FDA destroys more than GH₵75,000 worth of unwholesome goods in Upper East
By Samuel Ayamaah The Food and Drugs Authority, FDA, in the Upper East Region has destroyed unwholesome goods valued at GH₵75,460 The goods which were confiscated by the Authority after market surveillance throughout the region included food products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, herbal medicines, food supplements and household chemicals. The Food and Drugs Authority during a routine […]
Experts divided over some Government Policies in 2021
By Nathaniel Nartey As 2021 draws to a close, GBC News finds out from some Experts and Stakeholders how government’s flagship programmes have fared during the year under review. These include the Planting for Food and Jobs and NABCO. On the Planting for Food and Jobs Policy which has been the government’s flagship programme for […]
GMA supports surcharging Airlines $3,500 for transporting unvaccinated passengers
By Nathaniel Nartey The Ghana Medical Association, GMA has thrown its support behind the government’s decision to surcharge Airlines which bring unvaccinated passengers to Kotoka International Airport for $ 3,500 dollars per head. General Secretary of the Association Dr. Titus Beyuo told Nathaniel Nartey that the GMA supports any proactive move by the government that […]
Cyril Ramaphosa: South African President quarantines for testing positive for Covid-19
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving treatment after testing positive for Covid-19. The 69-year-old has mild symptoms and is isolated in Cape Town. Mr. Ramapahosa started feeling unwell on Sunday after attending the funeral of former President FW de Klerk. A statement said Mr. Ramaphosa has delegated all responsibilities to Deputy President David Mabuza […]
Omicron virus is more transmissible and faster than Delta- Dr. Patrick Kumah-Aboagye
By Nana Ama Gyapong Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, a Senior Public Health Specialist and Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reiterated on the GTV Breakfast Show that the new Omicron variant is more transmissible than the Delta virus. The Omicron variant is a variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. It was […]
TAMASCO @70: President Akufo-Addo announces plans to expand Free SHS to cover Tech. & Vocational Education
By Murtala Issah President Akufo-Addo says the performance of students in the recently released Senior High School Certificate Examination has vindicated his decision to roll out the Free Senior High School policy. He said the results shows that more students have qualified for tertiary education than before the implementation the Free Senior High School Policy. […]
COVID-19: Ghana updated travel guidelines for international travellers
Ghana has updated its guidelines for passenger arrivals to and departures from the Kotoka International Airport in Accra. The update, according to the Ghana Airport Company, takes effect from Tuesday, December 14, 2021. In line with the fresh guidelines in the wake of Covid-19, Pre- Arrival Processes – Travelers intending to enter Ghana, All international […]
Dr. Opuni files another motion to have Justice Honyenuga recuse himself
By Yvonne Asare Offei Lawyers for the former Chief Executive Officer of COCOBOD Dr. Stephen Opuni have filed another motion asking Justice Clemence Honyenuga to recuse himself for allegedly exhibiting bias tendencies and open hostility towards their client. They have also accused him(Justice Honyennuga)of giving preferential treatment to the Attorney General. This comes as the […]
Ing. Dr. Nana Ato Arthur, one of the finest Local Governance Experts in Africa
By Rachel Kakraba. Head of Service at the Local Government Service (OHLGS), Ing. Dr. Nana Ato Arthur, has reiterated calls on Presiding Members of the various Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to be innovative with development of their Assemblies. For him, the local governance architecture of Assemblies makes them pivotal in decisions that either […]
Last Akwasidae for 2021 held
By Thomas Nsoah Adjei. A grand durbar of the Chiefs and people of Asanteman has been held at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, to mark the last Akwasidae for 2021. The durbar attracted other traditional rulers, religious leaders, politicians and diplomats. The Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahmudu Bawumia and his wife Samira led a government […]
