An estimated 206,553 persons have so far been reported dead worldwide due to COVID-19. This is according to Johns Hopkins University. The University says about 2,971,831 persons have been infected so. In the US, over 54 deaths related to coronavirus have been reported, according to the University. The US casualties …
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IMF forecasts Ghana’s inflation rate of 8% in 2020
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is projecting an inflation rate below the upper band of the Bank of Ghana’s target, for this year. This means the prices of goods and services will remain largely the same, while interest rates stay low. The Central Bank is forecasting an average inflation rate …
Read More »Gunshots as confusion rocks mining site at Anyinam
Armed Personnel reported to be operatives of Operation Vanguard at the weekend invaded a mining concession belonging to one Ibrahim Mohammed to flush out alleged illegal miners. Starr News has gathered that some illegal miners from Anyinam township had invaded the mining concession of Ibrahim Mohammed and were mining in …
Read More »NDC Dept. Women organizer donates to 146 old age in Juaben South Constituency
The Dept. women’s organiser of National Democratic Congress (NDC) at New Juaben South Hon. Mrs. Valeria Kate Badjabeng is sharing food items for all the 146 women’s organiser in the New Juaben South constituency and 65 old aged women of residential electoral area in the month of Ramadan to support …
Read More »Why Juaben Constituency Should Vote For Hon. Francis Owusu-Akyaw As Parliamentary Candidate
Hon. Francis Owusu Akyaw is a young entrepreneur who lives in Asante Juaben. He was born and bred Juaben guy (Native of Juaben) who has passed through the ranks of education in Ghana from KG to the University. He is a true NPP guy and a humble politician as well. …
Read More »COVID-19: Support your kids at home – Education Minister to parents
The Minister for Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has called on parents and guardians to continue to render their utmost support to their children as they study at home. He also congratulated them for doing exceptionally well so far and encouraged them to continue to make the safety and well-being …
Read More »Sam George’s actions at EC meeting condemned
Member of Parliament of Ningo Prampram, Sam George has come under fire for masterminding a near-violent confrontation at a meeting by Staff of Electoral Commission at a Hotel in Accra over the weekend. The MP had secured an ex-parte injunction against the meeting in Prampram, which is within his constituency. However, unknown …
Read More »Boris Johnson returns amid pressure over strategy
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson returns to work on Monday, a month after he was diagnosed with the coronavirus and hospitalised in an intensive care unit. He returns to work amid continued criticism of the government over a shortfall in testing and lack of protective wear for NHS workers, and …
Read More »Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba gets zero vote from ex-players in FA presidential elections
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba’s quest to lead Ivory Coast football received a major blow after former players unanimously voted for his rival. Of the 14 members in the Association, 11 voted for his rival, league president Sory Diabate, while three persons abstained. The third candidate, the current Vice President, Idriss …
Read More »Flood clears off newly constructed bridge at Chorkor
Residents of Chorkor heaved a sigh of relief after Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West Constituency, Ursula Owusu-Ekufulconstructed what she described as a floating bridge for the community three months ago. During the ceremony, the minister assured residents not to be bothered about the bridge in rainy seasons as the floating …
Read More »Newspaper headlines of Monday, April 27, 2020
Daily Guide Nana, NPP will retain power – EIU predicts again, creates panic in NDC Grade students with continuous assessment Otumfuo clocks 21 on golden stool Obinim is occultist – Ken Bombshell EC escapes NDC attack 155 recover from Covid-19 cases hit 1,550 Daily Graphic Ban on public gathering extended; …
Read More »Akufo-Addo hints of ending Covid-19 restrictions soon
President Akufo-Addo says he will soon announce an end to restrictions imposed on the public to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. However, that will happen after the modalities for which the restrictions were imposed have been followed satisfactorily by the public. These include the guidelines for maintaining proper …
Read More »Tear gas fired at mosques in Comoros
