination. Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, emphasized the board’s critical role in enhancing Ghana’s tourism sector as the country intensifies efforts to diversify its economy through tourism and heritage development. According to Ghana News Agency, the minister highlighted the importance of the GTDC’s role in implementing the national tourism strategy. She urged the board to drive innovation, attract investment, and promote sustainable tourism initiatives.

Accra: The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) is currently conducting an investigation into the cause of a fire outbreak that occurred at the Accra Tourist Information Centre in the early hours of Monday, August 4. Despite strong winds that fueled the blaze, the GNFS managed to contain the fire, which destroyed the first floor of the building and its contents, but thankfully no injuries were reported. According to Ghana News Agency, the fire was reported at precisely 0102 hours, prompting the first fire engine from the National Headquarters to arrive at the scene by 0104 hours. The fire was already

Accra: The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has refuted allegations by a social media personality that the sector minister, Madam Ablah Dzifa Gomashie, is disrespectful and unprofessional. The Ministry described the claims as false, misleading, and a calculated attempt to tarnish her reputation and that of the Ministry. According to Ghana News Agency, the Ministry’s statement asserted that the allegations were ‘entirely baseless and a mischaracterisation of her longstanding service and commitment to the development of Ghana’s cultural and creative sectors.’ It highlighted the Minister’s consistent demonstration of humility, dedication, and service in promoting Ghana’s cultural heritage. The

Winneba: The Winneba Methodist Diocesan Synod Secretary, Very Rev Charles Sam, has emphasized the transformative power of education, urging that it should shape individuals with sound character to contribute positively to society. He noted that education should not solely be viewed as a means to acquire knowledge for securing white-collar employment. According to Ghana News Agency, Very Rev Sam made these comments while presenting scholarships awarded by the Connexional Methodist Guild to three needy but academically gifted students in tertiary institutions. The ceremony took place at St Paul Methodist Church in Winneba, within the Effutu Municipality of the Central Region.

Accra: The 16th edition of Miss Tourism Ghana has been held in Accra to celebrate cultural diversity, national unity, and youth empowerment. Held under the theme, ‘Tourism, the Heart of Ghana – Women Shaping a Sustainable Ghana and Bridging the Divide: A United Future for all Africans,’ the event convened stakeholders in tourism, culture, and youth development for an evening of pageantry and purpose. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Delphine Brew-Hammond, Director of Events and Operations for Miss Tourism Ghana, highlighted the competition’s renewed focus on nurturing the potential of young women nationwide. She noted that this year’s edition,

North east region: The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), in collaboration with the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), has successfully conducted HIV prevention and control training for newly recruited officers of the Ghana National Fire Service. This initiative took place at the Wungu Fire Service Training School in the North East Region, marking a significant step towards integrating HIV education into youth development and security service programs. According to Ghana News Agency, this training is a result of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on June 18, 2025, between GAC and YEA. Dr. Kharmacelle Prosper Akanbong, Director-General of GAC, and Mr. Malik

Accra: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has initiated a taskforce aimed at addressing the importation of stolen vehicles into the country. This new taskforce will engage in intelligence-based operations to identify and impound vehicles suspected of being stolen, as announced by Commissioner of Police (COP) Lydia Yaako Donkor, Director General of the CID, during a press briefing held in collaboration with the Cyber Security Authority. According to Ghana News Agency, the taskforce has already successfully impounded six vehicles, which include four Toyota Tundras, a Toyota Rav 4, and a Range Rover, all reportedly stolen from