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NMC inaugurates New Times Corporation board
The new board of the New Times Corporation (NTC) has been inaugurated with a call for harmony.
The beautiful ceremony took place at the forecourt of the NTC in Accra on Monday, August 19, 2024.
The new board is chaired by former Vice Chancellor of the University of Media, Art and Communication(UNIMAC), Professor Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo.
Other members are Mr. Kwesi Adjei Kersi, Dr. Theresa Larteley Adu, Ambassador Lawrence Roland Satuh, Dr. Charity Binka, Mr. Julio De-Medeiros Esq.,Mr. Samuel S Sarfo, Mr. Abdul Moomin Gbana and the Managing Director, Mr. Martin Adu Owusu.
This was in accordance with article 168 of the Constitution and section 2(1) (e) of the Commission Act, 1993 (Act 449), in consultation with the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Addressing the ceremony, the Chairman of the National Media Commission, Mr.Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafo charged the board, management and staff to work in harmony.
According to him, a cordial working relationship would go a long way to positively impact the prospects of the Corporation.
He urged the new board to help the management achieve their set targets, particularly, the acquisition of a new Web offset printing machine.
Mr.Ayeboafo the composition of the new board was to ensure they satisfied the varied skill set needed for the betterment of the Corporation.
The New Board Chairman, Prof.Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo, expressed appreciation to the NMC for an opportunity to serve the nation in this capacity.
Prof.Kwansah-Aidoo was optimistic that the members on the board would help him champion the set objectives for NTC.
He urged Management and Staff to offer them the necessary support within the period.
The Managing Director of NTC, Mr.Martin Adu Owusu congratulated and welcomed the new board.
He said regardless of the challenges NTC has made some strides and was optimistic that with support of the board the fortunes of the Corporation will even be brighter.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana Tourism Development Company, GTDC, under the leadership of Prof.Kobby Mensah has launched GTDC Campus Tourism Office at the University of Ghana.
The initiative aims to promote educational and domestic tourism by providing structured campus tour experiences showcasing key heritage sites, including the Archaeology Museum and the School of Performing Arts.
It will also offer students their first travel experience across the continent and inculcate in them love to visit Ghana’s heritage sites.
Addressing the gathering at the launch yesterday, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, described tourism as a vehicle for education and heritage preservation, stressing that the sector must inspire citizens to value and protect national culture for future generations.
The minister highlighted tourism’s connection to disciplines such as history, the arts, economics and environmental science.
The minister further noted that the private sector is the engine of tourism economy, adding that the engines require fuel, which is talents.” by investing in these young people today, you are securing the quality, the innovation and competitiveness of our own industry for tomorrow.
She added that the establishment of the office represents a deliberate investment in the intellectual capital of the country.
The GTDC boss, Prof.Kobby Mensah, said,”at GTDC, we believe that if our tourism has to be sustainable, we have to promote domestic tourism and a very big part of it is getting students to appreciate tourism and helping them to organise tours.”
He added that the University of Ghana itself is a huge heritage site which must be explored.
Prof.Kobby Mensah noted that the initiative, which is one of many to be established across the country, is a joint partnership between GTDC and University of Ghana.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof.Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, said the University is a custodian of heritage which goes beyond the structures and welcomed the establishment of the first Campus Tourism Office.
She was optimistic that the office would be put to good use to achieve the intended purpose.
The launch brought together Stakeholders reaffirming their commitment to nurturing future tourism and hospitality professionals.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghana has officially accepted an invitation to serve as Guest Country at Burkina Faso’s 22nd National Culture Week in Bobo-Dioulasso from April 22 to May 2, 2026.
The invitation was extended by Burkina Faso’s Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Gilbert Noël Ouédraogo, accompanied by the Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, H.E. David Kabré.
Receiving the delegation, Abla Dzifa Gomashie reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening cultural diplomacy and strengthening historic ties between the two nations.
She noted that the festival will create opportunities for young creatives, expand exhibition platforms and promote commercial exchange within the creative sector.
The event will feature cultural performances, a community village and gastronomy fair, an arts market, literary engagements, and a craft and trade fair.
Ghana’s participation is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations between John Dramani Mahama and Ibrahim Traoré, while fostering collaboration within the creative ecosystems of both countries.
