Day: September 17, 2025

Accra: Mr. Emmanuel Frimpong, Founding President of the Africa Tourism Research Network (ATRN), has highlighted an opportunity for Ghana to strategically position itself in the global tourism sector amidst Europe’s current struggles with tourism fatigue. He emphasized that Ghana could establish itself as a sustainable and culturally rich destination, attracting visitors from around the world. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Frimpong explained that Europe is currently experiencing signs of ‘tourism fatigue’, with tourism contributing to overcrowding, environmental damage, rising living costs, and cultural erosion. He noted that many European residents are responding with protests, tourist taxes, and stricter regulations

Anloga: Madam Sandra Seyram Kpedor, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Anloga in the Volta Region, has appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to consider upgrading more roads in the Anloga District under the newly launched ‘Big Push’ infrastructure initiative. Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Mad Kpedor welcomed the President’s announcement of the ‘Big Push,’ describing it as a timely intervention to address critical infrastructure gaps across the country. She noted that while some Anloga roads were included in the project, more communities within the district also needed attention. According to Ghana News Agency, Mad Kpedor

Beijing: Some selected African and Caribbean journalists attending this year’s Seminar for Senior Management of Mainstream Media have advocated for the emulation of China’s governance and media content model to spur socio-economic development in African countries. According to Ghana News Agency, the journalists emphasized the need for African media landscapes to be monitored to prevent media polarization, which often leads to fragmented discourse detrimental to national cohesion and holistic growth. They highlighted that China’s political governance is characterized by a centralized and multi-level structure led by the Communist Party of China (CCP), which balances broad social voices with efficient policy

Kpando: The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has deployed a Search and Rescue Vessel to Kpando Torkor in the Kpando Municipality of the Volta Region to enhance emergency response and safeguard lives on the Volta Lake. The vessel, christened MV Matey Korley – GMA AK/003, sailed into Kpando Torkor, after being transported from Tema, launched at Akosombo, and prepared for operations. According to Ghana News Agency, the deployment marks the first of its kind on the Volta Lake and is part of a broader national strategy to improve maritime safety while supporting the government’s 24-Hour Economy agenda. Over the years, communities

Accra: A delegation from Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC, led by Board Chairman Dr. Felix Addo, has paid a courtesy call on President John Mahama at the Jubilee House in Accra. The visit was to formally introduce Guinness Ghana’s new Managing Director following the company’s recent strategic transition to majority ownership under the Castel Group, now present in 22 African markets. According to Ghana News Agency, the Board Chairman was accompanied by Managing Director Mr. Fr©d©ric Feraille and the leadership team. Mr. Addo congratulated the President on his electoral victory and commended his leadership achievements, as highlighted in the President’s September

Accra: The Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana have called for urgent and targeted policy actions to boost productivity, job creation, and inclusive economic growth. The two bodies, representing workers and employers, said Ghana’s economic transformation had been stalled, citing recent findings from the Ghana Statistical Service and the International Labour Organization’s Productivity Ecosystems for Decent Work Project. According to Ghana News Agency, they stressed that bold, coordinated action was needed to unlock the country’s productivity potential. They emphasized that exchange rate volatility, unstable prices, and credit constraints were undermining enterprise competitiveness and job security.

Kasoa: The Awutu Senya East Environmental and Sanitation Office arrested and arraigned three individuals before the Akweley District Court for sanitation offences. According to Ghana News Agency, the offences included discharging wastewater in the open, dumping and burning waste in the open, and the use of pit latrines. The accused were apprehended by a bench warrant after failing to respond to an invitation from sanitation officers and ignoring a court summons. Ebenezer Otoo faced charges for dumping and burning waste in the open, while Margaret Yeboah was charged for using a pit latrine. Abdul Aziz was accused of discharging wastewater