Ghana’s marine and coastal resources are central to the country’s socio-economic wellbeing and must be protected and developed sustainably, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, said on Tuesday at the opening of a national consultation on Ghana’s draft Blue Economy Strategy. Speaking to over 260 participants from government, civil society,…
The leadership of the Ijaw National Congress (INC) Worldwide, along with members of the Ijaw community in Ghana, paid a courtesy call on the Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Ministry to strengthen cultural ties and officially introduce their presence in the country. Led by representatives of the Ijaw Diaspora in Ghana, the delegation announced the…
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, today joined the Member of Parliament for La Dade Kotopon, Hon. Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, to celebrate the Homowo festival with a vibrant Kpekple Cooking Competition, aimed at preserving Ghana’s cultural heritage. Chairing the ceremony, Hon. Gomashie lauded the initiative spearheaded by her…
Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Hon. Yussif Issaka Jajah, has thrown his weight behind the push to develop a Halal-compliant tourism and hospitality sector in Ghana, noting that Halal standards can attract a wide range of visitors, including non-Muslims, due to their high quality and moral appeal. Speaking during a meeting with…
The Problem of the Colour-Line Still Haunts Us,” Ghana Remembers Du Bois with Call for Pan-African Unity. The problem of the Twentieth Century is the problem of the colour-line.” That struggle, Hon. Yussif Issaka Jajah noted today, continues to resonate as African nations confront ongoing challenges of equity and representation in a globalized world. Speaking…
August 26, 2025 – Toronto, Canada, marked a historic cultural milestone with the official inauguration of Sankofa Square, formerly known as Yonge-Dundas Square, located in the heart of the city’s downtown. The renaming, which aligned with the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, stands as a powerful symbol of…
“Each published work bridges the gap between past and future,” said Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Yussif Issaka Jajah, as he called for inclusive, fair, and sustainable publishing systems in Ghana. He was speaking at the opening of the Research, Publishing and Dissemination Forum during the 22nd Ghana International Book Fair…
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has organized a one-day leadership training workshop aimed at equipping its Directors and Deputy Directors with skills in emotional intelligence to enhance productivity and promote a healthy work environment. Held at the Cabin Hotel in Accra under the theme “Inspirational Leadership through Emotional Intelligence,” the workshop is…
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts (MoTCCA), in collaboration with the Ghana Commission for UNESCO and the UNESCO Accra Office, has held a two-day stakeholder engagement workshop in Kumasi as part of the national rollout of the UNESCO Culture|2030 Indicators Project. The workshop, held from August 13–14, 2025, marks the second regional engagement…
Accra, Ghana – August 12, 2025 — In the wake of the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Environment Minister Hon. Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed and seven other government officials, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has made a heartfelt appeal for national unity, empathy, and reflection.…