President Nana Akufo-Addo has said Ghana has taken the lead among African countries to ensure that coronavirus vaccines are produced locally. Mr Akufo-Addo said African countries could no longer rely on other countries around the globe for vaccines to inoculate the people.. His comments came on the back of a …
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Buying a Ghana-used car – 3 mistakes you must avoid
Buying a car is a big decision especially for first time buyers because of the huge financial input it requires to get even a moderately priced vehicle in Ghana. Therefore, such a decision should be taken with the best awareness of what to look out for in order to get …
Read More »Another win for KETASCO trio as star girl Francisca’s plea gets all three Dubai tickets
Some updated good news coming in is that the three contestants of the Keta Senior High Technical School who won bronze for their school in the just-ended National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) will all get the chance to travel to Dubai. This is coming after the girl of the …
Read More »CNN fires Chris Cuomo
CNN said Saturday that anchor Chris Cuomo has been “terminated” by the network, “effective immediately.” The announcement came after an outside law firm was retained to review information about exactly how Cuomo aided his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, when the then-governor was accused of sexual harassment. CNN …
Read More »Victoria Hammah slams Keta SHS girl for rejecting Dubai trip
Keta SHS finishes third in 2021 NSMQ Fransisca Lamini celebrated for being first girl to make final in 8 years Fransica Lamini rejects Dubai trip Former Deputy Communications Minister, Victoria Hammah, has described as a betrayal, a decision by Francisca Lamini, the female member of the Keta Senior High School’s …
Read More »What are the symptoms of Omicron?
The first cases of the new Omicron variant of coronavirus have now been detected in the United Kingdom (UK). It was highlighted by scientists in South Africa as a potentially worrying new strain. What tests are used to detect Omicron? Swabs from polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, which are sent …
Read More »US-based Ghanaian driver, Philip Appiah shot dead
A Ghanaian resident in the US, Philip Appiah, 21, was found by Union City officers in a fetal position next to his car bleeding from his head and mouth near Citizens Lanes bowling alley and Cru-Lounge along Goodson Connector Road on Nov. 23, an incident report obtained by The Atlanta …
Read More »WATCH: Here is Ghana’s cleanest village
Ghana has ODF communities Takoka is a fishing community No plastics found at Takoka Takoka is a community in the West Mamprusi District of the North East region and it is arguably, Ghana’s cleanest village. This, according to award-winning documentary producer and journalist, Edem Srem is also due to the …
Read More »Noguchi confirms 34 Omicron COVID-19 cases in Ghana
Ghana records first cases of new COVID-19 variant Ghana’s current Omicron cases imported 28% of 120 samples taken at KIA returns positive for Omicron The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research says it has detected 34 cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant from some 120 samples of returning travellers into the country. …
Read More »I am receiving death threats – NSMQ Mistress
Disgruntled supporters sending threats to NSMQ mistress The Quiz Mistress of the National Science and Maths, Dr Elsie Kaufmann, has noted that she has been receiving death threats in the aftermath of the 2021 finals of the competition. The 2021 edition of the competition climaxed on November 26, 2021, with …
Read More »Ghana records two new variants of Omicron Coronavirus variant
WHO first announced new Omicron variant cases South Africa first country to record Omicron variant Health Service boss asks citizens to adhere to safety protocols Ghana has recorded two cases of the new Omicron COVID-19 variant. This, according to the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kumah Aboagye, was identified …
Read More »Germany’s planned deportation of 25 Ghanaians: All you need to know
Twenty-five Ghanaians living illegally in Germany are scheduled to be repatriated according to a November 3, 2021, Note Verbale transmitted by German authorities to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs And Regional Integration. The three-page document explains why the deportations have become necessary and a detailed process regarding the travel of …
Read More »FDA retrieves 270 cartons of expired Charme Sparkling juice
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has retrieved some 270 cartons of Charme Sparkling non-alcoholic red and white grape juice from the market. According to the Authority, these cartons are expired, thus, were retrieved with the help of the Police Service after a tip off from a vigilant member of …
Read More »JHS pupils construct own classroom block
The pupils and teachers of St Paul Roman Catholic Junior High School (JHS) at Tokuroano in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region, have begun the construction of a four-unit classroom block to enhance teaching and learning. The construction, which is a mud structure, follows several failed attempts to …
Read More »New COVID-19 variant: Israel blacklists these sub-Saharan African countries
The Israeli government on Friday, November 26, announced an entry ban on all sub-Saharan African countries as a result of the new variant of the Coronavirus. The new variant was discovered in South Africa this week but had led to restricted travel bans on passengers arriving from predominantly southern African …
Read More »YELLOW FEVER: Death toll now 32
