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Tema Food Bazaar gets endorsement from Ghana Tourism Authority, Diaspora Affairs
The maiden edition of the Tema Food Bazaar (TFB) has received a major boost following its official endorsement by the Ghana Tourism Authority and the Office of Diaspora Affairs at the Presidency.
The event, organized by Speech Production and Manille Foods in collaboration with Event Republic and Scriptorium Arts, is scheduled for December 4 to 6 2026, at Square Site 14, Community One, Tema.
Speaking to the press, Head of Events for TFB, Mr. Mel Kwesi Davis, said the endorsement is a significant milestone, especially as thousands of foreigners and diasporans are expected in Ghana this December and will be seeking credible, well-curated events.
“Getting the backing of the GTA and the Office of Diaspora Affairs means a lot. It gives confidence to our diaspora brothers and sisters looking for authentic Ghanaian experiences in December,” he stated.
Themed “The World meets at 0°”, the Bazaar celebrates Tema’s unique global position. The Greenwich Meridian line, which marks zero degrees longitude and the center of the world, passes through Tema.
“It simply means the world is meeting at the center, and what better place to be than Tema,” Mr. Davis explained.
The three-day cultural food festival will bring together the best food vendors in the Port City under one roof, blending top-tier Ghanaian cuisine with music, networking, and entertainment.
Already, top joints have confirmed participation including Aliya Waakye (Community 4), Haunch Kitchen (Community 4 & 2), Agba Mami (Community 2), Feel at Home Tilapia & Banku (Community 10), Biggies Fufu Joint (Community 11), Suncity Restaurant and Pub (Community 11) and many more.
Timed to coincide with Farmers’ Day weekend, organizers say there will be no better place to enjoy authentic Ghanaian food.
Beyond food, patrons will enjoy live musical performances, food competitions, children’s games, face painting, and family-friendly activities under strict security.
Mr. Davis expressed excitement about the overwhelming support from Tema-based businesses and assured patrons of an unforgettable experience.
The Tema Food Bazaar which is free entry is expected to attract food lovers from across Ghana and abroad.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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GES directs Ashanti Regional, Obuasi Municipal Education Directors to step aside over Obuasi SHTS scandal
The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed the Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Dr. William Amankrah Appiah, and the Obuasi Municipal Director of Education, Mr. Kwamena Owusu-Nketiah, to step aside with immediate effect.
The directive forms part of ongoing investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct involving the headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), Mr. Zakaria Abdulai.
According to GES, the decision is intended to ensure that the investigations proceed without potential interference, nor the perception of it.
The two directors are to hand over their offices and all state property in their possession to the Deputy Ashanti Regional Director of Education, Mr. Thomas Kwame Boateng.
Management added that the headmaster, Mr. Zakaria Abdulai, also remains interdicted and therefore urged the public to ignore any news circulating that he has been cleared.
Management is calling for calm, support and cooperation as thorough investigations into the matter continue.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has joined the family of the late Professor Jason Atta Kwei Arday, the Ghanaian community in the UK, and other dignitaries for a memorial service in Southwark, UK.
In a post, Mr. Ablakwa described the service as deeply moving and unforgettable, held in honour of the late professor’s memory.
According to him, in keeping with the government’s pledge, he joined the family, Ghana’s High Commissioner to London, British MPs, Ministers, the Mayor of London, Cambridge scholars, Prof. Arday’s students and loved ones to pay respects and honour his inspiring legacy.
Mr. Ablakwa noted that Prof. Arday’s accomplishments as the youngest Black professor appointed at the University of Cambridge and his widely appreciated charitable contributions will continue to inspire generations.
“The Government and People of Ghana will continue to stand by our compatriots everywhere they are in the world. As we do so, we profess our commitment to justice, equality and the creation of a new world,” he said.
He prayed for fortitude for the family in what he described as an extraordinarily difficult time.
“We shall always remember Prof. Arday for his response when asked what he will wish to do to change the world: ‘I would take a thread and a needle, and I’d interweave love into our society’,” Mr. Ablakwa added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
