US lifts visa sanctions imposed on Ghanaians
The United States Government has lifted the visa sanctions imposed on some category of Ghanaians in 2019. The sanctions were over claims that Ghana was unreasonably delaying the return of its nationals ordered to be removed from the US. The lifting of the visa restrictions followed an agreement reached between Ghanaian officials and their United […]
Coronavirus: Global COVID-19 cases pass the 15-million mark
The coronavirus pandemic passed the 15-million case mark on Wednesday, with more than half of them in the United States and Latin America, according to an AFP tally. The pandemic continues to accelerate, the data showed, and many countries are being forced to step up their prevention measures. In less than five days, one million […]
Over 10,000 health workers in Africa infected with COVID-19
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of the threat posed by COVID-19 to health workers across Africa. More than 10 000 health workers in the 40 countries which have reported on such infections have been infected with COVID-19 so far, a sign of the challenges medical staff on the frontlines of the outbreak face. […]
Voter Registration: Military denies intimidating residents of Volta Region
The Ghana Armed Forces has refuted allegations that military personnel deployed along the borders of the Volta Region are intimidating residents, preventing them from registering in the on-going Voter Registration. A statement signed by the Director of Public Relations, Colonel Aggrey Quashie, said checks and verifications by the Ghana Armed Forces as well as independent […]
Mid Year Budget Review: Parliament to admit only 140 MPs
The Acting Public Affairs Director of Parliament, Madam Kate Addo has disclosed that only 140 MPs will be seated in the plenary of the House to receive the mid-year budget review and supplementary estimates to Parliament by Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Finance Minister. Speaking to Radio Ghana News she indicated that the admission will be […]
Coronavirus: Thousands of unexplained deaths in South Africa
There are concerns the death toll from the coronavirus in South Africa may be significantly higher than official figures currently show. A record 572 deaths from the virus have been recorded in the past 24 hours. But researchers from South Africa’s Medical Research Council say the figures for natural deaths are far higher than usual […]
100 Ghanaians to be deported from USA — Foreign Affairs Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Ms Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has told Parliament that 22 Ghanaians are currently in the process of being deported from the United States of America (USA) for breaching the immigration laws of that country. She said they were part of 100 Ghanaians on the list of persons who […]
Nine arrested as Liverpool fans defy police warnings to gather at Anfield
Nine people were arrested as Merseyside Police issued a dispersal zone around Anfield on Wednesday evening after Liverpool fans defied warnings not to gather outside the stadium on Premier League trophy night. The force moved to set up the quarantine – which remains in place until 9.30pm on Friday – following scenes of tightly-packed crowds […]
Kim Kardashian West addresses husband Kanye West’s mental health
Kim Kardashian West has publicly addressed her husband Kanye’s mental health issues following a series of erratic statements in recent days. She wrote on Instagram: “As many of you know, Kanye has bipolar disorder. “Anyone who has this or has a loved one in their life who does, knows how incredibly complicated and painful it […]
LPG tanker drivers on sit down strike
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Tanker Drivers Association has started a sit-down strike over what they describe as harassment from police personnel during the execution of their duties. Spokesperson for the Association, Yaw Yeboah said the police extort money from them while on the road. He also complained of salary issues for their members. Mr. Yeboah […]
