“Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago Relations strengthened” – President Akufo-Addo
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the bonds of friendship and ties of co-operation existing between Ghana and Trinidad and Tobago have been strengthened following the visit to Ghana of the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Hon. Dr. Keith Christopher Rowley, MP. Holding bilateral talks with the Prime Minister Rowley at Jubilee House, […]
Toilet paper out of stock as Australia stockpiles during COVID-19 outbreak
Australia is running out of toilet paper — and it’s due to coronavirus. As the virus continues to spread around the world, fear of contagion is spreading too, leading people to stock up on basic necessities such as tinned food and hygiene products. In Australia, shoppers are focusing on stocking up on toilet paper, leading […]
WHO gives COVID-19 update after two deaths in France
The World Health Organization is set to give an update on the COVID-19 as France announced two additional people had died from the outbreak. In its last update, the WHO said there were 90,893 COVID-19 cases globally and that it had killed 3,110 people. France’s health ministry announced on Thursday there were 92 more cases […]
Group says biometric verification machines are obsolete, rubbishes IPRAN’s claims
Mass Action Committee, a group in favour of a new voters’ register, has rubbished claims by the Inter Party Against a New Voters Register (IPRAN), that the Biometric Verification machine is not obsolete and does not require replacement. He said documents cited by the group are indicative that there has been correspondence between the EC […]
Corona Virus – COVID -19
NEWS COMMENTARY ON CORONA VIRUS The World Health Organisation WHO indicates that human coronaviruses are caused by droplets through coughing and having close unprotected contact with an infected person by touching and shaking hands. If these are anything to go by then health systems especially in Africa need not be attacked much as most of […]
Ghana bans handshaking and hugging to prevent possible Coronavirus outbreak
The Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman Manu, says traditional handshaking must cease with immediate effect. According to him, the directive is part of new measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus into the country. Speaking to Journalists in Accra, Mr Agyemang Manu said in terms of surveillance, the Ministry has inducted and circulated Covid-19 case […]
Educational Institutions shut down in Italy and Iran over Covid-19
The Italian government has ordered the closure of all schools and universities nationwide until March 15 as it grapples to contain Europe’s worst outbreak of coronavirus, which has claimed 107 lives, an increase of 28 in 24 hours. Last night it confirmed that all major sporting events, including Serie football, would be played behind closed […]
Ghana’s Preparedness Towards COVID-19 Outbreak
PREPAREDNESS TOWARDS OUTBREAK OF CORONAVIRUS The World Health Organisation (WHO) indicates that human coronaviruses are caused by droplets through coughing and having close unprotected contact with an infected person by touching and shaking hands. If these are anything to go by then health systems especially in Africa need not be attacked much as most of […]
PM of Trinidad and Tobago arrives in Ghana for a two day state visit
The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Keith Rowley, is in the country for a two day state visit. The Prime Minister who will be the special guest of honour at Ghana’s 63rd Independence Anniversary in Kumasi paid a courtesy call on President Akufo-Addo Thursday morning. The visit is to strengthen economic and other […]
President Akufo-Addo lays foundation stone for iconic National Cathedral
President Akufo-Addo has laid the foundation stone to signify the beginning of construction on the National Cathedral. The hundred million dollar edifice which will be completed in four years is expected to signify a physical embodiment of unity, harmony and spirituality. President Akufo-Addo said the Cathedral will be a rallying point for Christians to worship […]
Winners of Kwahu Easter Marathon to promote tourism in Kwahu
The Kwahu Traditional Council (KTC) and its partners, Medivents Consult, have said winners of the 2020 Kwahu Easter Marathon will be presented with an opportunity to visit major tourist attractions in the area, after the competition. This is part of the prize package announced by the organisers for the outstanding athletes after the competition. Operations […]
National Theatre releases dates for programmes in March
The National Theatre of Ghana has released the dates for its monthly programmes for March, 2020, ranging from kids concerts to poetry performances, among others. This was contained in a release by Mr Ako Tetteh, Public Republic Relations Officer of the National Theatre of Ghana. The first event, which is a poetry performance show dubbed […]
Kumasi set for historic 63rd Independent anniversary celebration as Police release program measures
The Ghana Police Service, other security services and stakeholders, have outlined various measures ahead of the national commemoration of Ghana’s 63rd independence anniversary, to be hosted at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi, on Friday, March 06. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will address the anniversary parade and in attendance are going to be high […]
Ghana Culture Day slated for March 12
The 9th edition of the annual Ghana Culture Day Celebration has been re-scheduled and will to take place on March 12 this year, Nana Otuo Owoahene Acheampong, the General Secretary, Ghana Culture Forum has said. Speaking at a meeting with stakeholders within the creative industry in Accra on Tuesday, he said this would enable organisers […]
