Foreign Affairs Minister lauds EU’s efforts to protect Gulf of Guinea
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has raised concerns about some illegalities perpetuated by pirates and other unscrupulous individuals in the Gulf of Guinea. The concerns were raised when a delegation from the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Ghana and other EU Heads of Mission accredited to Ghana, had a meeting […]
Electricity tariff review processes underway to determine adjustment
Processes to review electricity tariffs are underway to determine the exact level of adjustment. The Head of Public Relations and External Affairs of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Mr Bawa Munkaila confirmed this to GBC NEWS in Accra. The Head of Public Relations and External Affairs of PURC, Mr Bawa Munkaila said 2021 is […]
Dairy consumers warned over zoonotic TB
Consumers of Dairy Foods and Beverages have been cautioned over the possibility of contracting the Fatal Tuberculosis disease from the consumption of unwholesome products. Dr. Gloria Ivy Mensah, Research Fellow, Department of Bacteriology, Noguchi Memorial Institute of Medical Research also warned people who work with cattle, saying they could contract the Bovine Tuberculosis if unprotected. […]
Gov’t earmarks 3 coastal towns to construct modern fish landing sites
Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah says government has earmarked three towns, Osu, Ekumfi Otuam and Mfantseman for the construction of modern fish landing sites. This brings the number of projects along the coastal region of Ghana to 14. Speaking on the ‘Eye on Port’ programme, Mr. Asiamah said these projects form part of government’s […]
Ghana card PIN replaces TIN effective April 1, 2021
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says all is set for the use of the Ghana Card Personal Identification Number as Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The move which is being carried out by the GRA and the Registrar-General’s Department in collaboration with the National Identification Authority (NIA), forms part of government’s policy on the use of […]
National Sports Authority disinfects 12 league centres ahead of GPL second round
The National Sports Authority (NSA) has disinfected 12 Ghana Premier league (GPL) match venues ahead of the start of the second round of the GPL on Friday, April 2. The disinfection exercise which was undertaken by Tebel Company limited, started on Tuesday, March 30 and was expected to end on Thursday, April 1. In all, […]
CAF takes immediate steps to improve stadia across Africa
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has taken a decision to priorities the improvement of stadia across the continent befitting of hosting international competitions. The Executive Committee held a videoconference on Wednesday chaired by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe to deliberate on the matter and propose a plan to improve these venues. CAF’s General Secretary […]
Improving medical ethics for HIV/TB patients
Though the country has gone far with issues of HIV/TB having medications to reduce viral loads, there is still a subtle means of stigma and discrimination in our communities when it comes to persons living with HIV/TB. The managers of the HIV/TB control program in Ghana say there is still more to be done to […]
Comoros and Gambia’s cold day in hell
It was a cold day in hell as a tiny country Comoros wrote an indelible history in the annals of both Africa and country’s football to qualify for the next AFCON in Cameroon. This script was never part of the bookmakers scripts from the day the draw for the AFCON 2021 qualifiers was done but […]
Shatta Wale announces retirement from music
Dancehall musician, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has announced his retirement after the release of his upcoming album. The dancehall king is expected to release his fifth studio album titled Gift of God (GOG). However, as fans await the release of the much-anticipated album, the Ayoo hitmaker has taken to Twitter […]
