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WHO representative to Ghana credentials received
on: by Radia Sambare
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration-designateMadam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has received the credentials of Dr Francis Kasolo, the newly appointed World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Ghana. At the meeting, Madam Ayorkor Botchwey pledged Ghana’s commitment to international cooperation
LGBTQ office locked
on: by Radia Sambare
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has ordered for the swift closure an LGBTQI office at Tesano in Accra.Amidst the raging controversy regarding the opening of the said office by members of the Lesbians Gays Bisexuals Transgender Queer and Intersexed community (LGBTQI),
Ghana struggling to meet the target for the covid -19 vaccine roll-out
on: by Radia Sambare
African countries are now depending on approved vaccines to curb a rise in cases. According to Lisa Ferdinando/Wikimedia Commons Ghana, like many of its counterparts on the continent, is also battling with the fallout from the rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants.
MTTD advised to warn drivers against over-loading school buses
on: by Radia Sambare
The Bono Regional Public Health Emergency Management Committee (RPHEMC) has advised the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) to warn private school owners, not to over-load their school buses. The committee also added that the MTTD should apprehend school vehicle drivers
Covid-19 vaccination plan for Ghana out
on: by Radia Sambare
The Covid-19 vaccination plan for Ghana has been revealed by the Health Ministry. Dr Kwame Amponsah-Achiano disclosed this at a press conference organized by the Information Ministry on February 19, 2021. President Akufo-Addo in his last Covid-19 address said preparations were
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah underscores need to protect media
on: by Radia Sambare
Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah Information Minister-designate has emphasized the need to protect the media because “they provide the sunlight that helps democracy.” Mr Nkrumah debunked the notion from a member of the Appointments Committee that the Akufo-Addo government is harassing the media. The
President Akufo-Addo extends felicitations to new WTO boss
on: by Radia Sambare
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has also congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her “historic” appointment as the new Director-General of the World Trade Organisation. In a letter addressed to the new WTO boss, President Akufo-Addo was delighted about the fact that her
MP advocates for the extension of retirement age from 60 to 65
on: by Radia Sambare
Mahama the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, is advocating for the extension of the compulsory retirement age for public servants and judicial officers from 60 to 65 years. Mr Ayariga revealed that he is sponsoring a private member’s bill to