Gov’t to digitise operations of Rent Control Department soon — VEEP
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said government is undertaking policy initiatives towards digitising and modernising the operations of the Rent Control Department to enhance the adjudication of rent related cases. In that regard, the Minister of Works and Housing, Samuel Atta-Akyea has presented a new Rent Bill before Cabinet for consideration, which will be […]
Fake contact tracer arrested
A 23-year-old man has been arrested by the police for allegedly posing as a COVID-19 contact tracer who took samples of sputum from unsuspecting persons at a fee. The suspect, identified as Abdulai Baba, was arrested by the East Legon District Police following a report one company (name withheld) made to the Criminal Investigation Unit […]
Depositors of collapsed microfinance, S&L companies to be paid by end of July
The Receiver of the collapsed microfinance companies, savings and loans, and finance houses, Mr Eric Nana Nipah, has assured all affected depositors whose claims have been validated that they would be paid their locked up investments by end of July 2020. According to him, the total value of valid claims is GH₵5.4 billion and that […]
Wiawso College of Education to offer Post-Diploma courses in Basic Education
As part of efforts to build the capacity of Basic School Teachers to obtain a minimum qualification of a First Degree, the College of Education at Sefwi Wiawso, has started a top-up programme in Post-Diploma courses in Basic Education. Among the courses are Early Childhood Development, Primary Education, Technical Skills, Art, Social Studies and Vocational […]
Ten students test positive for COVID-19 in four SHS in Ahafo Region
Ten Senior High School (SHS) students from four institutions in the Ahafo Region have tested positive for COVID-19. One of them has however recovered with another showing mild symptoms and receiving treatment at the Bechem Government hospital. The remaining eight are in self-isolation and responding to treatment. The Ahafo Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. […]
EC admits to errors at some registration centres in Ashanti
The Ashanti Regional Director of the Electoral Commission, Mr. Benjamin Banor-Bioh, has admitted to an error in the registration figures at some registration centers in the Region. According to him, the error is a genuine mistake on the part of the concerned District Electoral Officers. Mr. Banor-Bioh was reacting to an allegation by the Ashanti […]
African Court: Woyome fails again
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Right (ACHPR) based in Tanzania, has dismissed a review application filed by Alfred Agbesi Woyome to halt the selling of his properties meant to offset the GH¢46 million he owes Ghana. In a unanimous decision, the 10-member panel of the court dismissed the review application on the basis […]
Emmerdale actress Paula Tilbrook dies at 89
Emmerdale actress Paula Tilbrook, who played Betty Eagleton in the soap for 21 years, has died at the age of 89. Tilbrook joined the ITV soap as the gossip Betty in 1994 and left in 2015, returning for a brief cameo in the Christmas episode that year. “The family of Paula Tilbrook are sad to […]
PPP to hold its virtual national convention on July 18
On July 18, 2020, the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) will hold its national convention through a virtual meeting to acclaim its national officers. The meeting will also affirm the officers nominated for appointment per the party’s constitution, such as the executive director and the director of operations. All regional chairpersons and their executives, as well […]
Nigeria’s Gokada founder murdered in New York
Fahim Saleh, the founder of Gokada, one of Nigeria’s ride-hailing motorcycle services, has been found murdered in a Manhattan apartment by the police in the US city of New York. The body was reportedly found by his sister on Tuesday. A New York Police Department spokesperson said the body had been decapitated and dismembered, while […]
