Ada Police arrests 39 unregistered motorbike riders
The Ada Divisional Police Command at the weekend arrested 39 motorbikes, including five tricycles within the Ada West District, in an exercise undertaken by the Division. According to the police, they are undertaking this special exercise to bring sanity into the districts. The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) George Aboagye, who is the Sege Police […]
The importance of vaccines as Ghana hosts 2021 Africa Vaccination Week
NEWS COMMENTARY DISCUSSES THE IMPORTANCE OF VACCINES AS GHANA HOSTS LAUNCH OF 2021 AFRICA VACCINATION WEEK. Ghana is hosting this year’s launch of Africa Vaccination Week. An event celebrated during the last week of April 24th -30th with other WHO Regions and the World Immunization week. The week aims at promoting the use of vaccines […]
Akufo-Addo sets up committee to develop, manufacture vaccines in Ghana
President Akufo-Addo has set up a committee to look into the local production of vaccines. The Committee has already started work in earnest. The move comes as scientists in countries all over the world are working assiduously to develop vaccines to meet growing demand especially in the wake of COVID-19. Minister of Health Kwaku Agyemang […]
UN Envoy, Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas says there are concerns about Ghana’s democratic credentials
The Immediate Past Head of the UN Office for West Africa and the Sahel, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, says the violence and deaths recorded in the 2020 elections do not speak well of the country as the citadel of democracy in Africa. He said Ghana’s image has been tainted with regard to the electoral related […]
Western Regional Security Council goes tough on ‘galamsayers’
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has charged the Western Regional Security Council, REGSEC to deal with all persons involved in illegal mining irrespective of political affiliation or position. Mr. Jinapor who is touring the region said government will ensure that galamsey is a thing of the past. He announced that […]
CSOs demand revised Agyapa Deal document
Following President Akufo-Addo’s announcement that the Agyapa Royalties Deal will be brought back to Parliament for consideration, some Civil Society Organisations are asking for copies of the Revised Agyapa Deal document. This, they say, will enable them to ensure that all the questionable corruption risk issues have been properly dealt with. Dr. Steve Manteaw who […]
University of Cape Coast launches ‘kick out covid 19’ campaign
The Students Representative Council, SRC, of the University of Cape Coast has launched a campaign to combat the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic on campus. The “Kick out COVID-19 Campaign”, is intended to, among other things, educate students on the need to adhere to all the COVID-19 safety protocols.
High number of COVID-19 cases at KIA a reflection of global surge – GHS Boss
The Ghana Health Service says the high number of COVID-19 cases being recorded at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) is a reflection of the surge in cases in many parts of the world. The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, insists that several measures have been put in place to reduce the […]
Government must consider Universal Mobile Wallet System to drive financial inclusion
The government and policy makers must engineer policies that will cause a “quantum shift and drive massive participation in the digital eco-system, Vodafone Ghana’s Legal and External Affairs Director, Geta Striggner-Quartey has said. She said, having made a commitment to bridge the digital and economic divide with its purpose led agenda, Vodafone Ghana in an industry first, completely […]
President Akufo-Addo tasks Black Stars to win AFCON and reach World Cup semis
President Akufo-Addo has set an ambitious target for the Senior National Team, the Black Stars to win the upcoming AFCON tournament and reach the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup. The President wants the Black Stars to end the nearly 40-year trophy drought and win the Cup for the Nation. Speaking at a Breakfast meeting […]