Government to start sea defence project at Salakorpe, Amutsinu
Government has announced its readiness to extend the sea defence project to Agavedzi, Salakorpe and Amutsinu under the phase two of Blekusu Coastal Protection Project in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region. According to the Sector Minister, the Ministry has taken an urgent steps to implement the second phase of the project as […]
Ghana Association of Bankers expresses worry over security concerns in industry
The Ghana Association of Bankers has expressed worry over the Bullion Van robbery that occurred on Monday, at James Town in Accra. In a statement, jointly signed by Chief Executive Officer, John Awuah and President of the Association, Mansa Nettey, it noted that it has met with the top hierarchy of National Security, the Inspector […]
16th June, 2021
The Ghanaian Times says it is about time the state or regulatory authorities in all sectors did the needful to protect lives and property. This comes at the back of last Monday’s daylight Robbery attack on a bullion van at Adedeinkpo, near James Town in Accra, which saw a policeman and an onlooker killed and […]
Bullion Van Attack: Police announces 20,000 cedis Reward
The Police administration has announced a GH¢20,000 reward for any person who will provide reliable information leading to the arrest of suspects who attacked a bullion van, resulting in the murder of a policeman, a woman and injury to the driver at Adedenkpo near James Town in Accra. Director, Police Public Relations Directorate, Superintendent of […]
We’ll comply with IGP directives on use of fortified bullion vans – Ghana Association of Bankers
The Ghana Association of Bankers is extremely saddened to learn about the events of Monday June 14, 2021, which led to the tragic loss of General Constable Emmanuel Osei of the National SWAT Unit, Police Headquarters Accra and a trader. According to a statement, jointly signed by the Chief Executive Officer, John Awuah and President […]
Blood Shortage hits Bono Regional Hospital
The Blood Bank at the Bono Regional Hospital is facing a shortage. The situation has been attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic. Authorities say the situation is making procedures like deliveries, surgeries, and other emergency cases extremely precarious. A Medical Laboratory Scientist at the Bono Regional Hospital, Dacosta Kwabena Gyasi, disclosed this in an interview with […]
President launches Ghana’s financing roadmap for SDG’s implementation
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Tuesday launched Ghana’s Financing Roadmap for the realization of the 2030 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s). The roadmap, a partnership with the World Economic Forum’s Sustainable Development Investment Partnership (SDIP), seeks to forge a more effective public-private engagement for sustainable financing to ensure the successful implementation of the UN’s […]
UPSA investigates video of kneeling students
The management of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) says it is investigating an audio-visual material captioned “Only in UPSA” circulating on social media in which a group of students are seen kneeling in front of a lecture room. A statement issued and signed by the Registrar of the university, Dr Koryoe Anim-Wright on […]
‘SHE Leads’ project launched in Bosome Freho
A girls’ empowerment project aimed at increasing the sustained influence of Girls and Young Women on decision-making and the transformation of gender norms in formal and informal institutions, has been launched in the Bosome Freho District in the Ashanti Region. The five-year project is an initiative of a consortium including Plan International Netherlands, Defence for […]
Prof Harry Tagbor appointed UHAS Pro Vice-Chancellor
Professor Harry Tagbor has been appointed as the next Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) by the University’s Council. His appointment takes effect from August 1 as he takes over from Prof Seth Owusu-Agyei, whose tenure as Pro-Vice-Chancellor ends on July 31, 2021. Madam Maria Gwira, Director of Public Affairs, UHAS […]
