The Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission (PCSRC) has warned that courier service companies who have not yet registered their operations with the Commission, risk prosecution by the end of February 2018 if they fail to do so. The caution follows what the Commission describes as the flooding of the industry by non-conforming operators. A ... The post Regulator sanctions

Liverpool’s forwards came out top in the battle of the Premier League’s great entertainers as Manchester City’s unbeaten start to the season was ended in remarkable fashion at Anfield. Having won all but two of their league matches this season, Pep Guardiola’s side found themselves 4-1 down midway through the second half and they looked ... The post Liverpool

The Brong Ahafo Regional Youth Organiser of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, who was allegedly attacked by thugs is responding to treatment. Reports indicate that the assailants are suspected to be supporters of the Brong Ahafo Regional Minister, Kwaku Asomah Cheremeh. The incident took place on Saturday in Atebubu, the Capital of ... The post B/A NPP

President Nana Akufo-Addo stressed his government’s resolve to “enhance the competitiveness of Ghanaian industries” as he commissioned the Twyford Ceramics Factory, at Shama, in the Western Region on Saturday. He said his administration was pursuing a new paradigm of economic development based on value-addition industrial activities. President Akufo-Addo also noted that industry grew at 17.7 ... The post Nana

A private legal practitioner, John Ndebugri has warned that Ghana’s first Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu could resign if, in the course of carrying out his duties, his mandate is limited. He argued that, while giving the Special Prosecutor a free hand in investigations, the law establishing the position also gives the Attorney General some authority ... The post Amidu could ‘resign’

A passenger plane skidded off a runway and was left stuck precariously on the side of a cliff in northeast Turkey last night. All 162 passengers and crew on board the Pegasus Airlines’ Boeing 737-800 miraculously escaped, with no serious injuries reported, following the incident at Trabzon Airport, on Turkey’s Black Sea coast. Authorities are ... The post Turkey:

Arsenal’s miserable recent run continued as goals from Callum Wilson and Jordon Ibe saw Bournemouth come from behind to put a further dent in the Gunners’ pursuit of a top-four place. Arsene Wenger’s men are now without a win in five games in all competitions, and five points adrift of fourth place in the Premier ... The post Bournemouth come from behind to defeat Arsenal

More than 12 million boxes of powdered baby milk have now been recalled in 83 countries in a salmonella scandal involving French company Lactalis. The dairy firm’s CEO, Emmanuel Besnier, confirmed the extent of the contamination risk to French media. The products have been subject to a recall since December, after salmonella bacteria was discovered ... The post French

Photographers Mario Testino and Bruce Weber have been suspended from working with fashion magazines including Vogue, amid allegations they sexually exploited male models and assistants. A series of claims were made against the pair in a New York Times article. Weber denies the claims, while lawyers for Testino said his accusers “cannot be considered reliable sources”. ... The post Vogue

Residents around the Ho Central Prisons and Bankoe in the Volta Region have expressed concerns over the stench emanating from an overflowing sewage system from the prisons yard. The septic tank is located within the premises of the Ho Central Prison, close to a trunk road that connects two principal streets; from the Mount Zion ... The post Sewage from Ho prison disrupting lives

The United States Embassy in Ghana has sought to distance itself from the alleged comments made by US President Donald Trump denigrating African countries along with other nations with persons of African descent. A tweet from the Embassy conveyed what it called its”great respect for the people of Africa” “Our commitment to Ghana and all our ... The post US has ‘great

Liberia’s outgoing president has been expelled from her own party, for allegedly failing to support its candidate to succeed her. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is accused of encouraging people to vote against her vice-president, Joseph Boakai. Former footballer George Weah won the presidential elections in December, defeating Mr Boakai. Ms Sirleaf, who is a Nobel Peace Prize ... The post Liberia’s

The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has said there is still no known cure or vaccine for HIV and AIDS currently. The Commission has, therefore, advised persons living with HIV (PLHIV) to stick strictly to the Anti-Retroviral medication to stay healthy. The Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr Mokowa Blay Adu-Gyamfi, who refuted the ... The post AIDS Commission dismisses

The University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) Tarkwa, has appointed former President, John Agyekum Kufour, as the first Chancellor of the institution. The installation ceremony which took place at the UMaT campus on Friday was to confer authority on the new Chancellor and welcome him officially to the University system. Hundreds of people including representatives ... The post Kufuor appointed

A section of Ghanaians have called for strict law enforcement in order to protect the public against health implication due to an alert of listeriosis disease in South Africa. Ghana has been advised to work to restrict food imports from South Africa following reported cases of the Listeriosis disease in that country. A document sighted ... The post Consumers demand outright

Britain’s Anthony Joshua will meet Joseph Parker in a world heavyweight unification fight in Cardiff in March. Joshua, 28, holds the IBF and WBA belts, while New Zealander Parker is the WBO champion. Cardiff’s Principality stadium – where Joshua successfully defended his titles against Carlos Takam in October – will host the bout. “I’m delighted to get ... The post Joshua

The running-mate of Abu Sakara, the presidential candidate of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) in the 2012 elections, Nana Akosua Frimpomaa, has hailed the nomination of Martin Amidu as the country’s first Special Prosecutor. Martin Amidu’s appointment is subject to Parliamentary approval, but it is widely expected that he will be passed by the House ... The post Ghanaians

If you’re starting to get serious about your diet, magnesium will be a key mineral you’ve heard about. In this article, Beauty and Tips gives you the lowdown on what magnesium is, why it’s so important, and the top 10 magnesium rich foods to include in your diet. Magnesium is super duper important. It has a ... The post 10 Magnesium rich foods to include in your diet appeared first

Your sleep habits affect your marriage more than you might think. Something as seemingly innocuous as waking up to pull back your share of the covers can leave you tired and cranky the next day—and more frustrated with your spouse. Sleep has long been tied to mood and behavior, but new research is examining how ... The post 6 Strange ways your sleep habits affect your relationship

The Tunisian government has announced a wave of social reforms, reacting to days of demonstrations by anti-austerity protesters. Protests broke out ahead of Sunday’s seventh anniversary of the ousting of President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali. Emergency government meetings were held in response to protests, which have seen more than 800 people arrested. President Beji Caid ... The post Tunisia