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Coastal Development Authority provides PPE to NTC
The Coastal Development Authority (CoDA) on Monday presented 200 nose masks and 100 pieces of hand sanitisers to New Times Corporation (NTC), publishers of Ghanaian Times and The Spectator, as part of efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.
The Authority said it would extend same gesture to vendors within the coastal zone to help reduce their exposure to the disease.
Mr Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Chief Executive Officer of CoDA, presenting the items in Accra, commended NTC for creating awareness on preventive measures to help fight the disease.
“The fight against the disease does not solely lie on government and institutions in the country. We cannot do this alone as an agency. We need all of you and that is why we appreciate the work the media is doing in this fight. You have been supportive and we are really appreciative,” he said.
“Your publication has given relevance to what we are currently doing including donation of sanitary items and nose masks to fight COVID-19,” he added.
CoDA, he noted, would collaborate with the corporation to deepen the country’s development agenda.
Mr Dave Agbenu, Editor of Ghanaian Times, receiving the items, expressed gratitude to CoDA for the gesture saying that the donation would be an added boost to the company which has been at the forefront of the fight against the disease.
“Our work here is a public service. We commenced this campaign to educate the public on the importance of wearing nose mask and how it could be done properly. This is our contribution to the fight against COVID-19 and we will continue until this ‘new enemy’ is defeated,” he stated.
He said Ghanaian Times and The Spectator would continue to provide the platform for the public to voice their opinions and ideas to help build the country.
By Spectator Reporter
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Hohoe Municipality Command, has conducted fire safety inspections and public education at selected fuel filling stations within the municipality.
The exercise, held from July 3, 2026 to July 5, 2025 was led by the Municipal Commander, DO III Bismark Hosu-Porbley.
During the inspection, the team assessed the fire safety preparedness of the facilities. Staff were also educated on fire prevention, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of firefighting equipment.
Management of the affected fuel stations expressed appreciation for the exercise and pledged to comply with the recommended safety measures.
The GNFS said the exercise reaffirms its commitment to continuous fire safety awareness and risk reduction to safeguard lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Massive celebrations were recorded countrywide as the Black Stars opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the match late in the game as he shot in a decent cross from substitute Brandon Asante.
The win gave Ghana a positive start in the competition, placing them in second position behind England, also with three points but with a superior goal aggregate.
After the final whistle, the streets and other viewing centres were turned into partying grounds as fans, mostly clad in the team’s paraphernalia, danced to several World Cup-themed music.
Others blew the vuvuzelas in joyous mood with others putting up a spirited ‘jama’ session.
