Government Bans The Use of Polythene Products

The government of Ghana through the Minstry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation has banned the use of polythene products which fall below 20 microns. Making the announcement, Mahama Ayariga said “We have placed a ban on up to 20 microns, nobody can manufacture plastic products below 20 microns. The microns are the test of … Continue reading →

ISIL Threatens To Kill Twitter Founder

Twitter has announced it is working with law enforcement officials on a recent threat against the company’s founder posted online by supporters of the ISIL Takfiri terrorists. “Our security team is investigating the veracity of these threats with relevant law enforcement officials,” Jim Prosser, a Twitter spokesman, said on Monday. The announcement came against the … Continue reading →

#Mandela was a ‘giant for justice’ – Ban Ki-moon

The UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has paid tribute to Nelson Mandela, saying that he was a “giant for justice and a down-to-earth human inspiration”. Mr Ban said that Nelson Mandela showed “what is possible for our world”. He added: “Let us continue each day to be inspired by Nelson Mandela’s lifelong example – to … Continue reading →

NRSC to Ban Used Tyres in September

The National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) is to begin the enforcement of the ban on the use of second-hand vehicle tyres in the country from September. This is because such tyres increase the risk of road crashes occurrence by 30 per cent. Mrs May Obiri-Yeboah, Executive Director of NRSC announced on Wednesday, during the Commission’s … Continue reading →