Tema-Akosombo Railway Project progresses
The Tema-Akosombo Railway Project, a 97.625 Kilometres railway line, is gradually progressing and near completion in spite of challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic slowed down the pace of work marginally, but the project is advancing steadily with major works completed. The railway project is part of the Tema-Mpakadam railway under the Ghana-Burkina Inter […]
Supreme Court dismisses SALL review case
The Supreme Court (SC) Tuesday dismissed a review application in which the people of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe and Lolobi (SALL) are challenging the gazette of John Peter Amewu, Member of Parliament (MP), for Hohoe Constituency. At the proceedings, a seven-member panel presided over by Justice Apau dismissed the motion and said the reasons for dismissal […]
Tidal waves destroy homes in Ketu South
Residents of Agavedzi and Salakope in the Ketu South Municipality are living in fear over the possible sweeping away of their homes by the raging sea. Days of tidal wave attacks recently brought big trees and buildings to the ground in the two communities. A visit to the area revealed a disturbing scene, […]
Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes
Google Maps will start directing drivers to routes it calculates to be the most eco-friendly based on a list of factors. The search engine said it will highlight journeys that generate the lowest carbon footprint using mainly traffic data and road inclines. Google said the feature would launch first in the US later this year […]
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 […]
