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Turkish NGOs Call on Chinese Banks to Stop Financing Coal
on: by Fernil News
Over 20 NGOs are calling on Chinese banks to withdraw their financial support to the Hunutlu coal-fired power plant that is being constructed in the Yumurtalik District of Adana, Turkey. The organizations have highlighted the lack of compliance with the law
UK has no interest in who wins Ghana’s election – Iain Walker
on: by Radia Sambare
Iain Walker UK’s High Commissioner to Ghana says they will work with the country to ensure the 2020 election is free and fair. Mr Walker speaking to Citi FM says the UK has no interest in who wins the election but
June 3 disaster victims drag GOIL, NPA, AMA others to court
on: by Radia Sambare
Victims of the 2015 June 3 disaster have sued some parastatals over their alleged complicity in the accident that happened to them. “The victims and the OneGhana Movement have since through their lawyers, (A-Partners @ Law) and (Darko, Keli-Delataa & Co.),
Reasons why Akufo-Addo eased COVID-19 restrictions despite upsurge in cases
on: by Radia Sambare
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Sunday, May 31, 2020, announced the easing of some of the restrictions imposed on the country as part of measures to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. The decision comes on the back
Coronavirus: What is the Stimulus Package Going to Stimulate?
on: by Joseph Ekufreku Ntsiful
Sadly, the novel coronavirus has not just taken lives but has also collapsed businesses and plunged economies into serious downturns. Many people have lost their jobs, bottom lines have been affected, and for those who are running their businesses, they are
Coronavirus outbreak teaching world humility – WHO
on: by Radia Sambare
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Ghebreysus has stated that the coronavirus outbreak pandemic is teaching the world humility. Ghebreyesus’ corroborated a recent statement by the founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet T.B.
COVID-19: Schools must be reopened if it’s safe – GNACOPS
on: by Radia Sambare
While teachers from the public schools are asking the government to abort any possible plans of reopening schools, the Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) argues otherwise. According to GNACOPS, the schools should be opened if the government believes it’s
Ghana to evacuate stranded nationals ready to bear travel cost – Foreign Affairs Ministry
on: by Radia Sambare
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration (MoFARI) is asking for information on Ghanaians stranded abroad as a result of the border closure to evacuate them back home. According to MoFARI in a statement, “All eligible nationals who are prepared