The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) is pushing for the suspension of court sittings for at least next 14 days following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ghana. This follows extensive consultations with the Judicial Secretary regarding the current heightened concerns about the coronavirus. The association has also advised all lawyers to “remain calm […] The post GBA

In light of the detection of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ghana, citizens have been advised by health experts on precautionary measures to limit the spread of the virus. So far in Ghana, six persons have been confirmed to have contracted the novel coronavirus. Here are six steps to help protect yourself from the novel […] The post How to protect yourself against

Patrons of Citi TV’s Back To Your Village Food Bazaar were given memorable experiences with a variety of Ghanaian dishes as the Heritage Art Festival climaxed on Saturday at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly complex. The bazaar was part of activities to mark the 2020 edition of the Heritage Month. The post Local dishes steal show as Heritage Art Festival

The president of Ghana, Nana Akufo Addo updates Ghanaians on the measures that the government has put in place to control the spread of the coronavirus. Among the measures are the banning of public gatherings and the closure of schools. The post Nana Akufo-Addo gives update on government’s measures to deal with coronavirus 15-03-2020

The Ghana School of Law has suspended all its lectures over the novel coronavirus outbreak. The decision is on the backdrop of new directives on public gatherings issued by the government on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Universities, Senior High Schools, and basic schools across all sectors have been asked to close down effective Monday, March […] The post Ghana

The Ghana School of Law has suspended all its lectures over the novel coronavirus threat. This is after new directives on public gatherings were issued by the government. Universities, Senior High Schools, and basic schools across all sectors have been asked to close down effective Monday, March 16, 2020, for the next four weeks. The […] The post Ghana

I was quite angry when I saw an image on a friend’s WhatsApp status on Wednesday, March 11, with the information that Ghana had confirmed its first case of the deadly coronavirus. According to the report which was supposed to be from the BBC, the patient was a citizen and a student of the University […] The post Ellen Dapaah writes: COVID-19 is here, time to get serious

The Jubilee House has installed hand sanitizers from the point of entry to the front of all offices within the building. Visitors to the Presidency will have to wash their hands four times before meeting whoever they had gone to visit. These new measures start from the security checkpoint through to other vantage points all […] The post Hand sanitizers installed

The Minister for Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen, says the Ministry in collaboration with some selected financial institutions has provided 1.7 billion cedis as financial support to 172 companies under the One District One Factory initiative since 2017. The private-public initiative is a government policy that seeks to facilitate the construction of a factory each […] The post GHC1.7

1. All travel to Ghana is strongly discouraged until further notice. 2. Any traveler, except for Ghanaian citizens and persons with Ghana residence permits, who within the last 14 days, has been to a country that has recorded at least 200 cases of COVID-19, will not be admitted into the Ghanaian jurisdiction. Airlines are instructed […] The post Ghana: Covid-19 Travel Advisory appeared first

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) is advocating for better protection of drivers and fuel stations nationwide from the novel coronavirus threat. Among other things, COPEC urged “as many fuel stations to make all the necessary arrangements to install self-serving or automated pumps across some service stations.” The group is also advocating for the use […] The post Coronavirus:

Following the novel coronavirus (COVID – 19) pandemic’s detection in Ghana, workplaces will be expected to adjust their daily architecture to mitigate the risk of contamination. With the economic considerations in mind and potential business disruptions, employers will be expected to put in place practical steps to protect their employees from the spread of the […] The post Adogla

Following the novel coronavirus (COVID – 19) pandemic’s detection in Ghana, workplaces will be expected to adjust their daily architecture to mitigate the risk of contamination. With the economic considerations in mind and potential business disruptions, employers will be expected to put in place practical steps to protect their employees from the spread of the […] The post Adogla

The Institute of Energy Security (IES) has predicted about 5 to 8 percent drop in the prices of fuel at the pumps from today [Monday]. It follows drop in global crude oil prices as well as the relative stability which are two of the major determining factors for the prices of fuel at the pumps. […] The post IES predicts 5 to 8 percent drop in fuel prices today appeared

The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLs) is advising its members to withdraw from environments where personal protective equipment (PPEs) are unavailable for the discharge of their duties. There are reports that some major hospitals lack basic personal protective equipment like face masks, sanitizers, and gloves. The President of the Association, Dr. Ignatius Awinibuno […] The post COVID-19:

Government is pushing for improved hygienic conditions of public vehicles following news of four new confirmed cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ghana. Six cases have so far been recorded. Four of the infected persons according to health officials have been in contact with about 151 people. President Nana Akufo-Addo in an address to the […] The post COVID-19:

The Ghana Grid Company has apologised for the power outages that hit parts of the country on Saturday, March 14, 2020. GRIDCo attributed the blackout to a disturbance on its system. “The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) wishes to inform the general public that at 8:53 pm on Saturday, March 14, 2020, a system disturbance on […] The post GRIDCo apologises for widespread