Central Regional Fire Service educates fishing communities
The Central Regional Fire Command has taken its fire education to the fishing communities in the region. This is in reaction to recent fire outbreaks in pre-mix fuel stations in some communities including Kormantsi and Elmina which claimed lives. At the Pre-mix fuel station at Ntsin in Cape Coast and Elmina yesterday (February 18), the […]
Ashanti Regional minister inspects on-going road projects in Kumasi
The Ashanti Regional Minister Simon Osei Mensah is inspecting on-going road projects in the Region. Accompanying him is the Ashanti Regional Director of Urban roads Francis Gambrah. The team is expected to inspect roads in five municipalities in the region. Mr Gambrah said they have completed 30% of work and hope to fully complete the […]
Children facing uncertain future, experts warn
No country offers a child both the chance of a healthy upbringing and an environment fit for their future, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. Experts say climate change and harmful advertising encouraging fast-food consumption and under-age drinking are putting children at risk. The UK was ranked among the top 10 countries in the world […]
2019/20 GPL: Week 11 Match Preview — Bechem United v Liberty Professionals
Bechem United will have to play above their level in order to return to winning ways when they Liberty Professionals in Week 11 of the ongoing Ghana Premier on Wednesday February 19. Bechem United suffered defeat over the weekend when they lost 3-2 to Hearts of Oak courtesy a 93rd minute goal by Kofi Kordzi […]
Facebook expresses ‘deep concern’ after Singapore orders page block
Facebook has expressed concern after it was ordered by Singapore to block access to a news site’s page. Singapore said the fringe site States Times Review had broken a newly introduced “fake news” law and repeatedly conveyed “falsehoods”. Facebook said it was “legally compelled” to comply with the order to block access from Singapore, but […]
2019/20 GPL: Week 11 Match Preview – Karela United v Hearts of Oak
After a last gasp win in Accra against Bechem United, Hearts of Oak will look to extend their unbeaten run of games to five when they travel to the Akoon Park to play inconsistent Karela United. The match week 11 game in the Ghana Premier League is expected to produce an entertaining encounter with games […]
President Akufo-Addo lauds contribution of Francis Asenso- Boakye to TESCON, NPP
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commended his deputy Chief of Staff and Political Assistant, Francis Asenso-Boakye, for his contribution in the formation of the Tertiary Students’ Confederacy of the NPP (TESCON) and to the development of the NPP. He was speaking at a durbar organised by the National Youth Wing of the NPP […]
Coronavirus: Gov’t ships local food items to Ghanaian students in China
The government of Ghana has dispatched cartons of assorted local food items to China to be distributed to 151 Ghanaian students stranded in Wuhan, the epicentre of the new coronavirus disease. Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey who announced this, said the items had been shipped to Ghana’s Mission in Beijing for onward delivery to […]
Peace certain after December polls – Akufo-Addo assures Mahama
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has once again assured the nation that the peace and stability the country is enjoying will be maintained before, during and after the December 7 polls. He said he was confident that the good sense of Ghanaians, which has preserved the peace and stability of the Fourth Republic for […]
Supreme Court to rule on Amidu’s eligibility as Special Prosecutor April 29
The Supreme Court will on April 29, give judgement on the case challenging the eligibility and appointment of Martin Amidu as the Special Prosecutor. The plaintiff, Dr Dominic Ayine, who is a former Deputy Attorney General went to Court in relation to his age at the time of his appointment. The court fixed the date […]