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Ghana will soon establish the largest tourism marketplace on the continent – GTDC CEO
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Tourism Development Company Limited, Professor Kobby Mensah, says plans are underway to establish the largest tourism marketplace on the continent.
Speaking with Johnnie Hughes on 3FM Sunrise on March 4, Prof. Kobby Mensah said that creating a centralized platform will connect tourists, service providers, and investors from across the globe.
He believes it is “part of Ghana’s broader strategy to position itself as the premier destination for tourism in Africa.”
Prof Mensah explained that “the marketplace will not only serve as a one-stop shop for travelers but also as a catalyst for economic growth, ensuring that tourism in Africa is not only profitable but also sustainable.”
The CEO further explained that “a lot of efforts are in place to restore dilapidated tourist sites, profile new tourist sites, and look for support systems (i.e. funding) to promote the country’s rich heritage.”
With its rich cultural heritage, diverse ecosystems, and warm hospitality, Ghana has long been a favorite among travelers seeking authentic African experiences.
Source: 3news.com
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Shake up in Police: IGP reconstitutes Management Board
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno has today,
March 19, 2025 made the following changes.
The new command changes are expected to ensure effective management and
operational control of the Ghana Police Service.
The command changes are;
1. COP/Mrs. Maame Yaa Tiwa Addo-Danquah, Director-General/R&P.
2. COP/Mr. Paul Manly Awini, Service Workshop, Accra.
3. COP/Mr. Daniel Kwame Afriyie, Director-General/PSO
4. COP/Dr. Ernest Kwabena Owusu, Director-General/SVCS
5. COP/Mr. Mohammed Fuseini Suraji, Director-General/NPD
6. COP/Dr. Sayibu Pabi Gariba, Director-General/Technical,
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NACOC arrests long-time drug target
An intelligence-led operation by the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, resulted in the arrest of a 56-year-old Nigerian, Uchechukwu Chima at Oyarifa, a suburb of Accra.
A statement signed by the Acting Director, Public Affairs and International Relations,Francis Opoku Amoah a search conducted by the NACOC team at the suspect’s hideout uncovered substances suspected to be narcotic drugs.
He added that field tests conducted on the suspected substance proved positive for cocaine and heroin, both narcotic drugs.
The suspected narcotic substances, with a total weight of about 192kg of cocaine and 0.42kg of heroin, are estimated at a street value of Two Million, One Hundred and Twenty-one Thousand, Six Hundred and Sixty United States Dollars (US$2.1 Million).
The suspect, Uchechukwu Chima who has been a target for NACOC for some time now, is noted to be the brain behind some seizures/arrests made by NACOC in the past.
NACOC, by this seizure and arrest, has taken this substantial quantity of drugs from the street, saving millions of lives of people who would have otherwise perished from abusing these hard drugs.
NACOC remains committed to making Ghana an unprofitable destination for drug trafficking and thus protecting the safety and well-being of all Ghanaians and the international community.
