Yendi water project progressing steadily
The $30 million Yendi water project funded by the Indian Exim Bank is progressing steadily. The Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, Sugandh Rajaram, who disclosed this attributed the delay in starting physical construction to procedures in securing the fund which should be transparent. Ambassador Rajaram explained that procedures are going on well between the two […]
Striking Medical Laboratory Scientists ready to work if demands are met – GAMLS
Medical Laboratory Scientists at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Ghana’s second-largest health referral facility, who are currently on strike, say they are ready to work if the authorities resolve to meet their demands.The laboratory scientists had since Thursday, May 20, been on a sit-down strike to register their protest against what they described as […]
Major Mahama: Court expresses disgust at continued absence of Defence Counsel in trial
The Criminal Division of the Accra High Court has issued a stern warning to Defense Counsel for third and the 14th accused persons, Theophilus Donkor for his absence in the trial of the murder case of the late Major Maxwell Mahama. The lawyer was nowhere to be found when the case was called for the […]
Case between the Republic & Charles Dedjoe adjourned to June 4,2021
The Madina District Court has adjourned the case of the Republic and Prince Charles Dedjoe to the 4th of next month. The Magistrate Maame Efua Tordimah, adjourned the case to enable Prosecution ample time to serve lawyers of the accused person with the statement of the deceased’s children. Lawyer for the accused person, Charles Ameyaw holding […]
Ghana Prisons Service appeals for an increase in prison feeding fee
The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Prisons Service Supt. Courage Atsem has appealed to government to increase the feeding fee for prison inmates. According to him, the current feeding fee of 1.80 cedis per head is woefully inadequate to cater for their daily up-keep. Supt. Atsem said the current feeding fees should at least […]
Philippines allows more people in churches, religious gatherings
The Philippines’ anti-Covid task force has allowed more people to go to church and attend religious activities in a further easing of coronavirus restrictions. The task force initially allowed religious gatherings up to 10 per cent of venue capacity, but presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Friday the cap has now been increased to 30 per […]
Show zero-tolerance to sexual and gender-based violence – Plan International to gov’t
Plan International Ghana, a child development non-governmental organisation, has urged government to take a zero-tolerance approach to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). The government was asked to make and implement laws to prevent SGBV on actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and sexual expression. Plan International Ghana with the African Youth and Adolescents Network […]
Assault on Caleb: 3 policemen to face further probe, disciplinary action
The Ministry of National Security has reversed the secondment of Lieutenant Colonel Frank Agyeman, Director of Operations, and three police officers to the Ministry, for their inappropriate conduct over the arrest of Mr Caleb Kudah, a Citi FM journalist. They are to report to their respective authorities at their original agencies for further investigations and […]
Long distance runner, Willam Amponsah calls on Morocco’s Ambassador to Ghana
Ghana’s leading long distance athlete, William Amponsah, has paid a courtesy call on Mrs. Imane Ouaadil Ambassador of Morocco to Ghana. The visit was to inform the Ambassador of his invitation to Morocco to participate in the Marathon International De Marrakesh, in September this year and also to seek the support of the Moroccan Embassy […]
Lawyer for Gyakye Quayson withdraws from dual citizenship trial
Leader of the legal team of Mr. James Gyakye Quayson, Member of Parliament for Assin North Constituency has filed a “Motion of Withdrawal” from the dual citizenship trial pending before the Cape Coast High Court. Mr Abraham Amaliba announced his decision to withdraw from the suit but failed to assign reasons for his withdrawal and […]
