Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Ghana Office, and the Ministry of Health (MOH) have jointly organised training programme on molecular detection of COVID-19 using the RADI PCR Kit for 27 laboratory scientists in the country. The first of the two-phased training was a “Training of Trainers” session for public health reference and regional laboratory scientists, … The post KOICA,
Yesterday, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo unveiled four dredging machines for Dredge Masters Limited at Ashaiman in the Greater Accra Region to help address flooding in the area. Ordinarily, a minister could have easily done the unveiling, hence the Ghanaian Times believes that for the President himself to go and unveil the machines is an expression … The post Support President to
The President of Mozambique Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, has said that the integration of Africa and its economic liberation remain high on the agenda of leaders at various fora. He said stated that the struggle for the liberation of Africa of which Ghana was one of its leaders, was not only for political liberation. Addressing Parliament, … The post Mozambican
The Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Elizabeth Sackey is calling for a non-partisan approach to address the flooding problem witnessed in parts of the country. Several hours of downpours in Accra last Saturday and Monday submerged parts of the capital city, destroying property and roads. There have been efforts to address flooding […] The post Let’s
The former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Public Procurement Authority (PPA), Mr Adjenim Boateng Adjei, and his brother in-law, Mr Francis Kwaku Arhin, were granted GH¢5 million bail with two sureties to be justified by the High Court, Accra.As part of the bail conditions, the court presided over by Justice Mary Maame Ekue Nsenkyire, … The post Former PPA boss, other granted
The POS Foundation, a civil society organisation, has appealed to President Nana AddoDankwaAkufo-Addo to grant amnesty to persons imprisoned for drug use before the Narcotics Control Commission Act, 2020 (Act 1019) came into force. Mr Jonathan Osei Owusu, the Executive Director, POS Foundation, who made the appeal, said: “Drug use is a public health matter … The post Pres urged
The third defence witness in the Dr Stephen Kwabena Opuni trial, yesterday told the Accra High Court that lithovit liquid fertiliser is the best fertiliser he has ever used for the past 20 years. Mr Thomas Amo Amankwaa, was led in evidence by Mr Samuel Kojo, counsel for Dr Opuni, the former Chief Executive Officer … The post Dr Opuni trial: Lithovit liquid
The Privileges Committee of Parliament will later today, May 26, 2022, begin sittings in relation to the matter of absentee MPs in the house. The Speaker made a referral to the Committee after it emerged that 3 MPs had absented themselves for more than the 15 days acceptable threshold without permission. The Committee has two […] The post Privileges Committee
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, commissioned four (4) dredging machines, which, he said, will help curb the perennial flooding that affects some parts of the nation, historically, always at this time of the year.
The Ghana Institute of Planners has urged government to provide a comprehensive plan on how to deal with perennial flooding more permanently. The comments come after President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo instructed Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies in the Greater Accra Region to demolish all structures in waterways in a bid to end flooding. In […] The post ‘Provide
Economic analysts are concerned about the Bank of Ghana’s recent decision to raise the monetary policy rate from 17 percent to 19 percent. According to them, while the measure may appear helpful in a way of addressing the rise in inflation in the country, it will lead to more complications in the economy. Speaking on […] The post BoG’s monetary
The fire is thought to have been caused by a short circuit at the hospital in Tivaouane, officials say.
The Minority Chief Whip, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak says he believes that Parliament’s decision to probe some legislators over their absenteeism is wrong and maintains his stance that the Speaker, Alban Bagbin ought to rescind the decision to get the Privileges Committee to look into the matter. Speaking on Eyewitness News, he said although there is […] The post Probing
The Central Regional delegates conference of the New Patriotic Party slated for Friday 27th May 2022, has been put on hold after expected delegates of the Ekumfi constituency took the impending Elections to court for allegedly side-lining the constituency delegates from participating in the conference. The Ekumfi constituency has not held its constituency executive election […] The post Central
Eleven newborn babies have been killed in a fire in a hospital in the western Senegalese city of Tivaouane, the country’s president said late on Wednesday. President Macky Sall said he had “learned with pain and dismay about the deaths of 11 newborn babies in the fire that occurred in the neonatal department of Mame […]
Celebrated musician Barima Sidney has told the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to think outside the box and turn the current economic challenges around. Barima Sidney made the call in an interview with Nana Yaw Gyebi on Connect FM’s Edwumapa Mmre mid-morning drive. According to Barima Sidney, Ghana is […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to ensure that obstructions to the free flow of water, as well developments along waterways, are removed immediately. They (MMDAs) are to also ensure the strict adherence of developers to the planning laws of Ghana, and sanction staff who have issued permits … The post President
Dr Issah Sugri, Senior Research Scientist at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (CSIR-SARI), has observed that food insecurity is significantly severe in northern Ghana than in other parts of the country. He said poverty, malnutrition, and stunting growth in children less than five years is also very high … The post Food
The Akyem Asafo Zongo community in the East Akyem Municipality of the Eastern Region has a new zonal Imam following the coronation of Alhaji Mohammed Habib Issah Cisey as Imam of the town. The coronation ceremony followed the dua (Islamic funeral) of the previous Imam, who passed on a couple of weeks ago. The coronation […]
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