Government on track with ‘Year of Roads’ mantra- Minister
Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwesi Amoako Atta, says government is on track with its “Year of Roads” mantra. He said this during a tour of the Central Region to assess work on the Mankesim bypass which seeks to reduce traffic congestion on that stretch. The Minister said government’s goal of dualising major trunk roads […]
Meeting to determine new fares ends inconclusively
Another meeting of road transport operators has ended inconclusively. The meeting reviewed the cost components including the recent increase in the price of petroleum products, cost of spare parts, inflation, drivers’ salaries, and taxes among others. A statement issued after the meeting On Wednesday, May 12, said transport operators are in talks with the Ministry […]
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid
Muslims are being encouraged to comply with government’s COVID-19 protocols and celebrate humbly and solemnly with the fear of Allah as their hallmark as this year’s Eid ul-Fitr is observed. This year’s celebration will be the second in a row that will be without the usual mammoth congregational prayers, as a result of the Covid-19 […]
Court adjourns Assin North MP’s case over hearing of applications
A Cape Coast High Court has adjourned the dual citizenship case of James Gyakye Quayson, the Assin North Member of Parliament (MP) for the hearing of two applications filed by him. The legal team of Gyakye Quayson, the first respondent, led by Mr Abraham Amaliba, had filed a ‘stay of motion’ and ‘statement of appeal’ […]
Peace Council begins process to resolve Wesley Girls’ “No Fasting policy”
The National Peace Council (NPC) says it has commenced series of engagements with relevant institutions to resolve the “No Fasting” policy in Wesley Girls’ Senior High School. The Council has therefore reiterated its earlier call on all affected persons and organisations to remain calm and commit to the age-old peaceful coexistence among all the various […]
Somalia cites Kenya bias in rejecting Ghanaian envoy
Somalia has rejected African Union’s special envoy former Ghanaian President John Mahama who was appointed to mediate talks over the political crisis in the country. In a letter to the head of the AU Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, Somalia’s foreign minister said that Mr Mahama had “extensive links” with Kenya and would therefore not support […]
Ex-first lady accused of ‘improper’ Mugabe burial
Former Zimbabwe’s first lady, Grace Mugabe, has been summoned to appear before a traditional court over the “improper” burial of the late President Robert Mugabe. The former first lady is being accused of having broken taboo by burying her husband at the family homestead, instead of a place “chosen by his relatives and mother”. In […]
GBC hosts virtual Eid-Ul-Fitr prayers
GBC in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President and the National Chief Imam brings you a virtual Eid-ul-Fitr celebration on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 8 a.m. Guest of Honour: President Akufo-Addo. Watch here:
