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US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs on all goods coming from Mexico, demanding the country curb illegal immigration into the US. In a tweet, Mr Trump said that from 10 June a 5% tariff would be imposed and would slowly rise “until the Illegal Immigration problem is remedied”. Jesus Seade, Mexico’s top diplomat for North America, said the proposed tariffs would be “disastrous”. Mr Trump declared a national emergency at the US-Mexico border in February. He said it was necessary in order to tackle what he claims is a crisis at the US southern border. Border agents say they…

Sleeping in a room with lit mosquito coil overnight is harmful and can cause health problems including acute or chronic respiratory, diseases. The fumes from the mosquito coil contain toxins and when inhaled continuously, it is picked up by the blood and transmitted to vital organs like hearts and lungs impede the smooth functioning of the organs. Speaking at an outreach programme, to herald the World Environment Day (WED) celebrated on June 6, every year, Mr Emmanuel Appoh, the Head of the Environmental Quality Department at the Environmental Protection Agency said constant inhaling of fumes from mosquito coil could kill.…

Government has announced plans to deploy additional 8,000 CCTV cameras to the Ghana Police Service as part of measures to fight crime. The move also formed part of government’s measures to digitise the Police Service for effective and efficient policing. Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia announced this at a Business Roundtable Forum organised by Ishmael Yamson and Associates in Accra. He assured of government’s commitment to resource the Police Service to combat crime across the country. “We’ve deployed about 1000 cameras across the country with a central monitoring centre in Accra, Tamale and Kumasi. “The three centres will monitor all…

R. Kelly has been charged with 11 more sexual offences, according to US media. Court records reportedly show they relate to sexual assault and abuse of a minor aged between 13 and 16, and if proven carry far heavier sentences than the others he faces. R. Kelly is reportedly due back in court in a week to face the charges. Earlier this year the R&B artist was charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. He pleaded not guilty and has been released on bail. If convicted on the earlier charges, which involve four alleged victims, three of whom…

R. Kelly has been charged with 11 more sexual offences, according to US media. Court records reportedly show they relate to sexual assault and abuse of a minor aged between 13 and 16, and if proven carry far heavier sentences than the others he faces. R. Kelly is reportedly due back in court in a week to face the charges. Earlier this year the R&B artist was charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. He pleaded not guilty and has been released on bail. If convicted on the earlier charges, which involve four alleged victims, three of whom…

Executive Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) Solomon Kotei has applauded government’s decision to maintain cocoa prices, a decision which defies an IMF (International Monetary Fund) directive. The IMF directed government to reduce the producer price of cocoa for farmers in order to ease the liquidity issues with Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), but government went contrary to the directive. Speaking in an interview with Winston Amoah on 3FM’s Sunrise show on the issue, Mr. Kotei expressed excitement with government’s position on the matter, calling it “refreshing news”. “Indeed, cocoa is the backbone of this economy and anything…

Rival dancehall artistes Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy seem to have smoked the peace pipe after a brawl between the two at the 20th Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs). In a twitter post, Shatta Wale shared a picture of himself and Stonebwoy seated together with a caption that suggests the two have made peace. Unity is strength Love is the key to many doors Brotherhood is Loyalty Peace is Freedom .. My brother and I got a great vision for Ghana music and we taking it to the world ❤️.. @stonebwoyb pic.twitter.com/gnsH52SYBi — SHATTA WALE (@shattawalegh) May 30, 2019 The two…

Rival dancehall artistes Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy seem to have smoked the peace pipe after a brawl between the two at the 20th Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs). In a twitter post, Shatta Wale shared a picture of himself and Stonebwoy seated together with a caption that suggests the two have made peace. Unity is strength Love is the key to many doors Brotherhood is Loyalty Peace is Freedom .. My brother and I got a great vision for Ghana music and we taking it to the world ❤️.. @stonebwoyb pic.twitter.com/gnsH52SYBi — SHATTA WALE (@shattawalegh) May 30, 2019 The two…

Indigenes of Kokomba and Chokosi living in Accra are calling on their counterparts in Chereponi and its environs to desist from attacking each other. Their call comes on the back of renewed clashes between Kokombas and Chokosis on May 19, 2019. Chereponi: 5 arrested in renewed clashes The clashes led to the destruction of property, leaving some persons injured. One was confirmed dead. Following this, a bi-partisan delegation visited the area to dialogue with leadership of the two ethnic groups to ensure peace prevails. Bi-partisan delegation storms Chereponi, Saboba for peace Addressing a press conference in Accra on Thursday, May…