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Heritage Month: TOUGHA President outlines initiatives
The President of the Tour Operators Union of Ghana, TOUGHA, Mrs.Alisa Osei Asamoah, has outlined some initiatives they have put in place to observe Heritage Month.
On Monday, the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) at Labadi Beach Hotel launched the Heritage Month with a list of activities to celebrate the month by promoting Ghana’s cultural heritage.
Speaking to spectator.com.gh on the sidelines of the launch, Mrs.Asamoah said they have always partnered the GTA in selling various domestic destinations on the day.
She added that they have done the campaigns already by selling domestic tourist destinations.
According to her, this year, they are also targeting Ghanaians who have never visited some local tourist sites in their lives.
Interestingly, she revealed that, as part of their tours, they will go by the GTA slogans, Eat Ghana, Wear Ghana, Feel Ghana and Experience Ghana.
She revealed that these slogans have been incorporated into their tours, from dress code, food and music among other activities on the bus to various destinations.
“ We will also explain to them the benefits of eating some Ghanaian dishes and share our rich history among others with them,” she said.
She noted that as an association, they have spoken to various partners to ensure their rates are affordable for patrons.
Mrs.Asamoah urged various stakeholders to play their roles to ensure Ghana becomes the preferable destination for every Ghanaian, adding that it would ensure they don’t travel out of the country to spend.
She added that they will do whatever it takes to promote various sites and tour packages for an unforgettable experience.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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