President outlines disbursement of COVID-19 Fund
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has outlined the disbursement of the GH¢1.2 billion fund for the Coronavirus Alleviation Programme to support households and businesses. “I know the effects of the measures to contain the virus have been difficult for many, and that is why I mandated the creation of the GH¢1.2 billion Coronavirus Alleviation Programme […]
Gunman disguised as police officer kills at least 16 in rural Canada
A man dressed as a police officer has killed 16 people in a shooting in rural Canada, the deadliest such attack in the country’s history. Police said the attacker, wearing a police uniform, may have targeted his first victims before attacking randomly in the province of Nova Scotia. Officials said a police officer was among […]
Workers advocate tax waivers off salaries of government employees
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) General Secretary, Dr. Yaw Baah, is quoted to have said recently that workers should exercise cool heads as Labour negotiates with the government to ensure that workers are properly cushioned in the wake of the partial lockdown leading to slow economic activities. Besides, government also needs to put in place […]
NCCE arms frontline civic educators to disarm COVID-19
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has armed its frontline civic educators to enter into the communities, markets, lorry parks, and any other human habitat to disarm COVID-19 through accelerated public education. Mrs Lucille Hewlett Annan, NCCE Greater Accra Regional Director in an interview with the Ghana News Agency on Sunday said, “COVID-19 can […]
US oil prices drop to 21-year low as demand dries up
The price of US oil has fallen to a level not seen since 1999, as demand dries up and storage runs out. The price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the benchmark for US oil, dropped 19.3% to $14.74 a barrel on Monday. The oil market has come under intense pressure during the […]
New York couples now able to wed on video conference amid COVID-19 lockdown
New York’s daily toll of coronavirus deaths hit its lowest point in more than two weeks, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned on Saturday that the state isn’t ready to ease up on shutdowns of schools, businesses and gatherings. For those looking for something to celebrate, however, the state is untangling some red tape around tying […]
Ghana: COVID-19 cases rise to 1,042
Ghana’s coronavirus cases has risen to 1,042. According to the Ghana Health Service total samples tested so far now stands at 68,591 with 1.52 % testing positive. Regions that have reported cases remain the Greater Accra, Ashanti, Eastern, Northern, Volta, Upper East, Upper West, Central, Western and North East regions.
President Akufo-Addo lifts partial lockdown, but keeps other enhanced measures in place
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Sunday, 19th April, 2020, announced the lifting of the restriction to movements of persons in the Greater Accra Metropolitan Area and Kasoa, and the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area and its contiguous districts. According to President, the decision to enforce the 3-week lockdown was taken to […]
FULL SPEECH: President Akufo- Addo Address to the Nation (Update 7)
ADDRESS TO THE NATION BY PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC, NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO, ON UPDATES TO GHANA’S ENHANCED RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC ON SUNDAY, 19TH APRIL, 2020. Today, Sunday, 19th April, 2020, is exactly three (3) weeks since I came to you and announced the imposition of restrictions to movement in the Greater Accra […]
VIDEO: President Akufo- Addo Address to the Nation (Update 7)
GWF President supports weightlifters
The President of the Ghana Weightlifting Federation (GWF), Ben Nunoo Mensah has extended support to members of his federation, following the suspension of all sporting activities by the government. The Government as part of measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus has imposed a partial lockdown on Ghanaians. The situation is having a toll […]
Zimbabwe extends coronavirus lockdown by 14 days
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced that the lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic will be extended by two weeks. But mining and manufacturing operations will be exempted – to keep the economy running. The lockdown was due to expire midnight on Sunday. In a live broadcast, the president said the conditions […]
NPA Boss supports fight against COVID-19
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Alhassan Tampuli says the novel Coronavirus pandemic is a serious public health concern that requires the collective effort of all to help curb its spread. In a message delivered on his behalf, the Northern Regional Minister, Salifu Saeed said government acknowledges the invaluable support […]
Ghanaman facility ready as isolation centre
The President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt E.S. Okraku, has handed over the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence to the government for use as an isolation centre for COVID-19 patients following a successful dialogue with the chiefs and people of Prampram. He said that following the passionate appeal by President Nana Addo Dankwa […]
