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NTC appoints 2 Deputy Editors
The New Times Corporation (NTC) has appointed two persons to senior positions at its Editorial Departments.
Mrs. Georgina Naa-Maku Quaittoo, has been appointed the Deputy Editor of The Spectator, while Mr. Augustine Cobba-Biney has also been appointed Deputy Editor of the Ghanaian Times.
Their appointments took effect from February 1, 2021.
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Mrs Quaittoo, who has over 17 years experience in journalism, joined the NTC as a Senior Reporter, rose to the rank of Chief Reporter and to Assistant Editor.
She began her journalism career with the Ghanaian Times before moving to The Spectator. Prior to her appointment as Deputy Editor, she acted as the Editor of The Spectator from January 2019 to October, 2020.
Mrs Quaittoo is passionate about the vulnerable, and as Gender Desk Editor, she wrote extensively on women and children bringing their issues to the fore for redress. She wrote extensively also on science and technology, nutrition and relationship.
She holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Gender, Peace and Security (MGPS) from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping
Training Centre, a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Adult Education from the Institute of Continuing and Distance Education, University of Ghana.
She again holds a Post-graduate Diploma in Communication Studies from the School of Communication Studies, University of Ghana, a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree and a Diploma in Education from the University of Cape Coast.
Mrs Quaittoo hopes to support the Editor to take The Spectator to new heights.
Mr Cobba-Biney
Mr Cobba-Biney, who was employed on March 1, 2001 as the Central Regional Correspondent of the Ghanaian Times, brings on board 20 years of experience in journalism practice.
He rose through the ranks to become the Deputy News Editor in November 2012. In February 2017, he was appointed the Sub- Editor of The Spectator.
Until his appointment as the Deputy Editor, Mr Cobba-Biney was the Night Editor of both Ghanaian Times and The Spectator.
He has covered high profile assignments including the National Reconciliation Commission and the Constitutional Review Commission sittings.
Mr Cobba-Biney is a former Central Regional Secretary of the Ghana Journalists Association and was among 35 best journalists nominated by the Association for its awards in 2012.
He holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Media Management from the Ghana Institute of Journalism, a Degree in Communications Studies from the University of Ghana and also a Diploma in Journalism from the Ghana Institute of Journalism.
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.
