Tag: Bureau of Public Safety
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Implement market fire reports to prevent reoccurrence of such incidents – BPS
The Bureau of Public Safety says the country may continue to record fire outbreaks in its markets unless it begins to make public reports of earlier incidents and implement findings stated in these reports. Executive Director of the Bureau of Public Safety, Nana Yaw Akwada, stressed that until that is done, these fires would continue…
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We don’t expect ban on setting up of LPG stations to be lifted – Bureau of Public Safety
The Bureau of Public Safety says it does not expect the ban on the construction of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) stations in the country to be lifted. It says it rather anticipates the green light for the siting of LPG cylinder recirculation distribution points to be given. Chief of Party at the Bureau of Public…
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Public Safety Bureau wants transportation of petroleum products in Ghana regulated
The Bureau of Public Safety is calling on the various state regulatory agencies to reassess the transportation of petroleum products in the country, following the recent tanker explosion which resulted in the deaths of three people. In an interview with Citi Business News, the Executive Director of the Bureau of Public Safety, Nana Yaw Akwada,…
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COVID-19: Businesses urged to invest in rapid antigen test kits for their staff
The Bureau of Public Safety has admonished businesses in the country to procure COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test kits for their workers. According to the Bureau, this would provide real-time information on the statuses of staff and help stop the spread of the virus in work environments. Speaking to Citi Business News, Executive Director of the…
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Companies must help curb spread of COVID-19 amongst employees – Bureau of Public Safety
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to surge in the country, the Bureau of Public Safety is calling on the business owners to put in place measures to help control the spread of the virus in their workplaces. Speaking to Citi Business News, Executive Director of the Bureau of Public Safety, Nana Yaw Akwada,…
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Businesses must abide by regulations to prevent fire outbreaks – Bureau of Public Safety
The Bureau of Public Safety is admonishing businesses across the country to fully comply with the Fire Precautions (Premises) Regulations L.I. 1724. According to the bureau, following the regulations will help prevent the frequent occurrence of fire outbreaks especially at business centres in Ghana. Executive Director of the Bureau, Nana Yaw Akwada believes these loses…
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COVID-19: Bureau of Public Safety calls for lockdown of Greater Accra, Ashanti Regions
The Bureau of Public Safety has called for the immediate lockdown of Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions for at least 21 days. The Bureau also called for the closure of all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and all All Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). It added that essential services could be exempted from this…
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Air disaster looms over ‘neglect’ of safety concerns – Group
The Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) is warning of what it refers to as a looming danger in Ghana’s aviation industry due to the neglect of safety standards. As a result, it is demanding a thorough audit into the operations of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). The civil society group maintains that the failure…