All markets within the Obuasi Municipality of the Ashanti Region will from today, Thursday, May 14, 2020 resume operations after almost a week of closure. Shops, stalls and sheds in the area were closed down last Friday to allow authorities to execute a planned shift system for traders amidst the fast-spreading coronavirus in the region. […] The post COVID-19:
Vitus Azeem, an anti-corruption campaigner says the jail term handed the three former officials of the National Communications Authority (NCA) may not serve its intended purpose in Ghana’s fight against corruption. Eugene Baffoe-Bonnie, a former Board Chairman of the NCA, was on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, sentenced to six years imprisonment while a former Director-General […] The post Vitus
The newly constructed Tema Motorway Grade Separated Interchange will be reopened to traffic on Saturday, May 16, 2020. This was announced by the Ministry of Roads and Highways through the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) today, May 13, 2020. “The Ministry of Roads and Highways, acting through the Ghana Highway Authority wishes to inform motorists and […] The post New
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has clarified that drinking bars and night clubs should remain closed, as part of efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. The clarification has become necessary following a statement from the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) indicating that hotels, restaurants and bars could resume operations albeit with enhanced social […] The post COVID-19:
New figures released by the Ghana Health Service show that two more persons who tested positive for COVID-19 in Ghana have passed away. This thus pushes the total death count to 24. Meanwhile, the country’s COVID-19 case count has increased to 5,408. The total number of recoveries has also shot up to 514. Regional Breakdown […] The post Ghana’s COVID-19 death count now 24
Ghana’s COVID-19 case count has increased to 5,408. The total number of recoveries has also shot up to 514. This was confirmed by the Ghana Health Service in its regular update on Monday, 13th May, 2020. Regional Breakdown Greater Accra Region – 4,147 Ashanti Region – 726 Central Region – 192 Eastern Region – 99 Western Region – 61 Western […] The post Ghana’s
Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu says he stands by his claim that the government has allocated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the government. This follows the EC’s denial that it had received PPE from the government. Mr. Iddrisu in a statement said he only reiterated the Director of Elections at the EC , Dr. Serebuor Quaicoe’s […] The post Disclose
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revoked the appointment of Gilbert Asmah from his position as the Chief Executive for the Tarkwa – Nsuaem Municipal Assembly with immediate effect. According to a letter sighted by Citi News and signed by Hajia Alima Mahama, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, he is to hand over […] The post Tarkwa-Nsuaem MCE Gilbert Asmah
Five Burkinabes who were apprehended by Immigration personnel for attempting to enter Ghana illegally have been repatriated. The five were apprehended at an unapproved route in the Upper West Region. This brings to 204 the number of foreign nationals arrested on the Ghana-Burkina Faso border in the Upper West Region. Speaking to Citi News, the […] The post U/W:
Hotels, restaurants and bars have been given the green light to operate weeks after they were barred from doing so following the COVID-19 outbreak. Government stopped operations of some firms within the hospitality industry as part of efforts to curb the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country. Hotels and restaurants were among […] The post COVID-19:
The host of Good Evening Ghana on Metro TV, Paul Adom Otchere has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to double the number of polling stations across the country as part of measures to ensure social distancing ahead of this year’s general elections. “All 30,000 polling stations across the country must be doubled. The normal […] The post ‘Elections
A former Deputy Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, is disappointed over the dismissal of his suit challenging Martin Amidu’s eligibility to serve as Special Prosecutor. Speaking to the press after the judgement on Wednesday, May 12, 2020, Dr. Ayine said the dismissal of his challenge would set a bad precedent. “Unfortunately, the precedent will allow for […] The post Dismissal
I woke up to the news that the SC has decided the Ayine v Amidu case by a 5-2 majority. It is good that this matter, albeit delayed, has ended. In a democracy, the Court has the last word and it has spoken. All other views are just that. I would have voted with the minority on grounds that […] The post Kwaku
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has rescheduled the 2020 Population and Housing Census due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Government Statistician, Professor Samuel Annim disclosed the postponement at a press conference, adding that the GSS will announce a new date after consulting all stakeholders. Prof. Annim said 75,000 enumerators and supervisors are being trained through electronic […] The post Statistical
The Ho teaching Hospital has reopened its Accident and Emergency Unit after it was closed down temporarily on Monday for disinfection, following the resuscitation of a 50-year-old patient who later tested positive for COVID-19. The patient, who had lost consciousness when he was rushed to the Emergency Unit, received care from a number of health […] The post COVID-19:
The world’s economy has currently come under intense pressure as a result of the novel Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19). This pandemic has affected most economies, of which Ghana is no exception. Governments all over the world including Ghana, have had to take bold and drastic measures in order to stabilize their economies amidst a drastic […] The post Financial
The Ghana Agriculture and Rural Development Journalists Association (GARDJA) has held an editors’ forum in Accra to encourage increased media focus on the cashew sector. The forum which came off on Monday, May 11, 2020 at the Paloma Hotel in Accra is part of a cashew visibility project by GARDJA which seeks to build knowledge […] The post GARDJA
The Paramount Chief of the Waala Traditional Area, Naa Fuseini Saidu Peluo IV and the Member of Parliament for Wa Central, Dr. Rashid Hassan Pelpuo have jointly sent a congratulatory message to Mr. Yonny Kulendi on his nomination as a Supreme Court Justice. Mr. Yonny was among four persons nominated by the President to the […] The post Rashid Pelpuo,
Ghanaian nationals who are stranded outside the country and are willing to bear the cost of their evacuation have been asked to submit their details to the Ghana High Commission by close of Wednesday, May 13, 2020. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, which issued the directive in a statement, suggested that it […] The post COVID-19:
Ghanaian nationals who are stranded outside the country and are willing to bear the cost of their evacuation have been asked to submit their details to the Ghana High Commission by close of Wednesday, May 13, 2020. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, which issued the directive in a statement, suggested that it […] The post Foreign
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