Ghana’s Tourism Goldmine Is Finally Getting the Attention It Deserves
How a slave market discovery and blue economy push could transform the country’s fortunes
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Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister Highlights Volta Region’s Heritage Sites Ahead of World Tourism Day
Volta Region — September 26, 2025 — As part of this year’s World Tourism Day activities, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has toured key heritage and ecological sites in the Volta Region to promote sustainable tourism and highlight the area’s untapped potential.
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President Mahama Cut Sod for Construction of 177Km Atimpiku Ho-Aflao Under the Big Push
Ho, Volta Region – September 16, 2025 — President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the much-anticipated “Big Push” infrastructure development initiative in the Volta Region, pledging a massive investment of $10 billion (₵120 billion) over the next four years to improve Ghana’s road network.
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Ho GPRTU Branch 8 Holds Press Conference to Assure Public of Calm at the Main Lorry Station
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) Ho Branch 8 has held a press conference following a misunderstanding between executives of Branch 2 and Branch 8 at the Ho lorry station over the weekend.
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Toronto’s Iconic Yonge Dundas Square was renamed Sankofa Square
On 23rd August 2025, Toronto’s Iconic Yonge Dundas Square was renamed Sankofa Square, a powerful symbol unveiled on the International Day for the remembrance of the slave trade and it’s Abolition.
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Drivers Lament Poor Road Conditions from Ho to Kpeve
Commercial drivers operating from Ho to Kpeve have expressed deep concerns about the deteriorating condition of roads along their route, which they say is affecting both transportation and safety for commuters.
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MTN Ghana Backs Mepe Afenorto Festival as Community Rebuilds After Akosombo Dam Spillage
Mepe’s 2025 Afenorto Festival became more than a cultural celebration this year — it was a moment of solidarity and healing for a community still recovering from the devastating Akosombo Dam spillage. In a symbolic show of support, MTN Ghana has donated GH¢20,000 to the Mepe Traditional Council, underscoring the company’s commitment to stand with the people during a difficult chapter in their history.
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Ho Central MP Pays Tribute to Victims of August 6 Helicopter Crash
Ho, Ghana – August 12, 2025 – The Member of Parliament for Ho Central, Hon. Edem Kofi Kpotosu, has paid tribute to the gallant statesmen who lost their lives in a tragic helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
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945 Community Protection Assistant Have Graduated at Ho Police Training School
Ho, Ghana – Monday, August 11, 2025 – A total of 945 Community Protection Assistants (CPAs) have successfully graduated from the Ho Police Training School Friday August, 2025 after completing a two-week intensive training program aimed at equipping them to support the Ghana Police Service in maintaining law and order across the country.
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Minister Calls for Respect as Nation Mourns Highlife Legend Charles Kojo Fosu
Accra, Ghana – July 28, 2025 The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has urged the public and media to respect the privacy of the family of the late highlife icon, Charles Kojo Fosu, as they grieve their loss.
