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Four MDCE’s involved in an accident in Northern Region
on: by Radia Sambare
Four local council heads (District Chief Executives) in Northern Ghana are involved in a near-fatal motor crash on Monday, police sources said. The four were heading to Wa in the Upper West region for a national programme when the accident occurred. A
Ghanaian health workers to be banned from using phones whiles on duty
on: by Radia Sambare
Ghana has announced plans to ban doctors and other health workers from using mobile phones while on duty. The Ghana Health Service said the directive is aimed at improving efficiency at the various health facilities in the West African country. The
Ghana’s new home-based carrier scheduled to commence operations this year [2019].
on: by Radia Sambare
Reports indicate that, plans are far advanced between government and the management of Ethiopian Airlines concerning Ghana’s new carrier . In an interview with the media, the Area Manager of Ethiopian Airlines in Ghana, Genet Michael confirmed progress of work. “As
UK committed to help Ghana tackle sanitation issues –UK high Commissioner
on: by Radia Sambare
The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Mr Iain Walker, has indicated that the government of the United Kingdom is committed to helping Ghana tackle and improve sanitation in the country. Meanwhile, he has commended the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources
Stop foreign retailers or face our wrath – Abossey-Okai spare parts dealers to gov’t
on: by Radia Sambare
Members of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has issued a two-week ultimatum to the government or they will clamp down on foreigners engaged in retail business in the country or face a series of actions by the association. The
Gov’t urged to enforce laws on retail that protect local businesses
on: by Radia Sambare
The Private Enterprise Federation, PEF has called on the government to enforce laws governing retail trade in the country to protect the local interest in the sector. Speaking to Accra based Joy FM, Chief Executive Officer of PEF, Nana Osei Bonsu
Ghana-Jamaica visa waiver agreement needs parliamentary approval for it to fully come into effect – Ablakwa
on: by Radia Sambare
Member of parliament for North Tongu Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has stated that, the Ghana-Jamaica mutual visa waiver agreement cannot come into effect without Parliamentary ratification President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in a joint a press conference with the Prime Minister of
Ghana is third most peaceful country in Africa
on: by Radia Sambare
Ghana came third after Botswana and Malawi respectively in the most peaceful country in Africa in the latest Global Peace Index. Ghana placed 44th in the world with Iceland leading the overall chart as the most ‘peaceful’ nation on Earth in the