The Gambia, like all other countries of the world, has been hit by the global coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In response, the government introduced some measures including testing for the virus before any international travel. The international travel regulation required all travellers to have negative COVID-19 test results before they could leave the country. However, … The post Profiting
The UN Security Council (UNSC) has condemned the use of violence against protesters amid ongoing violence in Myanmar. “The Members of the Security Council expressed deep concern at the rapidly deteriorating situation, and strongly condemned the use of violence against peaceful protestors and the deaths of hundreds of civilians, including women and children,” said the … The post UN
The Association of Lotto Marketing Companies (ALMCs) and the staff Union of the National Lottery Authority have urged the management of the NLA to take steps to harmonize the operations of the private companies with the NLA They also urged the private companies not to be recalcitrant with confrontational stance, but should bear in mind … The post NLA
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has joined the Basel Consultative Group (BCG), a global body that sets and implements standards on banking supervision. In a statement the bank said it was admitted into the global body, making Ghana one of four countries in Africa which are members of the BCG. The other members are Tunisia, … The post Bank of Ghana joins Basel Consultative Group
Retailers and workers in the construction industry in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital, have raised concerns over the rising cost of building materials. A market survey conducted by the Ghana News Agency showed that a bag of GHACEM cement, which was previously sold for GH¢35 in the open market, is now being sold for GH¢45. … The post Price
The government has initiated moves to revamp the defunct Ameen Sangari factory in Cape Coast under the One District, One Factory (1D1F) industrialization drive. Mrs Justina Marigold Assan, the Central Regional Minister, who announced this, said the government’s commitment to revive the oldest factory in the area was a manifestation of President Nana Addo Dankwa … The post Ameen
The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) on Thursday rejected allegations from one of its clients; Woodfields Energy Resources Limited of a shortfall on its product volumes being held in the Refinery’s tanks. This was contained in a statement signed by the Corporate and Public Affairs Manager of TOR and copied to the Ghana News Agency in … The post TOR rejects Woodfield’s
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has arrested Ms Abigail Bobin, Midwife, and Ms Esther Abuubey, Trainee Midwife for using fake certificates to gain admission into the Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Kpembe in the Northern Region. The Intelligence and Disciplinary Department of the Midwifery Council apprehended the two who used certificates belonging to others … The post Midwifery
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has arrested Ms Abigail Bobin, Midwife, and Ms Esther Abuubey, Trainee Midwife for using fake certificates to gain admission into the Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Kpembe in the Northern Region. The Intelligence and Disciplinary Department of the Midwifery Council apprehended the two who used certificates belonging to others … The post Midwifery
Professor Peter Twumasi the Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), has revealed that the government plans to build a stadium in honour of the eight juvenile footballers who died in an accident in Offinso in September last year. The Director-General said, government’s plan to construct a befitting stadium at Offinso for sports development remains … The post Government
A 25-year-old food vendor has appeared before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly fondling the penis of a 14-year-old boy at Korle-Gonno in Accra. Charged with indecent assault, Isaac Opare Addo pleaded not guilty. The Court presided over by Mrs Christina Cann admitted Addo to bail in the sum of GH¢60,000 with three sureties. One … The post Food vendor arrested for
Four persons accused of stealing and selling Vials of COVIDSHIELD have been granted GHS80,000 bail each by an Accra Circuit Court. They are: Stephen Dzisenu, a 37 year old Disease Control Officer of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Lord Pabitey, a Disease Control Officer of La Bawaleshie Polyclinic, Cosmos Allotey, a 42 year old Occupational … The post Four
The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) says it has no intention to embark on a nationwide load shedding exercise. The assurance comes after Mr Ebenezer Amankwaah, Corporate Communications Manager of GRIDCo, said in a media engagement recently that, the power transmission firm was in discussion with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to develop a … The post GRIDCo
The Chief Superintendent of Police, Michael Amoako Boateng, District Commander, Ghana Police Service, Tema Community One, has advised the public to organise their special events in accordance with the Public Order Act to avoid court injunctions. He said the public ought to at all times abide strictly by the Public Order Act, Act 491, which … The post Police
A 45-year-old unidentified pillion rider has been shot dead by an unknown assailant at Opeikuma Junction traffic light in the Awutu Senya East Municipality. The deceased was said to have been attacked by two men who were riding on a black royal motor bike from the opposite direction at the Opeikuma Junction traffic light. Deputy … The post Man 45, shot dead at Opeikuma
Kate Igugu Agbarha-Oto, an unemployed Nigerian, has been sentenced to five years imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court on two counts of attempt to commit crime to wit human trafficking. Kate is said to have lured two victims to Ghana to work in a restaurant. When the two victims arrived in Ghana, Kate compelled them … The post Unemployed Nigerian jailed
After a trial lasting roughly a decade, the former president of Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo, is a free man, the International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed in a ruling on Wednesday. Gbagbo was acquitted of all charges in 2019 – even before his trial over serious violent crimes following 2010 presidential elections had ended – because … The post Former
The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, has engaged key stakeholders within the electronic waste (e-waste) value chain on the implementation of a project aimed at managing the disposal of e-waste in a sound environment, in Kumasi. The project, which is also seeking to minimize negative environmental and human health impacts from improper management … The post E-waste
A 40-year-old ex-convict who stole a mobile phone from a Police station, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment in hard labour by the Nkawie Circuit Court. Henry Osei Kofi was said to have stolen the mobile phone belonging to one of the Police Officers at the Asuofua Police Station in the Atwima-Nwabiagya North District. … The post Ex-convict jailed for stealing
The National House of Chiefs, has called on Parliament to prioritise issues of national interest at all times as representatives of the people. They should adopt consensus building in the face of the close numerical strengths of the government and opposition caucuses to bring the needed development to Ghanaians. Ogyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, President of … The post House
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