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COVID-19: 350K AstraZeneca, 1.3m Sputnik vaccines arrive 4, 15 May – Akufo-Addo; urges mask-wearing
on: by Radia Sambare
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has encouraged Ghanaians to continue to wear face masks to protect themselves and others against the coronavirus despite the discomfort associated with it. The president stated that although he is aware Ghanaians are tired of wearing
Ramadan: Wesley Girls directed to allow students fast
on: by Radia Sambare
Wesley Girls Senior High School has been directed by the Ghana Education Service (GES) to allow any student who wishes to fast as per religious obligation to do so. Nonetheless, parents of any such students have been directed to write to the
T’di Market Circle shuts down from Monday; police, military to ‘check’ traders
on: by Radia Sambare
Sekondi-Takoradi mayor Abdul Issah Mumin has announced that the Takoradi Market Circle will be closed down to all forms of trading activities from Monday, May 3. The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Chief Executive explains that the directive is to enable the assembly hand
Deployment of 200 soldiers should have been unannounced – Association of Small-Scale Miners
on: by Radia Sambare
Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM), Ernest Ansah-Owusu, has opined that the announcement of the deployment of soldiers in mining areas is a disadvantage to the fight against galamsey. Per his view, the news
Gov’t is equipping NAFTI to make it more efficient – Akufo-Addo
on: by Radia Sambare
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says in order to produce the right talents the government is retooling the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI). “I am aware that the Ghanaian film industry has many fine, talented players along the value chain and
FDA holds workshop towards adoption of food safety programme
on: by Radia Sambare
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) on Tuesday commenced a two-day workshop to finalise the adoption of the Draft National Food Safety Emergency Response Plan (FoSERP) programme. The National FoSERP, which comes at the backdrop of a stakeholders’ meeting held in
Politics hindering Ghana’s housing development- Min
on: by Radia Sambare
The Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso Boakye says Ghana’s housing development should not be handled by politicians. His comments come on the back of backlash and agitation expressed by many who believe the Saglemi housing project is been left
‘Young’ Kissi Agyebeng’s nomination as SP commendable – Gyampo
on: by Radia Sambare
Political Scientist Prof Ransford Gyampo has called on the government to begin to appoint young and vibrant Ghanaians to man various public offices. According to him, older persons may have the experience and expertise to manage these institutions but do not