COVID-19: Ghana records 1,754 recoveries with 31 deaths
New figures indicate that Ghana’s COVID-19 case count now stands at 5,918 with 1,754 recoveries and 31 deaths. The Ghana Health Service said 183 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) were recorded in six regions, bringing the total case count to 5,918. Two new deaths have also been recorded within the last 48 hours. This […]
Teacher Unions threaten to defy President over schools reopening
Pre-tertiary Education Unions have warned against any plans in the immediate by the Ghana Education Service, to reopen schools. According to the unions, they would not subscribe to the re-opening of the schools should President Akufo-Addo decide not to extend the 31st May, 2020 deadline for the ban on prescribed public and social gatherings to […]
Coronavirus vaccine: First evidence jab can train immune system
The first hints that a vaccine can train people’s immune system to fight coronavirus have been reported by a company in the US. Moderna said neutralising antibodies were found in the first eight people who took part in their safety trials. It also said the immune response was similar to that in people infected with the […]
Auditor General rejects request for audit verification to pay salary arrears of over 200 former MPs
The Auditor-General, Mr Daniel Yaw Domelevo, has rejected a request for an audit verification to be conducted in order for the payment of salary arrears for over 200 former Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Fourth Parliament. The Chief of Staff, Madam Frema Osei Opare, based on a letter from the Forum for Former Members […]
More than 400 structures to be pulled down for construction of Pwalugwu Dam
More than four hundred structures have been earmarked to be affected by the construction of the Pwalugwu Multipurpose Dam project in both North-East and Upper East Regions. This was revealed by the Volta River Authority (VRA). The estimated cost involved in resettlement and compensation has not yet been disclosed but plans are far advanced in […]
Coronavirus: Trump gives WHO ultimatum over Covid-19 handling
US President Donald Trump has sent a letter to the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) threatening to pull US funding permanently over Covid-19. The letter outlines a 30-day deadline for the body to commit to “substantive improvements” or risk losing millions and US membership altogether. Addressed to WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, it […]
Parliament reconvenes today after short break
The Second Meeting of the fourth Session of the 7th Parliament is scheduled to take place today Tuesday, May 19, 2020. During this meeting, a total of thirty-six Bills are expected to be presented to the House. These include the Affirmative Action Bill, Criminal Offences Amendment Bill and Value Added Tax Amendment Bill. This was […]
Ghana Cooperative Cashew Farmers want board to be outdoored
The Ghana Cooperative Cashew Farmers and Marketing Association is urging the government to give priority consideration to the composition and inauguration of the Ghana Tree Crops Authority and its Board created to regulate the production and marketing of other cash crops such as cashew. It says any further delay in the outdooring of the Board […]
Water supply will be restored soon – GWCL assures residents of Tema
The Tema Regional Communications Manager of the Ghana Water Company (GWCL), Sampson Ampah, has assured residents of Tema and its surrounding communities, yet to have water after shutdown to exercise restraint as pressures are low. He hoped by the close of day, all will have water; saying the Company apologises for any inconvenience caused due […]
