Sierra Leone gangster leaves streets for life of poetry
In his poem “Rough Path”, Yousef Kamara reflects on his years selling drugs and stealing as the leader of a street gang in Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown. Like a traveler in a rough jungle/Self propelling all alone/Edging through danger sharper than blades/My rough path is a cracked zone,” he writes. After quitting the gang three […]
‘Speak English’ in order to work in UK, Britain tells post-Brexit migrants
Low-skilled migrants into the UK – including people from Europe – will receive no preferential treatment when free movement from the EU ends, the British government says. People looking to work in the UK will also need a job offer with a minimum designated salary, and to be able to speak good English. The new UK […]
T-Mobile owner sets sights on becoming U.S. number one after court ruling
Deutsche Telekom (DTEGn.DE) is aiming to become market leader in the United States. CEO Tim Hoettges said on Wednesday after a New York judge threw out a petition brought by a dozen U.S. states to block the deal for its T-Mobile US (TMUS.O) unit to take over Sprint (S.N). Hoettges said the ‘new’ T-Mobile would […]
NASA embarks on unprecedented mission to the sun
A new probe built by NASA and the European Space Agency set off on a blazing hot journey to the sun on Sunday to take the first close-up look at the star’s polar regions, a mission expected to yield insight into how solar radiant energy affects Earth. The Solar Orbiter spacecraft lifted off from Cape […]
Thousands of frozen meat containers pile up at Chinese ports
Thousands of containers of frozen pork, chicken and beef are piling up at some major Chinese ports as transport disruptions and labour shortages slow operations, people familiar with the matter said. Deliveries are mounting at ports including Tianjin, Shanghai and Ningbo because there aren’t enough truck drivers to collect containers due to travel curbs imposed […]
Clubs can use Baba Yara Sports Stadium after 6th March- Ashanti NSA boss
Edmond Appiah, Acting Ashanti Regional Director for the National Sports Authority, has disclosed that the Baba Yara Sports Stadium will be made available to the clubs after the 6th March Independence Anniversary celebrations. The National Sports Authority released a statement on Monday, Febuary 17 on the closure of the Baba Yara Sports Stadium which is […]
Look for something gainful to do – Police warns “landguards”
The Accra Regional Police Command has issued a warning to so-called land guards to look for something gainful to do or else, they would have the police to contend with. This was after the arrest of a 31-year-old Solomon Odoi believed to be terrorizing residents and land developers of Abokobi and its environs. Deputy Superintendent […]
Coronavirus: Passengers leave Diamond Princess amid criticism of Japan
Hundreds of passengers who tested negative for the new coronavirus have begun leaving a quarantined cruise ship in Japan amid heavy criticism over the country’s handling of the outbreak. One Japanese health expert who visited the Diamond Princess at the port in Yokohama said the situation on board was “completely chaotic”. US officials said moves […]
Central Regional Fire Service educates fishing communities
The Central Regional Fire Command has taken its fire education to the fishing communities in the region. This is in reaction to recent fire outbreaks in pre-mix fuel stations in some communities including Kormantsi and Elmina which claimed lives. At the Pre-mix fuel station at Ntsin in Cape Coast and Elmina yesterday (February 18), the […]
Children facing uncertain future, experts warn
No country offers a child both the chance of a healthy upbringing and an environment fit for their future, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. Experts say climate change and harmful advertising encouraging fast-food consumption and under-age drinking are putting children at risk. The UK was ranked among the top 10 countries in the world […]
Ashanti Regional minister inspects on-going road projects in Kumasi
The Ashanti Regional Minister Simon Osei Mensah is inspecting on-going road projects in the Region. Accompanying him is the Ashanti Regional Director of Urban roads Francis Gambrah. The team is expected to inspect roads in five municipalities in the region. Mr Gambrah said they have completed 30% of work and hope to fully complete the […]
2019/20 GPL: Week 11 Match Preview — Bechem United v Liberty Professionals
Bechem United will have to play above their level in order to return to winning ways when they Liberty Professionals in Week 11 of the ongoing Ghana Premier on Wednesday February 19. Bechem United suffered defeat over the weekend when they lost 3-2 to Hearts of Oak courtesy a 93rd minute goal by Kofi Kordzi […]
Facebook expresses ‘deep concern’ after Singapore orders page block
Facebook has expressed concern after it was ordered by Singapore to block access to a news site’s page. Singapore said the fringe site States Times Review had broken a newly introduced “fake news” law and repeatedly conveyed “falsehoods”. Facebook said it was “legally compelled” to comply with the order to block access from Singapore, but […]
2019/20 GPL: Week 11 Match Preview – Karela United v Hearts of Oak
After a last gasp win in Accra against Bechem United, Hearts of Oak will look to extend their unbeaten run of games to five when they travel to the Akoon Park to play inconsistent Karela United. The match week 11 game in the Ghana Premier League is expected to produce an entertaining encounter with games […]
