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The blatant disregard for face or nose masks and general COVID-19 safety protocols is still on the increase in Accra.
Our photographer Ms Lizzy Okai, who was out and about town early this week and, reports that apart from a handful of individuals who partially wore the masks in public transports, many traders at the Central Business District in Accra did not seem to take precaution any longer.
Initially, some task force members at the various market ensured sellers and buyers observed the safety protocols before they entered the market but that is hardly seen these days.
Hand washing facilities placed at vantage points have also been ‘abandoned’ in recent times as a number of traders have expressed fatigue in the wearing of the masks and abiding by the protocols. Others also continue to give flimsy excuses while going about their businesses.
According to experts, the lackadaisical attitude put up by many citizens could lead to a second wave of COVID-19.
Some observers also say that there is laxity in the enforcement of the safety protocols due to the upcoming elections and that there could be another lockdown after the December polls.
For now, only time will tell how the pandemic can be kicked out for good.
By Lizzy Okai
Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has announced that the government has accepted the recommendation to abolish the death penalty and replace it with life imprisonment as part of the constitutional review process.
He said the proposed amendment would affect Articles 3, 13, 19 and 72 of the 1992 Constitution, with offences that previously attracted the death penalty instead carrying life imprisonment.
Dr. Ayine made the announcement on July 30, 2026, at the Jubilee House in Accra during the Government Accountability Series while outlining the government’s position on the final recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee.
According to him, the government believes the death penalty is inconsistent with the constitutional right to life and Ghana’s international human rights obligations.
He explained that the recommendation forms part of broader proposals aimed at strengthening the protection of fundamental human rights under the Constitution.
Dr. Ayine said the government had also accepted the spirit of several recommendations to expand rights relating to women, children, persons with disabilities, older persons and the youth.
He added that a comprehensive Human Rights Act would be introduced to protect these rights and provide detailed enforcement mechanisms instead of amending the entrenched provisions of the Constitution through a national referendum.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on both local and international investors to tap into opportunities in Ghana’s tourism, hospitality and creative industries.
Speaking in an interview yesterday with World Media USA Today, the Minister said government is committed to creating a conducive investment environment to support growth in the sector.
She highlighted key investment areas including hotels, fashion, music, film production, and tourism infrastructure.
Dzifa Gomashie also encouraged Ghanaians to invest in domestic tourism to help boost the local economy.
According to her, strategic investment in tourism and the creative economy will drive economic transformation, create jobs, and position Ghana as Africa’s gateway for heritage, culture, business and investment.
“Ghana has vast opportunities across tourism, hospitality and the creative industries. We are ready and open for business,” she stated.
The Minister’s remarks come as government intensifies efforts to leverage culture and tourism as drivers of economic growth and job creation.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
