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The Afenyo-Markin Committee that probed the procurement contracts for the supply of Sputnik-V COVID-19 vaccines, observed that even in an emergency, the Health Minister should have engaged Parliament on the contracts.Health Minister Kwaku Agyeman-Manu had admitted before the probe that the contract between the Ministry and Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum, and one other, for the supply of Sputnik V vaccines was without parliamentary approval.The Minister had explained that the Ministry was desperate to get the vaccines and frustrated because the regular vaccine supply sources had failed during the heat of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.“I was in…

– Advertisement – A video of a Reverend Father of the St Monica’s College of Education at Mampong in the Ashanti Region locking lips with some female students of the institution has gone viral online. The clip which is spreading like wildfire on social media sees three students lined up and taking turns to exchange passionate kisses with the man of God behind a pulpit in the presence of a seemingly large congregation. The act, which is termed as a “holy kiss” among persons familiar with it, seeks to officially welcome new converts of the school to the body of…

The games will see 4,400 athletes from 160 nations compete in Tokyo from August 24-September 5 The Paralympic Games in Tokyo later this month will follow the lead of the Olympics and exclude fans from the majority of venues due to the Coronavirus pandemic, organizers confirmed on Monday.An exception will be made for school children as part of an education programme who could be allowed to attend venues if local school authorities, in discussion with parents, wish.The Paralympic Games will see around 4,400 athletes from 160 nations compete in Tokyo from August 24-September 5.Tokyo is currently under a fourth Coronavirus…

Said Sinare is a former Ambassador to Saudi Arabia President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as part of measures to mitigate the impact of the health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, will today, Tuesday, August 17, 2021, break grounds for the commencement of the construction of hospitals under the government’s Agenda 111 initiative according to the Minister of Information, Mr. Kwadzo Oppong Nkrumah.The project is part of a grand plan for Ghana’s healthcare sector by the Nana Akufo-Addo / Bawumia led administration, the realization of which will ensure that 101 outstanding districts will be provided with hospitals in addition to…

The Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom Constituency, Dr Dickson Adomako Kissi, has introduced a career development programme for the youth in his constituency to prepare them for the job market in the future. The programme in collaboration with BYU- Pathway Worldwide based in the United States formed part of his volunteer Fire Academy initiative to train the youth in his constituency to become advocates of fire fighters in the country. Speaking in an interview with the Ghanaian Times, the MP said the programme would equip the youth and create avenues for them not only on fire fighting but boost…

Ghana striker Kwesi Appiah Ghana striker Kwesi Appiah has signed for English lower division side Crawley Town, the club have announced.The former Crystal Palace man is set to play for the fourth tier club after sealing a season-long deal on Monday.He was last on the books of Indian Super League side NorthEast United.Crawley Town Football Club is delighted to announce the permanent signing of Ghanaian forward, Kwesi Appiah, on a one-year deal with an option for a second, subject to international clearance,” Crawley wrote on their official website.“The striker has fantastic experience, playing expansively throughout the EFL and most recently…

– Advertisement – Shemima of Date Rush reality show took many by surprise after she took to social media Monday to lament that the love story between her and Ali has come to an end. A tearful Shemima broke the news on her Instagram page with a video explaining circumstances that led to their separation after sparking rumours of getting married or having a bay among others. Sharing the sad news with her fans, she disclosed that Ali had secretly been dating another lady before appearing on the reality TV show to look for another love partner. But she only…

General News of Tuesday, 17 August 2021 Source: m.peacefmonline.com 2021-08-17 Social Commentator, Bernard Allotey Jacobs Social Commentator, Bernard Allotey Jacobs was asked if he’s holding a grudge against the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Johnson Asiedu Nketiah and Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, the National Chairman.His response was: “I don’t want to see the General Secretary or the National Chairman; I don’t want to see their faces”.According to him, “they’re destroying the NDC….they’re using the youth to destroy people who have helped this party”.He was speaking in an interview on Kumasi-based Hello FM.Listen to him in the video below…