Hundreds of Moroccan inmates test positive for virus
Some 313 coronavirus cases have been reported in Moroccan jails following mass testing for Covid-19. The authorities say Ouarzazate prison in central Morocco recorded 303 cases, while 10 other cases were in Oudaya prison in Marrakesh and Ksar Kebir prison in the north-west. Most of the cases involved prisoners, but a small number of prison […]
Slumdog Millionaire actor Irrfan Khan dies
Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan, renowned internationally for roles in the hit films Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic World, has died at the age of 53. Khan was known for his nuanced and understated performances, with many calling him one of India’s most talented actors. He was so highly respected, director Wes Anderson once wrote him a […]
World Athletics to support athletes
World Athletics – world’s athletics controlling body, together with the International Athletics Foundation (IAF), has launched a US$500,000 fund to support professional athletes experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. World Athletics President Sebastian Coe, who also chairs the IAF, said the fund would be used to assist athletes who have lost most of […]
Oscars change streaming rules amid battle for future of cinemas
The body behind the Oscars has changed its rules so films that debut on streaming or video on demand services are eligible for next year’s awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ current rules say films can only enter if they have been shown in a Los Angeles cinema for at least a […]
Boris Johnson and fiancée announce birth of ‘healthy baby boy’
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancée Carrie Symonds have announced the birth of their baby boy. Symonds, 32, gave birth to “a “healthy baby boy at a London hospital earlier this morning”, a statement from Johnson’s office said on Wednesday. Both mother and child are doing “doing well”. The child is the couple’s […]
Coronavirus: Spain plans return to ‘new normal’ by end of June
Spain has announced a four-phase plan to lift its stringent coronavirus lockdown and return to a “new normality” by the end of June. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said each region would relax restrictions at a different pace, depending on the severity of its outbreak. Four Spanish islands will be first to ease measures from 4 […]
Testing of COVID-19 samples in Tamale begins
The Public Health Reference Laboratory in Tamale will from today (Wednesday, April 29), begin the testing of COVID-19 samples collected from the northern part of the country to ensure quick turnaround time for results. The Laboratory’s equipment is capable of running a total of 288 COVID-19 tests in a day. Head of Public Health Reference […]
CAF sets May 5 as deadline for member nations to decide on league
The Confederation of African Football (CAF), has asked the Ghana Football Association to inform them of their final decision concerning the suspended 2019-20 Ghana Premier League (GPL) season. The continental football governing body in a letter to member Association wants to know from all member associations whether they are willing to continue the season or […]
Appietus fears music industry recovery after COVID-19
Legendary Ghanaian music producer Appiah Dankwah popularly known as Appietus has said the music industry will struggle to recover after the Coronavirus pandemic. With the ban on public gatherings due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the music industry had been hit massively especially with the cancellations of shows, festivals among others in what is expected to […]
Government has not abandoned old health projects — Minister of Health
The Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu has debunked reports of government’s neglect of inherited uncompleted health facilities. Speaking at a media briefing in Accra, Mr Agyeman-Manu said the current administration has not abandoned health facilities started under former President John Mahama’s tenure. He explained that the Akufo-Addo-led government has been working hard to ensure the […]
Government releases GHC200 million for desilting drains nation-wide
The Government has fulfilled its pledge to provide GHC 200-million for the desilting of drains across the country, Mr. Samuel Atta Akyea, Minister for Works and Housing said on Tuesday (April 28). The release of funds, he said, had paved way for the commencement Ghana’s Desilting Programme nationwide as the rains set in this year. […]
Coronavirus: France mandates masks for schools and transport
France will make face masks compulsory on public transport and in secondary schools when it starts easing its coronavirus lockdown on May 11, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe has said. Schools will reopen gradually, starting with kindergartens and primary schools. Pupils aged 11-15 will be expected to wear face masks. It comes as hard-hit Spain also […]
Speaker recalls Parliament to resume Thursday, April 30
Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Mike Oquaye has recalled Members of the House tomorrow, Thursday (April 30, 2020) at 10am to resume the First Meeting of the Fourth Session. A statement signed by the Speaker, says the recall is in keeping with Order 6 of the Standing Orders of Parliament. BELOW IS THE STATEMENT Director of […]
Upper West Regional Hospital pleads for release of seed capital
Management of the Upper West Regional Hospital are pleading with government to release the seed capital to enhance its operations. Commissioned by President Nana Akufo-Addo in August 2019, the hospital only started actual operations in January 2020 due to certain challenges and it is yet to receive the seed capital to boost operations. Dr Robert […]
