The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mrs Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has stated the government’s commitment to developing heritage assets across all regions of Ghana to strengthen domestic tourism and deepen national pride. She made this statement on Friday during a visit to the family home and mausoleum of […]

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has urged Ghanaians to embrace domestic tourism. She noted that the success of the government’s “Black Star Experience” initiative relies on citizens actively exploring their own country. She said this during her visit to the Jirapa Royal Hill […]

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called for a balance between technological advancement and cultural preservation, saying Ghana must raise children who are technologically skilled while remaining connected to their cultural roots. Speaking during a working visit to the Upper West Region, the […]

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called for stronger policy reforms and increased investment to address gender gaps in Africa’s tourism sector. She made the call at a ministerial roundtable during the second UN Tourism Regional Congress on Women Empowerment in Tourism in […]

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mrs Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has directed stakeholders in Ghana’s creative sector to formalise their engagement with the Ministry through written submissions and structured communication. She issued the directive on Wednesday at a meeting in Accra with representatives from the Writers Project Ghana, […]

The Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Yussif Issaka Jajah, has stated that accurate data will guide planning and investment decisions in Ghana’s film industry. He acknowledged the allocation of GH¢20 million to support the sector but said the use of the funds must be based on evidence […]

The National Folklore Board has urged individuals and organisations to obtain prior authorisation and pay royalties before using Ghanaian cultural heritage in films, digital content, and live streams. In a press statement signed on Wednesday by the Acting Executive Director, Mr Felix Yao Adjavor, the Board said it had observed […]

Government and diaspora stakeholders are aligning efforts to position Ghana for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with plans to showcase the country’s culture and tourism offerings on a global stage. A ministerial task force and a technical committee have been set up to coordinate preparations, alongside plans to pursue partnerships […]

Ghana has officially accepted an invitation from Burkina Faso’s Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Gilbert Noël Ouédraogo and the Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, H.E. David Kabré, to participate as the guest country at Burkina Faso’s 22nd National Culture Week. This is scheduled to take place in […]

The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has urged a shift in how tourism is understood, describing it as an educational enterprise rather than an extractive industry. She said tourism must teach citizens to value, protect and sustain their heritage for future generations. She made […]