Coronavirus: Baskets of solidarity lowered from Naples balconies
Italy is currently the worst affected country in the world from coronavirus – but some residents are still playing their part to ensure those less fortunate can get by during the nationwide lockdown. From balconies above side streets in the city of Naples, baskets are being lowered containing essentials. These ‘baskets of solidarity’ provide a […]
Kukula, the river god in perspective
Shrines and Growths, rivers, hills and forest play a very significant role in the lives of our people, either environmentally, economically or spiritually based on one’s believe and faith on the later. They are natural sites governed with traditions that our forebears have bequeathed to us with a lot of history behind them, their relevance […]
Coronavirus: Ketu South Markets to be fumigated
The six (6) popular Markets in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region to be fumigated against the deadly Coronavirus on Saturday, 4th April, 2020. The Volta Fumigation Exercise slated for this Saturday is expected to take place between 5am to 2pm and the public is accordingly informed. The six markets are: Agbozume, Aflao, […]
World Autism Day: First Lady commends parents
The First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo has commended all parents especially those with children with disabilities who have become educators and behavioural specialists to ensure that their future is bright. In a statement to mark World Autism Day, Mrs Akufo Addo said she recognizes the efforts of parents especially during this period of the coronavirus pandemic […]
Tamale public and market places shutdown for disinfection
A Technical Advisor for the ongoing Nationwide disinfection exercise, Desmond Appiah has advised Ghanaians to continue practicing hand washing under running water after the disinfection exercise. He explained that, though the exercise is meant to kill bacteria and influenza causing organisms including coronavirus, citizens should continue to practice regular hand washing to complement the effect […]
Coconut recommended to help boost immune system
Health experts have recommended the consumption of highly nutritious diets to help boost ones’ immunity especially in these times of the dreaded coronavirus. Coconut is one of such fruits identified to contain varied nutrients for a healthy life. Its nutritional values include Calories, Fat, Sodium, Carbohydrates, Fiber, Sugars, Magnesium and Protein.
International Central Gospel Church donates GH 100,000 to the Covid – 19 Trust Fund
The Chief of Staff at the office of the President, Akosua Frema Opare has added her voice to calls on Ghanaians to obey all protocols and restrictions put in place by government to stem the spread of the coronavirus. Madam Frema Opare was speaking when International Central Gospel Church, ICGC made a one hundred-thousand-cedi donation […]
EMTAG expresses worry over unwillingness of hospitals to give full information of patients
The Emergency Medical Technicians Association of Ghana, EMTAG, has expressed worry about the unwillingness of some hospitals and the general public to give full information about a patient when they call the Ambulance service for emergency attention. Speaking to Radio Ghana, the President of EMTAG, Michael Gaani Dimongso said the dispatch emergency teams that are […]
Parliament to pass COVID-19 National Trust Fund Bill 2020 into law today
Parliament is expected to pass the COVID-19 National Trust Fund Bill 2020 into law today. Attorney General, Gloria Akuffo, last night laid the Bill before Parliament and requested that it be considered under a certificate of urgency. Second Deputy Speaker, Alban Bagbin, who was presiding over the sitting, subsequently referred the Bill to the Constitutional, […]
Newmont Ghana gives US$ 100,000 to support fight against coronavirus
Newmont Ghana has announced a US$ 100,000 support package for Ghana’s public health efforts, to minimise the transmission of the Coronavirus in the country. The contribution is to support two testing centres in Accra and Kumasi, as well as preventive measures in and around its Ahafo and Akyem mines and the Ahafo North project areas. […]
Office of Vice President donates PPE to combat COVID-19
The Director of Operations at the Office of the Vice President, Alhaji Ismaela Ibrahim, has donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to frontline workers in the Birim Central Municipality of the Eastern Region to combat the COVID-19. At a brief ceremony at Akim Oda on Wednesday (April 2), Alhaji Ibrahim handed over 10 PPEs, Theatre aprons […]
Coronavirus: GUTA calls on BoG to urge financial institutions to waive loan repayments for businesses
The Ghana Union Traders Association (GUTA) wants the Bank of Ghana (BoG) to compel all financial institutions to waive loan repayments for businesses as directed by the government due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Finance Minister announced in Parliament on Monday, March 30, 2020, some fiscal measures to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Help-line 311 dedicated as additional access for COVID-19 service
The National Information Centre has announced that phone line 311 has been designated as an additional helpline for citizens across the country to obtain and provide information on COVID-19 to guarantee their safety. Additionally, a WhatsApp number: 0555311311 has been assigned to aid public communication with the requisite authorities and to provide reliable and quality […]
NPP Parliamentary aspirant donates hand washing items to GBC URA Radio
The New Patriotic Party’s Parliamentary candidate for the Bolgatanga Central, Rex Asanga, has donated hand washing items to GBC URA Radio. This forms part of his visit to health facilities and other agencies to donate his widow’s mite in the wake of covid -19 pandemic. He donated a veronica bucket, liquid soap and some hand […]
