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Western Region GTA awards hardworking tourism industry players

The Western Regional Directorate of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has awarded deserving tourism industry practitioners and stakeholders who have demonstrated excellence in their operations in the region. 25 competitive and three honorary awards were given to players who showed commitment towards the development and growth of the tourism industry in the region and country in general. The 2024 edition of the awards ceremony, held at Essipong in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, was on the theme: ‘Celebrating innovation and recognising excellence in Ghana’s tourism sector.’ Mr Henry Yeleduor, the Western Regional GTA Director, speaking at the opening of the awards ceremony,

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Lawra Municipal Assembly records success in SOCO project implementation

The Lawra Municipal Assembly says it had chalked successes in the implementation of the first phase of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) project. Mr Maurice Ziem, the Lawra Municipal Information Officer, said this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Lawra on the status of the project in the municipality. He indicated that the success marked a significant step towards reinforcing social cohesion and economic development in the municipality. He mentioned some of the projects to include a kindergarten block at Mettor Buo, a community-based Health Planning and Service (CHPS) compound with a

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Peace Council urges security services to promote peace ahead of December polls

The National Peace Council has asked security services, and the youth in the country to champion peace and harmony, before, during, and after the December 7 elections. This is in the light of the 2024 commemoration of the International Day of Peace, which the Council marked in Accra, with a forum on the theme: ‘Cultivating a culture of peace.’ It was attended by officers from the Ghana Armed Forces, Police, Prisons, and Fire, students from Labone Senior High School, as well as representatives from the South African, United States of America and Denmark Embassies. Speaking at the event, the Rev

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