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US imposes visa restrictions – Ban targets election troublemakers
Posted on with No CommentAhead of the December 7 polls, the United States of America (USA) has announced a new policy that will restrict US visas for any individual responsible for undermining democracy in the country. The US Department of State, which issued the … Read more →
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Deaf Students affected by reading, other difficulties – WAEC
Posted on | CommentThe Accra office of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) has mentioned difficulty in reading and understanding test items as some of the challenges faced by hearing-impaired candidates in WAEC examinations.It said such candidates were also affected by the lack … Read more →
144 SHSs to compete in Science, Maths Quiz
Posted on | CommentThis year’s National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) will see 144 senior high schools (SHSs) battling for honours and bragging rights over the sciences. The number represents an increase over last year’s 135 SHSs that took part in the competition. … Read more →
EU not banning Ghana’s cocoa – EU Ambassador to Ghana
Posted on | CommentThe European Union has dismissed claims of a ban of Ghana’s cocoa on the international markets. The Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, is said to have warned that Ghana could soon be unable to export cocoa and coffee to Europe … Read more →
ECG resolves prepaid meter challenges
Posted on | CommentTHE ELECTRICITY Company of Ghana (ECG) says it has resolved challenges that occurred on its prepaid metering system which disabled customers from purchasing power from 3rd party vending points across the country. The company, in a statement, indicated that customers … Read more →
Moody’s downgrades Ghana’s rating from Caa1 to Caa2
Posted on | CommentRating agency, Moody’s has downgraded Ghana’s long-term issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings from Caa1 to Caa2 and placed the ratings on review for downgrade. Moody’s, in February this year, downgraded Ghana from B3 to Caa1. The agency contends that … Read more →
Two Nigerians caged 40 years for robbing MoMo agent at Kasoa
Posted on | CommentThe Kasoa Ofaakor Circuit Court presided over by His Worship Ebenezer Osei Darko has sentenced two Nigerian nationals to a total of 40 years in prison for robbing a Mobile money vendor in broad daylight light at Kasoa New Market … Read more →
Mankessim murder case: Suspects murdered a trader too – Police
Posted on | CommentPolice have reported that ongoing investigations into the Mankesim murder case have established that the two suspects, Michael Darko and Christopher Ekow Clarke, had already murdered one other person, bringing to two the number of people confirmed to have been … Read more →
45-yr-old man found dead in Shama District (DISTURBING PHOTO)
Posted on | CommentA 45-year-old man has been found dead on Thursday, September 29, at Shama Junction in the Shama District of the Western Region. According to reports, Kwesi Atteiku who is a lotto forecaster at Shama Junction was allegedly attacked and killed … Read more →
Takoradi PTC Interchange to be completed July 2023
Posted on | CommentBy July of next year, the development of the Takoradi PTC Interchange should be finished and open to traffic, which will help to reduce traffic congestion and improve the flow of goods and services. When the Minister for Roads and … Read more →
Sekondi: Employer arrested for slitting throat of Ghanaian worker in Kweikuma
Posted on | CommentA Chinese national was detained by the police after he harmed a Ghanaian coworker at a construction site in the Western Region’s Kweikuma area by using an aggressive weapon. According to preliminary findings, on September 28, 2022, the suspect, Xue … Read more →
Land Minister stops Chairman Wontumi mining site
Posted on | CommentMinister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has directed the Forestry Commission to halt operations of Akonta Mining Limited in the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve in the Western North Region. The mining site as gathered belongs to the … Read more →
Atlantic Hotel, Daavi Ama and other eateries hot over unhygienic kitchen practices
Posted on | CommentA joint operation by the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) led by the Environmental Health Department has led to the closure of some eateries and public toilets whiles some have been warned. Speaking on the Jolly Breakfast Show on Friday, September … Read more →
‘I get only ¢47 as pension’ – Nkrumah’s bodyguard laments
Posted on | CommentHe served as a bodyguard to Ghana’s first president, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, during his active days at the Christiansburg Castle. Yet, Christian Blukoo’s old days have been full of life challenges due to what appears to be neglect by the … Read more →
UTAG, 3 other University labour unions threaten to go on strike on Oct 5
Posted on | CommentFour labour unions in the Public Universities in Ghana have issued a week ultimatum to the government to address outstanding conditions of service or they proceed on strike on October 5. The unions namely, the University Teachers Association of Ghana … Read more →
Don’t replace condoms with emergency pills – NACP
Posted on | CommentThe Programme Manager of the National STIs and HIV/AIDs Control Programme (NACP), Dr. Stephen Ayisi-Addo has advised the youth to desist from replacing the use of condoms with emergency contraception. According to him it was important the youth use contraception … Read more →
“Consume a maximum of 6 pints of alcohol in a week” – Doctor
Posted on | CommentThe District Director for Health in the Elembelle District says there are several factors that contribute to one being at risk for non-communicable diseases. Speaking exclusively to Skyy News, Dr Augustine Kwasi Amoako said that the excessive use of alcohol … Read more →
Takoradi PTC interchange 65% complete – Consultant for Sinohydro
Posted on | CommentMr Joshua Allotey, a consultant for Sinohydro Engineering Company responsible for the construction of the first interchange in the Western Region says the project is sixty-five per cent (65%) complete. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, September 27, during the … Read more →
Bank of Ghana warns Mobile Money loan defaulters
Posted on | CommentThe Central Bank has in statement cautioned all individuals who have acquired loans through mobile money platforms, but have delibrately refused to register their SIM cards under the on-going national SIM Card registration exercise, with the intention of avoiding repayment of … Read more →
Prez. Akufo-Addo challenges US, China, India, others to join ICC
Posted on | CommentPresident Akufo-Addo thinks the time has come for some of the big countries across the world like the USA, China, India, and the rest to sign up for the International Criminal Court (ICC) to give it universal jurisdiction. As it … Read more →
Shama District ready for municipal status – DCE
Posted on | CommentAccording to Mr Ebenezer Dadzie, the District Chief Executive, the Shama District is prepared for municipal status, with all necessary consultations completed and paperwork sent to the Local Government Ministry for action. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency … Read more →
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