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The 2019 Bono East contestant for Ghana’s Most Beautiful, PENA, has been appointed a regional ambassador to fight against discrimination and stigmatization of recovered Covid-19 patients. She is also set to generally help in the fight against the spread of the novel pandemic in the Bono East Region. This s part of by the Regional Coordinating Council’s efforts to mitigate the spread and impact of the disease in the region. The main responsibilities of the ambassador will be to reemphasize on the Covid-19 protocols and discourage stigmatization and discrimination of recovered patients. Responding to the assignment of this new responsibility,…

Air France-KLM plans to cut more than 7,500 jobs at its French arm as the airline industry reels from the coronavirus crisis. Europe’s second-biggest airline will cut 6,560 staff at Air France, with its regional French carrier Hop! losing 1,020 jobs, the company said on Friday. In a statement, the firm said: “Recovery looks set to be very slow” due to uncertainties around Covid-19. The cuts will take place over the next three years. The group also cited the lifting of travel restrictions and changing customer demand as potential cause for concern in the future. At the height of the…

Some eligible applicants defied the rains Saturday morning to queue to register for their new voter ID cards. It was a wet morning on Day 5 of the ongoing registration and many thought the rains would stop eligible voters from going to the registration centres. But at the Karikari Brobbey Park Registration Centre in Dansoman in the Ablekuma West Constituency, a queue had been informed by applicants in the rain. Most of them carried umbrellas with some in rain-proof attires. While almost all of them had face masks still on, some had to cluster under bigger umbrellas, obviously defying the…

The Director of Electoral Services of the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC) has debunked allegations that the December 7 elections will be held with a provisional register. He stated emphatically that a certified register will be ready one “full” month before the polls. He stated this on The Key Points on TV3/3FM on Saturday, July 4, 2020. This is in response to allegations made by the Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, on Friday, July 4. Addressing journalists in Parliament, the Tamale South Member of Parliament said the ill-preparedness of the Commission is so conspicuous that Ghanaians will not have a certified register…

Ghanaian midfielder Anthony Annan has said he is open to an invitation from new Black Stars coach Charles Kwabla Akonnor. Speaking in an interview with Kumasi-based Akoma FM, the Finland-based player said should his services be needed, he would come. “I am available for selection if [CK Akonnor] needs me,” Annan said. He added: ‘’I am still playing active football in Finland. Ghana is my country and I cannot turn my back to my nation if my services are needed. “I don’t know much about C.K Akonnor but I know he was selected based on his competence and I believe…

The national executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) led the National Chairman, Freddy Blay, on Friday, July 3 paid a visit to the residence of former General Secretary Lawyer Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, who passed on to glory two days ago. The essence of the visit was to commiserate with the immediate family of the late party colossus, whose shocking demise shook the very foundation of the nation’s political landscape owing to his extraordinary attributes and disposition which endeared him to all. On behalf of the delegation and for that matter the national party, Chairman Freddy Blay, John Boadu and…

Pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas in England are opening their doors for the first time in three months after a major relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Businesses reopening on Saturday must observe strict social distancing rules. As measures eased, Boris Johnson urged people to act responsibly, while the government’s scientific advisers said the latest step was not “risk-free”. The health secretary has warned those who get carried away could be jailed. Matt Hancock told the Daily Mail people were entitled to enjoy themselves at pubs, but added: “You could end up behind bars if you break the law.” Restaurants, hairdressers…

The Presidency has replied the Auditor-General, Daniel Yaw Domelevo, following his recent response to the directive of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for him to proceed on leave. Written by Secretary to the President, Nana Asante Bediatuo, the reply to Mr Domelevo raised concerns about the impression the latter attempts to create in the public domain that the president acted in contravention of the law. “The President has at all times acted based on sound legal principles, the rule of law and good governance practices, and the good people of Ghana cannot be misled by your lack of understanding of…

The coronavirus infections in Ghana have seen the highest ever confirmations in a day after 758 cases were recorded. The latest confirmations, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS), are records as of Wednesday, July 1. The new cases have taken the total cumulative cases of the country from 18,580 to 19,388. The recoveries-cum-discharges are now 14,330 and the deaths are still 117. This, as a result, leaves 4,941 active cases being treated and managed by the country. Out of these cases, eight are in critical conditions and 24 are in severe conditions. Six are on ventilators. Regional breakdown Greater…

Management of popular musician Nii Addo Quaynor, popularly known as Tinny ‘Aletse’, has debunked rumours that he has tested positive for coronavirus. In a statement signed by the General Manager of Kankpe records, Nii Kweitey Quaynor, Tinny is healthy and has not in anyway tested positive for coronavirus. This follows a Facebook post by an industry friend, Nii Funny, on his timeline. Nii Funny suggested that the artiste has tested positive. Management has, however, cautioned bloggers and social media influencers to desist from spreading false news. By Owusu Kaziah Afram|Contributor|Ghana