President Akufo-Addo presents 10,000 hospital beds to Health Ministry
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has presented ten thousand hospital beds, under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP), to be distributed to hospitals across the country. According to President Akufo-Addo, it is always disconcerting to see patients being treated in wheelchairs, in plastic chairs, and even on the floors because of the unavailability […]
23rd September, 2020
The Ghanaian Times discusses the strike by the Ghana registered nurses and Midwives Association. The paper suggests that government and the association must return to the negotiation table and engage further on the issues. The Times is of the view that even though the action by the Nurses and Midwives is legitimate, it is going […]
Special Prosecutor throws out STRANEK’s petition to investigate Agyapa Royalties Deal
The Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, has described as “opportunistic and populist” a petition by Civil Society Organisation (STRANEK), urging his office to investigate the controversial Agyapa Royalties deal. In a response to the group, the Special Prosecutor said his office has already independently commenced investigations into the matter and therefore cannot commit resources to follow […]
Covid-19: US death toll passes 200,000
The US coronavirus death toll has passed 200,000, according to data from Johns Hopkins University (JHU). More than 6.8 million people are known to have been infected in the US, more than in any other country. The milestone comes amid an increase in cases in a number of states, including North Dakota and Utah. President […]
UER Minister calls on youth to preach peace
The Upper East Regional Minister, Madam Tangoba Abayage, has called on the youth in the Region to preach peace as the country prepares towards the December 7, 2020, general elections. She made the call at the Upper East Regional Tourism Awards night, which saw a lot of attendees from various districts across the Region. Madam […]
Labour Commission to serve GRNMA with order for compulsory arbitration
An Accra High Court, Labour Division, has asked the Labour Commission to serve the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) with an order on notice to compel the Association for a compulsory arbitration. The Court, presided over by Justice Frank Aboagye Rockson, said it was in pursuant to order 19 of C.L 47 and […]
