Mandatory wearing of nose masks on decline
As measures are taken to curb the spread of the corona-virus, it is worrying to note that the mandatory wearing of nose masks is on the decline. Most residents in the Accra and the Madina municipality have stopped wearing nose masks. Here in Accra, some residents indicated that the wearing of nose and face masks […]
ACCRA: AMA to reveal its first Climate Change Action Plan
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) would on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 launch the city’s first Climate Action Plan (CAP) aimed at mitigating the impact of climate change in the metropolis. The Plan, which is the second to be launched in Africa, would map out the path that the city authorities, citizens, and businesses must take […]
Observe protocols to curb second wave of Covid-19- Prez tell Ghanaians
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to comply strictly with the protocols on hygiene and social distancing to stem a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic. He maintained that the country cannot afford a reversal of the gains made so far in the fight against the disease, and thus, all must ensure that no […]
Ghana’s PCR negative test remains three days before boarding flight- President
President Akufo-Addo says the Polymerase Chain Reaction(PCR) negative test period before boarding a flight to Ghana remains three days despite calls for extension to at least five days. He explained that in view of the second wave of COVID-19 infections engulfing many countries in Europe and America, it was imperative for the nation to insist […]
Second Lady, Hajia Samira Bawumia tours Afram Plains
The second Lady, Hajia Samira Bawumia has asked the people of Afram Plains North and South Constituencies to change their voting pattern and give the NPP the opportunity to improve their lives. She said all major projects were started by the previous NPP government led by President John Agyekum Kufour and have been completed by […]
Fifth session of Ghana-Switzerland Political Consultations held
The Fifth session of the Ghana and Switzerland Political Consultations has been held, a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, copied the Ghana News Agency said on Thursday. The Chief Director of the Ministry, Mr Albert Yankey, led Ghana’s delegation to the virtual meeting while the Swiss side was led […]
AG’s request for investigations into Ofankor landlord murder case
The Police say they have complied with the request by the Attorney General to conduct further investigations into some aspect of the matter. Based on that, the case docket on Ofankor landlord murder case has been handed over to the Attorney General’s Department for advice. Chief Inspector Stephen Ahialey told the court when Stephen Kamkam’s, […]
Court grants civil engineer bail over fraud
The Nkawie Circuit court has granted a GHC 50,000.00 bail with three sureties, to a Civil Engineer for defrauding a pastor and some members of his congregation at Abuakwa. Nicholas Turkson, 42 was said to have succeeded in collecting GHC25, 000.00 from his victims to help him retrieve some gold and cars his late mother […]
Afife Chiefs disown Volta secessionists
The Afife Traditional Council in the Ketu North Municipality has disassociated itself from activities of some groups seeking to secede Volta Region from Ghana as an independent “Western Togoland” State. The Council, the latest to join prominent chiefs in the region and across Ghana to condemn the activities of these secessionists, described the developments as […]
Police hunts two other suspects in Prof. Benneh’s murder
The Police are on a manhunt for two other suspects involved in the murder of Law Professor Emmanuel Yaw Benneh, who was allegedly killed in cold blood at his residence in Adjiringanor, Accra. Inspector Ebenezer Teye-Okuffo told the Kaneshie District Court that, “Two of the accused persons are at large and we are making efforts […]
MoFA commissions GHS2.7 million Michel Camp irrigation scheme
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) on Wednesday commissioned a GHS 2.7 million (USD 462,000) irrigation system and pack house for vegetable farmers at Michel Camp in the Kpone Katamanso Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. This is to ensure reliable water supply for all year round vegetable cultivation, improve quality and enhance post […]
Western Regional Minister cut sod for construction of AstroTurf in Takoradi
The Western Regional Minister and Member of Parliament (MP) for the Takoradi Constituency, Mr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah has cut the sod for the construction of an AstroTurf to promote sporting activities, especially football in the constituency. The construction of the project fully funded by the GNPC Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) investment arm of […]
Election 2020: NCCE worries about Chiefs partisanship
The chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Madam Josephine Nkrumah, has expressed concern over the seeming partisanship of some chiefs and traditional leaders in the country. She said the Commission was disturbed about recent utterances and partisanship actions by some chiefs and traditional leaders ahead of the December 7 general election. “We […]
Wife of murdered Mfantseman MP to succeed him as parliamentary candidate – NPP
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has selected the wife of the slain Member of Parliament for Mfantseman, Mrs. Ophelia Hayford, to contest the seat on the ticket of the Party in the 2020 Parliamentary election. Mrs. Hayford works as a security agent with Interpol and had been married to the late Ekow Kwansah Hayford for […]
