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Reshape road leading to Boabeng-fiema monkey sanctuary- Chief appeals
The chief of Boabeng, a farming community in the Nkoranza North District of Bono East Region has appealed to the Nkoranza North District Assembly and the Tourism Ministry to reshape the road leading to Boabeng-fiema monkey sanctuary to a motorable one to attract more tourists to the facility.
According to the chief, Nana Owusu Damoa, the deplorable nature of the 4 kilometre Ntanko-to Boabeng road linking Nkoranza main road to the town was driving away tourists,first time visitors and potential ones to the Boabeng-fiema monkey sanctuary.
The situation, he said is denying the state a substantial revenue.
He lamented that the Boabeng-Fiema monkey sanctuary is one of the eco- tourism sites which has gained international repute which must be developed to rake in more revenue for the local economy and the tourism ministry.
Nana Owusu Damoa disclosed this to the Ghanaian Times during a ceremony to present medical equipment to the Boabeng community based and health planning services CHPS compound at Boabeng on Friday.
The chief said the ongoing renovation exercises taking place at targeted tourism sites such as kintampo waterfalls, Kwame Nkrumah mosoleum among others in the country by the Ghana Tourism Authority should be extended to the Boabeng-Fiema monkey sanctuary to give the place a face lift.
“We need recreational facilities as an add on to the monkey sanctuary for the tourists who intend to spend some days at the facility ” the chief noted.
He called for projects such as accommodation facilities for tourists, and library project embarked upon by the tourism Authority which had been abandoned to be revisited.
The chief finally added that all efforts to have the problem address by state authorities had yielded no results .
From DANIEL DZIRASAH, BOABENG
Accra’s creative industry is preparing for one of the most ambitious film projects in recent Ghanaian cinema as award winning filmmaker Big Ghun and acclaimed media personality and producer Doreen Avio officially open auditions for their upcoming feature film, Scarlett Unveiled.
The highly anticipated auditions will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM at MCB Studios, Lapaz Tabora, with actors of all ages invited to participate.
Presented by PB Studios Africa, Scarlett Unveiled is a bold and emotionally charged Ghanaian creative project.
The project is expected to resonate strongly with young audiences in Ghana and across the diaspora..
The production is being developed in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana, which is supporting the project’s executive launch.
Renowned textile brand Woodin has also come on board as the official clothing partner, while MCB Studios is serving as a support partner for the audition process.
According to Big Ghun, known for directing internationally recognized projects such as Koro (One), Leaked, and Vibes the Movie, Scarlett Unveiled is designed to become a landmark cultural production that will travel from cinema screens to schools and global platforms.
Producer Doreen Avio, one of Ghana’s most respected media personalities and event hosts, says the project aims to discover both established and emerging actors who can bring authenticity and emotional depth to the story.
She added that “This is more than an audition,” the producers say. “It is an opportunity for talented individuals to become part of a one of a kind Ghanaian story with the potential to inspire audiences around the world.”
Interested participants are encouraged to come with a passport sized photograph and be prepared to showcase their talent and confidence before the casting team.
With an award winning creative team, respected institutional partners, and a story rooted in truth and transformation, Scarlett Unveiled is shaping up to be one of Ghana’s most significant cinematic undertakings in the coming year.
Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said the incident had been brought to the attention of the House leadership.
According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently in contact with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague to gather detailed information about the matter.
Parliament, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the MP’s detention.
“The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
