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Miss Tourism Ghana Princesses attend 10th anniversary celebration of Ghana High Commission in Malta
Miss Tourism Princesses on the dance floor at the celebration
MISS Tourism Ghana and her runners-up were honoured to attend the 10th anniversary celebration of the Ghana Embassy in Malta on August 24, 2024.
The Miss Tourism Princesses are Blandina Sika Gumenu, Miss Tourism Ghana 2023, Nana Ama Brown, 1st Princess, Miss Tourism Ghana 2023, and Jessica Kpendo, 2nd Princess, Miss Tourism Ghana 2023.
The event was a significant milestone in strengthening diplomatic relations between Ghana and Malta.
Her Excellency Barbara Benisa, Ghana’s Ambassador to Malta, invited the reigning tourism ambassadors to attend the memorable event, along with Mark Okraku-Mantey, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, to showcase Ghana’s rich cultural heritage.
The Majority Leader of Ghana’s Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, also graced the occasion, highlighting the importance of cultural exchange programmes in fostering bilateral relations.
The Miss Tourism Ghana princesses used the opportunity to promote Ghana’s tourism potential, showcasing the country’s vibrant culture, stunning natural beauty, and warm hospitality.
The event was a resounding success, with the Ghanaian community in Malta and Maltese officials alike praising the young ladies for their poise, elegance, and dedication to promoting Ghana’s image abroad.
They expressed appreciation to Her Excellency Barbara Benisa for the invitation, Ambassador Mike Oquaye, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Tang Palace Hotel and Mr. Ernest Pels of Timewise Expo Travel for their unflinching support.
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.
