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US Embassy in Accra opens thousands of new visa slots; urges World Cup travellers to apply early
Posted on with No CommentThe United States Embassy in Accra has announced an expansion of visa processing capacity, opening “thousands of additional non-immigrant visa appointment slots,” with many said to be immediately available. The move is a direct effort to manage anticipated high demand … Read more →
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7 Ada Sec Tech School Students test positive for COVID–19
Posted on | CommentSeven students of the Ada Senior High Technical School (ASTECH) at Sege in the Greater Accra Region, have tested positive to COVID-19, two weeks after school reopened. Ada West District Chief Executive, Adzoteye Lawer Akrofi, confirming this to the Ghana … Read more →
PHOTO: VIP bus plunges into River Oti
Posted on | CommentA VIP bus enroute to Wulensi in the Northern Region on Thursday morning plunged into River Oti at Dambai in the Krachi East Municipality. The bus with the registration number GT 5313-19 which is believed to be travelling with passengers … Read more →
VIDEO: “But for God, I would not be alive” – Education Minister shares COVID-19 experience
Posted on | Comment“But for God, I would not be alive,” Education Minister, Matthew Opoku Prempeh told Kwami Sefa Kayi. The Minister, popularly known as Napo who tested positive for COVID-19 shared his experience after being discharged from the hospital in an interview on Peace … Read more →
COVID-19 cases hit 23,463
Posted on | CommentConfirmed cases of coronavirus in Ghana have increased to 23,463. Director General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Patrick Aboagye told the media at the Covid19 press briefing at the information ministry on Thursday in Accra. He said about 9,403 … Read more →
Cedi performance in first half of the year is the best since 2014 – Dr. Ashley
Posted on | CommentEconomist and Business Consultant, Dr. Ebenezer Ashley has indicated that the Ghana cedi has recorded its all-time best performance for the first half of 2020 than the first six months of any year since 2012 against the U.S dollar. Dr. … Read more →
PHOTOS: Baby born holding mother’s contraceptive coil
Posted on | CommentA newborn baby made an entrance into the world while holding the contraceptive coil that was supposed to stop her from getting pregnant with him. The baby boy, born at Hai Phong International Hospital in the city of Hai Phong in … Read more →
Mahama has not tested positive for COVID-19 – NDC
Posted on | CommentFormer President John Dramani Mahama has not tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Sammy Gyamfi has said. He has subsequently implored the public to disregard social media speculation … Read more →
COVID-19: Chief Justice Anin Yeboah self isolates
Posted on | CommentThe Chief Justice, Kwasi Anin Yeboah has gone into a mandatory 14–day self-isolation on the advice of his doctors. A circular dated July 7, 2020, signed and issued by the Judicial Secretay, Ms Pamela Cynthia Addo and circulated to all High Court … Read more →
WASSCE: Nigeria won’t open schools over COVID-19 fears
Posted on | CommentThe Federal Government of Nigeria says it will not be forced to reopen schools as it battles to curb the spread of the Coronavirus in the country. Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu told State House corrspondents at the end … Read more →
Education Minister discharged from UGMC
Posted on | CommentMinister of Education, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has been discharged from the University of Ghana Medical Centre. This is according to a statement issued by his press secretary, Rodney Nkrumah-Boateng. “He is currently at home resting and would like to … Read more →
Close down schools, Students not at peace – Minority
Posted on | CommentThe Minority in Parliament is calling on government to close down schools again following reports that some Senior High School (SHS) students have contracted COVID-19 few weeks after academic work resumed. Final year SHS and Form Two Gold Track students … Read more →
US is ‘looking at’ banning TikTok and other Chinese social media apps – Pompeo
Posted on | CommentThe United States is “looking at” banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday.Pompeo suggested the possible move during an interview with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham, adding that “we’re taking this very seriously.”Pompeo was asked … Read more →
Gov’t approves 15% hike in transport fares
Posted on | CommentThe government has approved a proposal from transport operators to increase transport fares by 15 percent. The increment is expected to take effect from Saturday, July 11, 2020. A Deputy Transport Minister, Nii Kwartei Titus Glover said that the decision … Read more →
FBI Director: China is ‘greatest threat’ to US
Posted on | CommentThe director of the FBI has said that acts of espionage and theft by China’s government pose the “greatest long-term threat” to the future of the US. Speaking to the Hudson Institute in Washington, Christopher Wray described a multi-pronged disruption … Read more →
Brazil’s President Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19
Posted on | CommentBrazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for coronavirus. He took the test, his fourth, on Monday after developing symptoms, including a high temperature. Mr Bolsonaro has repeatedly played down the risks posed by the virus, calling it “a little … Read more →
Ghana Health Service tracking suspected COVID-19 cases in Mfantsipim, others
Posted on | CommentThe Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Patrick Kuma Aboagye has said measures are underway to track suspected cases of COVID-19 in some Senior High Schools. These schools include the Wesley Grammar SHS, Mfanstipim School, Prang SHS and Odorgonno … Read more →
Osafo Marfo tests positive for COVID-19
Posted on | CommentSenior Minister Osafo Marfo has tested positive for the virus, www.233times.net is reliably informed. Addressing the press during its weekly update, Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah said the minister has also given permit for his status to be disclosed to … Read more →
Teacher at Accra Girls SHS, spouse test positive for COVID-19
Posted on | CommentA teacher at the Accra Girls Senior High School and the spouse have contracted the novel Coronavirus. The latest confirmation is in addition to the already announced cases of infection among six students of the school. This means the school … Read more →
Western Region records over 90% recoveries/discharges from COVID-19 (Infographic)
Posted on | CommentThe Western Region of Ghana has recorded over 90% recoveries/discharges from the novel coronavirus, according to the latest update from Western Region branch of the Ghana Health Service. From the latest update, the region has recorded three (3) death. With … Read more →
BOST shuts head office after staff test positive for COVID-19
Posted on | CommentThe Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited (BOST) has temporarily shut down its head office at Dzorwulu, Accra, after a number of its staff tested positive for the Coronavirus disease following a mass testing exercise. A statement issued by the … Read more →
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