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Meridian Port Services Limited, operators of the dedicated container terminal in the Tema Port, MPS Terminal 3 has put together a business continuity plan to avert negative effects of the coronavirus pandemic on its economic role. A statement signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the firm Mohamed Samara said MPS is committed to providing guidance, updates and other information ...

President Akufo-Addo says government is currently considering a lockdown of the country over the coronavirus pandemic as proposed by organised labour. President Akufo-Addo gave the hint when he addressed a five-member top hierarchy of the Trade Unions Congress (TUC) at the Jubilee House. The TUC members present were the Secretary-General of the TUC, Dr. Yaw Baah; Deputy Secretary-General of the ...

A Ghanaian who has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in isolation has advised the public to stay home, avoid social gatherings and take the virus seriously because it is real. Sharing his experience on the Executive Breakfast Show (EBS) on Class91.3FM under the pseudonym Nii, on Thursday, 26 March 2020, the victim said he does not wish isolation ...

The President for Institute of Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILAPI), Mr Peter Bismark, has stated that Ghana requires GH₡15 billion for 28 days’ total lockdown to sustain the economy and protect the lives of its citizens. He said those who are calling for a total lockdown should note that that was not the best option for Ghana because should that ...

There are increasing concerns about government’s communication on issues regarding Ghana’s confirmed cases of coronavirus, particularly because there appear to be some inconsistencies on the provided ‘COVID-19 update site’ by the Ghana Health Service. An official announcement on the page Thursday morning indicated that a total of 54 cases including 3 deaths have been confirmed ‘as at this morning’ – ...

A UK based Ghanaian who arrived at Akyem Takyiman in the Kwaebibirem District of the Eastern region has been moved to Accra by Police for quarantine and tests for covid-19 after agitation by residents. The arrival of the 42-year-old native of the community triggered fear among residents. The District Chief Executive for Kwaebibirem, Antwi Bosiako whose office was informed about ...

Editor’s Note: There is a discrepancy in the figures provided by the Ghana Health Service (GHS) which is the sole institution announcing updates on the COVID-19 pandemic. GHS confirmed Thursday morning that there have been a newly recorded 54 cases including 3 deaths. If added to the earlier 68 cases, it would amount to 122 cases including 6 deaths. It contradicts ...

Public policy analyst Selorm Branttie who has taken the initiative to raise funds and materials on social media for frontline workers in Ghana’s Covid-19 fight has appealed to the public to support his drive with anything they can. According to him, the danger the virus poses to health workers is real and the responsibility of providing personal protection equipment cannot ...

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Minister for Information says government may resort to restrictions in some parts of Ghana, all in the bid to halt the spread of the deadly coronavirus. He disclosed that the government is open to all measures to help curb the spread of the pandemic and restrictions in some parts of the country could be part of those ...

Some 55 passengers onboard a DAF transit bus with a Nigerian registration number has been refused entry into the Togo side of the Segbe/Kpoglu checkpoint of the Ghana-Togo border. The bus travelling from Ivory Coast en route to Nigeria arrived at the border since Sunday evening but has been denied entry by the Togolese officials on the other side. A ...