Four month load shedding of electricity to commence in April
The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), a power transmission firm, says it is in discussion with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), to develop a Load shedding timetable for power outages in some parts of the country. The table will provide details of the time and places that would experience power outages at any point […]
COVID-19 vaccines are to protect us – Hohoe MCE
The Hohoe Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr. Andrews Teddy Ofori, has called on residents to take the COVID-19 vaccination to protect themselves against the disease. “Taking the Covid-19 vaccine is the surest way to protect ourselves from the disease,” he said. Mr. Ofori, who spoke in an interview after he took a COVID-19 jab at […]
Psychologists call for holistic approach in managing bipolar disorder
The Ghana Psychological Association (GPA) has called for a holistic approach in the management of bipolar disorder to help reduce the burden of mental illness. “Stakeholders are called upon to institute more effective measures to deal with bipolar disorder globally and uphold international best practices,’’ it said. A statement signed by Mrs. Joy Anima Debrah, […]
Transport Minister satisfied with progress of work at Sunyani Airport
Mr. Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, the Minister of Transport, has inspected on-going rehabilitation and expansion works at the Sunyani Airport, and expressed satisfaction with the progress of work so far. The Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) contractor pegged the progress of work on the facility at 95 percent, expected to be completed and commissioned in May, […]
Miami Open: Naomi Osaka and Ashleigh Barty through to quarters
Japanese second seed Naomi Osaka extended her winning streak to a 23rd match as she moved into the Miami Open quarter-finals for the first time. Osaka, whose unbeaten run includes claiming the US Open and Australian Open titles, won 6-3 6-3 against Belgium’s 16th seed Elise Mertens. Australian world number one Ashleigh Barty also advanced […]
Rasta students: Achimota SHS did no wrong – Prof. Oduro
A former Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Professor George K. T. Oduro, says management of Achimota Senior High School did not infringe on the religious rights of Rastafarian students who were asked to trim their hair. He said the School only ensured that the students complied with its rules and regulations regarding dress […]
US seize disposable gloves by Malaysia’s Top Glove over labour abuses
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has ordered the seizure of disposable gloves made by Malaysia’s Top Glove. The order said CBP had sufficient information to believe that Top Glove uses forced labour in the production of disposable gloves. Top Glove is the world’s largest producer of latex gloves, and exports to 195 countries. The […]
Division two sides benefit from Chairman Atikpo’s kindness
A Member of the Council of State representing the Oti Region, the Hon Richard K. Atikpo, has donated sets of footballs and jerseys to two Division two sides in his home region to help with their development. The two beneficiaries are Oti Warriors and Dessert Warriors. In a speech read on his behalf in a […]
Mason jailed 20 days for aiding Nigerian to acquire Ghanaian passport
The Kaneshie District Court has sentenced a 28-year-old mason to 20 days imprisonment for aiding a Nigerian to acquire a Ghanaian passport. Joseph Awuah, would also pay a fine of GHC2, 400.00 or in default serve 30 days imprisonment. Awuah was charged with abetment of crime to attempting to obtain Ghanaian passport through false declaration. […]
Hospitals face oxygen scarcity as Kenyans stock up
Kenya is facing an acute shortage of oxygen in hospitals across the country, the ministry of health says. This has been caused by a rising number of Covid-19 cases as the country experiences a deadly third wave – with some Kenyans and private institutions stocking up on the commodity. On Monday, Health Minister Mutahi Kagwe […]
Gbeogo School for the Deaf gets electricity
The Aide á la vulnèrabillitè, a health and charity-based group in Bolgatanga has provided electricity to a new boys’ dormitory block of the Gbeogo School for the Deaf in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region. The Organisation, which is made of health professionals in diverse fields, through appeal for support from members of […]
US Embassy supports communication enhancement at Bundase Training Camp
The United States Embassy in Ghana has supported the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to improve communication at the Bundase Training Camp (BTC) with a donation of state-of-the-art radio equipment. This falls within the Army and the Embassy’s partnership on the Global Peace Initiative (GPOI) programme. The U.S Ambassador to Ghana, Madam Stephanie S. Sullivan, handed […]
Government to sustain investment in higher technical education
Government has assured the people of more sustained investment in higher technical education, research and development to close the gap between leading tertiary institutions in Africa and beyond. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister of Education who gave the assurance said, government considers technical education as the driving force of sustainable development. In that regard, it […]
Police investigates theft of Uber vehicle at Achimota
The Accra Regional Police Command has commenced investigations into a case of an Uber driver who was drugged and his vehicle worth GH¢30,000 stolen at Achimota in Accra on Saturday. The victim Joseph Aryee told the police the suspect bought him a drink suspected to have been laced with a substance. The Public Relations Officer […]
