Focus on stopping coronavirus spread not hospitals – Dr. Aheto to government
A Senior Lecturer at the Department of Bio-statistics School of Public Health University of Ghana, Dr. Justice Moses Aheto, has cautioned government to focus its energy at stopping spread of the Corona Virus rather than shifting attention to the building of more health facilities. In his view the vision of the President to build 88 […]
South Korea fire: Dozens killed in warehouse blaze in Icheon
At least 38 people have been killed in a fire at a warehouse that was under construction in the South Korean city of Icheon. The blaze was caused by an explosion of flammable material being used in the installation of insulation in a basement, South Korean media reported. All the victims are believed to be […]
Case challenging eligibility of special prosecutor adjourned
A Seven Member Panel of the Supreme Court Presided over by Chief Justice Anin Yeboah has deferred judgement in the case of Dr. Dominic Ayine versus the Attorney General to the 13th of next month. Dr Ayine filed the suit to challenge Martin Amidu’s age as Special Prosecutor. The case was earlier adjourned to today for judgement. GBC’s court […]
Seven Togolese arrested in Western North over immigration breaches
Seven Togolese travelling to seek employment in the Western North Region, have been arrested and handed over to the Sefwi Wiawso Divisional Police for interrogation. According to a Unit Committee Chairman, Ernest Agyeman Prempeh and Nana Kofi Adjei, a Car Dealer, the suspects were caught at the Bosomoiso Junction near Sefwi Wiawso when they alighted […]
Wear face masks to help stop spread of Coronavirus- Herbert Mensah to Rugby Family
President and Board Chairman of Ghana Rugby, Herbert Mensah, has urged the Ghana Rugby Family to wear masks as a protective measure against the new Coronavirus, COVID-19. In a video wearing a face mask with different “Stay Safe” messages on it, Mensah said: “Even though the lockdown in Ghana has been lifted the virus has […]
Hundreds of Moroccan inmates test positive for virus
Some 313 coronavirus cases have been reported in Moroccan jails following mass testing for Covid-19. The authorities say Ouarzazate prison in central Morocco recorded 303 cases, while 10 other cases were in Oudaya prison in Marrakesh and Ksar Kebir prison in the north-west. Most of the cases involved prisoners, but a small number of prison […]
Slumdog Millionaire actor Irrfan Khan dies
Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan, renowned internationally for roles in the hit films Slumdog Millionaire and Jurassic World, has died at the age of 53. Khan was known for his nuanced and understated performances, with many calling him one of India’s most talented actors. He was so highly respected, director Wes Anderson once wrote him a […]
World Athletics to support athletes
World Athletics – world’s athletics controlling body, together with the International Athletics Foundation (IAF), has launched a US$500,000 fund to support professional athletes experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. World Athletics President Sebastian Coe, who also chairs the IAF, said the fund would be used to assist athletes who have lost most of […]
Oscars change streaming rules amid battle for future of cinemas
The body behind the Oscars has changed its rules so films that debut on streaming or video on demand services are eligible for next year’s awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ current rules say films can only enter if they have been shown in a Los Angeles cinema for at least a […]
Boris Johnson and fiancée announce birth of ‘healthy baby boy’
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancée Carrie Symonds have announced the birth of their baby boy. Symonds, 32, gave birth to “a “healthy baby boy at a London hospital earlier this morning”, a statement from Johnson’s office said on Wednesday. Both mother and child are doing “doing well”. The child is the couple’s […]
