Lecturers can sack students who dress provocatively – Ho Technical University
The Ho Technical University has empowered its lecturers to deny access to indecently and provocatively dressed students. The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Ben Honyenuga, at the 28th Matriculation Ceremony of the University said the institution seeks to maintain its reputation of decency and respect for the benefit of students and would continue to forbid […]
Ghana’s decision to opt for Astrazeneca, Sputnik-V vaccines best – Prof. Awandare
The Executive Director, West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens, University of Ghana, Prof. Gordon Awandare, says government’s decision to opt for the Astrazeneca and Sputnik-V vaccines for emergency use is the best. Speaking to GBC’s Radio Ghana, Prof. Awandare explained that government considered the availability and affordability of these vaccines over the […]
Close down LGBTQI office in Accra – Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference
The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference has appealed to President Akufo-Addo to immediately shut down the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Individual (LGBTQI) office in Accra. A statement issued by the Conference condemned all those who support the practice of homosexuality in Ghana. BELOW IS A COPY OF THE STATEMENT Meanwhile, Director of LGBTQI […]
Hawa Koomson ‘not fit’ for Fisheries Ministry – Group tells Parliament
The Ghana Tuna Association has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament over the poor performance of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Minister-nominee, Mavis Hawa Koomson. The Association says it has the conviction that the nominee is not fit to head the Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Ministry. In its petition, the Association said Mrs. Koomson’s abysmal performance […]
Queen mother cautions girls against promiscuous lifestyles
Queen mother of Dwenase in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo Region, Nana Anima Ahwenepa, has cautioned girls against premarital sex, urging them to preserve their virginity for marriage. She said promiscuous lifestyle exposes girls to evil spirits that cause marital problems. Interacting with journalists during a community forum she organized for indigenes at […]
Social distancing not applicable in Sunyani Central Prison
The social distancing compliance against spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVD-19) has not been applicable at the cells of the Sunyani Central Prison (SCP) because of overcrowding population of the inmates. Deputy Superintendent of Prisons (DSP) Johann Nii Narh Nartey, the Bono Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Prison Service (GPS) told the Ghana […]
Ghana turns to WHO for Ebola vaccine
Ghana will have to make a case to the World Health Organisation (WHO) to secure Ebola vaccines as a buffer to protect its citizenry, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, has said. According to him, that had become necessary after three people had been reported dead in Guinea from Ebola. […]
Texas weather: President Biden declares major disaster
President Joe Biden has declared a major disaster in Texas, clearing the way for more federal funds to be spent on relief efforts in the US state. Power is returning across Texas and temperatures are set to rise but some 13 million people are still facing difficulties accessing clean water. Mr Biden has said he […]
Miss Universe 2020 to be held on May 16
The directors of Miss Universe have finally confirmed the date for Miss Universe 2020 after the pageant was cancelled last year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Organisation, the pageant will be held on May 16, 2021 in the United States of America. The exact location for the pageant is yet […]
Ghana’s COVID-19 cases now 79,655; deaths increase to 572
Ghana’s COVID-19 cases now stand at 79,655 confirmed cases with 572 deaths. This is published on the Ghana Health Service Portal. The Active case count now stands at 6,567. Greater Accra Region leads with 45,946, followed by Ashanti Region with 13,966. The North East region has the lowest case count of 61. FIND BELOW THE CUMULATIVE CASES […]
