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Make conscious effort to Improve Yourself, and the door will open – Dzifa Gomashie
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on staff of the Ministry and its agencies to embrace self-improvement and digital innovation as key pathways to transforming Ghana’s tourism and creative sector.
Speaking on the final day of the Meta virtual digital training workshop, Abla Dzifa Gomashie encouraged participants to see the training as a unique opportunity for both personal development and institutional advancement.
The workshop, which brought together staff from the Ministry and its thirteen implementing agencies, focused on leveraging digital platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp to enhance public service communication and promote Ghana’s tourism.
Dzifa Gomashie shared a personal story about how concerns over online impersonation sparked her engagement with Meta, an initiative that has now blossomed into a full-fledged partnership aimed at capacity-building across the Ministry.
“I always pray that people understand I have work to do, and when they give me the wings to fly, this is what happens,” she said.
Urging participants to adopt a mindset of service and growth, she emphasized the long-term impact of shared knowledge, “When you pass on goodness, the universe will surprise you with rewards. This training is not just for you, it’s for those you work with and those coming after you.”
In a moment of candid reflection, the Minister underscored the power of preparation and character. Recalling the story of a young professional who rose through merit, she told staff “Make a conscious effort to improve on yourself, and trust me, the door will open.”
Kojo Boakye, Vice President for Public Policy at Meta for Africa, the Middle East, and Türkiye, also addressed the gathering, stressing the importance of digital communication in boosting Ghana’s global image.
He encouraged participants to engage actively with the training and integrate their new skills into both institutional operations and personal growth journeys.
As the workshop concludes, it marks a significant step in equipping Ghana’s tourism and creative sectors with digital tools to drive innovation, outreach, and national development.
The Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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