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Maritime Authority blows Ghc19m to cut trees

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Maritime Authority, Mr Thomas Alonsi, says the Authority has spent GHC19 million to remove stumps from the Oti River to ensure safe navigation in inland waters. Mr Alonsi said the amount was paid for work done by the Kete Krachi Timber Company on …

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Truck filled with macroni involved in accident

A truck carrying two containers filled with macroni was on Sunday, 31 May 2020 involved in an accident at Kawukudi near Nima in Accra. The truck which was returning from Tema was headed towards the Dzorwulu N1 Highway. The driver of the truck was said to have lost its acceleration …

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Hotel guest reportedly found dead in pool in Kumasi

Management of Ashanti Gold Hotel at Bantama in Kumasi is being questioned by police after the body of a young man was found in the hotel’s pool last Friday. Emmanuel Sarkodie, 36, was at the facility with his girlfriend to cool off when the unfortunate incident occurred. Police from the …

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Coronavirus: Govt to evacuate stranded Ghanaians abroad

The government of Ghana on March 21, 2020, closed its borders to control and prevent the importation of the COVID-19 pandemic into the country. With the border closure in force, Ghanaians who had travelled out of the country were not able to return. The President is his 10th address to the nation …

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FULL TEXT: Akufo-Addo’s 10th address on measures taken to combat spread of coronavirus

Fellow Ghanaians, good evening. I have come again, for the tenth (10th) time, into your homes to speak to you about the Coronavirus pandemic, share with you information about the fight against the virus, and outline to you the decisions I have taken about the next chapter of our common …

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Coronavirus: Religious activities commence from June 5 with 100 congregants

President Akufo-Addo has announced the commencement of Religious activities from June 5. This, the president said is the beginning of stage one of the process of easing restrictions. “An abridged format for religious services can commence. Twenty-five per cent attendance, with a maximum number of 100 congregants, can worship at …

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Akufo-Addo is disappointed in EOCO, National Security, Police, others – Ibrah One

Young Ghanaian millionaire Ibrah One has fired shots at some top government offices, civil service and the media. The controversial millionaire in one of his Snapchat rants yesterday expressed his disappointment in some top government offices, adding that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will also be disappointed. According to him, the country …

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Eyes on the Ground: Vehicles submerged at Kasoa after Saturday’s downpour

Some drivers who were en route to Accra from Kasoa experienced an unexpected flash flood after Saturday evening’s heavy downpour which blocked one section of the road. In a video sent to GhanaWeb by a motorist, some vehicles are seen struggling to use the road as they are almost submerged …

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Coronavirus: Churches are ready for 10 services a day – GPCC

The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) says churches are ready to organise as many as 10 services a day if the restriction on public gathering is lifted. According to the President of GPCC, Rev Prof Paul Frimpong-Manso, the church is prepared to apply the precautionary measures to resist the …

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Motor rider killed in accident at Berekum

An accident on the Berekum-Drobo road has resulted in the death of a motor rider, Andrews Amoako. The deceased, according to witnesses, was travelling from Jinijini to Brekum on his motorbike when they heard a bang, only to discover the badly injured body of Mr Amoako. The deceased was allegedly …

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