[ad_1] With repeated school closures and mass flights, children in Haiti have been left suffering under the shadow of the ongoing violence in the Caribbean country. The national capital Port-au-Prince remains engulfed in violence and a political power vacuum, with gangs having a stranglehold on roads and ports in the city and tens of thousands…
[ad_1] The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has raised concerns over the prevailing harsh weather conditions. In a press release, the GHS underscored the importance of public awareness, particularly among individuals with conditions like asthma and chronic respiratory issues. The advisory urged such individuals to exercise caution in light of the compromised air quality and dusty…
[ad_1] The Deputy Chief Executive Officer for the Forestry Commission, Sulemana Nyadia Nelson, has expressed concern over the safety of staff manning Ghana’s forests, particularly those in mining communities. He made these remarks during the National House of Chiefs meeting with liaison officers at various institutions held last Wednesday, January 31, in Kumasi. Sulemana revealed…
[ad_1] Former President John Mahama has called on the military and the Police service to collaborate to provide safety and security in the Bawku municipality. The President in a Facebook post expressed sadness by the news of the death of three people in Bawku amid a rise in tensions. The fatalities were recorded following a…
[ad_1] Ros Atkins on… the trouble at Wembley The creation of a new criminal offense of unauthorized entry to football matches has been recommended by MPs. The Culture, Media and Sport Committee called for its introduction following an inquiry into spectator safety. It comes after the disorder at the Euro 2020 final, when people without…
[ad_1] Road traffic crashes in the Ashanti region rose by 24 per cent in 2022. In an effort to reduce road crashes, especially during the festive season, tipper truck operators and other light vehicle drivers in Kumasi have been engaged in road safety precautionary practices. The workshop organized by automobile company, Zonda Tec Ghana, aims to…
[ad_1] The Ghana Police Service has dragged three Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to court over their refusal to postpone their respective demonstration dates. The groups; Democracy Hub, Patriotic Hub, and Patriotic Forum for Accountable Governance each requested to picket and hold processions at the forecourt of the Jubilee House from December 1, 2023, to January…
[ad_1] Since the Israeli military issued the first of several instructions for civilians to evacuate north Gaza, hundreds of thousands of Gazans have moved to the south of the strip. But the south has continued to come under Israeli bombardment, leading the UN and other aid organisations to warn that nowhere in Gaza is safe…
[ad_1] The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has criticized the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) for putting up a market with inadequate structural planning for traders in the central business district. This comes after a fire gutted Accra’s Makola Shopping Mall over the weekend, resulting in the destruction of approximately 200 makeshift…
[ad_1] The Ghana National Association of Motor Riders, in collaboration with the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), recently conducted a stakeholder engagement to promote road safety among motorcyclists, commonly known as “okada” riders. The aim was to encourage strict adherence to road safety guidelines in an effort to reduce road accidents. In an interview with…
