Madagascar begins Covid vaccination programme
The island nation of Madagascar has launched its Covid-19 vaccination programme after receiving Astra Zeneca vaccines last week. The country recently registered for the global vaccination initiative Covax. Health Minister Jean Louis Rakotovao was the first person to be vaccinated. The first phase of the vaccination campaign will focus on health workers then the elderly […]
Ghanaians urged to help government fight ‘galamsey’
Ghanaians have been urged to support the government in the fight against illegal mining, otherwise known as galamsey, to protect water bodies from destruction. Bishop Professor Stephen Owusu Jackson, the Chairman of the Christian Praise International Church, said: “Steps being taken by the government are necessary for our survival as a nation and must, therefore, […]
Ghana Rugby suspends Herbert Mensah as Board Chair and CEO
The Board of Ghana Rugby has suspended Mr. Herbert Mensah as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Rugby indefinitely. A statement signed by Mr. Bismark Amponsah, elected Board Member and appointed General Secretary said the suspension came after a Board Meeting held on Monday, May 10, at a Zoom meeting in accordance […]
Driver remanded for impregnating 15-year-old girl
A 28-year-old driver, who defiled and impregnated a 15-year-old girl, at Afari in the Atwima-Nwabiagya South Municipality, has been remanded into police custody by the Nkawie circuit court. The plea of Akwasi Nkrumah was not taken and he would reappear before the court presided over by Mr Michael Johnson Abbey, on May 19. Deputy Superintendent […]
20% of the Ghanaian population have one form of mental illness
President of Ghana National Association of Community Mental Health Officers, Mr David Naboare, on Monday said about 20 percent of the Ghanaian population have various forms of mental illnesses. He also said one out of every five pregnant women was likely to suffer from mental illness during or after delivery. The theme for this year’s […]
May 9: Kotoko CEO pledges support for bereaved families
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Asante Kotoko, Nana Yaw Amponsah, says his outfit will continue to render support to the fund managers of the May 9 Disaster to ensure families left behind are well catered for. The 20th anniversary of May 9 Stadium Disaster-themed “Never Again, Say No To Hooliganism’’ was commemorated on Sunday for […]
Government initiates moves to end perennial examination malpractices
The government has initiated moves to end the perennial examination malpractices in the country. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister of Education, who gave the hint, explained that the new approach involved the serialization of the same examination questions such that different students in the same exams hall might have ten different versions of the same […]
US passes emergency waiver over fuel pipeline cyber-attack
The US government issued emergency legislation on Sunday after the largest fuel pipeline in the US was hit by a ransomware cyber-attack. The Colonial Pipeline carries 2.5 million barrels a day – 45% of the East Coast’s supply of diesel, gasoline and jet fuel. It was completely knocked offline by a cyber-criminal gang on Friday […]
MPs must focus on constituency development at all times
The Member of Parliament for the Asuogyaman Constituency, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, has urged his parliamentary colleagues to pursue the implementation of developmental projects in their constituencies all year round, and not only during election periods. He said waiting for an election year to be serious about developmental projects, ostensibly for political gains would only lead […]
2022 World Cup: Africa qualifiers postponed
The opening group matches of Africa’s qualifying campaign for the 2022 World Cup have been postponed. The group stage of the qualifiers were due to be played in June but Fifa has confirmed the campaign will now start in September. “Fifa can confirm that in conjunction with Caf and taking into consideration the current disruption […]
Contempt case against Rex Omar, 14 others adjourned to May 17
The Accra Human Rights Court has adjourned to May 17, 2021, the case in which a lawyer is seeking the court to jail musician, Rex Omar, and 14 others for contempt of court. Mr Gabriel Awunyo, who is representing George William Dickson, veteran musician, Akosua Adjepong, and two others, was in court on Wednesday to […]
Kotei Neequaye promises pension scheme for boxers and coaches
Mr. Abraham Kotei Neequaye a presidential aspirant of the impending Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) election has promised a pension scheme for boxers and coaches if voted into office as president of the GBA. Speaking in an interview with the media, the Second Vice President of the GBA who lost the Okaikoi South Parliamentary seat during […]
FDA urges herbal medicine manufacturers to adhere to good hygiene
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has urged herbal medicine manufacturers to adhere to proper personal hygiene and clean working environments. Mr Daniel Nti, a Senior Regulatory Officer at the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regional Office of the FDA, said the Authority had intensified supervision and warned it would not certify herbal drugs produced […]
Central Region records reduction in road accident deaths
The Central Region recorded 48 deaths from 254 road crashes in the first quarter of 2021, representing 57. 96 percent reduction over the 90 deaths recorded from 188 crashes same period last year. The figure comprised 38 males and 10 females as against 55 males and 35 females the previous year. Ms Linda Afortey-Annang, the […]
