Final year students who are unable to resume classes due to ill health have been asked to use online and other digital platforms to prepare for their exams. The Ministry of Education has asked students who are unwell or have health conditions not to resume classes when schools reopen later this month. Concerns have been […] The post Students who are unwell should
Dr Mathew Opoku-Prempeh, the Minister of Education said government has given financial clearance for over 6,178 staff to be recruited into the tertiary institutions in the country. Dr Opoku-Prempeh said government had agreed to give post retired lecturers contract for Professorial grade up to the age of 70 and non-Professorial grade to the age of … The post Government
Government as part of efforts to improve education, has instituted a new incentive for teachers and non- teaching staff dubbed “Teacher Professional Allowance’ for their continuous professional development. As part of the allowances, every teacher is expected to receive an amount of GH¢1200 while the non-teaching staff would earn GH¢600 for their career development. Dr … The post Ghana
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says more than six million cases of COVID-19 have been recorded across the world and more than 370,000 people have lost their lives due to the virus as of Monday, June 1st. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the WHO said in his opening remarks at the media briefing on … The post Global Coronavirus cases
Ghana’s Covid-19 cases have risen to 8 548, according the Ghana Health Service (GHS) case management update. Some 3,132 Covid-19 patients have also recovered with the death toll at 38. Read More... The post Covid-19 Cases Hit 8,548 appeared first on DailyGuide
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in health have called on the Government to urgently ban the smoking of shisha in the country to save the lives of the people from the devastating effect of the product. The CSOs are the Vision for Alternative Development (VALD), Ghana NCD Alliance, People Living with NCDs, Institute for Leadership and … The post CSOs call
The Gambia has demanded a “credible” investigation after the son of a diplomat was shot dead by US police. Thirty-nine-year-old Momodou Lamin Sisay was shot after a car chase in Georgia on Friday morning, according to the preliminary investigation by Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). He was pronounced dead on the scene. The police said […]
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) Ghana has said that the locally-made face masks are of equal standard as that of the N-95 and therefore fit to be used in health facilities. It said the thickness of registered imported N-95 ranged between 0.85mm – 1.4mm, and that of locally-made, between 1.0mm – 1.34mm, which complied … The post Locally-made
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah says security agencies in the Region will ensure the safety of residents should the Electoral Commission (EC) give the green light for the compilation of the new voters’ register. The Commission undertook a pilot registration in the region on Tuesday as part of its preparation towards the exercise. […] The post Everyone
Eastern Regional Minister, Eric Kwakye Darfour is worried residents still doubt the existence of the novel coronavirus. This according to him is making it more difficult to sensitize residents on the preventive measures. Health officials in the Eastern Region have recorded 134 cases of the disease so far with 95 recoveries. Eric Kwakye Darfour who […] The post Eastern
The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists has advised its members to withdraw their services in the fight against COVID-19 if the appropriate protective equipment is not provided. 14 members of the association have so far tested positive for coronavirus which, according to the association, is a major source of worry. Speaking to Citi News, […] The post COVID-19:
Further to a press release on May 7, 2020, the Europen Union (EU) announced that it has added Ghana to its list of blacklisted countries for money laundering. Indicating that the measure is not yet in force, this decision follows a similar one on February 19, 2019, to blacklist Ghana. The major media networks in […] The post Ato Crentsil
A restaurant owner who gave police officers free meals was shot dead by cops amid Black Lives Matter protests in Kentucky. David McAtee, 53, was killed on Monday morning while police officers and National Guard soldiers were enforcing a curfew in Louisville, amid a wave of protests calling for justice for George Floyd. Mr McAtee’s […]
Yes, Africa has cause to be very alert about imperialism. But that is not the issue at the AfDB. Unless you have checked out of social media or messaging platforms like WhatsApp (which would make you a rare being in these COVID times), or you have zero connection to Africa, your timeline, like mine, must […] The post Bright Simons writes: AfDB – The
Since the advent of the internet, there has been the need for a form of secure communication via the internet. With the vast growth and expansion in the use of digital space, it has become evident that the majority of the world’s population is now living online. This trend can be accessed from the year […] The post The state of information and data encryption [Article]
Sports Minister, Isaac Asiamah has defended government’s decision not to lift the ban on football despite raising restrictions on other sporting disciplines. According to the Minister, the cost which would have been incurred in ensuring the necessary conditions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among players compelled the government to maintain the ban. Speaking at […] The post ‘Testing,
Momodou Lamin Sisay, 39, from The Gambia, was shot dead after a car chase in Georgia.
All is set for the virtual celebration of the 41st anniversary of the June 4 uprising on Thursday. Former President Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings and leader of the uprising will deliver the keynote address for the event which will be under the theme, “Strengthening the Spirit of Patriotism, Resilience and Integrity in Difficult Times”. […]
Isaac Asiamah Government has lifted restrictions on certain categories of sporting activities. The move, according to Sports Minister, Isaac Asiamah, is to enable athletes well prepare. However, those activities are Read More... The post Gov’t Lifts Restrictions On Sports appeared first
Isaac Asiamah The Minister of Youth and Sports has bemoaned the economic impact of the coronavirus on sports in Ghana and around the world. He said Covid19 has had an Read More... The post Covid19 Has Brought Untold Hardships To Sports – Minister
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Instagram
Google+
YouTube
LinkedIn
RSS