China pushes for QR code based global travel system
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a “global mechanism” that would use QR codes to open up international travel. “We need to further harmonise policies and standards and establish ‘fast tracks’ to facilitate the orderly flow of people,” he said. The codes will be used to help establish a traveller’s health status. But Human […]
Georgina Andoh, Felix Kwame Akafo finish 2020 as MTN Invitational Golf Champions
Felix Akafo and Georgina Andoh were the toast of fans during the MTN Invitational Golf Championship in both categories at the Celebrity Golf Club at Sakumono. The competition which becomes the final and only MTN Invitational Tournament for the year 2020 due to the Covid-19 restrictions saw Felix Kwame Akafo grabbing 41 points to win […]
Government to partner mining industry for sustainable economic growth
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh, has reiterated the commitment of the government to partner the mining industry to stimulate broad-based sustainable growth for transformation of the economy. He said the government would continue to explore opportunities in the industry to promote linkages and integration across the supply chain and synergies […]
Great Olympics thrash Legon Cities
Accra Great Olympics on Friday recorded an emphatic 3-0 win against Legon Cities at the Accra Sports stadium to register their first win of the season. The Dade boys surprised many football fans on Sunday, when they held Medeama SC to a 1-1 draw in an away fixture at Tarkwa. Olympics came into the game […]
Forestry Commission dismantles two check points on Accra/Nkawkaw road
The Forestry Commission (FC) has closed down two check points on the Accra/Nkawkaw road to enable free movement of lumber to the various markets. The Nsaba check point near Nkawkaw is closed while the Bunso check point in the Eastern region would be closed on Monday November 23. The Commission said other roads across the […]
Facebook’s Instagram ‘failed self-harm responsibilities’
Children’s charity the NSPCC has said a drop in Facebook’s removal of harmful content was a “significant failure in corporate responsibility”. Facebook’s own records show its Instagram app removed almost 80% less graphic content about suicide and self-harm between April and June this year than in the previous quarter. Covid restrictions meant most of its […]
Residents of Adomorebe appeal for rehabilitation of road
The inhabitants of Adomorebe, a farming community near Aburi in the Akuapem South District of the Eastern Region, have appealed to the government for the re-gravelling and taring of a 7.4-kilometre road which links the town with Oyibi and Aburi-Jamacaso. They made the appeal on Thursday during a community durbar to discuss how best the […]
FA President lands top Regional position at WAFU
Ghana Football Association (GFA) president, Kurt Okraku, has landed a top regional position after being named 2nd Vice President of the West African Football Union (WAFU). The young leader of the Ghana federation was named to the role on Thursday by West Africa’s governing body as his stock rises on the continent. The soft-spoken football […]
Oforikrom: Education Directorate receive new office complex
Dr Emmanuel Marfo, Member of Parliament for Oforikrom, has handed over a building to the Municipal Directorate of Education to be used as an office complex. The building, which was rented from the MPs share of the Getfund, is to help provide a conducive atmosphere for the directorate, which is currently operating from a junior […]
We’ll rewire all markets in Accra to prevent fire outbreaks – Nana Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced plans by the government to undertake a rewiring exercise of all markets in the Greater Accra Region. The President says this will be one of the surest ways to address the perennial fire outbreaks in markets in the city. The President was speaking during a visit to the […]
