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Let’s harness Ghana-Peru trade investment potential-Peru Ambassador
The Ambassador of Peru to Ghana, Her Excellency Rosa Liliana Gómez de Weston, has urged Ghanaian private sector players and government agencies to collaborate with the Embassy of Peru to harness the great trade and investment potential and the cordial relations between Ghana and Peru for the economic benefit of the two countries as well as the prosperity of their citizens.
Her Excellency Rosa Liliana Gómez de Weston made the call during the Ghana – Peru Trade and Investment Seminar organised by the Embassy of Peru in Ghana in partnership with the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) on Thursday, August 8, 2024 in Accra, Ghana.
The well attended seminar was held at the offices of GIPC in Cantonment, Accra.
According to the Ambassador, bilateral trade between Peru and Ghana has significant untapped potential and the seminar is an opportunity to explore and identify new areas of collaboration, particularly in sectors where our strengths complement each other.
“Through the entrepreneurs present, we hope to create new bonds between our nations. Peru and Ghana recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish political consultations, which is the framework for the continuous development and strengthening of bilateral trade between the two nations,” she added.
On his part, Mr. Reginald Yofi Grant, the Chief Executive Officer of GIPC highlighted that there is a new Ghana that is emerging with a sense of urgency and purpose and we have set our sights on becoming self-reliant and moving beyond aid, and we need you our investors as partners on this journey.
He further stated that Ghana’s strategic location as the “Centre of the World” makes it a prime location for firms looking for quick access to the African market and beyond. The country’s policies are well-coordinated to ensure that entrepreneurs, both local and foreign, benefit from rewarding returns.
The ultimate objective of the Trade and Investment Seminar is to promote trade and investment relations between Ghana and Peru, with a key focus on business-to-business engagement to explore opportunities.
In addition, the aim of organising the seminar was to increase the level of interest of businesses and investors in Ghana to trade to engage and do business with their counterparts in Peru.
The hybrid seminar witnessed participation by key Ghanaian and Peruvian public agencies and private stakeholders.
The Ghanaian agencies included the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Association of Ghana Industries, Ghana Export Promotion Authority and Ghana Free Zones Authority.
Some of the Peruvian Institutions that participated in the seminar were the Ministry of Foreign Affairs- Economic Division, Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism, Lima Chamber of Commerce, Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism, Association of Exporters of Peru and the Agency for the Promotion of Private Investment.
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Accra Polo Club, South African Tourism hold 68th Independence Cup
To commemorate Ghana’s Independence Day, the Accra Polo Club in partnership with South African Tourism organised 68th Independence Cup.
The event held last Saturday brought together Ghanaians and South Africans for a memorable experience.
It highlighted a celebration of premium lifestyle, culture and a showcasing of brotherly competition between South Africa and Ghana.
The event saw Ghana’s Accra Polo Club secure a reverberating 9-1 victory over South Africa’s Sparta Polo Club.
Speaking at the ceremony,Acting South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Thando Dalamba, commended the organising team for putting up a superb event.
According to him, South Africa Tourism together with the Accra Polo Club over the years have ensured an event of this nature to bring about cohesion and strengthen the bilateral relationship.
He emphasised the strong affinity Ghanaians have for South Africa, reinforcing why they continued to visit in large numbers.
The South African team’s participation in the polo tournament was a strategic move to deepen the sporting and cultural ties between the two nations while subtly promoting travel to South Africa.
The joy was made complete with good food, music, and an immersive South African experience.
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Heritage Month Ghana trends
Since the institution of the Heritage Month celebration in Ghana, it has offered citizens opportunities of a lifetime to learn about their cultures and lifestyles.
Ghana’s version is observed in the month of March, coinciding with the country’s Independence Day celebrations on March 6.
Show host, George Sappor in full
regalia as a traditional leader
outfit to mark Independence Day and
Heritage Month. She usually does it with
husband and best friend, Kofi Aduonum
but in his absence, she maintained the
poise to attract the atte
Heritage Month features festivals, food fairs, arts, crafts, and music events to highlight the economic and social value of preserving national heritage.
Though a brainchild of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), the celebration has been driven to greater heights by local media with the organisation of several events to create the needed euphoria.
at Original TV gave
culture a touch of ‘old
school’ in her presentation
last Tuesday to wow
her audience as part of
the station’s Heritage
Month celebration
Among the events are the Heritage Caravan and Back To Your Village Food Bazaar powered by Accra-based Citi FM and Citi TV, Wear Ghana Festival and the Gɔbɛ festival powered by 3News.
The Heritage Caravan is a road trip which takes patrons across more than half of Ghana’s regions to offer a distinctive road trip that allows participants to explore the various regions of Ghana, providing an up-close encounter with the country’s historical and cultural heritage.
In addition to these roles played by the media, news anchors and other presenters appear on screens immaculately garbed in locally made outfits, bringing out the beauty of our traditions.
Today, The Spectator newspaper selected a few of the media personalities that are working to give the celebration a global dimension to project the country.
By Andrew Nortey
