Honourable Andrew Egyapa Mercer, Minister for Tourism, Arts, and Culture and MP for Sekondi Constituency has provided financial support to the RoamRovers, a group of Tourism Marketing students at the University of Media Arts and Communication Institute Of Journalism Campus. This donation comes in the wake of a planned one-day trip to Afadjato and the Wli Waterfalls in the Volta Region by these students on Saturday 10th August 2024 so as to equip them with practical experiences in tourism management and marketing, fostering essential skills in real-world scenarios while promoting domestic tourism and environmental sustainability. The donation does not only…
Author: Kelvin Papa Sackey
In today’s world, where environmental concerns and experiential learning are increasingly emphasized, tourism agencies and companies play a pivotal role in shaping responsible travel. They create unforgettable experiences that blend adventure with sustainability. In an exciting initiative aimed at boosting domestic tourism, students from the Institute of Journalism Campus at the University of Media, Arts and Communications (UniMAC) are set to embark on an excursion to the picturesque Volta Region on Saturday, August 10, 2024. This endeavor which is part of a term project for level 300 students studying Public Relations with Marketing, by name RoamRovers, represented by the company…
Accra Hearts Of Oak have released a new update on player transfer in the build up to the 2024/2025 Ghana Premier League season. This comes not too long after Vincent Sowah-Odotei, a board member of Accra Hearts of Oak urged Hearts supporters to be patient while the team continues to execute player transfers. The transfer update provides information on the status of four players namely, Yakubu Zakari, Richard Attah, Issah Akukah and Salifu Ibrahim. As released by Hearts Of Oak, Richard Attah and Salifu Ibrahim have been released by the club and Yakubu Zakari’s contract mutually terminated. The fourth player…
Ghana’s Mohammed Kudus, has spoken on his club for West Ham United’s goals for the upcoming season. According to him, West Ham United will challenge for the top six and make an attempt to qualify for Europe. After participating in the Europa League the previous campaign, the Hammers ended up with 52 points in ninth place. The club fired David Moyes at the end of the season due to the inconsistent play. Speaking about their goals for the upcoming season, the Ghanaian international stated that they want to qualify for Europe and challenge for a top six finish. “As…
The Black Stars will play Angola at Baba Yara Stadium to start their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign. The match was confirmed by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Tuesday. The game is scheduled to begin at 16:00 on Thursday, September 5, 2024. On Monday, September 9, 2024, the Black Stars will depart for Niger to play their second Group F match. The Black Stars are keen to continue their winning ways after their recent success, which included victory against Mali and the Central African Republic in back-to-back 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Ghana is grouped with Niger,…
Fisherfolks in Jamestown an indigenous Ga fishing community in Accra, have reported a bumper catch following the lifting of the prohibition on artisanal and inshore fleet fishing last week. The fishing prohibition for this year’s close season for inshore and artisanal fleets was lifted last week by the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development. In an effort to replenish Ghana’s fishery stock, which data indicate has been declining, the ministry and the Fisheries Commission instituted the fishing close season, which barred fishermen from fishing in the country’s seas for a month.
On Sunday, August 18, 2024, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will launch its 2024 manifesto. Takoradi, the capital of the Western Regional Area, will host the launch. NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong has issued a statement today, Monday August 5, 2024 stating that an eleven-member committee has been formed to organize and carry out the launch ceremony. The committee will be chaired by Madam Oboshie Sai-Coffie, while Ms. Abena Asante will serve as secretary. Mr. Ndede Siah, Mr. Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Hon. Anthony Abayifa Karbo, Alhaji Haruna Mohammed, Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Hon. Fati Abubakar, Dr. Antoinette Tsibo-Darko, Madam…
Renowned Actor Van Vicker, has responded to claims that he declined a part in the film “A Country Called Ghana” at the casting stage. Van Vicker explained the reasons for his absence from the movie in a recent interview on Hello FM. Van Vicker claims that Frank Gharbin, the film’s director, contacted him and showed interest in having him appear in the movie. A 30-day shoot was suggested by Frank Gharbin during the negotiating phase. Van Vicker proposed a 10-day shoot in place of the longer duration, explaining that he will be unable to commit to his academic obligations. He…
As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, environmental degradation, and social inequality, the tourism industry has a critical role to play in promoting sustainable practices that benefit local communities and preserve our planet’s natural wonders. In this spirit, a group of tourism marketing students of the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UNIMAC IJ) by name “RoamRovers” have organized a sustainability tour to Afadjato and Wli waterfalls, two of Ghana’s most breathtaking natural attractions on Saturday 10th August 2024.This initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable tourism and its positive impacts on local economies,…
Asante Kotoko coach Prosper Narteh Ogum has resumed training following a surgery to the joy of the players and supporters. Ogum had been away since June when the club stated that he had undergone an illness-related surgery. David Ocloo who is Prosper Nartey Ogum’s assistant has been leading the club since his absence. He lead the team to victory in the Democracy Cup, defeating Hearts of Oak 2-1. With Ogum’s return, the club is getting ready for the upcoming season, which begins on September 6. The players gave Ogum a hearty welcome back, as seen by the photos the team…