Akufo-Addo’s UNI-PASS gains acceptability of Freight Forwarders
The President of the Chamber of Freight and Trade, Dennis Amfo-Sefah, has announced a massive approval of the new single window port administration system instituted by the Akufo-Addo Government. In a news conference in Accra, Mr. Amfo-Sefah, who has completed a tour of exit and entry points into the country said his colleagues wholeheartedly approved […]
VIDEO: President’s Update on Enhanced Measures taken against the spread of Coronavirus
Update on Enhanced Measures taken against the spread of Coronavirus
COVID-19: Ghana to close all its borders from Sunday midnight
Ghana is to close all its borders – land, sea and air from midnight on Sunday, March 22 as part of additiona! measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. This was announced by President Ahufo-Addo in an address to the nation on Saturday 21st March, 2020 at 9pm. He said the closure of […]
90,636 nurses posted for 2020/2021 Service Year
Management of the National Service Scheme (NSS) has released the posting of 90,636 nurses for the 2020/2021 service year, to various health facilities in all sixteen (16) regions across the country, to undertake their mandatory one year National Service. All eligible nurses who register for the national service are requested to log onto the scheme’s […]
Government shuts down VIP lounge at Kotoka International Airport
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is temporarily closing the VIP Lounge of the Kotoka International Airport effective today (March 21). In a circular to diplomatic missions and international organisations and consulates accredited to the country, the Ministry said the measure is geared at containing the spread of COVID-19. It said the move […]
Ghana Stock Exchange assures public of continuous trade
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), says it has put in place measures to curtail the spreading of COVID-19 to ensure continuous trading on the market. A statement issued, on Friday (March 20), and copied the Ghana News Agency said this was in compliance with the directives from the Government. It said the Exchange was, however, […]
Transport Ministry donates items to transport operators in response to COVID-19
The Ministry of Transport on Friday (March 20) donated a number of sanitary items to some road transport operating companies, with a call from the Sector Minister, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah to the operators not to abuse the privilege granted them to carry more than 25 passengers on a vehicle. Following the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic […]
COVID-19: DVLA suspends outreach services
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has indefinitely, suspended its outreach services extended to corporate institutions, lorry stations and students of tertiary as a measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19. A statement from the management of DVLA on Friday and copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra, noted that such services included […]
Let’s prevent commercial vehicles from COVID-19 spread – Kennedy Agyapong
The Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, on Friday (March 20) appealed to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to put in place stringent measures for the use of commercial vehicles. He said with the current practices of commercial vehicle drivers to load their cars fully with passengers before moving, if such practices are […]
Coronavirus cases in Ghana rise to 19
The Ghana Health Service is reporting 19 confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease in Ghana, from Friday’s 16 cases. Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), confirmed the new development on live radio in Accra, indicating also that the cases could be higher than the 19. He however told his host, […]
Coronavirus: Accra Markets to close down for fumigation exercise
All markets in the Greater Accra Region will be closed down on Monday for fumigation. This is part of measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus in the country. The affected facilities include Makola, Agbogbloshie, Malata, Madina and Kantamanto markets. The exercise will be undertaken by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly.
Coronavirus: Minister of Health warns Ghanaians to prepare
Ghanaians have been asked to prepare for more confirmed cases of coronavirus. According to Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman Manu, there is going to be an exponential increase in cases in the next few days. Mr. Agyeman Manu said despite Ghana’s preparation, the health system is still fragile and asked Ghanaians to be extra careful. He […]
Coronavirus: Private jet bookings spike in Nigeria
Private jet charter companies in Nigeria have told the BBC that they have experienced a spike in bookings in the last two weeks as countries around the world impose travel restrictions to deal with the coronavirus outbreak. From Saturday, people from 13 of the worst-hit countries will not be allowed into Nigeria. ExecuJet, which is […]
UWR: Steps being taken to review 2010 National Youth Policy- Archibald Donkor
The Upper West Regional Director of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Archibald Donkor, says steps are being taken to review the 2010 National Youth Policy to make it more responsive to contemporary demands of youth development. He indicated that stakeholder consultations in connection with the review are being done. Mr. Donkor who made the announcement […]
