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Ghana’s first international family amusement park opened in Accra
A new chapter in Ghana’s tourism and recreational landscape was written last Thursday with the launch of Shornaa Island Amusement Park.
Situated along the A1 lagoon bypass just behind the Trade Fair in Accra, this groundbreaking park is the first of its kind in the capital.
It offers a distinctive fusion of entertainment, relaxation, and adventure, all set against the picturesque backdrop of a tranquil black water lagoon.
The state-of-the-art amusement park promises to be the ultimate destination for both locals and tourists seeking an exhilarating day out.
Delivering the opening remarks, Ing. Magnus Lincoln Quarshie, President of XtremeFun Limited, expressed delight in seeing Shornaa Island Amusement Park come to life, emphasising the joy and excitement it will bring to families and visitors of all ages.
Some of the park’s international partners also shared goodwill messages. Speakers included Peter van Bilsen, International Vice President Sales and Marketing of Vekoma Rides Manufacturing and Mr Luigi Puca, Trade Commissioner of the Italian Embassy.
The event also featured local representation from the La Traditional Council.
Distinguished diplomat, Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, who delivered the keynote address, shared the importance of such investments in enhancing the tourism and leisure sectors in Ghana.
The park was officially dedicated by Reverend Abboah Offei followed by the much-anticipated ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Guests then embarked on a guided tour of the park, led by Richard Lee, the Park General Manager, giving them a first-hand look at the exciting attractions on offer.
“We’re thrilled to finally welcome the public to Shornaa Island Amusement Park. This grand opening is just the beginning as we plan to introduce even more exciting attractions in the future,” said Richard Lee.
The evening culminated in a raffle draw and a spectacular fireworks display.
The park was opened to the general public on Saturday, September 14, 2024.
Operating hours are Tuesdays to Fridays from 2pm to 7pm., Saturdays from 10:30 am to 9:00 pm and from 11 am to 7 pm on Sundays.
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Ghana Tourism Marketplace is good initiative – Alisa Asamoah
The immediate past President of the Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA), Chief Executive of Riali Consult, Mrs. Alisa Osei Asamoah, has lauded the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) for its efforts to improve the viability of the sector through the Ghana Tourism Marketplace (GTM).
The GTM is an innovative platform that aggregates all tourism and hospitality vendors in Ghana, providing a unified platform for the distribution of their products and services.
The GTM is a shared economy model to benefit all stakeholders in the tourism ecosystem.
Speaking to the media after a stakeholder deliberation on GTM, Mrs.Asamoah said, this is what they are looking for. According to her, it is a good initiative by the GTDC.
“This is what we are all looking for. When you go to South Africa, and other countries, they have initiated the same thing,” he said.
She said this would positively impact the industry because that is where the private sector would exhibit their products, adding that it is going to be competitive.
Mrs.Asamoah concluded that this would increase trust between them and their clients, and from the presentation, the project would be very sustainable.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Afenyo Markin criticises Police over handling of Abronye’s case
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo Markin has raised concerns about the handling of the arrest and detention of Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, also known as Abronye.
According to him, the police invited Abronye on Monday, September 8, and he honoured the invitation with his lawyers.
He said Abronye submitted himself to interrogation but, within an hour, was taken into the custody of the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB).
The Minority Leader questioned why the police, who were investigating the case and had their own holding cells, decided to send someone being investigated for a misdemeanor to the NIB.
He intimated that checks confirmed that the NIB was not investigating or interrogating Abronye, but had only kept him because the police requested it.
He wondered whether the move was meant to punish Abronye, stressing that the police detained him the whole of Monday night and Tuesday morning, before presenting him to court on 9th September.
The Minority Leader added that in court, the police asked for Abronye to be remanded to allow further investigations, and the judge granted the request.
He however described it as unfortunate that the police handcuffed Abronye when he was leaving the court.
By: Jacob Aggrey
