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Ghana Travel Club explores tourist sites in Volta Region
Ghana Travel Club, a vibrant new movement uniting tourism enthusiasts, professionals, and adventurers from all walks of life, over the weekend explored tourist sites in the Volta Region in a 3-day tour.
The tour dubbed ‘Volta Rave’ from June 6 to 8, united people in fields of engineering, mining, law, banking, finance, sales, marketing, the military, public service, and the general public.
As part of the three-day tour of the Volta Region, they explored the beauty from the heights of Amedzofe to the sands of Keta, across borders to Lomé, and along the calm waters of the Volta River in Sogakope.
Every stop held a story, every face lit up with joy, and every experience left a mark.
With a shared passion for discovering the hidden gems of the country, members of the Ghana Travel Club created lasting memories, built connections, and showcased the beauty of Ghana to fellow Ghanaians and the world.
As part of the fun tour, they made a stop at Shai Hills, cruised on the serene Volta River, visited the scenic Cape St. Paul Lighthouse in Woe, walked through Fort Prinzenstein in Keta, Mt.Gbemi, and had an unforgettable time on the Amedzofe Canopy Walkway, among others.
Ghana Tourism Authority Boss, Maame Afua Houadjeto, together with her Deputy, Gilbert Aggrey, affectionately called Abeiku Santana led the captivating trip.
Mrs.Houadjeto said it was a weekend to discover the Volta Region, rest and relax, adding that the region has a beautiful heritage for them to explore.
She urged Ghanaians to be ambassadors for Ghana tourism because their participation and promotion would attract others to visit.
The trip was interspersed with music, as one of Ghana’s finest, Article Wan thrilled them with some amazing performances.
The tour was powered by Kaya Tours Ghana, Koppan Hospitality with the support from the Ghana Tourism Authority and CIMG.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that in the whole of 2024, only GHS 362 million was released to MMDAs in Common Fund.
Contrary to this, In 2025 alone GHS 5 billion was released to the MMDAs with the following breakdown as follows.
The Minister made this revelation when he took his turn at the Government Accountability Series held today.
In breakdown, the minister nonted that 1st Quarter – 790,372,058.40 was released for 2025.
He added that for the 2nd Quarter, 1,464,983,309.60 was released.
3rd Quarter saw the release of 1,188,921,640.80 and
1,592,706,391.20 for 4th Quarter.
The Minister added tha each of the MMDAs were required to undertake the following; at least 2-CHPS compounds, 3 Classroom blocks, 10 Boreholes, and Completion of legacy projects.
Additionally, 25% of the Common Fund was allocated for the Construction of 24-Hour Economy Model Markets.
Ahmed Ibrahim noted that as a result of the timely and unprecedented release of Funds, a total of 494 CHPS compounds, 761 Classroom Blocks, 4,029 Boreholes, and 2,755 Legacy projects are currently at various stages of completion.
Also, he added that 261 24-Hour Economy Model Markets have all been awarded on contracts and construction has begun on many of them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
