Accra (Greater Accra) 23 April

The Ministry of Communications on Friday said it has not tested or approved of any computer software or hardware, which offers total solution to the Y2K problem as claimed by some individuals and companies.

"Neither the Ministry of Communications nor the 2YK Project Office has tested any such products for remediation of the Y2K problem", a statement issued in Accra and signed by Comander P. M. G. Griffiths (rtd), a Deputy Minister of Communications said,.

The public has therefore been cautioned to be very circumspect in dealing with individuals and companies marketing computer softwares and hardwares, who cite "the Ministry of Communication's Y2K office as having approved or tested such products".

"The Ministry has compiled a data base of solution providers and its Y2K Project Office is ready to offer free advice to any individual or company that so desires."

The contact telephone number is 225014. The Fax number is 221636. E-mail: "Y2K @ Ghana.com".