Tag: July 20
WASSCE takes off amid strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols
The 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) too off smoothly in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis (STMA) in the Western Region, amid strict adherence...
PAORP-VWC engages stakeholders on ending child marriages
A day’s workshop has been held for stakeholders in the Gushegu Municipality to deliberate on existing laws and policies that protect children and the...
U.S. economy at risk of double-dip recession amid COVID-19 resurgence
The resurgence of COVID-19 cases across the United States is raising the risk of a double-dip recession if the country is unable to reign...
White House’s plan to reduce troops in South Korea draws skepticism in Washington
The White House is weighing the possibility of reducing U.S. troops on the Korean Peninsula. The move has drawn harsh criticism from inside U.S....
New York state extends helping hand to southern U.S. COVID-19 hotspots
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that the state would establish two testing sites in the country's COVID-19 hotspots in Savannah, Georgia...
Ronaldo scores twice as Juventus conquer Lazio in Serie A
The race for the Scudetto seems a foregone conclusion as Juventus run away with the league after beating Lazio 2-1 in a highly-anticipated showdown...
Oil prices rise slightly in volatile trading
Oil prices finished Monday's volatile session with modest gains as investors continued to weigh the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
The West...
Zimbabwe records 26th death from COVID-19 as cases rise to 1,713
Zimbabwe recorded 102 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death, bringing the total confirmed cases to 1,713 and the death toll to 26.
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Mexico and Netherlands to meet in October soccer friendly
Mexico will end their international football hiatus with a friendly against the Netherlands in October.
The match will be played at the...
Research finds vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 produces immunity in mice, macaques
A new nanoparticle vaccine for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has shown hints of protection and immunity by safely eliciting the production of...
United Nations headquarters starts phase one reopening
The United Nations headquarters in New York on Monday started its phase one reopening after it had remained physically close over the past four...
Board Chairman of Legon Cities FC donate to two orphanages in Accra
Mr. Richard Kings the Board Chairman of Lemla Group, owners of Ghana Premier League (GPL) side Legon Cities FC, has donated items worth thousands...
Dr. Doris Dartey passes on
Dr Doris Yaa Dartey, one of Ghana’s celebrated media trainer and communication specialist has died at the Korle- Bu Teaching Hospital, in Accra.
A statement...
Togolese weeps over 10-year jail term for defilement
A Togolese national on Monday wept uncontrollably after an Accra Circuit Court sentenced him to 10 years imprisonment for defiling an eleven-year old girl...
COVID-19: GNECC urges WASSCE candidates to be disciplined
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC), has advised the candidates of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), to exercise a high...
Ghana FA grateful to the government
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has expressed its profound gratitude to the government for facilitating the return of Ghanaian footballers from Ethiopia after a...
Ghana Swimming Association observes 2020 World Aquatic Day
The Ghana Swimming Association (GSA) on Saturday, July 18, organised a special event to mark the 2020 World Aquatic Day celebrations at the Media...
NDC condemns alleged Military invasion of Parliamentary Candidate’s office
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned alleged Military invasion of Maxxon Supermarket and Filling Station in Teshie without a search warrant from the...
Contractor denies vowing to lead campaign against President Akufo-Addo
Mr. Ofori Larbi, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Asabea Construction Limited, has profusely denied vowing to lead a campaign against President Nana Addo...
Government will not countenance shoddy roads – Amoako Atta
Government will not countenance substandard roads by contractors in the country, Mr Akwesi Amoako Atta, the Roads, and Highways Minister has said.
“Roads are built...
Metro Mass Transit resumes work in Kumasi
Metro Mass Transit workers have resumed work after a two weeks sit down strike over unpaid salary arrears.
This follows...
Mask-wearing plays big in Europe’s post-lockdown protocol
France on Monday joined the ranks of European countries which have mandated the use of face masks in all indoor public places, in another...
NYC enters phase 4 reopening as officials fearing second COVID-19 wave
New York City entered phase four of reopening on Monday without resuming additional indoor activities, as local officials are concerned about a potential second...
Egypt records 627 new COVID-19 cases, total infections near 90,000
Egypt reported on Monday 627 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total infections in the country since mid-February to 88,402, said the Egyptian Health Ministry.
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UAE 1st Mars orbiter “ambitious and pioneering” in Arab world
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday celebrated the launch of its Hope probe, Arab world's first Mars orbiter, deemed as an ambitious and...
Volkswagen to set up over 150,000 public charging points across Europe
German carmaker Volkswagen announced on Monday that it would implement a new charging service in Europe with over 150,000 public charging points by mid-August.
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Trump, Sisi call for immediate de-escalation in Libya
U.S. President Donald Trump and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Monday called for immediate de-escalation in Libya.
In a phone conversation...
Trump appears to endorse wearing masks by tweeting doing so is “patriotic”
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday called wearing masks "patriotic," seemingly endorsing the practice after an interview aired just the previous day in which...
South Africa’s energy minister admitted to hospital for COVID-19
South Africa's Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy Gwede Mantashe was admitted to hospital for COVID-19 on Monday, the government announced.
Mantashe...
Tunisian security forces foil “terrorist plan”
Tunisian Interior Ministry on Monday said that security forces have thwarted a "terrorist plan" and arrested an "extremist element loyal to the Islamic State...