Home - News of Tuesday 17 March 2020

Govt, media and medics collaborate on COVID-19 Communications
Our collective efforts will prevent spread of coronavirus - Rev Owusu Ansah
Coronavirus: Okudzeto Ablakwa fumes over 'unavailable' $100 million
Coronavirus: We are awaiting our budget to intensify sensitization – NCCE
Govt seeks $10m tax waiver for Zipline
Government must help entrepreneurs to create jobs - Nathaniel Johnson
Coronavirus: Stop Ghana card mass registration now – NDC
Banks expects inflation to decline further
Santol Energy distributes free hand sanitisers, reduces fuel prices to ¢4.9
Ghanaians too dishonest – Osei-Wusu
Two coronavirus specialized testing centers too risky for Ghana - GAMLs advices
Great Olympics to strengthen squad before league resumes - Oloboi Commodore
You can't threaten journalists - Oscar Doe slams Oppong-Nkrumah
Coronavirus: GBC journalist directed to self-quarantine after meeting Norwegian Ambassador
Over $8 million used to print new cedi notes - Finance Minister
Black Maidens to meet Nigeria for U17 WC slot after thrashing Liberia
BMW Club Ghana donates to Ada East District Hospital
GNPC Ghana’s fastest human successfully ends in Cape Coast
Suspect in CNN US election meddling report charged with money laundering
Concerns of women critical in government policies as RAFELA-Ghana is launched
Coronavirus: We are awaiting our budget to intensify sensitization – NCCE
Coronavirus: Ghana Embassy in US suspends consular services
Coronavirus: 350 contacts traced so far – Ghana Health Service
Coronavirus: Parliament might relocate to the AICC – Majority leader
Turf war between Bawumia and Osafo-Maafo over UNIPASS deal
Celebrity ambassadors to be appointed to help in coronavirus fight
Hamdya Abass: Trailblazing Black Queen that changed women’s football in Tamale
Coronavirus fight: Take a cue from Nigeria, Togo – MP to government
Reduce mobile money charges by 50% to reduce spread of coronavirus - Internal auditors to telcos
Accra schools on coronavirus red alert
UPSA honours GFA President Kurt Okraku
Coronavirus: AMA limits conduct of marriages to couple, 4 witnesses only
Fact-checking: Dettol has not been tested on the COVID-19
Government seeks $10m tax waiver for Zipline
Coronavirus: HTU students desert campus after president asked schools to close down
Hearts of Oak players given a week off due to Coronavirus
Fact-checking: Uber services have not been suspended in Accra
Coronavirus: UG shuts down; says foreign students can return to their home countries
Coronavirus: Look out for one another - Mensa Otabil
Harvard holds inaugural Joseph Siaw Agyepong lecture on public health in Africa
Facebook removes Russia-linked accounts run by Ghanaians, Nigerians
Queen of Tertiary Africa launches girl child project
Coronavirus: NSA bans foreign travels by national teams, players, others
Thinking of staying indoors? Here are basic self quarantine necessities you will need during this coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus: Aviation Minister confers with airlines on travel advisory
Parliament to continue sitting despite suspension of public gatherings
Absa Group reports improving revenue growth momentum for 2019
President invites Speaker, leadership of parliament for emergency meeting
Second transfer window opened despite Ghana league suspension over coronavirus
Legislate on the Free SHS programme
Ghana Baptist Convention takes steps to stop coronavirus spread
IMF to help low-income member states with $10bn at zero interest rates to fight coronavirus
Mahama chides government for not addressing economic impact of coronavirus
President urges local pharmaceuticals to help fight COVID-19
Ghana’s prisons likely to be hit hard by coronavirus – Snr. Prison Officer
Coronavirus presents Ghana with an opportunity to increase manufacturing capacity – Akufo-Addo
Publish plans to protect the economy – Mahama tells government
Coronavirus: UHAS Students given 2 day ultimatum to vacate all university properties
Coronavirus: Ghana needs a new date for Easter festivities – Opuni Frimpong
Budget review to parliament necessary following covid-19 disruptions – Mahama
Black people are not immune to coronavirus - Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare
NSA suspends all sporting activities
Discussions towards distance learning programmes has begun – Ministry of Education PRO
Residential students of the University of Ghana asked to go home
Medeama lose points after Olympics protest victory
Minister urges GCAA staffs to support fight against COVID-19
Hearts of Oak reportedly interested in re-signing Patrick Razak
Kwasi Appiah to engage GFA in legal tussle over unpaid salaries
Coronavirus: Huge crowd of Teshie residents ‘fight’ for drinking water
Designated RTI officers undergo training
Today at the news stands
Kotoko settles indebtedness to former coach Kjetil Zachariasen
30 people in self-isolation over Obuasi COVID-19 case
The University Of Energy and Natural Resources closed due to Covid-19 pandemic
Allow only 25 persons at your centres – NIA to supervisors
Get tested if you’ve travelled over the past 30 days - Gane to government officials
Coronavirus: Resort to technology to minimise spread – Chamber of Technology
Blame games not the hallmark of effective coordination - GRIDCo to ECG
US embassy suspends immigrant, non-immigrant visa appointments over coronavirus
African gov’ts must review their budgets – ECA
Chief Imam urges Muslims to adhere to govt's directive
Coronavirus: Self isolating GBC staff cries about neglect; threatens to break loose
Jonathan Mensah worried about health workers due to outbreak of coronavirus
Hortifresh inaugurates food safety taskforce
Shippers Authority develops projects to aid in export and import value chain
Judges and Magistrates to hear cases of extreme emergency – CJ
Coronavirus: Judicial Service yet to provide sanitizers at Court complex
Ghana International Trade and Financial Conference postponed
Jordan Ayew better than Messi, Ronaldo – Report
Budget review to parliament necessary following coronavirus disruptions – Mahama
Ghana’s health financing strategy must bridge specific gaps - CDD
Church closure: You should have consulted us first – Bishops
Ebusua Dwarfs to continue training despite ban on public gatherings
OMCs decisions on fuel pricing violate NPA Act - CUTS Ghana
Great Olympics celebrate ‘victory’ over Medeama with funny picture of Kwesi Nyantakyi
Stop washing cars, watering lawns with treated water – GWCL
Store more water, we’re having challenges - GWCL
Coronavirus: Catholic Bishops' Conference backs govt's directives
The most important thing was winning the game - Kayserispor star Bernard Mensah
Don't joke with Coronavirus - Winful Cobbinah to Ghanaians
TUC urges unions to ensure protection of workers
Foreign Ministry to issue only ‘proof of emergency’ passports
Ghanaian victims file case against Yahya Jammeh at Gambia’s truth commission
Absa Bank Ghana championing economic empowerment for women
Coronavirus: Travel ban shouldn't affect operations - Mine workers
Chelsea willing to pay Partey's release clause
Medeama reject 'bogus' GFA decision
Chief Justice restricts access to courts
Ghana stops issuing visas, passports in US to stop coronavirus spread
CAF set to postpone CHAN 2020 over coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus: Action Chapel to hold online service only
Cornavirus: Manhyia Palace shuts down Museum to tourists
GUTA 'defends' hand sanitizer price increase
Chief Justice restricts access to courts
I joined the NPP out of personal conviction - Fmr. Presiding Member of Sunyani West District
GUTA 'defends' hand sanitizer price increase
4,562 canoes in Western Region register under Canoe Identification Card programme
UNIPASS contract: Kwaku Kwarteng ‘lied’ - GM GCNet
I can’t reapply for GFA technical director job - Oti Akenteng
GUTA 'defends' hand sanitizer price increase
Coronavirus: University of Ghana students in a state of confusion
Ghana card registration continues despite COVID-19 partial lockdown
You’re evil! – Nana Aba Anamoah strikes again over hand sanitizer prices
Failing Forward: Kevin Eze poised to beat the odds by building Africa’s biggest food recipe directory
Coronavirus: Suspend parliamentary sittings – MPs
Jordan Ayew overtakes Zaha as Crystal Palace's most wanted man
3 more arrested in connection with Sogakope assemblyman’s murder
Coronavirus: Funeral homes incur loss after public gathering ban
Coronavirus: Parliament likely to move to conference center
Karela United to sack coach Enos Adepah
High fuel taxes control fuel prices in Ghana – Puma Energy Ghana MD
Wearing gloves not protection from coronavirus – GHS Director
Coronavirus: University for Development Studies closed down
Coronavirus: Two Italians refused entry into Ghana
'Flop' Kasim Nuhu set to return Hoffenheim
Saudi Arabia follows Ghana's example; bans congregational prayers in all mosques
GPRTU to ban preaching on commercial buses over coronavirus
Coronavirus: Cooperate with health officials – Assemblies of God Church
KNUST Pharmacy Students produce locally manufactured hand sanitizers for Sale
Coronavirus: Pray in your homes – Chief Imam to Muslims
Besiktas in dilemma over the future of KP Boateng
CAS to hear Palmer's case against GFA via video conference amid coronavirus
Coronavirus: Focus solely on official channels of information – Government to media
Jordan Ayew credits Christian Benteke for goal against Brighton
Coronavirus outbreak presents Ghana with opportunity to increase manufacturing capacity - Akufo-Addo
Coronavirus-19: Hand washing with soap your best bet – Osei-Owusu
Osah Bernardinho Tetteh close to joining Atletico Ottawa
We need $30m annually to deal with health emergencies - Kofi Gane
Akpeteshie a good substitute for hand sanitizer – Former Ridge Hospital Boss
Some residents in Western Region appeal to Akufo-Addo to distribute hand sanitizers
Berekum Chelsea players on two weeks break
Huawei offers free ICT training to lecturers from 10 Ghanaian universities
Government has no funds to procure fuel for electricity production - Bongo MP
Pay me my money - Kwasi Appiah barks at GFA
Watch former Chelsea star Michael Essien keep fit during coronavirus pandemic
GH¢787 million disbursed to depositors of defunct financial bodies by March 5
Alcohol not a substitute for hand sanitizer - Centre for Plant Medicine Research
Allow only 25 persons at your centres – NIA to supervisors
KNUST students to evacuate school premises before March 21, 2020
You are a shameless opportunist – Kennedy Agyapong fires Oye Lithur
Stop gay conference – Chief Imam to government
GFDO calls on Parliament to push implementation of the Disability Act
Ghanaian entrepreneur and Nigerian win MBA scholarship from Boston University
Coronavirus: Akufo-Addo creates ‘distance’ with new seating arrangement at Jubilee House
Kingdom Exim Group sponsors free medical screening for 300 residents of North East Region
CAF Deputy General Secretary Anthony Baffoe shares tips on how to kick out coronavirus
Hearts of Oak to seek compensation after King Faisal clash called off
Coronavirus: Arbitrary closure of churches wrong – Bishops’ Conference
Wearing gloves increases risk of coronavirus - G/A Regional Director of Health
Coronavirus: Ghana confirms 7th case
GRIDCo blames recent power outages on gas flow challenges
GPL: Kotoko open talks to sign Gideon Waja
Coronavirus: Asante Kotoko breaks camp for two weeks
Diligence pays, chief advises the youth
Coronavirus to have adverse impact on economy – Finance Minister
Football is governed by regulations - Oluboi Commodore responds to critics
Ghana’s unreadiness for deadly coronavirus showing
Tourism Minister breaks ground for an ultra-modern Astro turf in Prestea
Today in history: 'Dumsor' increasing mental problems – Psychologists
Covid 9: Ghana's growth rate to decline 0.3% to 6.2% - Fitch
Christians urged to make evangelism a priority
This viral UNICEF coronavirus WhatsApp forward is fake
Prestea Huni-Valley MP cuts sod for construction of Astro turf