2020

The Office of former President Jerry John Rawlings has been closed temporarily as a preventive measure against the spread of COVID-19. A statement signed by Mr Kobina Andoh Amoakwa, the Communications Director of the Office, said the…

Ghana has recorded 641 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the country’s cumulative number of infections to 23,463. The Routine Surveillance regime recorded 9,403 cases, while the Enhanced Contact Tracing saw 14,016 positives. However, the…

The African Union Commission has launched a new initiative, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Consortium for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial (CONCVACT). CONCVACT is an outcome of the virtual conference on…

Dr Hafiz Bin Salih, the Upper West Regional Minister, has appealed to chiefs to stop endorsing activities of illegal miners and loggers in the region. He said the activities of these illegal miners and loggers are polluting the water…

Deputy Ranking Member of the Education Committee in Parliament Clement Apaak is calling for testing of students in schools infected with coronavirus a few weeks after they reopened for academic work. Dr Apaak said some of them must be…

The Ghana Health Service has confirmed 854 new COVID-19, increasing the country's case count to 22,822. The update by the Ghana Health via a designated website also confirmed that 408 persons have recovered or discharged, bringing the…

Access to potable water in urban areas in Ghana stands at 93 per cent, Madam Cecilia Dapaah, Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, said on Wednesday. She said the coverage included; all interventions made by stakeholders…

Chief Justice Kwesi Anin Yeboah has embarked on a 14-day self-isolation in compliance with COVI-19 Protocols. A Circular to all High Court Judges, signed by Ms. Cynthia Pamela Addo, Judicial Secretary said “His Lordship Chief Justice…

The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has said it would ensure all Government projects and programmes go through cost benefit analysis to safeguard crucial investments in the country’s infrastructure. Dr Kodjo…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has stated its resolve to arrest and prosecute scrap dealers and others who engage in open burning of electronic and other waste products. The Agency said any person involved in all acts of open…