The people of Adaklu-Dzakpo in the Adaklu District of the Volta Region have been held ‘hostage’ in their homes following a severe rainstorm that hit the area on Monday. The severe rainstorm which started on Sunday had also destroyed the only wooden bridge that links Dzakpo to the adjoining Adaklu-Have community thereby cutting off Dzakpo … The post Adaklu-Dzakpo

The validity of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Ghana Prisons  Service (GPS) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited in 2019 to support  the government’s agenda of making Accra the cleanest city in Ghana will be extended to 2021. According Supt Courage Atsem, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Prisons Service who disclosed this said … The post Prisons

The world’s biggest gaming event, E3, has been cancelled over fears surrounding the spread of coronavirus. The event, due to take place 9-11 June in Los Angeles, had been highly anticipated, ahead of PlayStation and Xbox console launches later this year. Organisers said it had been cancelled “after careful consultation” over “the health and safety … The post Coronavirus:

Reverend Dr Kwabena Opuni-Frimpong, the Chief Executive Officer  of the Alliance for Christian Advocacy Africa, has advised Ghanaians to avoid being manipulated by political parties to cheat the voting system through multiple registrations. He explained that “citizens who indulge in the unscrupulous act of registering multiple times, as well as those who register though they’re … The post Ghanaians

UNICEF and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed a two-year partnership agreement to improve maternal and child health services in 80 districts across the country. The project primarily seeks to encourage the effective use of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) record book for health workers and parents alike for the overall well-being … The post UNICEF,

The Rebecca Foundation has presented items and start-up capital to 120 selected women within the country as part of the International Women’s Day celebrations. Held in collaboration with its Terama Initiative and the National Board for Small Scale Industries (NBSSI), a number of the beneficiaries were trained in various vocations. The presentation was to support and empower … The post Rebecca

Five former students of Wesley Girls’ High School yesterday bagged seven out of nine awards for best performance in the 2019 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates in Ghana.  Melisa Abena Okyerewaa Amoah, currently studying medicine at the University of Ghana (UG), won the ultimate award in addition to the Best … The post 5

Plans are underway for the construction of a 100-bed capacity hospital for the people of Tema Manhean in the Tema East Constituency of the Greater Accra Region and its environs. The hospital which is located at the Eastern Naval Command is estimated to cost   2.5 million dollars and is being funded by the Ghana National Petroleum … The post Tema Manhean to get 100-bed

The Minister for Transport, Kwasi Ofori Asiamah has given the assurance that a suitable site in Kedzi within the Keta municipality has been identified to locate the Port of Keta and that foundation block which will signify the commencement of the project will be laid by the 4th quarter of the year. He said the … The post Work on Keta port to start before end of year appeared

The 10th delegates’ conference for pastors and church leaders of the Free Methodist Church Ghana, was held at Kabenya, in the Greater Accra Region, at the weekend. The delegates were made up of 31 pastors and church leaders drawn from the 42 assemblies within the church. Addressing the conference, the General Superintendent of the church, … The post Free Methodist Church

The Bishop of the Northern Accra Diocese (NAD) of the Methodist Church Ghana, Rt Rev. Prof. Joseph M.Y. Edusa-Eyison has called on Christians to support the growth and expansion of the work of God. He said the physical and spiritual development of the church and persons within should be a major concern of true Christians, … The post Airport East Circuit of Methodist appeared first on

The Ghana-Israel Friendship Association (IGFA), aimed at deepening spiritual and physical relations between the two countries, has been inaugurated in Accra. The association would serves as an umbrella body for all groups in the country that are pro-Israeli. The patron of IGFA, Arch Bishop Nicholas Duncan Williams, who is also the General Overseer of Action … The post Ghana-Israel

Merchants such as supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants and hotels have been advised to speak to their bankers to help them set up in order to provide universal QR code payment services. This is will enable customers who patronise them to be able to make payments via the QR codes. Speaking in an interview, the Chief Executive … The post Speak to banks to set up

Bechem United handed AshantiGold SC a shocking 1-0 home defeat at the Len Clay stadium yesterday in their Ghana Premier League (GPL) week 14 clash. With the defeat, the Miners dropped to fifth position on the league standings while Bechem United climbed two places up. Despite the changes both sides effected to their sides, the … The post Ashgold, WAFA suffer home upsets appeared first on

Followers of Hearts of Oak yesterday turned the Accra Sports Stadium into near picnic when their pet club crushed city rivals Great Olympics 4-0 in their Week-14 Premier League tie. They sang, danced, hugged and blew kisses at each other (forget about coronavirus), obviously excited at breaking their double chain of home draws against no … The post Hearts tear Oly apart appeared first on

Tottenham crashed out of the Champions League as RB Leipzig’s 3-0 win at the Red Bull Arena confirmed a 4-0 aggregate victory over last season’s finalists. The English side had a mountain to climb after a 1-0 home reverse in the first leg, but their hopes of a famous comeback which would have evoked memories … The post Spurs crash out of Champs League appeared first on

An Olympic qualification play-off between the women’s football teams of China and South Korea has been rescheduled for June, following postponements because of the coronavirus outbreak. It is now planned that the two legs will be played on June 4 and 9, with venues to be decided later. The winners of the two-legged tie will … The post China, S. Korea Olympic qualifier rescheduled

Getafe president Angel Torres said on Tuesday the Spanish team will not travel to Italy for their Europa League game against Inter Milan this week as the coronavirus crisis escalates. All sports in Italy have been suspended until April 3, including Serie A football, but Champions League and Europa League matches are under the jurisdiction … The post Getafe refuse to travel to

The Minister for Communication, Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful assisted by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly, Mr George Cyril Bray yesterday cut sod for the construction of school projects in the area. They include the construction of a three –story 18-unit classroom block at Mpoase Methodist Basic and two story six unit … The post Communications

The Board Chairman of the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), Elsie Bunyan, has observed that the main challenge to good governance, growth and development of the country is the menace of corruption that continues to impede its effectiveness. “Corruption is a challenge in realising the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 and it behooves on … The post GII: