EC to maintain mass method of registration for upcoming voter registration exercise
The Electoral Commission (EC) says it will maintain its cluster method for the upcoming voter registration exercise although the time spent in each cluster is expected to reduce. Each registration team will work for six days in each phase within a cluster, a reduction from the initial 10 days outlined for the registration exercise which […]
Government begins expenditure rationalization to reduce debt stock
The Minister of Finance is to begin what he called an expenditure rationalization and prioritization programme to bring down stock of Government debt at the Central Bank. The Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta in parliamentary memorandum on the ‘report on the limit of borrowing of government under sub-section (6) of Section 30 of the Bank of Ghana […]
Christian leaders won’t push government to reopen churches – Rev. Dr Boafo
The Chairman of the Christian Council of Ghana, Most Reverend Dr Paul Kwabena Boafo, says the ecumenical bodies will not rush the government to lift the ban on in-person church services. The leadership, he said, would always reserve that prerogative for the government, and wait patiently for the State’s directive to reconvene for communal services. […]
PWDs in Akatsi North District receive business support packages
A total of 32 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the Akatsi North District of the Volta Region have received business support packages to enable them engage in income-generating activities. The gesture which is in fulfilment of the government’s new policy direction on the efficient utilization of the three percent disability component of the District Assemblies […]
John Boyega: Star Wars actor rails against racism after George Floyd death
Actor John Boyega has delivered an uncompromising message against racism after fielding praise and backlash for Twitter posts about the subject. The Star Wars actor posted about his hatred of racists on Wednesday following the death of an unarmed black man in police custody in the US. He added that “WHITE on BLACK racism” had […]
Testing for coronavirus resumes in Parliament
Testing for COVID-19 has resumed in parliament following a directive from the Speaker. Early this week, there were reports that some two MP’s and 13 staff of the parliamentary service have tested positive for the virus. This was after an initial testing which was done last week. On Tuesday, the Speaker of Parliament, Prof Mike […]
Coronavirus deaths in US top 100,000
The US has passed 100,000 deaths in the coronavirus outbreak in less than four months. It has seen more fatalities than any other country, while its 1.69 million confirmed infections account for about 30% of the worldwide total. On Thursday, a day after the figure was reached, President Donald Trump tweeted calling it a “sad […]
S. African president declares May 31 National Day of Prayer amid pandemic
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared May 31 as the National Day of Prayer to strengthen national unity in fighting COVID-19. “On this day, wherever we may be, I call upon you to turn your thoughts to all who have been affected by this pandemic,” the president said in a televised address, adding that […]
Year of Return Initiative proceeds hit over $3 billion
The Minister of Tourism and Culture, Madam Barbara Oteng Gyasi has disclosed that receipts accruing from “The Year Of Return” initiative hit $3,312 billion. She said by the end of 2019, international arrivals reached 1,13million, from 956,372 cedis in 2018. This she said represented a 27% growth which was above the global average of 5%. […]
Medical Officer proposes use of steam inhalation to cure coronavirus
A private medical practitioner has proposed the use of steam inhalation as a treatment for coronavirus cases in the country. In a statement issued in the Eastern Region a copy of which was made available to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Dr Henry Berchie argued that, human coronavirus which is known at the laboratory and […]
Fmr Prez Flt Lt Rawlings to address June 4 Virtual Durbar
Former President Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings will deliver a keynote address to mark the 41st anniversary of the June 4 uprising on Thursday June 4, 2020. According to a press release, the anniversary address will be delivered by a live virtual broadcast. This is due to the social distancing protection protocols instituted by government […]
Parliament must shut down over coronavirus cases – Sam George
Amidst speculations that some Members and Staff of Parliament have tested positive for Covid-19, MP for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, is calling for a two-week shut-down, and fumigation of Parliament. “Given the way Parliament operates, if any of the two MPs found their way into the chamber, there is the possibility, they may have come into […]
Serbia contributes €1 million to WHO’s response plan
The Serbian government has contributed €1 million to the World Health Organization’s Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan for COVID-19. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus thanked the government on Twitter. Huge thanks to the @SerbianGov ?? for their contribution of €1 million to the #COVID19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan. @WHO greatly appreciates #Serbia‘s support and solidarity. Together! […]
We need to be firm and united to develop quality referees – Referees Manager
Referees Manager of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Alexander Kotey, has emphasised the need for firmness and unity in the development of quality referees. After his appointment as Referees Manager by the Executive Council of the GFA early this week, Mr. Kotey had been tasked to develop referees subject to guidelines approved by the Referees […]
