Prince Harry says upbringing blinded him to unconscious racial bias
Britain’s Prince Harry said it took him years to realise that unconscious racial bias existed and his eyes had been opened by spending time in his wife Meghan’s shoes. The prince spoke during a conversation about racism with Patrick Hutchinson, the Black activist who was photographed by Reuters carrying a white man to safety during […]
Eurovision Song Contest set for May 2021 with same “Open Up” theme
Eurovision Song Contest organisers on Monday announced dates for the 2021 event in Rotterdam with the same “Open Up” theme planned for this year’s edition before it was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Semi-finals will be held on May 18 and 20, and the final on May 22 — with 41 countries participating despite […]
Japan and U.S. begin major military exercise as concern about China grows
Japan and the United States on Monday began air, sea and land exercises around Japan in a show of force in the face of increased Chinese military activity in the region. The Keen Sword exercise is the first big drill since Yoshihide Suga became Japan’s prime minister last month with a vow to continue the […]
NPP inaugurates “Committed Patriots” at Agbozume
The Ketu South Branch of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has inaugurated a group called ‘Committed Patriots” at Agbozume ahead of 2020 Presidential and Parliamentary elections slated for December 7. The 18-Member Team has been tasked to go to all the rural areas within the Municipality to preach “the good things the NPP government […]
Algeria set to vote for constitutional changes
Algerians are set to vote on November 1 on proposed constitutional changes more than a year after mass street protests forced long-time ruler Abdelaziz Bouteflika to step down. The constitutional amendments are part of reforms that incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune pledged after being elected last December. Tebboune has been criticized by the Algerian protest movement, […]
UK Armed forces take control of suspected oil tanker hijacking in English Channel
Members of Britain’s armed forces boarded a ship in the English Channel and gained control after a and detained seven individuals, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday in a tweet. “In response to a police request, the Defence Secretary and Home Secretary authorised Armed Forces personnel to board a ship in the English Channel […]
Used car exports from developed countries cause air pollution – UN warns
Millions of used vehicles exported from Europe, the United States and Japan to the developing world contribute significantly to air pollution, according to a report by the UN Environmental Programme (UNEP) published on Monday. The exported cars, vans and minibuses are of poor quality and as a result hinder efforts to mitigate climate change, UNEP […]
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Media have a crucial role in election 2020 – GJA President
The media have a crucial role to play in ensuring a peaceful, free, fair and credible general election on December 7, Mr Affail Monney, the President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), said. “The GJA believes the media have a crucial role to play in ensuring credible elections at all times and the prevalence of […]
We must eliminate fake news from media space- President Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called for the elimination of fake news from the media space. Fake news, he said, “is not only alarming but pose a serious threat and danger to the very fabric of society.” Speaking at the 70th Anniversary Ball of the Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) in Accra on Saturday, […]
President Akufo-Addo cuts sod for Phase One (17kms) of Tema-Aflao Road
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Sunday, 25th October 2020, cut the sod for the construction of phase one of the Tema-Aflao road, in fulfilment of a pledge he made when he commissioned the Tema Interchange project. Once completed, this project will alleviate the plight of motorists traversing the Tema-Aflao stretch, […]
President Akufo-Addo cuts sod for 40-bed Kpone Municipal Hospital, 400-bed Regional Hospital
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has cut the sod for the construction of a forty (40) bed Municipal Hospital at Kpone, in the Greater Accra Region. According to President Akufo-Addo, the sod-cutting ceremony represents another important milestone in Government’s commitment to guaranteeing access to healthcare for all Ghanaians, through improving existing […]
“I have been honest and truthful to Ghanaians” – President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has appealed to the Ghanaian electorate to repose their confidence in him, once again, and vote massively for him in the December 2020 elections. Addressing the congregation of the Resurrection Power New Generation Church, at Kasoa, on Sunday, 25th October 2020, at the commencement of his […]
Documentary: COVID-19 Airport Testing
