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Trump says King will be ‘very safe’ during US visit after security talks
Posted on with No CommentDonald Trump has said King Charles III will “be very safe” during his state visit to the US, which is due to begin later on Monday. Further security talks took place between the White House and Buckingham Palace after a … Read more →
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BT CEO tests positive for coronavirus, goes into self-isolation after meeting fellow bosses from Vodafone UK, Three, O2 plus govt officials
Posted on | CommentBT Group has confirmed its CEO has been diagnosed with COVID-19 just days after meeting fellow telco top brass at a gathering organised by the UK government’s Department of Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS). In a statement, Philip Jansen said, “Having … Read more →
Coronavirus: Nationality of Ghana’s first 2 “imported” cases revealed – One Ghanaian and ……
Posted on | CommentThe government of Ghana has disclosed the nationality of Ghana’s first two “imported” cases of the novel Covid-19 virus. Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, made the disclosure on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem morning show Friday. According to him, one of the patients … Read more →
Coronavirus in Ghana: Go and hug victims if you don’t believe – Oppong Nkrumah to doubters
Posted on | CommentThe Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, is daring anyone who does not believe there has been confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ghana to come for them to be taken to the victims for hugs and see if they will survive. … Read more →
Ghana confirms first coronavirus case
Posted on | CommentGhana has confirmed its first two confirmed cases of coronavirus as Gabon confirmed its first case. Ghana’s Health Minister Kwaku Agyemang Manu said two people who’d arrived from Norway and Turkey tested positive for the virus. Ghanaian authorities have said … Read more →
US places ban on travel from 26 EU Countries
Posted on | Commenthe United States Government has placed a ban on travel from about 26 European countries to the US. The ban is aimed at controlling the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) to the US. President Donald Trump announced the ban on Thursday, … Read more →
Gov’t hands over 365 Pick ups to Education Directorates
Posted on | CommentGovernment has handed over some 365 Isuzu double cabin pickups to metropolitan, municipal and district education offices nationwide. The move, according to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, is in fulfilment of President Nana Akufo Addo’s commitment to ensure that the … Read more →
Kintampo accident Driver was dozing – Police
Posted on | CommentPreliminary official investigation into the horrific accident that claimed the lives of 31 people, with 28 burnt beyond recognition on Monday dawn at Kintampo in the Bono East Region, has revealed that one of the drivers in the two passenger … Read more →
GPRTU to meet Transport Ministry over possible reduction in fares
Posted on | CommentTransport operators and the Ministry of Transport (MoT) will meet in the coming week to deliberate on whether to reduce transport fares to commensurate with the impending 15 per cent reduction in the prices of fuel at the pump. The … Read more →
Prez. Akufo-Addo congratulates Young Global Leader Kojo Oppong Nkrumah
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Akufo-Addo has congratulated his hard work Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, on his selection as one of the 2020 Youth Global Leaders of the World Economic Forum. Mr. Nkrumah was selected on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, as one … Read more →
$100m provided to enhance Coronavirus preparedness and response in Ghana – Prez. Akufo-Addo
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says he has directed the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, to make available the cedi equivalent of $100 million to enhance Ghana’s Coronavirus preparedness and response plan. This amount, according to President Akufo-Addo, “is to fund … Read more →
Coronavirus confirmed as pandemic by WHO
Posted on | CommentThe coronavirus outbreak has been labelled a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the number of cases outside China had increased 13-fold over the past two weeks. He said he was “deeply … Read more →
List of Young Global Leaders for 2020 – Ghana’s Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah featured
Posted on | CommentEach year, the World Economic Forum names its new YGLs Young Global Leaders are under the age of 40. Influential people who want to make the world a better place. What does the winner of the FIFA Women’s World Cup … Read more →
70% of Germany population risk contracting Coronavirus
Posted on | CommentAbout 60-70 percent of the population in Germany risk contracting the deadly coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The German Chancellor, Merkel, made this known in international news reports monitored by this medium. The Chancellor is reported to have said authorities in Germany … Read more →
We need to have our mining communities developed like Johannesburg – WR Minister
Posted on | CommentHon. Dr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, the Western Regional Minister who is also the Member of Parliament for Takoradi has called on mining companies operating in the Western Region to help develop the communities they operate, citing South Africa’s Johannesburg as … Read more →
Kotoka International Airport awarded Best Airport, Most Improved Airport in Africa
Posted on | CommentGhana’s Kotoka International Airport (KIA) has, for the first time, become the recipient of two prestigious awards announced by global airport customer experience measurement and benchmarking body, Airport Council International (ACI). The ACI World revealed the winners of its world-renowned … Read more →
Second patient cured of HIV, say doctors
Posted on | CommentA man from London has become the second person in the world to be cured of HIV, doctors say. Adam Castillejo is still free of the virus more than 30 months after stopping anti-retroviral therapy. He was not cured by … Read more →
Fuel prices may go down by 15% – NPA Boss
Posted on | CommentThe National Petroleum Authority (NPA) says per its calculation, fuel prices at the pumps may go down by 15% on March 15, which is the next pricing window. This follows the 30% drop in global crude prices and the relative … Read more →
Coronavirus: Health minister Nadine Dorries tests positive
Posted on | CommentHealth minister and Conservative MP Nadine Dorries has been diagnosed with coronavirus. Ms Dorries said she had taken all the advised precautions after finding out and has been self-isolating at home. The Department of Health said she first showed symptoms … Read more →
Kennedy Agyapong supports 800 women on International Women’s Day
Posted on | CommentMember of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has supported 800 women in his constituency with Ghc16,000 to enhance their business activities, with each receiving GHc200.00. During his “Meet Your MP Tour,” which coincided with the International Women’s … Read more →
We welcome workable solutions to stamp out galamsey – Western Regional Minister
Posted on | CommentThe Western Regional Minister, Hon. Dr. Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah is calling on all stakeholders to help with workable solution to stamp out galamsey. At the maiden edition of the ‘Ghana Gold Expo’ in Takoradi, the Western Regional Minister mentioned technologies … Read more →
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