EU commits to reducing CO2 emissions from trucks and buses by 30%
The European Union has agreed to reduce C02 emissions from new trucks and buses by 30 percent by 2030 The EU currently has no limits on emissions from heavy-duty vehicles and trucks account for almost one quarter of the bloc’s transport-related emissions.
High Cerebro-Vascular cases at Ridge Hospital
Statistics from the Greater Accra Regional Hospital indicate a surge in cerebro-vascular accident cases being reported at the Emergency Unit. Emergency medicine specialist Dr. Emmanuel Ahiable attributed this to the poor management of hypertension by patients. More here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNaCnfLn11w
The Need To Re-Examine OverSpeeding Of VIP Convoys
NEWS COMMENTRY ON THE NEED TO REGULATE THE SPEED OF VIP CONVOYS TO SAFEGUARD THE SAFETY OF OCCUPANTS AND OTHER ROAD USERS There is growing concern among road users over accidents involving presidential motorcades or convoys on our roads. A number of accidents have been recorded as a result of the high speed with which […]
Bernie Sanders launches second Democratic US presidential bid
US Senator Bernie Sanders said he will seek the Democratic Party presidential nomination in 2020. The 77-year-old made the announcement in an email to supporters asking for 1 million people to sign up to start the effort. “Our campaign is about creating a government and economy that works for the many, not just the few,” […]
Vigilantism: Law breakers should be punished- Security Expert
The Director, Faculty of Academic Affairs and Research at Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, Dr Kwesi Aning says there is the need for a different approach to dealing with criminals in the country. According to him, it is the only way to combat the recent high rate of crime in the country. Speaking at […]
La Nkwantanang-Madina: Revenue collectors lament over nonpayment of salaries
Permanent revenue collectors at the Madina La Nkwantanang Municipal Assembly are crying over nonpayment of salaries since 2018. Meanwhile, reports indicate that the Assembly has now contracted revenue collection to private companies some of whom are defaulting in paying in monies collected to the Bank. The Coordinator of the Assembly, Samuel Ashalley Jani, says he […]
Ghana risks losing 1,200 jobs if challenges of Tema Port expansion are not addressed
Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has raised some concerns about the Tema port expansion project. The Association is therefore calling on government to as a matter of urgency address the challenges before the commissioning of the first phase of the project in July this year. Speaking to GBC’s Radio Ghana, the Executive Secretary of […]
Fighting, instability have displaced 100,000 in Burkina Faso – UN Report
GENEVA – More than 100,000 people have been displaced by factional fighting and lawlessness in Burkina Faso, most within the past two months, according to a U.N. report published on Tuesday. “Burkina Faso is, for the first time in its history, facing massive internal displacement,” the report said. “Repeated raids by armed groups and insecurity […]
Most hip and knee replacements 'last longer than thought'
Eight out of 10 knee replacements and six out of 10 hip replacements last as long as 25 years, says a large study from the University of Bristol. This is much longer than believed, the researchers said, and the findings will help patients and surgeons decide when to carry out surgery. To date, there has […]
SONA 2019: Ghanaians expect Akufo-Addo to address issues of security and jobs
On February 21, President Akufo-Addo is expected to deliver his third State of the Nations Address (SONA), to Ghanaians who are expecting him to touch on a myriad of issues affecting their daily lives. Pensioners and Public Sector Workers are also expecting that they are well paid and on time, each month. GBC’s Radio Ghana […]
