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Ghana’s Fashion Industry Hits US$2.42bn, Contributes 3% to GDP in 2025 , Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister
Accra, Dec. 20, 2025 — Ghana’s fashion industry contributed about US$2.42 billion to the national economy in 2025, representing roughly three per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with the sector formally employing over 25,000 people and supporting more than 100,000 others in the informal economy, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon.…
Ghana Reviewing Cultural Policies to Unlock Creative Economy – Gomashie
Accra, Dec. 20, 2025 – The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, says government is reviewing outdated laws and policies in Ghana’s cultural and creative sector, including the national cultural policy, as part of efforts to unlock the full potential of the creative economy. She said aligning these frameworks with…
Turkish Investors Signal Major Interest in Ghana’s Health and Tourism Sectors
The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has underscored the critical role of health tourism in Ghana’s development, stressing the urgent need for affordable accommodation facilities to support patients, caregivers and medical tourists across the country. Speaking during an engagement with representatives of the Turkish Investment Center and key stakeholders,…
Ministry Holds Stakeholder Consultation on Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park Cabinet Memo
The Policy Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation (PPBME) Directorate, on December 18 2025, organised a successful Stakeholder Consultation at the MEST Conference Room to discuss and finalise the Cabinet Memorandum on the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park (KNMP). The engagement was chaired and moderated by the Acting Director of PPBME, Dr. Alphonse Kumaza. The Cabinet Memorandum…
Globe Productions Updates Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister on Three-Day African Theatre and Creative Arts Festival
Accra, Ghana – December 18, 2025 – The Chief Executive Officer of Globe Productions, Mr. Latif Abubakar, has formally briefed the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts on preparations for the upcoming African Festival Productions, a three-day cultural and theatrical event scheduled to take place from 28th to 30th of December at the Accra…
Vice President Reaffirms Government Support as Creative Industry’s Job-Creation Potential Highlighted
he Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. Nana Jane Opoku Agyemang, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to supporting ministries, Department and agencies to accelerate national development and economic growth during a working visit to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. She explained that the visit formed part of a structured programme to…
Minister Demands Accountability and Speed as Marine Drive Board Takes Office
Accra, Ghana – December 17, 2025 – The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has sent a clear signal that business-as-usual will no longer be acceptable for the Marine Drive Tourism Development Project, calling for decisive action, strict accountability and measurable results as she inaugurated the project’s Board of Directors.…
Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie Celebrates Culture, Creativity, and Unity at the Ministry and it’s Agencies “2025 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols”
Accra – 17th December,2025 – The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, highlighted the importance of culture, creativity, and positive energy in fostering unity and strengthening Ghana’s national identity at the Ministry’s annual Carols Service, held as part of its Christmas activities. She commended the individuals and creative teams whose…
Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie Underscores Culinary Arts as a Catalyst for Ghana’s Economic Growth at EKGS Culinary Institute Graduation Ceremony
Accra, Ghana – 14th December 2025 – The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has underscored the critical role of the culinary and gastronomy sector in driving Ghana’s economic growth, job creation and tourism development, calling on young people, especially men, to embrace the profession without cultural bias. She was…