Court dismisses ‘submission of no case’ filed by former COCOBOD CEO, two others
The Criminal Division of the Accra High Court has ordered Dr. Stephen Opuni and two others to open their defense in the ongoing trial over alleged misappropriation of Lithovit fertilizer at COCOBOD. The court presided over by Justice Clemence Honyenuga in his ruling on a submission of no case said, Prosecution succeeded in proving all […]
400 more soldiers deployed to River Pra to beef up Operation Halt
400 more Soldiers have been added to the 200 already deployed to remove all persons engaged in mining in water bodies in the second phase of Operation Halt. Unlike the two hundred that were deployed last week in the first phase of the operation, the 400 men of all ranks for the new phase will […]
Calls for multidimensional approach in finding solution to COVID-19
NEWS COMMENTARY ON THE INTERCONNECTED RIPPLING EFFECT OF COVID-19 AND THE NEED FOR A HOLISTIC SOLUTION IN THE WAKE OF DELAYED VACCINES. One thing the impact of COVID-19 has revealed is that countries are ultimately on their own. It has been more than a year since a new world came into being as a result […]
Institute of Internal Auditors Ghana launches awareness month
The need for the independence of internal auditors has become more imminent than ever as they play key roles in ensuring the overall well-being of operations within an organisation. In spite of their significant roles, internal auditors are usually faced with a myriad of challenges as people have limited information about the work they do. […]
Accra: Government issues flood warnings and mitigation measures
Residents living in low-lying areas downstream in and around Adabraka, Circle, Odawna among others in the country’s capital are likely to experience flooding this year with the onset of the rains. This was revealed by the Head of Drains at the Hydrological Services Department under the Works and Housing Ministry, Seth Kudzordzi. Speaking on preparation […]
Parts of Tetteh Quarshie to Koforidua to experience temporary roadblocks
Sections of the N4 spanning Tetteh Quarshie to Koforidua will experience disruptions to traffic flow from Saturday, May 8, to Sunday, May 9, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily. A statement signed by the Acting Chief Executive of the Ghana Highway Authority, A.K Nuhu, says the disruption is to enable GRIDCO […]
WHO approves Chinese Covid vaccine
The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted emergency approval for the Covid vaccine made by Chinese company Sinopharm. It is the first vaccine developed by a non-Western country to get WHO backing. The vaccine has already been given to millions of people in China and elsewhere. The WHO had previously only approved the vaccines made […]
744 applicants undergo screening for Population census in Kadjebi
The Kadjebi District Census Implementation Committee (DCIC) in the Oti Region has started the screening of 744 applicants for the 2021 Population and Housing Census (PHC) in the District. The three-group member panel is expected to screen 41 applicants per day for six days.Speaking in an interview, acting Kadjebi District Census Officer, Mr. Joseph Agbeko-Yadogla, […]
Some Ashaiman residents to kick against COVID-19 inoculation
Contrary to the World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmation that inoculation against COVID-19 was effective and could reduce the incidence of the virus, some residents of Ashaiman in Tema are of other views. Speaking in an interview on the vaccinations, some of them indicated that drinking alcohol was good enough to protect themselves against the virus […]
No prison inmate contracts COVID-19 since the outbreak – VEEP
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has lauded the management of the Ghana Prisons Service for ensuring the safety of prison inmates to prevent any infection among inmates since the outbreak of the Coronavirus disease in Ghana last year. He said since the COVID-19 mass vaccination exercise started on March 2, 2021, 2,161 prison officers and […]
