U.S. government agencies are working together to prioritize foreign assistance based on coordination and the potential for impact WASHINGTON D.C., United States of America, April 3, 2020/ — The U.S. government is leading the world’s humanitarian and health assistance response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are mobilizing all necessary resources to respond rapidly, both at […]
While the focus of the COVID 19 response is mainly on health systems, the pandemic is already having a devastating impact on children beyond that LONDON, United Kingdom, April 3, 2020/ — Save the Children fears for the future of millions of children, as more than 120,000,000 children and students are currently out of school […]
The Vice President of the Republic, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has described the policies and programmes being implemented by the Akufo-Addo administration to fight the canker of corruption as unmatched in Ghana’s Fourth Republic. According to Vice President Bawumia, the administration of Nana Akufo Addo has, in just two and half years of being in office, […]
President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo GEORGETOWN, Guyana — The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, was invited by the leadership of the International Labour Organization (ILO) to address the 108th International Labour Conference, in Geneva, Switzerland. He led the Ghanaian delegation, including the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley […]
Government has finalized its strategic partnership agreement with Ethiopian Airlines for the establishment of a new flag carrier, B&FT sources have confirmed. The sources say, under the agreement signed last week, ET will hold a 49 percent stake in the new entity, while Government of Ghana (GoG), will hold the rest of the shares; invest […]
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday deplored the lack of civilian protection in armed conflict and the erosion of respect for international humanitarian law. “While the normative framework (for civilian protection) has been strengthened, compliance has deteriorated,” he told a Security Council open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Grave human suffering is still being caused […]
The federal government’s new rules lay out compensation for delays, over-bookings and lost luggage, among other things. OTTAWA — The federal government unveiled new regulations for air travel Friday, requiring compensation for passengers suffering from flight delays, tarmac delays, trip cancellations and other headaches. The passenger-rights rules apply to all flights to, from and within […]
British Prime Minister Theresa May has confirmed she will step down as Conservative leader on June 7. She set the timetable for her resignation, Friday. It paves the way for a contest to decide on a new U.K. Prime Minister. She will remain as Prime Minister until a new leader is in position. The Prime […]
