Hazard control protocols in the fight against COVID -19 in Ghana
NEWS COMMENTARY ON HAZARD CONTROL MEASURES IN FIGHTING COVID-19 IN GHANA, HOW FAR? During Risk Assessment in the standard practice of the Health, Safety and Environment profession, a team of experts identify and manage “potential” hazards. In this line of duty, there is what is called the “Hierarchy of Hazard Control” which guides the experts […]
Polo commends C.K. Akonnor for adopting 1978 AFCON squad
A member of the 1978 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cup-winning squad, Mohamed Ahmed Polo, says the Black Stars coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor will be able to replicate their style of play if he ensures competition in the squad. Coach Akonnor has indicated that he would adopt and modify the style of play of the […]
We have not yet released any election timetable- EC
The Electoral Commission (EC), has urged the public, especially its stakeholders to disregard alleged election timetable and letters circulating on social media purported to have emanated from the Commission. A statement signed by Mrs Sylvia Annoh, Acting Director, Public Affairs of EC said the Commission had its plans set for the compilation of the new […]
Dredging of Kpetoe River begins
Work has begun on the dredging of the Kpetoe River to help solve the perennial flooding of parts of Kpetoe Township, the capital of Agotime Ziope District. The three kilometre project is currently underway. Mr. John Kwaku Amenyah, Agotime Ziope District Chief Executive (DCE) who disclosed this at Kpetoe on Monday, May 11, said the […]
President Akufo-Addo commends military for exemplary covid-19 fight, commissions housing apartments
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has commissioned the ‘New Douala Barracks’ at Burma Camp in Accra, whose construction commenced in 2017, as part of the Barracks Regeneration Project. It will be recalled that upon his assumption of office, and in the Asempa Budget, President Akufo-Addo announced the institution of the ‘Barracks Regeneration Project’, to […]
Work on Pokuase Bulk Supply Point over 60 percent complete
Work on the $50 million Pokuase Bulk Supply Point (BSP) is 61 per cent complete and expected to be handed over to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and GRIDCo by the end of the first quarter of 2021. The BSP Project started on April 30 last year, and being funded by the Millennium Challenge […]
Stranded Ghanaians in the US urged to register for intervention
The Permanent Mission of Ghana to the United Nations, and the Consulate General in New York, have directed Ghanaians stranded in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut to register with the Mission for intervention. All affected Ghanaians in the US, who wished to be evacuated after the border closures, in the […]
Five Covid-19 patients die in Russia hospital fire
A fire at a St Petersburg hospital has killed five coronavirus patients in an intensive care unit. The blaze was apparently started by a short-circuit in a ventilator, Russian news agencies reported. The fire has now been contained and 150 people have been evacuated from the hospital, the country’s emergency ministry said. It is not […]
Ghanaian nurses commended as today marks World Nurses Day
The Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has recognized the exceptional efforts of nurses, especially amidst the current pandemic. At today’s media briefing in Accra, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah said the Ghanaian Nurse has been an instrumental figure in the battle against COVID-19 adding that the government will continue to provide the needed essentials to make […]
Microfinance and Small Loans Centre, MASLOC goes digital
Operations of MASLOC has gone digital with the launch of its Integrated ICT System. The system will create the platform for all applicants to apply for funds without necessarily walking into its offices. The automated system will also help facilitate easy access to loans and enhance transparency in the disbursement of loans. Vice President Mahamudu […]
DCE commends President Akufo-Addo for border closure
The District Chief Executive, Ellembelle in the Western Region, Kwasi Bonzo, has commended the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for the swift response to the fight against Coronavirus pandemic in the country. According to him, the president was proactive in mitigating the spread of Coronavirus pandemic by closing the boarder to stop expatriates and nationals […]
Muller Anniversary Games cancelled
British Athletics has today confirmed the cancellation of the Muller Anniversary Games – part of the Wanda Diamond League – scheduled for 4-5 July at the London Stadium. UK Athletics chief executive officer Joanna Coates said: “We are hugely disappointed to confirm the cancellation of one of the flagship events of the global athletics calendar, […]
“NPP constructing 198 roads against Zero under NDC”- DCE
The District Chief Executive, Ellembelle constituency, Kwasi Bonzo, has indicated that his district is currently enjoying one hundred and ninety eight roads project understand the year of roads which was declared by the president through the roads ministry. According to him, the major road facility of 6.5 kilometers asphalt from Esiama through Nkruful to Anwai […]
Ghana’s COVID-19 cases increase to 5,127
Ghana’s COVID-19 case count has increased by 427, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 5,127. During a press briefing in Accra on Tuesday, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Patrick Kumah Aboagye said the total number of recoveries remained at 494, with 22 deaths. He also confirmed that 272 cases are […]
