The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMA) has advised that people allergic to dust should wear nose masks following a surge in dry and dusty atmospheric conditions in Ghana. Ghana has been experiencing variations in intensity of the dry and dusty conditions over the past weeks. The GMA in a third harmattan advisory statement on Monday, February […]
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Meteo predicts intense dry conditions in coming days
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMA) has predicted intense dry conditions in the coming days and weeks. “From December 2022 to February 2023, the number of dry weather conditions, cloudless skies, and hot days across most part of the country will gradual1y increase,” the agency stated in its 2022/2023 dry harmattan season advisory dated November 24, […]
COVID-19 vaccines potent – GMA slams doctors kicking against mandatory vaccination
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has stated that COVID-19 vaccines in the country are potent and efficacious. It said data available to it supports the efficacy and safety of all the COVID-19 vaccines used in Ghana. These were contained in a statement jointly signed by its President, Dr Frank Serebour and General Secretary, Dr Titus […]
Ebola Scare: Don’t be afraid, we’re in control – GMA to Ghanaians
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has said it is collaborating with the government agencies to contain any possible outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country. The Ghana Health service earlier this week asked all regional, district and local health institutions to be on high alert as the deadly virus had been recorded in […]
Six illegal bunkering boats arrested in Takoradi
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) in collaboration with the Western Naval command and marine police Wednesday arrested eight persons suspected to be engaged in illegal bunkering. The arrest was made during a routine patrol on the sea to check activities of the Takoradi area. The eight are currently in the custody of Ghana marine police […]
Details: President Akufo-Addo explains factors that were considered before lockdown was lifted
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the decision to lift the partial lockdown of Accra, Kumasi, Tema and Kasoa, was taken after a careful consideration of a number of factors. According to President Akufo-Addo, the country’s current capacity “to trace victims of this disease, being able to test, being able to […]
COVID-19: Keep calm; don’t be panic because of increasing number of positive cases-GMA
The President of the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Chapter of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr Alex Egotey has admonished Ghanaians not to panic in the face of the increasing number of the Coronavirus disease. He has rather advised them to continue to observe the various protocols and precautionary measures put in place by […]
COVID-19: ‘’Your decisions are bold; thank you for recognizing our work’’-GMA to President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Ghana Medical Association, Dr. Frank Ankobea, has applauded the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for the bold measures that he has taken to deal with the Coronavirus pandemic in Ghana. One behalf of the Executive Committee of the Association, Dr. Frank Ankobea stated that “we would like to […]
Stop COVID-19 ‘infested’ ships from entering our ports – Maritime Authority directs
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has directed all sea ports to prevent any ship whose crew is suspected to be infected with the coronavirus (COVID-19) from entering the country. This is part of a raft of directives contained in an urgent circular signed by the Deputy Director General (Operations & Technical) of GMA, Mr Daniel […]
Kwame Owusu’s performance at GMA unmatched; he deserves GRA job-Dep Info Minister
The Deputy Information Minister Pius Hadzide has said the appointment of Kwame Owusu as the new Board Chairman of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), is based on his excellent track record in his previous position at the Ghana Maritime Authority. Speaking on Eyewitness News on Tuesday Mr. Hadzide described the president’s decision as a good […]
Just in: Former GMA boss appointed Board Chairman of GRA
BestNewsGH.com can confirm the appointment of Mr. Kwame Owusu, immediate past Director General of the Ghana Maritime Authority as Board Chairman of the Ghana Revenue Authority. ‘’Pursuant to section 4 (1) (a) of the Ghana Revenue Authority Act, 2009 (Act 791), the President of the Republic in consultation with the Council of State, has appointed […]
Transport sector institutions committed to government’s development objectives-GPHA, GMA, GSA assures
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Ghana Maritime Authority, and the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, have reassured of their commitment to support government’s objective of using the ports of Ghana as a catalyst to attaining development and economic growth. At the recent state of the nation address, the president of the republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo […]