President Nana Akufo-Addo has said the government is holding extensive consultations on the possible measures aimed at curbing the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Ghana. Nana Akufo-Addo said though a lockdown remains an option, extensive consultations will be made to ensure that the government takes the right decision. Speaking at a meeting with … The post Coronavirus:
Pressure on some of the nation’s sports facilities, especially those at the Accra Sports Stadium has eased following the directives to avoid all gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic that has rocked the entire globe. Barely two weeks after the announcement which was complied by sports federations, sports activities seem to have grinded to a … The post Coronavirus
Mr. Ben Nunoo Mensah, President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has backed the decision to postponement the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games; following the wide spread coronavirus across the globe. With the International Olympic Committee (IOC) set to make a firm decision within the next four weeks on whether the games should be staged later … The post GOC pres supports Olympic Games
Hearts of Oak coach Edward Nii Odoom has recommended the signing of Karela United striker Diawisie Taylor to the club’s management in the current transfer window. Odoom is aiming at strengthening his squad for the second round of the Ghana Premier League and has identified the Karela United FC marksman as an ideal fit for … The post Hearts coach Odoom targets
Addressing the need to share resources and knowledge to combat the deadly coronavirus, Jack Ma, the Chinese tech billionaire and co-founder of the Alibaba tweeted: “As members of the global community, it would be irresponsible of us to sit on the fence, panic, ignore facts or fail to act. Speaking in reference to the devastating … The post We need to take action now to contain
The Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, has admonished the citizenry to cooperate with their leaders as they implement pragmatic public policies and measures aimed at reducing the impact of covid-19 on them. “In our fight against covid-19, let us remember that desperate times require desperate measures since there is … The post Oduro
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) coronavirus (COVID-19) technical team has predicted that the number of confirmed cases in the country will rise if the government does not convert its technical team into a crisis management team to properly deal with the situation. It explained that the government’s technical committee must be elevated into a crisis … The post COVID-19:
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the Minister of Education, has announced that government plans to acquire distance education technology and the technical ability and capacity for all Ghanaian universities for free. He said the COVID-19 outbreak, even though was bad news, should make the provision of the facility faster. Dr Opoku Prempeh made the disclosure on … The post Government
The Ayensuano District Assembly in the Eastern Region yesterday presented sanitary items to the District Directorate of Health Services for distribution to clinics and market places to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The District Chief Executive (DCE), Ms Florence Govina, presented the items including “Veronica buckets” liquid soap and other receptacles to … The post Ayensuano
Residents of Tamvaar in the Wa West District have decried the lack of classrooms for the Tamvaar Roman Catholic Junior High School (JHS), which have compelled the school children to study under sheds. The pupils are usually combined into the Roman Catholic Church auditorium in the community during raining seasons for teaching and learning, while … The post Tamvaar JHS pupils learn under
Ghana yesterday took delivery of its consignment of coronavirus (COVID -19) test kits and personal protective equipment (PPEs) donated by Chinese billionaire, Jack Ma. The items, including100, 000 masks, 20,000 test kits and 1,000 medical protective suits, were received on arrival from Ethiopia by the Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu. Ghana as well as three … The post Jack
The Tema Police has arrested a 35-year-old woman from Swedru for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting people of various sums of money under the pretext of offering them with loans in the Central, Eastern and Greater Accra regions. Gifty Osei, who claimed to be a financial consultant and the chief executive officer of Royal Ancient Root Venture, … The post Woman, 35 nabbed for swindling
Ghana’s total case count of confirmed COVID-19 hit 68 yesterday, with one more casualty. A tweet by the Disease Surveillance Department of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) confirmed the death though it was silent on details of the deceased. However, media reports allege that the departed who passed at the 37 Military Hospital is in … The post COVID-19 update: Ghana records
Melcom Care Foundation yesterday in Accra presented 240 pieces of hand sanitisers to the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) to be distributed to media houses in the country. The sanitisers according to the foundation were to be given to journalists and reporters in media houses who had to frequent the public space as a result of … The post Melcom donates 240 pieces of sanitisers
The Business Development Minister, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, has donated a quantity of Veronica buckets and hand sanitisers to some constituencies in the Northern Region. The items were presented to the constituencies on behalf of the minister by his Special Advisor, Nana Sarfo Kantanka, in Tamale yesterday. According to him, the donation of the items … The post Dr
Consolidated Bank Ghana Limited (CBG) is committing up to one million Ghana Cedis to support the fight against the spread of the novel coronavirus (Convid-19) in Ghana. CBG, whose tagline “We Stand with You”, is an indigenous bank and the country’s second largest by branch network is dedicating the funds towards public education and awareness, … The post Covid-19
Businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana are urging the Bank of Ghana to ensure that commercial banks revise their lending rates to reflect the reduction in the policy rate. According to them, this would enable them to bridge the shortfall in the supply of some goods in the wake of … The post ‘Reduced policy rate must reflect on banks’
Six persons, including three pastors, have been arrested by the police in Accra for violating the President’s ban on mass gatherings in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. The pastor are Isaac Asare, Founder of Christ the Foundation Holy Spirit Church at Ngleshie Amanfrom, and Emmanuel Lord Tetteh, and David Van-Duk, both of Breaking … The post 6 arrested for violating
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