No one will be vaccinated with expired COVID-19 drugs- GMA

The Ghana Medical Association, GMA says it has no intention of vaccinating anyone with expired vaccines. The assurance comes following a report from our Northern Regional Correspondent Murtala Issah which revealed that more than 1,500 jabs allocated to the region are due to expire in two days. Deputy General Secretary of the GMA, Dr Titus […]

Man stabbed to death in Oti

Father kills son and wife, commits suicide

A 50-year-old man, Isacc Kojo Boampong, has been stabbed to death by his cousin during a family disagreement at Bodada in the Jasikan District of the Oti Region. Francis Brown, who allegedly stabbed his cousin to death, has fled from the town. Police Superintendent, Mr Lawrence Gbele of the Jasikan District Police Command, who confirmed […]

Channel borrowed funds into income generating projects- Prof. Peter Quartey to Gov’t

Director of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research, ISSER at the University of Ghana Prof Peter Quartey has raised concerns about Ghana’s debt stock which according to him has exceeded the accepted threshold. In an interview with GBC News, Prof Quarteycalled for a medium-term strategy which involves enhanced revenue generation. This is because […]

President Akufo-Addo calls for bipartisan approach in dealing with illegal mining

President Akufo-Addo has called for a bipartisan approach in dealing with the issues of illegal mining popularly called Galamsey. He noted that Galamsey cannot be part of the country’s everyday politicking and encouraged Ghanaians to be the best protector of the nation’s land. President Akufo-Addo stated this in Accra when he opened a national dialogue […]

Tema Region: Interruption of water supply

The Ghana Water Company Limited, GWCL, Tema Region announces the interruption of water supply from 20th April to 23rd April, 2021. According to a statement signed by the Ag. Regional Chief Manager, Ing. Mac-Doe Hanyabui, the interruption is to enable the Company to conduct routine maintenance works on its transmission pipeline from the Kpong Treatment […]

UCC Level 100 Student killed by speeding vehicle

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A Level 100 B.Com Student of the University of Cape Coast has been killed by a speeding vehicle at Ayensudom near the UCC Satellite Campus. According to a Media Release signed by the Director of Public Affairs, Major Kofi Baah-Bentum (Rtd), the student, 19 year old Priscilla Owusu Achia was in the company of her […]

Basket and hat weavers trained on registration of Geographical Indication (GI)

Leaders of basket and hats weavers’ associations in Bolgatanga, the Upper East Regional capital, have been trained on registration of Geographical Indication (GI) as part of efforts to enhance the economic fortunes of the producers. The training which was via a virtual session was organized by the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property in partnership […]

Toshiba president steps down amid $20bn buyout bid

Toshiba’s chief executive resigned on Wednesday amid controversy over a $20bn (£14.5bn) buyout bid from private equity firm, CVC Capital Partners. A statement from the Japanese conglomerate gave no reason for Nobuaki Kurumatani’s resignation. However, he had faced criticism from activist shareholders over the bid from CVC, his former employer. Toshiba’s shares surged on reports […]

Former Zimbabwe cricket captain banned for eight years

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak has been banned from all cricket for eight years for corruption offences. The International Cricket Council (ICC) found that Streak, 47, engaged with an Indian man known as ‘Mr X’ during his time coaching Zimbabwe and in Twenty20 leagues across Asia. Streak passed on information on matches and contacts details […]