George Floyd death: Trump threatens to send in army to end unrest
President Donald Trump has threatened to send in the military to quell growing civil unrest in the US over the death of a black man in police custody. He said if cities and states failed to control the protests and “defend their residents” he would deploy the army and “quickly solve the problem for them”. […]
Facebook staff anger over Trump post
Facebook staff have spoken out against the tech giant’s decision not to remove or flag a controversial post by US President Donald Trump last week. Mr Trump took to Facebook to repeat a tweet about the widespread protests in Minneapolis, following the death of George Floyd in police custody. Twitter had placed a warning over […]
Wearing nose masks: Techiman MCE expresses worry over non-compliance
The Techiman Municipal Chief Executive, John Kofi Donyina has expressed worry over the non-compliance with the wearing of face masks by some residents in the Municipality as one of the safety protocols against COVID-19 spread. In an interview with GBC’s Radio Ghana, he said after distributing about 15,000 face masks to residents, it’s disheartening that […]
Ho Cured Lepers Village gets water closet toilet
The Mental Health and Well-Being Foundation (MHWBF), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has constructed a ten-seater disability-friendly water closet toilet for the Ho Cured Lepers Village. The over GHC100,000 project was funded by the Australian High Commission with support from the University of New Castle, Australia, which also includes the extension of water to the facility. […]
House of Chiefs call for peace ahead of 2020 general elections
The National House of Chiefs (NHC) says it was worried about the rising political tension in the country at the time of escalating COVID-19 infection, and other socio-economic challenges in the country. According to the chiefs, it seemed “political leaders in the country appear to be more concern about winning power than the development needs […]
Google delays Android 11 launch
Google has delayed the launch of the latest version of its Android operating system, which had been due to take place on Wednesday, 3 June. The release of Android 11 for testers has also been delayed. In a statement on the Android Developer website, it said: “Now is not the time to celebrate,” and more […]
ERCC, Assemblies, KKTR and fishermen hold stakeholder engagement
The Eastern Regional Minister and Member of Parliament for Nkawkaw, Hon. Eric Kwakye Darfour has commended the Kete Krachi Timber Recovery Limited, a wholly owned Ghanaian company operating the Lake Volta timber concession for introducing the Diver-based system of felling trees from the Lake in addition to the use of the specially manufactured SHARC equipment. […]
Kenyan coronavirus prisoners transferred to hospital
Thirty-one Kenyan prisoners have been transferred to health facilities in the capital, Nairobi, after testing positive for coronavirus. They were among 59 other inmates who underwent mass testing after completing 21 days in quarantine where they had been admitted after court appearances. Prisons Commissioner General Wycliffe Ogallo said they had “taken preventive measures to stop […]
President Akufo-Addo speaks on killing of George Floyd
President Akufo-Addo has expressed shock and disgust at the killing of an unarmed African–American, George Floyd, by a caucasian Police Officer in the US. In a Facebook post, the President said the act brought back painful memories of how people of colour were treated some decades ago. He said it cannot be right that, in the […]
Ghana Standards Authority hails MiDA for $1.5 million Test Laboratory
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has hailed the Millennium Development Authority’s effort to equip it with a modern testing laboratory to be able to determine the efficiency and safety of ductless Room Air conditioners imported into the country. Currently, the GSA has no such capacity to test all types of air conditioners and have to […]
COVID–19: Thirty-five Kuwaiti returnees test positive
Thirty-five Ghanaians who were recently brought home from Kuwait by the Government have tested positive to the new Coronavirus after an initial test. They represent 15.15 per cent out of the 231 returnees, the Ghana Health Service announced Sunday in its daily update on the COVID-19 designated portal. On Saturday, May 23, 2020 the deportees […]
Belgian prince contracts COVID-19 after breaking Spanish lockdown rule
Belgium’s Prince Joachim contracted COVID-19 after attending a party in Spain which broke lockdown rules, the Belgian Royal Palace has confirmed. Prince Joachim, who is tenth in line to the throne, said he “deeply regrets” his actions and that he “will accept the consequences”. “I would like to apologise for not having respected all the […]
We are ready to give more post-COVID hospitality – Businessman Nana Kwame Aning
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tyco City and Businessman, Nana Kwame Aning based in Sunyani in the Bono Region whose focus is in the hospitality industry says most businesses have been badly hit by COVID-19 restrictions. In an exclusive interview with Rebecca Ekpe in Sunyani, Nana Kwame said, ”I have been badly hit, infact, […]
COVID-19 restrictions: 14 sporting disciplines set to begin operations
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has issued directives on the list of sporting disciplines that can resume operations in the fight against COVID 19. A statement from the Ministry said, with the exception of sports events, competitions or games (i.e., No spectator or fans), individual, non-contact sports can resume. The list of sporting disciplines […]
