By Daniel Donkor
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Dormaa Central, Mr. Dominic Adoma Ameyaw, has held a strategic meeting with the Ambassador of Suriname to Ghana, Her Excellency Fidelia Graand-Galon, to deepen bilateral relations and explore new avenues for tourism and cultural cooperation.
The engagement, which took place in Accra, forms part of the Dormaa Central Municipal Assembly’s efforts to strengthen the sister-city partnership between Dormaa and Suriname, while positioning the municipality as a vibrant eco-tourism destination within the Bono Region and beyond.
Discussions at the meeting focused on harnessing Dormaa’s diverse cultural heritage and natural endowments, particularly the Duasidan Monkey Sanctuary and the Nsesereso Canopy Walkway, two key tourism assets earmarked for development and promotion.
Speaking after the meeting, Mr. Ameyaw described the partnership as a significant step toward building stronger economic and cultural bridges between Ghana and Suriname.
“Our collaboration with the Suriname Embassy is not just about tourism promotion but about creating sustainable cultural and economic linkages that will benefit both Dormaa and Suriname,” he said. “We are committed to improving facilities at Duasidan and Nsesereso to attract both domestic and international visitors.”
The MCE noted that tourism remains central to the municipality’s broader development agenda, emphasizing its potential to stimulate local businesses, create jobs, and empower young people.
He revealed that plans are underway to complement the tourism drive at Duasidan with supporting infrastructure such as a clinic, hotel, and restaurant, all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience and boosting community livelihoods.
“An action plan outlining these initiatives will soon be presented to the Suriname Ambassador,” Mr. Ameyaw added. “We believe this partnership will help us attract investment and technical support to realize Dormaa’s full tourism potential.”
For her part, Ambassador Fidelia Graand-Galon commended the Dormaa Central Assembly for its proactive and visionary approach to local development. She expressed Suriname’s readiness to collaborate with the municipality on initiatives that promote cultural exchange, education, and tourism development.
“Suriname and Ghana share deep historical and cultural ties,” the Ambassador noted. “Strengthening these connections through tourism and cultural exchange is a meaningful way to build a shared and sustainable future for our peoples.”
Both sides agreed to establish a working framework to guide future collaborations in tourism promotion, sustainable environmental management, and cultural partnerships.
The Dormaa Central Municipality is home to some of Ghana’s most unique eco-tourism sites, including the Duasidan Monkey Sanctuary, famed for its rare Mona monkeys, and the Nsesereso Canopy Walkway, a serene natural attraction offering visitors an immersive rainforest experience.
Through such international partnerships, the Dormaa Central Assembly aims to enhance infrastructure, attract investment, and elevate Dormaa’s profile as a premier eco-cultural tourism hub in the Bono Region.
