Morocco suspends public transport
Public transport has been suspended in Morocco to curb the spread of coronavirus. The government has taken drastic measures to tackle the pandemic as the number of people who have contracted the virus has reached 108 in the North African country. Authorities have decided to ban the movement of people between cities using private or […]
World Water Day 2020
NEWS COMMENTARY ON WORLD WATER DAY. 2020 World Water Day marks 27 years of celebrating the Day, instituted in 1992 by the UN, to draw attention to the importance of freshwater and advocate the sustainable management of freshwater resources. This year, the focus of the celebration is on water and climate change, highlighting the fact […]
Coronavirus: Allow journalists to work from home – GJA
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has encouraged media houses to adopt remote work systems that allow staff to work from home and ensure their safety and protection as part of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The GJA said journalists, in the news gathering process and programming such as interviewing and […]
GPHA suspends high-risk ships, port tours and academic internship
Following the declaration of the COVID-19 a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), and Ghana recording 21 cases, the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has decided to suspend all port tours by schools and organisations with immediate effect. It is also liaising with shipping agents to identify all high-risk vessels that may be […]
Markets in Accra fumigated
Listen to attached audio The Greater Accra Regional Disinfection Exercise at Mallam Atta Market started late Monday, March 23, because the chemicals meant for the exercise delayed. GBC’s Felix Cofie reports that though all the spraying gangs and other accoutrement arrived at the market as early as 5 a.m., the chemicals were delivered after 9 […]
Russia, China and Cuba assist Italy to combat corona virus outbreak
Russia has sent nine cargo planes with humanitarian aid to Italy to help it fight COVID-19 outbreak. Russian President Vladimir Putin offered the country’s help to Italy last Saturday in view of the complicated situation caused by the pandemic, which has affected more than 53,000 people and killed at least six thousand 557. The Cargo […]
N/R: MMDAs receives Veronica Buckets to promote hand washing against COVID-19
The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has distributed hundreds of Veronica buckets to MMDAs in the Northern Region, as part of measures to combat COVID-19. The buckets are to be placed at vantage points across communities to encourage regular hand washing. The Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Hajia Alima Mahama, at […]
Focus on sanitisers for citizens instead of fumigation- Bioscientist to gov’t
A Bioscientist and Lecturer at the Department of Biotechnology of the University for Development Studies, Dr. Courage Sabah, has urged government to focus on the production of effective and affordable hand sanitisers for citizens instead of the fumigation it is embarking on. He said the effects of fumigation will not last long, because surfaces could […]
Nigeria confirms first coronavirus death
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced the country’s first death from coronavirus. In a tweet, NCDC said the victim was a 67-year-old man who returned to the country following a medical procedure in the UK. He had underlying medical conditions and was undergoing chemotherapy.
Coronavirus: Harvey Weinstein tests positive
Former Hollywood producer and convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein has tested positive for coronavirus while in prison. He is now in isolation, according to Michael Powers, president of the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association. Weinstein was found guilty of rape and sexual assault last month and sentenced to 23 years in […]
