Mr Edem Elliot Agbenorwu, the Municipality Chief Executive (MCE) for Ketu South in the Volta Region has said 14 Ghanaians and two foreign nationals who entered Ghana “illegally” this week were in quarantine at a designated facility in the Municipality. He alleged the 16 persons were aided by commercial motor riders through the over 25 … The post Suspected
Mr Williams Amuzu Agbodzalo, Senior Panel Member, Zakadza Shrine, popularly known as Nogokpo Shrine has said COVID-19 would clear off the shores of Ghana and Africa after rituals on April 19. He said the shrine delayed to perform rituals for Torgbui Zakadza (god of thunder) scheduled for March 21 in compliance with the directive on … The post COVID-19 will disappear
An Accra High Court on Friday dismissed an Interlocutory injunction application filed against the National Identification Authority (NIA) registration exercise, which was ongoing in the Eastern Region. The Court presided over by Justice Anthony Oppong said the exercise was not in contravention of the President’s directive to prevent the spread of COVID-I9. The court held that … The post Court
At a time that the spirits of many across the world are dampened following the deadly coronavirus, which has claimed thousands of lives, Tyler Perry has started a challenge that has got people singing. The renowned American director and producer, in a bid to bring the world together and encourage them to look forward to … The post First Lady, musicians, others
In the wake of the Corona virus (COVID 19) pandemic, some celebrities especially musicians have added their voice to public education on safety and precautionary measures to prevent its spread. Among them is Vida Afriyie, a gospel musician who is helping to create awareness about the novel disease In an interview with Times Weekend, the … The post COVID-19: We
International gospel gem, Kwasi Mintah, has called on Ghanaians to collaborate with the government in the fight against COVID-19. According to him, the deadly respiratory ailment needed pragmatic measures and necessary support from the public to make the virus become history in the country. Speaking with Times Weekend in Accra on Thursday, the “Onyame Behwe” … The post Join govt
Economic life in Kumasi and other parts of the Ashanti Region took a break yesterday as a result of the disinfection of 286 markets to improve public health in the midst of the coronavirus spread. Accordingly, the usual hustle and bustle of traders, shoppers, head porters, commercial drivers, commuters, food vendors and even beggars in the various Central Business … The post K’si
Ghana’s confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases now stands at 136 as four new cases were recorded yesterday from regular surveillance systems. The surveillance refers to the ongoing collection of information among persons suspected to have contracted the disease. According to the Ghana Health Service (GHS), contact tracing has been initiated in the new cases. In total, … The post Ghana’s
An author and publisher in Accra, has donated GH¢30,000 in support of treatment of 30 mental health patients and management of mental health conditions in the Ledzokuku- Krowor Municipality (LEKMA). Nana Ama Buckman made the donation through BasicNeeds Ghana, a mental health and development advocacy organisation, which was already providing support for mental health patients … The post Publisher
The Upper West has become the third region in the country to record a coronavirus case. The patient, a 42-year-old man is said to have returned to the region eight days ago after travelling to the United States of America and Spain. Briefing the media on Friday, the Regional Minister, Dr Hafiz Bin Salih stated … The post Wa records first confirmed COVID-19 case appeared
Crime Check Foundation (CCF), a non-governmental organisation, on Wednesday, donated boxes of carbolic soap, hand sanitisers and Veronica buckets, totalling GH?9,000 to the Ghana Prisons Service to support the cause of the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19). Mr Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng, Executive Director of the foundation, who made the donation said the items would ensure the … The post NGO
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has raised an exceptional $3 billion in a three-year bond to help alleviate the economic and social impact the Covid-19 pandemic will have on livelihoods and Africa’s economies. The Fight Covid-19 Social bond, with a three-year maturity, garnered interest from central banks and official institutions, bank treasuries,and asset managers … The post COVID-19:
As part of efforts to support the government’s intervention to control the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) has implemented some incentives to enable customers adopt MoMo for financial transactions. The initiative, approved by the Bank of Ghana would minimise the risk posed by handling cash. A statement signed and copied … The post MTN revises
A Court of Appeal judge yesterday dismissed an application seeking to stop the National Identification Authority (NIA) from carrying its mandatory function of Ghana Card registration in the Eastern Region. Justice Anthony Oppong who is sitting with additional responsibility as a high court judge said the applicants; Messrs Kevor Mark-Oliver and Emmanuel Akumatey Okrah failed to … The post Court
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated the need for the general public to comply with the ban on all public gatherings in the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country. The President, in a national address on Sunday [March 15, 2020], banned all public gatherings including conferences, workshops, funerals, festivals, political rallies, […] The post ‘Anyone
During the two-week partial lockdown of Accra and Kumasi from Monday, March 30, the over 3.2 million residents in these areas have been advised by President Nana Akufo-Addo to only leave their homes in search of essential items or activities. Among these essentials listed by the President are food, medicine and water. This will be […] The post What you can and can’t
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday, March 27, declared a partial lockdown of Accra and Kumasi, the epicentres of the coronavirus diseases in Ghana. The lockdown will take effect from 1 am on Monday, March 30, 2020, according to the President and will last for two weeks. The decision, according to the President is to […] The post COVID-19 lockdown: Full list
Fellow Ghanaians, good evening. I have come to your homes, once again, as promised, on the matter which continues to grip not only the attention of the nation, but also of the entire world – the Coronavirus pandemic. At the time of my last broadcast, some six (6) days ago, Ghana had recorded twenty-one (21) […] The post Akufo-Addo announces partial lockdown
The President, Nana Akufo-Addo has announced that no private or commercial vehicle will be allowed to travel to or from the areas earmarked for the two-week lockdown due to the spread of COVID-19. In announcing the partial lockdown in parts of Accra, Tema and Kumasi on Friday night, the President directed that intercity travel in […] The post COVID-19: Trotros,
President Nana Akufo-Addo has imposed a two-week partial lockdown on Accra, Tema, Kasoa and Kumasi from Monday, March 30, 2020, 1 am. These cities, which have been identified as the epicentres of the novel coronavirus in Ghana have been shut down as part of efforts to curb the spread of the disease. Ghana currently has […] The post Food vendors, fisherfolk, others
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