Three more persons have succumbed to the yellow fever virus, bringing the total number of deathsin the Savanna Region to 32. This was disclosed by the Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Chrysantus Kubio on Thursday, 25 November 2021 at a press conference held in Damango, the …
Read More »Paris archbishop offers to resign over relationship with woman
Archbishop of Paris, the French capital, Michel Aupetit has requested to resign in a letter transmitted to the Holy Father, Pope Francis. The French daily Le Figaro reports that he offered to quit in the wake of media reports about a relationship he had with a woman. A source close …
Read More »Prempeh College crowned winners of 2021 National Science and Maths Quiz
Prempeh College won their fifth National Science and Maths Quiz, NSMQ, title today, November 26, 2021. They beat Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (PRESEC, LEGON), and Keta Senior High School (KETASCO) in the 2021 edition of the keenly followed contest. At the end of the contest, Prempeh College got 53 …
Read More »VIDEO: PRESEC, Prempeh College and Keta Secondary battle it out in NSMQ finals
After a heated contest between over 100 senior high schools across the country, it’s all down to the final three -Presbyterian Boys Senior High School (PRESEC, LEGON), Prempeh College (Amanfour) and Keta Senior High School (KETASCO). The three are slugging it out in the grande finale to claim the bragging …
Read More »Greece donates AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines to Ghana
The Greece Government on Thursday donated 150,000 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 to Ghana. The donation was to compliment Ghana’s efforts in the fight against the pandemic and attain herd immunity. Mr Nikolaos Dendias, Greece Foreign Minister, who presented the vaccines, said until COVID-19 management resources were shared at the global …
Read More »You’re ahead of Opoku Ware and Achimota Schools – Otumfuo lauds Gyaama Pensan SHTS
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has applauded Gyaama Pensan Senior High School for beating Opoku Ware School and Achimota School to win the National Renewal Energy Competition 2021. “The school leading all the others is a sign of greatness and therefore must be recognized on that level”. Otumfuo added …
Read More »2021 BECE School Selection: Beware of fraudsters – Free SHS Secretariat warns parents
The Free Senior High School Secretariat has cautioned parents to be wary of fraudsters who are claiming to have protocols in the 2021 school placement and are using to charge monies to get students placed. According to the Secretariat, some of the recalcitrant internet Cafe Operators has been falsely claiming to have access …
Read More »Meet the 2 adults aged 55 and 63 who sat for BECE 2021
MyNewsGh.com has confirmed the participation of two adults who sat for the just-ended Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the country. The two who are aged 55 and 63 respectively were sat for the exam in the Upper East and Ashanti Region respectively. 1. Akusiak Despite being a father who …
Read More »3 uses turmeric powder for your skin
Treatment for acne Clears dark circles Lightens scars and marks People around the world have likened turmeric to be the best root vegetable with its acne healing properties effective in ways the mind cannot comprehend. The rhizome that looks bright, yellow-orange is made available by drying the small pieces of …
Read More »E/R: IGP enrols teenagers stripped naked at Akuapem-Adawso in new schools
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr George Akuffo Dampare has enrolled two teenagers who were stipped naked and paraded on the streets of Akuapem-Adawso in the Eastern Region in new schools. The teenagers underwent two weeks intensive medical treatment at the Police Hospital, Accra prior to being enrolled in …
Read More »The “Serwaa Broni & Sons budget”, Off the Sisaala Roads
The “Serwaa Broni & Sons budget”, Off the Sisaala Roads, The Need for Floating Bridge’s & Sky trains & The Need to File An Urgent Question In Parliament. I have been an ardent advocate for social justice and equality since I can even remember. Since my days as the first …
Read More »Massive jubilations as 2021 BECE ends smoothly in Ashanti region
The 2021 Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) ended smoothly across all centres in the Ashanti region with wild jubilation by candidates for completing Junior High School (JHS) education. The examinations, which commenced on Monday, November 15, 2021 and ended on Friday, November 19, 2021, with a total of 111, 432, …
Read More »D/A basic school building now a death trap, give us a new one – Chief
The Omankrado of Gomoa Appiah Krom Debiso in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region, Odikro Nana Kumi has raised concerns over the deplorable nature of the D/A Basic school building in the community. The traditional ruler says the building is now a death trap and a threat to …
Read More »499 failed law students thank Akufo-Addo, Dame
The 499 law students are to enrol at GSL This was after a letter from AG They met the leadership of GLC The 499 law students have expressed their sincere gratitude to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo -Addo, and the Attorney-General (AG), Godfred Yeboah Dame for listening to their plights …
Read More »First known case of Covid-19 revealed
The market in Wuhan where scientists believe the first case of Covid originated in a female worker. The first known Covid-19 case was a vendor at the live-animal market in Wuhan, according to a scientist who has scrutinised public accounts of the earliest cases in China. The chronology is at odds …
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