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TOUGHA pays courtesy call on Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
The Tour Operators’ Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) has paid a courtesy call on Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II who is the Life Patron of the union.
Their visit coincided with the commemoration of the first Awukadae in the year at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The Union was there to express appreciation to its Life Patron for the support and encouragement received during the publication and launch of the maiden TOUGHA Newsletter at the latter part of 2021.
Otumfuo delegated his Mawerehene, Nana Baffour Osei HyeamanBrantuo VI to represent him at the launch.
The visiting delegation presented Otumfuo with among other things, a citation of honour in which they extolled the King’s exceptional leadership qualities and wise counsel while expressing how honoured they felt to have him serve as the Life Patron of TOUGHA
On his part, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II conveyed his appreciation for the gesture and also gave his blessings to the delegation and wished them well in the execution of their responsibilities to grow and promote tourism in the country.
The TOUGHA delegation led by its President, Mrs. Alisa Osei-Asamoah comprised, Vice President, Michael Orleans, Advisory Board Members, Okatakyie Nana Anim Ambassador Nancy Sam,as well as General Secretary, Yvonne Donkor, Financial Secretary, Tina Ross, Ashanti Regional Chairman, Ahmed Naaman, Apostle Emmanuel Mensah, Madam Joyce Obeng and Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi of the Corporate Affairs Department of the Ghana Tourism Authority.
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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.
