Passengers appeal to government to reduce number of passengers in taxi and trotro
Residents in Tema have appealed to Government to compel commercial drivers to reduce the number of passengers on Taxi and Trotro buses to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Passengers on Monday expressed concern about the number of passengers on-board these commercial vehicles without observing COVID-19 protocols. Madam Sarah Adjei said: “I am so scared […]
Police arrest 39 suspects in separate swoops in Accra
The Madina Divisional Police and James Town District Police Commands, have arrested 39 suspects in separate swoops to clamp down on crime in the national capital. The police retrieved cannabis, dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp among other things from the suspects. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Effia Tenge, Head of Public Affairs Unit, […]
Meet the father of six who sells pastries for living
A father of six, Mr. Kofi Boahen who sells pastries for a living says no line is drawn between a trade or occupation for women or men. For him, a day’s honest labour should spur one on, to care for his family, hence his decision to make ends meet from the sale of Chips and […]
Five women in coastal Volta acquire alternative livelihood skills
Five women, aged 18-35, have undergone a five-day training programme in bakery and pastry to empower them to become self-reliant. The women, selected from Ketu South, Keta and Anloga in the Volta Region, were also presented with equipment to enable them to practice their newly acquired skills. The training and presentation of tools formed part […]
Samuel Boadu named new head coach of Hearts of Oak
Accra Hearts of Oak have signed former Medeama trainer Samuel Boadu as new head coach to replace the departed Kosta Papic. The Ghanaian powerhouse are hoping the new gaffer can provide a financial return on the club’s investment after bringing him to the capital. Boadu will receive GHC70,000 enticement fee, put on a $2,500 monthly […]
US Peace Corps is Sixty Years in Ghana
To say that the activities of US Peace Corps have made tremendous impact in many communities across Ghana is an understatement. Ever since the first group of volunteers touched the soil of Ghana some six decades ago, many lives have been positively impacted and destinies changed for the good of society. The little things that […]
VIDEO: President Akufo-Addo takes first COVID-19 Vaccine
President Akufo-Addo and his wife, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, have become the first Ghanaians to take the COVID-19 vaccine. https://youtu.be/29ECp_fUnzs
Ho Technical University sees increase in enrollment
The Ho Technical University (HTU) has seen a sharp rise in its students intake for the 2020/21 academic year. Out of the 2,603 applications, 2,166 applicants were admitted to pursue degree and higher national diploma programmes offered at the University. The statistics represent 43 percent increase in students enrollment figures this academic year. The Vice-Chancellor […]
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala took office in Geneva on Monday
Having survived the murky waters of politics in Nigeria, where her mother was kidnapped to send her a message, and rising to number two at the World Bank, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala should have no trouble dealing with international trade negotiators in her new job at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The 66-year-old is the first woman, […]
SHS placement out
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the placement of Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates into senior high, technical and vocational schools. The rollout which went live last night, followed rigorous work by officials of the GES to ensure that the exercise went live. When the Daily Graphic visited the Computerised School Selection and […]
