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  Teshie Homowo 2026 Media Launch Held In Accra Government Pledges Tourism Boost As Festival Is Unveiled.The official media launch for the 2026 Teshie Homowo Festivaland the broader GaDangme Homowo Celebrations was held on Friday, July 25, 2026, with government and traditional leaders pledging to position the festival as a key driver of tourism and community development. The event, organized by the GaDangme Unity Organization in collaboration with the Teshie Traditional Council, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, and the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council, brought together chiefs, government officials, sponsors, media and youth groups. GOVERNMENT COMMITMENT Addressing the gathering, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, said government will elevate Teshie Homowo under the Black Star Experience initiative. “Teshie’s music, dance, cuisine and traditions are a national asset. We must preserve them and use them to create jobs an...

Accra, Ghana July 16, 2026.   J.E.A. Mills Memorial Heritage has unveiled a series of activities to mark the 14th anniversary of the passing of former President John Evans Atta Mills, this years focus is on preserving his legacy of peace, unity and democratic governance. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, the Chairman of the J.E.A. Mills Memorial Heritage, Hon. Alex Segbefia, said the commemorative activities will run from July 15 to July 25, 2026 Quoting the late President, Mr. Segbefia reminded Ghanaians of President Mills’ belief in using leadership to “heal wounds and unite our dear nation” through peace and national cohesion ,a message he said “remains as relevant today as it was during his presidency”. President Mills, who died on July 24, 2012, remains the only Head of State in Ghana’s Fourth Republic to have passed away while in office. He is remembered as an accomplished legal scholar, academic and statesman committed to democratic governance, integrity and hum...

  The Dark Side of ICUMS: Unpacking the Controversy Surrounding Ghana's Trade Infrastructure Ghana's Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS) has been shrouded in controversy since its rollout in 2020. Despite its intended purpose of optimizing trade and increasing national revenue, the system has been plagued by allegations of corruption, inefficiency, and a lack of transparency. A Troubled Implementation The ICUMS rollout was marred by significant concerns, culminating in a decision note from the Economic Management Team (EMT) in December 2018. Led by the then Vice President, Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia, the EMT required the implementation of a fully tested end-to-end system backed by independent stress tests and a transparent roadmap. However, these conditions were largely ignored, and the system was launched without the necessary audit to confirm its reliability. Privatization of Trade Infrastructure Our assessment reveals that ICUMS was not introduced to optimize trade or ...

In a press meeting. Source Anita Mensah Rastafari Council of Ghana Pushes for Full Cannabis Legalization, Cites Health and Economic Gains  The Rastafari Council of Ghana (RCG) is urging government to fully legalize cannabis cultivation, arguing that large-scale production would deliver greater health benefits than cigarettes and alcohol while boosting jobs and foreign exchange earnings. Speaking to journalists at the Ghana International Press Centre, RCG President Ahuma Bosco Ocansey, also known as Daddy Bosco, said cigarettes and alcohol pose greater risks to individuals and society than cannabis due to higher toxicity, addiction potential, and links to violent behaviour. He noted that fatal cannabis overdose is rare or impossible, whereas excessive alcohol consumption can cause death. 29ba Ocansey added that cannabis matures in just 3 to 6 months from germination to harvest, making it a viable cash crop for farmers. The call comes as RCG marks its 5th conference in 2026, bringing...