Accra, April 24, GNA – Mr John Mitchell, the Consul General for Trinidad and Tobago has applauded the media for defying the odds to provide coverage on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, describing them as front-liners who deserve commendation.
On April 9, 2020, members of the Consul Generals in Ghana presented protective items to the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces to help fight the spread of the virus.
Ambassador Ray Quarcoo, the Consul General to Haiti said in an interview with the Ghana News Agency “We consider the media as part of the frontliners.
You have availed yourselves in diverse ways in the Coronavirus fight. Our gesture would encourage others to also help because of your medium since government cannot do it alone”, he added.
He said the group presented a special financial package to some selected media houses in the country, who are contributing to halt the spread of the disease.
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