“I was never flown to UK for treatment” – President Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed amazement at reports after going into a 14-day self-isolation on the advice of his doctors, that he had been flown to the United Kingdom for treatment because he had tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The president in his first public appearance with a meeting with the […]
Media Foundation for West Africa petitions NMC over GBC channels directive
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has petitioned the National Media Commission (NMC) over the Ministry of Communication directive to reduce the channels of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) on the Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) platform. The Foundation questioned the legitimacy and propriety, as well as the logic and prudence, of the directive saying […]
President Akufo-Addo assures Second hand Vehicle importers “Automobile Policy” will not cripple their business
President Akufo-Addo, has assured Importers of second hand vehicles that government’s Automobile Development Policy, is not aimed at destroying their livelihoods. He said the Policy will create jobs, enhance skills and build a self-reliant automobile industry in Ghana. President Akufo -Addo, gave the assurance when the Asset and Vehicle Dealers Union of Ghana, called on […]
Isaac Dogboe knocks out Chris Avalos
Former World Champion, Isaac ‘Royal Storm’ Dogboe made a successful return to the ring with a win over the Mexican Chris Avalos Tuesday 22nd July, 2020 at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, United States of America (USA). Referee Russell Mora stopped their scheduled featherweight eight-rounder contest in the last round as Dogboe outweighed Avalos with punches. […]
Ghana’s Motor Insurance now digitized
The Coronavirus Pandemic apart from the inherent fear and panic has also brought in innovations that will dictate the pace of development in succeeding years. COVID-19 has made the online business and online way of doing things even more prominent. Ghana’s Vice President Dr Mahamadu Bawumia is championing a digitization agenda with the view of […]
COVID-19: Ghana’s mortality rate stands at 0.5
The Deputy Minister of Health, and MP for Ledzokuku, Dr. Okoe Boye has stated that, Ghana is doing well, when it comes to fight against COVID-19. He said, the country through its stakeholders are working within the WHO protocols on prevention and management particular, hence “Ghana mortality rate deducing from the statistics is 0.5%”. This […]
President wishes SHS finalists good luck as WASSCE exams kicks off
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has offered his best wishes to the 313,837 final year Senior High School (SHS) students, who are writing their final examinations from Today, Monday, July 20, 2020. The West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), which is both for selection to tertiary institutions and for certification, kicks off Today, […]
Ghana’s COVID-19 active cases witnessing steep decline
Ghana’s active cases of COVID-19 is 4,058 indicating a steep decline in the country’s disease burden, Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, said on Sunday. At a media briefing on the country’s COVID-19 Case Count and Management in Accra, he said the decline in the active cases was due to the […]
President resumes work at Jubilee House Office on Monday
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will resume official duties on Monday, July 20, from his office at the Jubilee House after completing a two-week self-quarantine at the Presidential Villa in Accra. He went into self-quarantine on Saturday, July 4, 2020, as a precautionary measure when a person in his close circles tested positive for COVID-19, […]
Senior Minister tests negative for COVID-19
Senior Minister Yaw Osafo-Maafo has tested negative for COVID-19 after undergoing self-isolation for medical care when he tested positive for the virus a couple of weeks ago. The Senior Minister asked the Information Minister to announce his COVID-19 status on July 7, after he tested positive for the virus. Mr Osafo-Maafo has since been under […]
GFA announce disbursement formula for FIFA/CAF relief package
The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the disbursement formula for funds from the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) and Confederation of African Football (CAF). The relief package has been designed to deliver support and assist member associations and the wider football community now and for the return of football […]
UDS Vice-Chancellor gets two more years in office
The Governing Council of the University for Development Studies (UDS) has extended the tenure of the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Gabriel Ayum Teye, by two more years. This means that Professor Teye, whose first term as Vice-Chancellor ends on September 30, 2020, will continue in office until September 30, 2022. The decision to extend the tenure […]
Ghana and Mexico hold consultation on strengthening bilateral ties
Ghana and Mexico, Wednesday, held their second consultation under the Bilateral Political Consultations Mechanism towards building a stronger bond. Mr Charles Owiredu, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration co-chaired the meeting with Mr Julian Ventura, his Mexican counterpart. They discussed regional and global issues of common interest and reiterated the commitment of […]
Communication Minister defends GBC TV digital channels reduction
The Minister of Communication, Mrs. Ursula Owusu Ekuful has defended her directive to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation to reduce its TV channels from six to three on the National Digital Terrestrial Television Platform. The minister has come under severe criticism from the Minority in Parliament and a segment of society calling on her to withdraw […]
