The Embassy of Netherlands has introduced some new travel restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and its new variants. The restrictions include flight bans for countries where there is “a very high prevalence of COVID-19 or a risk of new variants” according to a statement from the Embassy. Although a flight ban has not […] The post COVID-19:
The Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, has described the President’s nominees for ministerial appointments in his second term as recycled. “It only reminds us in the Minority group that for President Nana Addo Dankwa, if he was to set up a 1D1F in recycling, he would be a very good entrepreneur in that enterprise,” Mr. Iddrisu […] The post Nana Addo’s ministerial
Ministers in charge of Planning and Monitoring and Evaluation Experts of Econimic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries have recommended a draft policy document for more robust monitoring and evaluation of the impact of projects and programmes implemented in Member States. The recommendation were made during a virtual Ministerial meeting organised in Accra and […] The post ECOWAS
PlayHows Multimedia and Hospitality Services (PMHS), organisers of The ACE Annual Children’s Christmas in Ghana Story Writing Competition recently congratulated the winners of the 1st competition of December 2020 in Accra after prizes were awarded. Young Ghanaian writers of ages 10 to 15 submitted short stories of between 500 and 800 words about Christmas in […] The post Winners
“You were the best father in the world.” “You were my most priceless possession and best friend.” “You were such a treasure to this organization and humankind in general.” These were lines in the tribute of some children, a widower, and an organization, respectively, after the loss of their loved ones. Although there may be […] The post Rev. James Agyin writes:
The UHAS COVID-19 Testing centre is offering COVID-19 testing for members of the general public for immigration purposes. This service is also available to individuals who need test results to meet various in-country requirements. The testing classified into two services are firstly the ‘Regular Service’ which has a duration of 24 hours and costs GHS350. […] The post COVID-19:
Two persons have been rushed to the Greater Accra Regional hospital after a portion of a one-storey building they were working on within the Rev. Ernest Bruce Memorial Church premises at Adabraka carved in. Work on the building has come to a halt as the project site has been cordoned off. In an interview with […] The post Accra: Two injured after building collapse at Adabraka
Minister-designate for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has thanked President Nana Akufo-Addo for appointing him to serve again in the Information Ministry. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah is among the 19 ministers who have been retained by the President to serve in his second term. President Akufo-Addo announced the list of ministerial nominations on Thursday, January 21, 2021. […] The post Oppong
Francis Asenso-Boakye is the Minister-designate for Works and Housing. He is a former Deputy Chief of Staff and Political Assistant to His Excellency, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana. Francis had for many years served as the Political Assistant to Nana Akufo-Addo, the then-presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). […] The post Profile
The Oti Regional Minister-designate, Joshua Makabu is confident his appointment will help in ending the negative stereotype about Persons with Disabilities. Joshua Makabu, an advocate and person living with a disability is among the 16 persons nominated by President Akufo-Addo as a regional minister. “It’s still something that I’m finding it difficult to believe…because of […] The post Oti
The Oti Regional Minister-designate, Joshua Makabu is confident his appointment will help in ending the negative stereotype about Persons with Disabilities. Joshua Makabu, an advocate and person living with a disability is among the 16 persons nominated by President Akufo-Addo as a regional minister. “It’s still something that I’m finding it difficult to believe…because of […] The post My
The Accra High Court hearing the treason case against ACP Benjamin Agordzo and nine others on Thursday sworn-in a seven-member jury to commence trial. The 10 are on trial for allegedly attempting to destabilise the country. A lawyer defending some of the accused persons, Victor Adawudu, has expressed his readiness to ensure justice for his […] The post Court empanels
The Nabori community in the West Gonja municipality of the Savannah Region has been thrown into shock after a security man reportedly stabbed two of his sisters-in-law killing one before stabbing himself. The Assembly Member for the Area, Iddrisu Abdul Rahman narrating the incident to Citi News explained that Mwinwele David who is a security […] The post Savannah:
The government says preparations are underway for the state funeral of former President, Jerry John Rawlings. The state funeral for Mr Rawlings is expected to be held at the Independence Square in Accra from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on January 27, 2021, according to a note verbale the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional […] The post Preparations underway for Rawlings’
There have been mixed reactions to some of Nana Akufo-Addo’s ministerial nominees, especially in the home regions of nominees. The most intense criticism for a nominee has come in the Volta Region where a group of New Patriotic Party supporters are opposed to the retention of Dr. Archibald Letsa. In an interview with Citi News, […] The post Mixed reactions meet
The Senior Staff Association of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has joined other members across the country to embark on an indefinite strike. The mother association on Thursday, January 21, 2021 announced a nationwide strike over outstanding Tier-2 contributions of its retired members. President of the KNUST chapter of the Senior […] The post KNUST
The Senior Staff Association of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has joined other members across the country to embark on an indefinite strike. The mother association on Thursday, January 21, 2021 announced a nationwide strike over outstanding Tier-2 contributions of its retired members. President of the KNUST chapter of the Senior […] The post KNUST
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has referred President Akufo-Addo’s list of ministerial nominations to the Appointments Committee. Alban Bagbin says the Committee is expected to consider the nominations and report back to the plenary. He made the announcement after reading before Parliament a letter received from President Akufo-Addo for consideration and approval of his […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
As we face the challenge of coping with COVID-19 and the emergence of more transmissible and deadly strains of the SARS-CoV-2 causing that disease, it is imperative to explore all remedies that could offer reasonable protection and aid in treatment, in addition to the established public health measures outlined by government; these public health measures […] The post COVID-19:
Some Ghanaians have taken to social media to hail the nomination of Dr.Yaw Osei Adutwum as Education Minister-designate in Nana Akufo-Addo’s second term. Dr. Adutwum, a lawmaker was a former Deputy Education Minister in Akufo-Addo’s first term. His elevation was announced in a statement issued by the Jubilee House on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Some […] The post Ghanaians
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