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Prison officers, others defy ban on social gathering

Two prison officers were spotted consuming alcohol Sunday night at Koforidua the Eastern Regional capital with dozens of others in blatant disregard to the ban on public gathering and closure of drinking spots.

The prison officers and other revelers were seen drinking at Total-2 drinking spot which has defiantly reopen to the public.

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture on May 13, 2020 nullified initial attempt by Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) to open drinking bars and night clubs which have been closed since March 15 by the President as part of measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic.

The Ministry in a counter statement stated that, “food chains and restaurants (including hotel restaurants) can operate takeout and delivery service only. Drinking bars and all night clubs remain closed.”

One twenty-five (125 ) COVID-19 cases recorded between Sunday and Monday dawn in Ghana has raised the country’s case count to 6,808.

The figure stood at 6,683 as of Sunday morning.

The recoveries now stand at 2,070 while the death toll remains at 32, according to the Ghana Health Service data.

 

Source: Kasapa FM

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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