Protocols for reopening of schools -Highlights
The Ministry of Education on Tuesday, June 2, announced the conditions for the reopening of educational institutions. Disinfection of all educational institutions (public and private) Provision of WASH facilities for all schools Provision of washable and reusable Facemasks for all students and staff Mapping of all schools to health facilities All Classes to be split […]
Residents rise to jubilation as construction of Banso-Banka road commences
Residents living along the Banso-Banka road in the Asante-Akim South Municipality, rose to ecstatic jubilation at a ceremony to cut a sod for the rehabilitation of the road in the area. The 26-kilometre stretch road had been in a very deplorable state for many years, adversely affecting the socio-economic activities and living conditions of the […]
NPP leadership meets Wednesday to fix date for parliamentary primaries
The National Council of the ruling New Patriotic Party will be meeting Wednesday, June 3, to fix a date for the party’s parliamentary primaries in constituencies with sitting Members of Parliament (MPs). The party had originally scheduled to elect its candidates in these constituencies on April 25, but that had to be cancelled because of […]
Court remands cargo agent over dud cheques
The Kaneshie District Court has remanded into Police custody a 50-year-old cargo agent who lodged at a hotel from January 11 to May 21, 2020 and later issued dud cheques to cover his bills. Michael A. Gyasi denied issuing the two dud cheques of the Access Bank. He will be brought back to the Court […]
Metrology In National Development
NEWS COMMENTARY ON METROLOGY AND TRADE PROMOTION Metrology is the scientific study of measurement. It establishes a common understanding of units, crucial in linking human activities. One important day set aside to mark the significance of accurate measurements which must be observed by all countries is what has become known as World Metrology Day. It […]
Former African presidents condemn George Floyd killing
Former African presidents have condemned the killing of George Floyd as violent protests continue in the US following his death in police custody. The Forum of Former Heads of State and Government has urged African countries to “raise a strong protest” to the killing and demand that the “perpetrators of this crime and all other […]
Police stop supporters of Bernard Mornah from entering Police Headquarters
Police have prevented the Chairman of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah and scores of his supporters from getting to the Police Headquarters. The supporters, most of whom were clad in red were marching alongside Mr. Mornah to the Police Headquarters where he is expected to honor an invitation from the CID over comments […]
Government to construct 30 new Community ICT Centres
Government is to construct 30 new Community ICT Centre’s, CIC’s across the country. A hundred out of the more than 200 existing CIC’s will also be renovated and equipped with upgraded Computers and other equipment. The Minister for Communications, Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful announced this at the sod cutting for the 30 State of the Art […]
Electoral Commission begins pilot registration exercise in Sekondi
A pilot registration exercise by the Electoral Commission (EC) to test the efficiency of its machines ahead of the 2020 elections is underway in Sekondi. The two-day exercise is opened to all qualified voters. The Electoral Commission is mandated by law to organise the 2020 general elections. It’s also in the process of compiling a […]
Parents can’t visit children when schools reopen – Education Minister
No form of religious activity or visitation will be allowed in Schools as they re-open for final year students amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a directive by the Ministry of Education (MoE), visitors will not be allowed entry into Boarding Senior High Schools (SHSs) adding that Day Students will be compulsorily made boarders to […]
