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02 Jan

Four Dead And Several Injured After Two Helicopters Collide On Australia’s Gold Coast

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Two helicopters have collided in an Australian tourist hotspot, killing four passengers and critically injuring three others. One helicopter appeared to have been taking off and the other landing when they collided near the Sea World theme park at Main Beach, a northern beach on the Gold Coast, said Gary Worrell, Queensland state police acting inspector. One helicopter landed safely on a sandbank, but debris from the other was spread across an area police described as difficult to access. The dead and three most seriously injured people were all passengers in the crashed helicopter. "Members of the public and police…

02 Jan

Fuel Prices Drop By 8%

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Some major Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have begun reducing prices of some petroleum products at the pumps. Market leader, GOIL has announced a reduction in prices by more than 8%. GOIL has reduced the price of diesel by ₵1.50, selling the product at ₵14.60 per litre. Petrol on the other hand is selling for ₵12.40 representing ₵1 cedi drop per litre. The reduction, by GOIL, is in line with the two week review in prices of petroleum products at the pumps. TotalEnergies has also announced price reduction. Other oil marketing firms are also expected to adjust prices later today. Competition…

02 Jan

New Year Message: ‘I Pray 2023 Will Be A Year Of Peace, Unity, Prosperity’ – Dr Bawumia

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Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is very hopeful the new year will bring more opulence to the country after having survived a hard-hitting 2022. He also prayed for “peace and unity” when he shared his new year’s message with millions on Ghanaians on his official Facebook handle. “I wish all Ghanaians a very happy new year. I pray that 2023 will be a year of peace, unity and prosperity for the nation,” his message read. Bawumia reiterated the message in a speech he delivered at the Church of Pentecost's Thomas Wyatt congregation in Accra, where he observed the Watchnight service…

02 Jan

Akufo-Addo Is Doing A Lot – Rev. Owusu Bempah

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Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah of the Glorious Word Power Ministries International has praised President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his government for their efforts in governing Ghana. Owusu Bempah also known as the Nation’s Prophet explained that despite all the efforts Akufo-Addo was putting into governing the country, his achievements are muted because of certain factors. Among the factors, he disclosed, was a recent order by the Ghana Police warning clergymen against prophecies that could create fear and panic among the populace. Owusu Bempah said it seems as though there is a blanket placed on the country which is obstructing…

02 Jan

GHS To Review Covid-19 Measures As Cases Soar In China

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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced that it is reviewing Covid-19 preventive measures due to soaring cases in China and other countries. According to the GHS, despite the consistent decline in Covid-19 cases in Ghana over the past three months, the change in the global situation particularly in China poses a significant threat to the importation of the virus and a new wave of COVID-19 infection in the country. GHS in a statement signed by the Director-General, Dr Patrick Kumah-Aboagye, said the “situation calls for tightening and reviewing of existing measures to avert further outbreaks. Ghana Health Service and…

02 Jan

Let’s Be Hopeful; God Will Make 2023 Better – Alan To Ghanaians

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Ghana’s Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyerematen has inspired Ghanaians to be hopeful of the future as 2023 holds a lot of promise. He said despite the difficulties the country faced in 2022, measures put in place with assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would help turn things around for the better. Speaking at the Calvary Charismatic Church in Accra, the revered politician chronicled the woes of other countries across the globe against the current state of Ghana. He thanked the Almighty God for His Mercies on Ghanaians at a time globally revered economies were on their knees. “Find…

01 Jan

VRA Laments Damage Caused By Aquatic Weeds To Power Generation Equipment

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The Volta River Authority (VRA) says aquatic weeds are posing a major threat to its operations. The Authority said despite the fact that more than GH¢4 million has been expended over the years in attempts to curb their growth, the weeds still pose a great challenge to power generation and the surrounding communities around the Akosombo Dam. Speaking to Citi News, the Director of Environment and Sustainability at the Authority, Benjamin Sackey says the Authority is working to deal with the weeds, and they have led to the shutdown of some turbines in the area. “It is really a menace not…

01 Jan

Capacity Of Women With Disabilities Strengthened

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Madam Veronica Denyo Kofiedu, President of Women with Disability Development and Advocacy Organisation (WODAO), says strengthening the capacity of women, and especially those with disabilities, can solve the many inequalities in society. She disclosed this during a one-day Self-Advocacy workshop for 20 women with disability in the Ho Municipality organised by WODAO to empower them to participate in decision-making at the community level and to access social services with less difficulty. She said women and girls with disabilities, including women with mental health conditions and psychosocial disabilities, continued to face intersecting barriers to their rights and participation in our society,…

01 Jan

Quality Of Tertiary Education Different, Not Poorer – Justice Prof. Mensa-Bonsu

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Supreme Court Judge, Justice Professor Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu, has disagreed with claims that seem to suggest that the quality of education in Ghana’s tertiary institutions have dropped. According to her, it is rather unfair to describe the current education system in such a manner. She noted that education systems evolve over time to fit prevailing circumstances, thus the current education system is not of poor quality but instead suitable for the current times. Speaking to JoyNews in an exclusive interview, she said, “I think every generation produces what it is capable of producing. Our students are still doing very well when they go…

01 Jan

Ghana National Fire Service Records More Than 1 Million Prank Calls

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The Ghana National Fire Service has cautioned the public against prank calls, indicating that they have received more than 1 million prank calls in mid-2022. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, Assistant Divisional Officer Grade One ( ADO ii), Alex Nartey said the prank calls hinder the Fire Service from attending to people with genuine fire cases. “The public must be mindful that while they are pranking our people, there might be someone that has a genuine concern that needs to get to us. So it is important that prank calls are discouraged”, he said. He also advised parents to…