Security forces in Comoros have used tear gas to disperse people who had congregated in mosques in violation of the country’s coronavirus lockdown regulations. This happened on the island of Anjouan late on Saturday and has been condemned by opposition politicians. During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims abstain from …
Read More »Wearing of facemasks made mandatory nationwide
The Minister of Health by the Public Health Act, 2012 (Act 851) has directed the wearing of face masks by all and sundry to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Section 170(1) of the Act clothes the Minister with powers to order an individual to take a preventive measure in respect …
Read More »Italian Serie A: Teams set to return to individual training on May 4
Serie A sides will be allowed to return to individual training on 4 May and team training on 18 May after the Italian prime minister announced the first steps in lifting the country’s coronavirus lockdown. There are hopes Serie A fixtures could resume between 27 May and 2 June – …
Read More »Fishermen jubilate in town after 14-day quarantine
About 50 fishermen who were put under mandatory quarantine for coronavirus took to the streets of Moree in the Central Region amid singing and dancing after being declared virus-free. The fishermen had been quarantined at the Moree Senior High and Technical School after returning from fishing exploration in Ivory Coast. …
Read More »Reviving America after Covid-19 will take years, not months
Those of us who have discovered that we’re not essential to keeping society running have been stuck at home for weeks. We’re going stir crazy in the suddenly limited box of our lives, and a daily commute is starting to sound pretty good. But that may not mean we’re ready …
Read More »D Black annoyed as he’s stuck outside Ghana
D Black says he is bored, annoyed and cannot wait to be home having stayed outside the shores of Ghana for seven weeks. The musician’s plans to embark on a media tour in the United States of America ahead of the release of his album was thwarted following the outbreak of Coronavirus which …
Read More »COVID-19: GUTA appeals for 3-week grace period to clear goods
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) is making fresh appeals to government to give its members a three-week grace period to mobilize funds to clear their goods from the country’s various ports amidst the novel Coronavirus pandemic. GUTA’s concerns come barely a week after the Ghana Shippers’ Authority officially informed the …
Read More »Salons expect to be flooded when lockdown eases. Here’s how they plan to cope
Covid-19 has revealed that most governments around the world don’t believe good hair days are essential. Lockdown hair has turned bad hair days into bad hair months, and some have been brave enough to share their results on social media. Grey streaks, dark roots, self-grown face masks, and prison-style buzz cuts …
Read More »Coronavirus: Italy’s PM outlines lockdown easing measures
Italy has outlined plans to ease the strict restrictions imposed seven weeks ago to curb the spread of the coronavirus as it recorded its lowest daily death toll since mid-March. Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said curbs would be relaxed from 4 May, with people being allowed to visit their relatives …
Read More »Two cargo vehicles with coronavirus passengers intercepted in Oti Region
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) last week intercepted two cargo vehicles that had onboard a total of 67 passengers, out of whom 17 tested positive for coronavirus. The vehicles were intercepted in the Oti Region, precisely in Nkwanta. This was revealed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Sunday, April 26 when …
Read More »Bawumia joins COVID-19 youth campaign to curb spread
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has joined the COVID-19 Youth Campaign, initiated by the National Youth Authority (NYA), to sensitise the youth to observe the hygiene and safety protocols towards curbing the spread of the pandemic. In a video message posted on his Twitter page, Dr Bawumia entreated the youth …
Read More »Use Ramadan To Pray Against Covid-19 — NDC
In a statement to wish Muslims well as the season of their fasting and prayer begins, the Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress in the Bongo Constituency, Upper East Region, called on the Islamic community to pray for the leadership of the country as the present difficult period was …
Read More »Woman, child electrocuted during Sunday downpour
A 22-year-old Augustina Adoku and her son, Sampson Adjei Owuraku, 3, were on Sunday, April 26, electrocuted at James Town in Accra during the morning rains. Their bodies were found in their room, a wooden structure at Timber Market, a suburb of Jamestown in Accra after it got flooded. Deputy …
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