Author: Krobea

Nkwatia-based St Peter’s Senior High School on Saturday beat fellow Catholics Pope John Senior High and Minor Seminary, Presbyterian SHS-Osino and Oti Boateng SHS to emerge Eastern Region champions of this year’s National Science and Maths Quiz. The three-time national champions amassed a total of 40 points in the final held at Oyoko Methodist SHS to become winners. First runners-up Pojoba got a total of 24 points while second runners-up Presby SHS-Osino got 18 points. Oti Boateng SHS got 16 points. For emerging winners, Persco received a cheque for GH¢4,000 and souvenirs from sponsors. Pojoba received GH¢3,000 while Osino-PRESEC got…

The management of Media General has suspended the ‘Music Music’ outdoor show planned to take place at the Alhaji Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium in Tamale on Saturday, March 21. This decision has been necessitated by concerns over public gathering in the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19. “Management regrets this decision as it is aware many of its cherished audience as well as residents of Tamale and environs had looked forward to experiencing this event in their backyard,” a release issued by the Corporate Affairs Manager said. The decision to take the ‘Music Music’ outdoor show to Tamale was to…

The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) has announced measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 at its various assemblies in Ghana. A circular issued by the General Secretary, Reverend Morris Appiah, to all pastors provided some guidelines and a short video to be played at all churches “to educate your congregation on the disease”. Among the precautionary measures contained in the circular are the suspension of water baptism by immersion and the avoidance of physical contacts including handshakes and hugs. Each church has also been directed to provide hand hygiene including making available sanitisers at entry points to auditoriums and…

The President of the Institute for Security, Disaster and Emergency Studies, Dr Ishmael Norman, has described as wrong the approach by government in announcing the $100 million fund for the fight against coronavirus. In a nationwide broadcast last Wednesday, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo directed the Minister of Finance to devote $100 million to enhance the country’s preparedness in the possible outbreak of the virus. The fund, among others, is to expand infrastructure and purchase materials and equipment for public education. Just a day after the announcement, Ghana confirmed its first cases of the deadly virus. Speaking on TV3’s Saturday…

President Donald Trump has declared Sunday, March 15 as a National Day of Prayer throughout the United States of America (USA) in the face of the spread of the deadly coronavirus. Addressing the nation on Friday, the US President also outlined measures taken to stem the further spread of the virus after declaring a national emergency. He announced the ban of flights from 26 European nations except for returning US citizens as well as UK and the Republic of Ireland. So far, nearly 2,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in the US with 43 deaths. “It is my…

The University of Ghana, Legon has suspended with immediate effect all hall week celebrations by students. “Similarly, other student gatherings are suspended forthwith,” the premier university said in a statement outlining measures taken in the face of the coronavirus outbreak. First of all, sensitization on the viral disease has been heightened by the school since Ghana recorded two cases on Thursday. The sensitization programme has been extended from Legon campus to Korle Bu and Accra City campuses as well as Learning Centres and other related units of the University. The University Hospital and the students’ clinics have also been designated…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has indefinitely postponed the qualifiers for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations due to the spread of coronavirus. Most football events in Europe have been cancelled. Fixtures of the five major leagues have been postponed until April 3, 2020 with UEFA contemplating postponing the 2020 European Championships. On Wednesday, CAF had said it was monitoring the situation before taking any decision to suspend its competitions. But barely 48 hours after that statement, the continent’s football governing body said all the Matchday 3 and 4 qualifiers scheduled for 25 – 31 March have been called…

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has directed all health facilities in the country to make available holding bays to quarantine suspected cases of coronavirus. This is to help control the spread of the virus in case of confirmation. This was made known on The Key Points on TV3/3FM on Saturday, March 14 by the Head of Public Health of the Service, Dr Badu Sarkodie. This directive comes in the wake of two confirmed cases of the deadly coronavirus disease in Ghana. The cases were imported from Turkey – involving a Ghanaian – and Norway – involving a Norwegian. Dr Sarkodie…

President Donald Trump’s travel ban on 26 European nations has come into force in the US, as part of a contingency plan to tackle the coronavirus crisis. The ban applies to non-Americans who have been in the Schengen border-free travel area within 14 days of travelling to the US. The UK, the Republic of Ireland and returning US citizens are not affected. Mr Trump also declared a national emergency, freeing up to $50bn (£40bn) in relief funds. There are nearly 2,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the US, and 43 deaths. Mr Trump’s administration has faced criticism for its failure…

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is stepping down from the company’s board to spend more time on philanthropic activities. He says he wants to focus on global health and development, education and tackling climate change. One of the world’s richest men, Mr Gates, 65, has also left the board of Warren Buffett’s massive holding company, Berkshire Hathaway. Mr Gates stepped down from his day-to-day role running Microsoft in 2008. Announcing his latest move, Mr Gates said the company would “always be an important part of my life’s work” and he would continue to be engaged with its leadership. But he said:…