Volta GTA extends civic responsibility to patients and market folks on Chocolate Day

15Feb

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Volta GTA extends civic responsibility to patients and market folks on Chocolate Day

The Volta Regional Directorate of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has extended its corporate social and civic responsibility to citizens in the regional capital, Ho. The benevolence took the team to the Ho Central Market, the Ho Teaching and Municipal Hospital to touch the hearts of citizens to mark the 2025 National Chocolate Day activities, which doubles as Saint Valentine’s Day. Mr Johnny Authur-Quarm, Regional Director of GTA said the visitation marks the National Chocolate Day celebration and to show affection to citizens. The Authority decided to mark the 2025 National Chocolate Day in the Region with children at the Pediatric Unit to show them love despite their conditions. In an interview, he said the road network to some tourist attractions needed to be rehabilitated...

MTN marks Valentine’s Day with blood donation in UWR

Ghana’s telecommunication giant, MTN Ghana, has organised a blood donation exercise in the Upper West Region to beef up the blood banks in the region as an expression of love to humanity on Valentine’s Day. The exercise was held at the Dr. Hilla Limann Technical University (DHLTU) and SDD University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS) in Wa, and the St. Francis Assisi Girls’ Senior High School in Jirapa concurrently. The exercise produced 203 units of blood, which would be stocked at the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Jirapa and the Wa Municipal and Upper West Regional Hospitals in Wa. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at the DHLTU during the exercise, Mr Seth Owusu Nyamekye, the Upper West Regional Manager of MTN Ghana, said the region was contributing to a...

Ashaiman traders share diverse views on Valentine’s Day celebration

Some traders in the Ashaiman market have shared divergent views on the annual celebration of Valentine’s Day, saying, despite the demands of their work, they find joy in the little things that make the Day special to them. They said they show love through small gestures such as sharing a meal, offering kind words, or simply spending time with the family. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Ms. Esinam Mawutey, a fruit seller, said she sees the day as an opportunity to boost sales while spreading love. “When it is Valentine’s Day like this, many people come looking for fresh fruits like apples, grapes, and strawberries; these are popular gifts because they symbolise sweetness and care, she said. She said, despite the busy day, she ensures she shares some of her fruits wit...