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It was a colourful event on Sunday as thousands of workers from various organisations joined millions across the world to mark the May Day Celebration.
This year’s celebration themed ‘Protecting jobs and incomes in the era of COVID- 19 and beyond” was well attended as workers displayed placards to drum home their demands amidst the usual drumming and chanting of slogans at the Independence Square in Accra.
Workers wore in branded T-Shirts and wielded placards some of which read “we need salary increment”, “E-levy is killing us”, “Government should stop increasing fuel prices”, “and commercial drivers are suffering”.
About 55 workers from the various labour unions were honoured at the parade for their outstanding services and hard work. They were presented with citations.
President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in his address congratulated workers for their immense contribution to nation.
He stated that the government, organised labour and business community could help sustain the economy and improve the living standards of all Ghanaians.
He explained that efforts were being made to rehabilitate the Tema Oil Refinery, to enable it contribute to stabilisng petroleum prices.
“We are in difficult times and government is working so hard to address the current challenges facing the economy and those that relate to improving the quality of life for all Ghanaians”. he added
Other dignitaries Present include the Vice- President, Dr Mahamadu Bamumia: the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori -Atta; the Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Ignatuis Baffour Awuah; a Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Bright Wereko-Brobby; the Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust, Dr John Oofori-Tenkorang;the president of the Ghana Employers Association (GEA), Daniel Achaempong, and the Chief Executive Officer of the GEA,Mr Alex Frimpong.
Others were the General Secetary of the International Trade Union Congress, Africa, Kwesi Adu- Amankwah, the Secetary General of the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity , Arezki Mezhoud; the Cuban Ambassador of Ghana, Anette Chao Garcia, and the Resident Director of the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung , Johan Ivanov.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana Tourism Authority is leading Ghana’s participation at ITB Berlin, which opened in Berlin with a vibrant national pavilion highlighting Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, tourism destinations and investment opportunities.
March 5 has been designated as Ghana Day, a special platform to promote Ghana’s languages, cuisine, Kente, festivals and business prospects to the global tourism community. The stand has already drawn strong interest with traditional arts and crafts displays, immersive multimedia presentations and popular Ghanaian snacks.
Seven private-sector players are exhibiting alongside government officials as part of efforts to deepen trade partnerships, expand market access, and attract investment across the hospitality, heritage tourism, ecotourism, and creative arts sectors.
Ahead of the official opening, the Ghana delegation also engaged young Ghanaian investors in Germany in collaboration with V Afrika-Verein and the Ghana Embassy, strengthening diaspora investment linkages and highlighting opportunities within the tourism value chain.
Ghana’s coordinated presence at ITB Berlin 2026 reinforces its strategy to position the country as the Gateway to Africa and a competitive destination for leisure travel and global investment.
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