Tokyo Olympics: Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir wins women’s marathon
Peres Jepchirchir won the women’s marathon at Tokyo 2020 as Kenya claimed a one-two in sweltering conditions in Japan’s northern city of Sapporo. Jepchirchir beat world record holder Brigid Kosgei in the closing stages to win in two hours 27 minutes 20 seconds. American Molly Seidel took bronze after Israel’s Lonah Chemtai Salpeter stopped inside […]
Lionel Messi in advanced transfer talks to join PSG on two-year deal after leaving Barcelona
Lionel Messi is close to joining Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona. The 34-year-old is expected to sign a two-year contract next week, worth £25m a year after tax, with the option of a further year. Messi left Barcelona after the La Liga club were unable to fulfil a new contract that had been agreed with […]
Mercer Street: Tanker blast evidence points to Iran, says US
The US military’s Central Command has announced the results of its forensic investigation into last week’s fatal drone attack on a merchant tanker off Oman. It says explosives experts concluded that the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) was produced in Iran. The evidence has been shared with explosives experts in Britain and Israel who concurred with […]
Bird flu outbreak affects 24 farms – Veterinary Services
About 24 farms have been affected by the current bird flu outbreak. They comprise 18 farms in the Greater Accra region, three in the Central Region, two in Ashanti, and one in the Volta region. Risk Communicator, Ghana Veterinary Services Directorate, Dr. Benjamin Kissi Sasu, told the GNA that out of a total stock of […]
Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire sign deal to establish cocoa initiative secretariat in Accra
Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire have signed an Agreement for the establishment of the Cote D’Ivoire-Ghana Cocoa Initiative Secretariat in Accra. The agreement is in line with the fundamental elements of the Charter of the Initiative, which amongst other things stipulates that Ghana provides a permanent place or office for the smooth running of the organisation. […]
7th August, 2021
The Daily Graphic lauds the initiative of celebrating World Breast Feeding day. It says breastfeeding is an important but often neglected aspect of building a healthy childhood which in the end translates into healthy adults. The paper calls on the wider public to be informed about the positive impact support for mothers has on breastfeeding outcomes. The Graphic says […]
CAF approves Accra and Cape Coast stadiums for World Cup qualifiers
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved the Accra and Cape Coast stadiums for the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifiers. According to the continental governing body, the decision was based on the assessment of an updated report submitted by the Ghana Football Association (GFA). The two stadiums will be further evaluated on […]
Tokyo attack: Knife-wielding man injures 10 on train
A man attacked fellow passengers with a knife on a Tokyo commuter train late on Friday, injuring 10. The suspect, 36, allegedly told police he became angry when he saw women who “looked happy” and wanted to kill them, according to local media reports. One victim, a female student, is said to be seriously injured, […]
Labour Commission secures interlocutory injunction against UTAG
The National Labour Commission has secured an interlocutory injunction against the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG). The injunction restricted the Leadership of UTAG, its Executives, officers, members, agents and servants from continuing with the current industrial action. They were to comply with the Directive of the National Labour Commission dated August 2, 2021. A […]
Upper West residents disregard COVID-19 safety protocols
The Upper West Regional Health Directorate has expressed worry over the blatant disregard for the COVID-19 safety protocols by people in the region. The Directorate said the negative attitudes of many in not complying with the safety protocols has contributed to an astronomical rise in coronavirus cases from 97 at the end of last year, […]
