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COVID-19: Public urged to observe safety protocols
The Director-General of Services of the Ghana Police Service (GPS), Commissioner of Police (COP) George Alex Mensah, has urged the public to abide by the safety protocols instituted by the government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
He said those who would fail to observe the protocols and laws on the COVID-19 would be arrested and prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to others.
The Police Commissioner gave the advise when he received a donation of 3,9000 LANT soya milk, immune booster drinks and 5000 pieces of nose masks worth GH¢112,000 on behalf of the Service from the LANT Company Limited in Accra to support them in the fight against the COVID-19.
He commended the management of the company for the kind gesture and assured that the items would be used for the intended purpose.
The Chief Executive of the LANT Company Limited, Mr LAN Yong Sheng presenting the items said the donation was part of the company’s corporate social responsibility.
He said there was the need to support the personnel of the GPS to boost their immune system during this period.
He commended the personnel of the GPS for their dedication in the fight against the COVID-19 even at the peril of the lives.
Mr Sheng assured the GPS of the company’s continuous support in helping them achieve their goals.
He appealed to the public to abide by the protocols such as social distancing, washing of hands with soap under running water, the use of hand sanitisers and wearing of face masks.
BY ANITA NYARKO-YIRENKYI
The Minority in Parliament has called for the immediate resignation or dismissal of the Attorney General, accusing him of incompetence over the release of GH¢350 million from the Contingency Fund for flood relief.
Addressing the media today in Parliament, the Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei alleged that the release of the money breached legal procedures because there were ongoing garnishee proceedings involving the Contingency Fund.
According to her, the Attorney General directed the Governor of the Bank of Ghana to allow the funds to be released despite the pending court process.
“The Attorney General’s letter speaks for itself. It directed the Governor of the Bank of Ghana to give effect to the release of funds from the Contingency Fund notwithstanding the pending garnishee proceedings. Yet the Ministry of Finance subsequently announced that the GH¢350 million had been released,” she stated.
Mrs. Appiagyei argued that the Attorney General’s actions showed incompetence and undermined due legal process.
She said the Minority believes the Attorney General should either resign or be dismissed over the matter.
The Minority maintains that public funds must be managed in accordance with the law and has called for accountability over the release of the money.
By: Jacob Aggrey
U.S. Central Command forces have begun a series of powerful strikes against targets in Iran following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
The strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the international waterway with civilian crews.
According to U.S. officials, the operation is intended to impose heavy costs on Iran for targeting and attacking commercial shipping in a critical global trade route.
The U.S. military described Iran’s actions as “unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire.”
Officials said the attacks on the civilian-crewed vessels posed a direct threat to freedom of navigation and the safety of international shipping.
The strikes mark an escalation in U.S. military action in the region aimed at deterring further aggression against commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.
U.S. Central Command has not provided details on the specific targets or extent of damage from the strikes. Further updates are expected as the operation continues.
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