Ghana lost an estimated tourism revenue of $171 million in a space of four months – from March to June, because of the global novel coronavirus pandemic. The revenue loss followed the closure of the country’s borders to human traffic, a measure taken by the government to prevent the importation of the virus. Mrs. Barbara … The post Ghana loses
Some former officials in the erstwhile John Mahama Administration would soon be arraigned before court to answer criminal charges for the misuse of funds meant for the Saglemi Housing project Mr Samuel Atta Akyea, the Minister for Works and Housing, who dropped the hint, said a sum of $80 million, representing 40 per cent of … The post Former
Inmates of the Ho Central Prisons has appealed to the Government to provide the Prisons with isolation centers in the wake of COVID-19. They also appealed for minor offenders to be freed to make room for social and physical distancing in the cells. The prisoners made the appeal when Mr Prosper Pi-Bansah, Ho Municipal Chief … The post Prisoners ask for
Ghana has confirmed 337 new infections of COVID-19, bringing the country’s case count to 8,885 with 38 deaths. The total recoveries have reached 3,189, after 57 more patients tested negative following their second results after treatment, the Ghana Health Service said on Thursday. The new cases were recorded in five regions; Greater Accra – 208, … The post Ghana COVID-19
The Obuasi Circuit Court has remanded the Police Inspector who was arrested for his alleged involvement in a gold robbery case at Mmamiriwa in the Obuasi Municipality. Inspector Godwin Mensah, attached to the Operation Vanguard, was said to have conspired with another police officer and a driver, who are currently on the run, to rob … The post Police Inspector in gold
One hundred and eleven (111) health workers in the Central Region have tested positive for the novel coronavirus – COVIS-19, with 45 of them, on admission in health facilities. They are part of the region’s caseload of 439. Dr. Kwabena Sarpong, the Deputy Regional Health Director, who made this known to the Ghana News Agency … The post More
The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the Electoral Commission (EC) to provide the legal grounds for refusing to accept the existing Voters Identity Cards as part of requirements for compilation of the new Voters Register. The Supreme Court said the EC should file those detailed grounds by June 8. The seven-member panel, presided over by … The post Supreme
Mrs Kosi Yankey Ayeh, the Executive Director of the National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI), said the application process for the COVID-19 Alleviation Programme (CAP) is free hence no one should pay any fee for it. The caution comes on the back of reports that some of the applicants were being charged between GH¢50 … The post Do not pay any fee
An Accra Circuit Court on Thursday sentenced 10 persons, including a journalist, to a fine of GH?12,000.00 each for not complying with the COVID-19 restriction orders. In default they would each serve a four-year-jail term. The convicts were arrested for demonstrating near the private residence of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on May 5. They … The post 10
Mr Simon Osei Mensah, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has warned against the continued stigmatisation of persons infected by the coronavirus disease (COVId-19). He said stigmatisation was undermining efforts to get suspected people in communities to test for the virus and seek prompt treatment for positive cases. Launching an anti-stigmatisation campaign on Covid-19 patients in Kumasi, … The post Stigmatisation
The Management of the University of Ghana has fixed June 8 to July 3 for the commencement of examinations for all students, including final year students. A statement from the University, copied to Ghana News Agency in Accra on Thursday, said arrangements were being made to receive registered final year students who may wish to … The post University of Ghana to start
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, in consultation with the leadership of the various Muslim communities in Ghana, has urged major mosques in urban areas not to hold Jumu’a prayers until further notice. Despite the easing of restrictions by President Akufo-Addo to allow 100 worshippers, major mosques have been advised not to … The post Chief
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