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Ghana EXIM Bank hosts Caribbean Export Development Agency Executive Director
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Export–Import Bank (GEXIM), responsible for Finance and Administration, Mrs. Nana Akyaa Obeng-Adiyiah, on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lawrence Agyinsam, on Thursday, 8th June 2023, hosted the Executive Director of Caribbean Export Development Agency (CARIBEXPORT), Mr. Deodat Maharaj.
The meeting, which took place at the Headquarters of the Bank, located at the Africa Trade House, in Accra forms part of CARIBEXPORT’s Trade and Investment mission to Ghana with the objective to explore opportunities for Trade, Investment, and Cooperation between countries of the Caribbean Forum and Ghana.
Welcoming Mr. Maharaj, Mrs. Obeng-Adiyiah emphasised on the mandate of the Bank; supporting the Government of Ghana’s quest for a feasible and sustainable export-led economy.
She further highlighted the Bank’s support to Ghanaian businesses across several industries, from the Pharmaceutical sector, Agribusiness and Processing, Manufacturing, SMEs, and Exports, to Handicrafts.
Mrs. Obeng-Adiyiah further advocated for closer collaboration between the Bank and CARIBEXPORT for mutual benefit.
“Knowing the strategic role CARIBEXPORT plays in building a resilient and viable private sector in the Caribbean, we are excited about this meeting to explore the possibility of collaboration in areas of mutual interest. As we harness the export potential of our clients and other Ghanaian businesses, we are happy to explore opportunities for our clients and other Ghanaian businesses to get access to the Caribbean market,”she emphasised.
On his part, Mr. Deodat Maharaj expressed his appreciation to the Executive Management of GEXIM for receiving him and sharing with him a deeper insight into the Bank’s operations.
He was optimistic about a great collaboration between Ghanaian companies and CARIBEXPORT following their meetings with Ghanaian Ministers, Industry Captains, and relevant state agencies and stakeholders.
“As a regional trade and investment promotion agency focused on cutting-edge and high-impact support to the private sector, we have immensely contributed towards the creation of jobs, a transformation of our economies, and support the Caribbean to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. We are happy to collaborate with Ghana Exim Bank and we could start by focussing on Renewable energy, Agriculture and Agriculture Technology, Information Communications Technology, and Financial Technology,” he added.
Mr. Maharaj later visited the GEXIM Made-In-Ghana shop (MiG Town), located on the ground floor of Africa Trade House in Accra.
The GEXIM MiG Town is an outlet that stocks assorted, innovative, and well-packaged Made-In-Ghana products including food and ingredients, beverages, skin and beauty care products, textiles, apparel, garments, leather footwear, and slippers, and many others.
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National Service Authority to Introduce Military Training
Management of the National Service Authority, yesterday, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, held talks with the Military High Command towards the implementation of the National Service Emergency Response Readiness Programme (NSERRP).
When implemented, this will reflect His Excellency the President’s commitment towards the implementation of a short military training for National Service Personnel (NSPs) as planned efforts to instill discipline, nationalism and physical fitness among Ghanaian graduates.
The President shared this position during his maiden State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday February 27, 2025.
At yesterday ’s meeting, the Director-General, Mr. Felix Gyamfi reiterated the need for all personnel to undergo basic military drills and orientation as part of orienting the youth to embrace national development.
“The introduction of this military training is a step in the right direction and must be embraced by all and sundry as one of the indicators for resetting the country, particularly the youth,” he commented.
On his part, Brigadier General Amoah-Boakye assured the Authority of their willingness to provide the requisite training for personnel when the Programme officially commences.
In all, personnel will receive up to two months of composite basic military drills starting 3rd August, 2025.
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Ghana Tourism Authority acts on concerns of minors allegedly taken to Hotel in Accra New Town.
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has taken swift action following reports circulating on social media regarding an incident involving minors allegedly taken to a hotel in Accra New Town.
The case has been formally reported to the Nima Division of the Ghana Police Service for investigation.
In line with their mandate to ensure safety and compliance in the tourism and hospitality sector, our CEO Mrs.Maame Efua Houadjeto delegated a team from the GTA Head Office, Mr. Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey, Deputy CEO, Special Duties and Mr Ekow Sampson, Deputy CEO, Operations who joined the Greater Accra Regional Director, Ms. Roberta Dawson-Amoah, and the Deputy Director of Marketing, Ms. Clara Nketiah, to visit the said facility.
The objective was to verify the facts on the ground and take necessary regulatory action.
They commended the Ghana Police Service for their co-operation and continued support in the ongoing investigation.
Additionally, the team inspected Royal Dede Beach Resort, which has been converted into a hostel under new management without official notification to the Ghana Tourism Authority.
The team discovered that the hostel’s operations were not in compliance with the L. I 2239. Meanwhile the operator has been directed to the Standards and Quality Assurance Department of the Authority for the necessary regulation.
“We remind all accommodation operators that the Tourism(Registration and Licensing of Accommodation) Regulations, 2016 (L.I. 2239) mandates every facility to register and obtain a license from the GTA before commencing operations.
This regulation ensures quality, safety, and compliance across the industry,” they noted.
The GTA they said, remains committed to safeguarding the public and upholding the highest standards in the hospitality sector and urged
the public to report suspicious or non-compliant facilities to the nearest GTA office.
