Unhealthy partisan developments in Ghana’s fight against Coronavirus
The outbreak of the coronavirus also known as COVID-19 has revealed something about Ghana’s political party system. The two main political parties in the country, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and New Patriotic Party (NPP), have successfully turned the COVID-19 crisis into a game of chess in their bid to woo the electorate in this […]
Commonwealth summit in Rwanda postponed
This year’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm) that was scheduled to be held in Rwanda has been postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. More than 10,000 delegates, including heads of state and the Prince of Wales, were expected to attend the 26th summit in the capital, Kigali, in about two months. A new date […]
DR Congo eases lockdown in capital
The Democratic Republic of Congo is due to begin easing strict lockdown measures on Wednesday in the capital, Kinshasa, which has nearly all of the country’s recorded cases of coronavirus. But the authorities say that only residents in the upmarket riverside suburb of Gombe will be allowed to leave their homes. Banks, food shops and […]
Coronavirus: US green cards to be halted for 60 days, Trump says
President Donald Trump has said he will halt applications of foreign nationals seeking permanent residence in the US because of the coronavirus crisis. A day after he announced the move in an ambiguous tweet, Mr Trump said the measure would protect American jobs. It is not clear how effective it will be as most visa […]
Ten jailed after Niger anti-lockdown protests
Ten people have been imprisoned in Niger after they were arrested during several days of violent demonstrations against the restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus. Young people set up barricades on the streets to protest against the overnight curfew and the ban on collective prayers. The police say more than 100 people have […]
Covid-19: Stop stigmatising recovered persons- Health Director
The Ashanti Regional Director of Health, Dr. Emmanuel Tenkorang has expressed concern about reports of stigmatisation against persons who have fully recovered from Covid-19. He described the development as unacceptable, as it will rather drive people away from getting screened, tested and treated. He was speaking at a weekly Media Briefing in the Region. Ghana’s […]
Christian Council announces 3-Day National Prayer and Fasting against COVID-19 pandemic
Leadership of the Christian Community have pledged their support for the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and efforts of government to stop the spread of the virus. The clergy further observed that since the outbreak of the pandemic, the State-Church partnership has been deepened and become stronger. The Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana, […]
Journalists should be blamed partly for abuses meted out to them- Media Foundation
The Media Foundation for West Africa has blamed Journalists partly for abuses meted out to them. According to the Foundation, while some organisations go all out to get the perpetrators punished, Journalists and their Media houses connive with their abusers to get their cases withdrawn from the courts and Police stations. The Foundation’s comments come […]
“Ghana Is Lucky To Have You As President At This Time” – Council Of State To President Akufo-Addo
“It may be that you have come to the country at such a time like this. We are lucky, as a country, to have you as President at such a time as this. Your quote has been the quote of the year 2020, that you can bring the economy back to life but you cannot […]
Show love and care to COVID-19 victims-NCCE
The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Director of National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) Mr Lan Kwame Tugbenu, has called for the need to show love, care and support for victims of COVID-19 and their Families. That, he said would make them comfortable in their communities. Mr Tugbenu told the Ghana News Agency that the Commission had embarked […]
GES raises red flag on GNACOPS online terminal examinations
Undoubtedly, the educational sector has been badly hit by the coronavirus pandemic in Ghana causing curriculum disruptions. As a result, virtual or e-learning has been adopted by most educational institutions to enable them to complete their academic work. Executive Director of the Ghana National Council of Private Schools GNACOPS, Enoch Jetuah, explained the introduction of […]
“It will be preposterous for Ghana to postpone December 7 polls” – Alhaji Irbad
Ghana’s 1992 Constitution has it that Presidential Elections should be held every four years, with a hand over of power by January 7 the next year. This means that Ghana is due for Presidential and Parliamentary Elections on December 7 this year. However, some school of thought are of the view that the elections should […]
Legon Cities FC and Careworld Global Donate to 37 Military Hospital
Legon Cities FC and CareWorld Global have donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other medical equipment to the 37 Military Hospital as part of their contribution towards the fight against COVID-19 in Ghana. The group which also includes Gulf Energy, Lemla Petroleum Limited, Networking for Hope(An NGO based in Accra), Airtech Limited and Lemla Veterinary […]
COVID-19: Idris Elba and wife Sabrina launch $40m UN pandemic fund
Covid-19 survivors Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina have teamed up with UN officials to launch a 40 million dollar fund for poor nations hit by the pandemic. The pair, UN Goodwill Ambassadors, have unveiled the Organization’s International Fund for Agricultural Development’s, IFAD initiative, to help rural and poorer economies cope with the virus and […]
