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Accra: The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, is preparing to host the 2025 National Tourism Awards on Friday, November 14, 2025. The prestigious event will take place at The Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, under the theme ‘Celebrating Ghanaian Ingenuity and Excellence in Tourism: The Black Star Experience’. According to Ghana News Agency, the awards aim to recognize distinction, innovation, and leadership within Ghana’s tourism, hospitality, and creative arts sectors. It will honor individuals and institutions whose outstanding contributions have helped to secure Ghana’s position on

Dunkwa-on-offin: A new chapter is unfolding in Denkyira’s rich history as Odeefo Boa Amponsem IV, the newly enstooled Omanhene (Paramount Chief) of Denkyira, prepares to make his symbolic journey to Abankesieso, near Dunkwa-on-Offin, following his grand enstoolment ceremony at Jukwa, the traditional capital of Denkyira. The journey, which would be undertaken today holds deep cultural and spiritual significance and marks the formal transition of the newly installed chief into his ancestral seat of authority. According to Ghana News Agency, after an Omanhene is enstooled at Jukwa, the spiritual home of the Denkyiras, he proceeds to Abankesieso, where he is formally

Abesim: Professor Florence Naab, the Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the College of Health Sciences, University of Ghana, has emphasized the urgent need for transformation in the nation’s health training institutions to build a resilient workforce that can meet the emerging health needs of the population. According to Ghana News Agency, Prof Naab highlighted that with the advent of novel diseases, advancements in technology, and evolving patient expectations, there is a pressing need to enhance the quality of health personnel in the country. She made these remarks during the 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the

Accra: Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening existing partnerships and creating an enabling environment for the tourism and hospitality industry to thrive. She emphasized the government’s determination to foster a climate where tourism, culture, and the creative economy serve as major drivers of investment, job creation, and cultural preservation. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister made these remarks at the 2025 Ghana Tourism Federation (GHATOF) Executive Council Elections held in Accra. She highlighted the central role GHATOF has played in Ghana’s tourism ecosystem as an umbrella body

Aiyinasi: Cabinet has approved the construction of the Aiyinasi to Mumuni junction road to bring relief to residents along that area, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellembelle, has announced. According to Ghana News Agency, the move formed part of a comprehensive programme under the Big Push initiative rolled out by the government. The road construction project is expected to open up the area to the southernmost part of the Ellembelle District and other areas including Asankragua in the Amenfi West, Prestea, and Tarkwa in the Western Region. Mr Buah, also the Minister for Lands and Natural

Berekum: Mr. Gabriel Kyere, the Berekum Municipal Manager of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in the Bono Region, announced that the scheme has registered 125,000 members in the municipality. This figure represents 95 percent of the 2025 municipal registration target of 131,000, with a promise to reach the target by the end of the year. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Kyere made these remarks during an engagement event organized by the Bono Regional Office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) with market women and residents in Berekum. The event aimed to raise awareness about the NHIA’s ‘Storm

Accra: The National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) has officially launched its Adwumawura programme in the Oti Region. The programme aims to empower local entrepreneurs, particularly the youth, by providing them with the necessary skills, tools, and support to start and grow their businesses. According to Ghana News Agency, the launch ceremony was attended by beneficiaries from all nine Municipal and District Assemblies in the Oti Region and marked the beginning of a new chapter in entrepreneurship development in the region. Participants underwent orientation and onboarding sessions, where they were introduced to the programme’s goals, benefits, and implementation framework. The