Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah has named his 23-man squad for the World Cup in Brazil.

Standard Chartered Ghana posted one of its best financial results in the past decade, indicating significant growth in operating profits and income. The bank's income rose 49 per cent to GH¢420 million, while Profit before tax increased by 60 per cent to GH¢273 million.

We, of the Ghana Democratic Movement (GDM), have been watching closely the economic trend in the country, and have observed that the economy is in a serious crisis, which should be addressed with the concerted efforts of all and sundry.

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has called on the Ghanaian media to assume centre stage in helping foster participation, accountability, and transparency in local governance in Ghana.

THE DEPUTY Eastern Regional Minister, Mavis Ama Frimpong, has called on media practitioners in the country, particularly those in the Region, to be self-motivated if they wanted to be respected.

AN ACCRA Circuit Court, yesterday, remanded a 22 year old boy, Yaw Abu Bonsrah, into police custody for allegedly possessing dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp (wee). Abu Bonsrah, who was arraigned before the court presided over by Mr. Francis Obiri, was said to have in his possession a sack and polythene bag containing dried leaves.

THE ONGOING TRIAL of the Accra-based businessman, Alfred Agbesi Woyome, who is facing charges of fraud against the state, suffered a hitch yesterday, as the lead counsel, Mr. Osafo Boabeng, failed to appear in court. The Presiding Judge, Justice John Ajet-Nasam, told the packed court "No Show" to express his disappointment as to why a team of lawyers, who were desirous in completing the trial, were not present to continue with the cross-examination of the accused.

THE EASTERN Regional Superintendent of the Koforidua Central Assemblies of God, Rev. Dr. Stephen Ohipeni Narh, has called on Ghanaians to put their shoulders to the wheel to find a lasting solution to the economic challenges the country is going through now.

The saying goes that "all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." So it is that anything done in excess is bad, hence everything must be done in moderation and/or that everything must have a limit. That is why it is necessary that having worked continuously for one calendar year in any undertaking or enterprise, one needs to take a break in the form of vacation or holiday to rest and come back refreshed.

Accra -GHANA coach Kwesi Appiah has announced his final squad for the FIFA World Cup in Brazil later this month.

Accra -GHANA Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS) revealed that more than 100 hybrid Point of Sales (POS) terminals have been deployed to enable people use their local ATM cards to shop directly.

Eight eligible companies have received approval to access a €10 million received by the Government of Ghana as the second tranche of a €22 million loan facility provided by the Italian government for the development of Small and Medium Enterprises.

Heads of State and Governments of the West African sub-region are expected to attend a one-day Extraordinary Session tommorrow Friday, 30th May, in Accra, to be chaired by President John Dramani Mahama, in his capacity as the current Chair of the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government.

Accra -VODAFONE Ghana has re-opened its retail shop in Little Hill, Takoradi in Western regional capital to bring its products and services to the doorsteps of the Small, and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

Ghana and the Republic of Switzerland have signed an agreement in Accra to pave way for the establishment of a sustainable recycling industry in Ghana.

Accra -AS part of its quest to reach and reward existing loyal and potential customers through the ‘Loyalty Promotion' campaign, EB-ACCION Savings and Loans Company limited has launched a series of market storms in some selected regions in the country.

Jerry Akaminko, Jeffrey Schlupp and David Accam failed to make the final cut as Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah named his 23-man squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazilâ„¢.

Ghanaian actress, Jackie Appiah radiated like a morning star on the red-carpet. Dressed in body cleaving outfit, she arrived the red carpet event at about 9 pm, looking gorgeous and amazingly beautiful.

Nigeria and Ghana on Friday qualified for the final of the ongoing 3rd Milo U-13 Africa Football Championship at the Campos Square, Lagos.

Double bad news for Ghana in their first warm-up match. Pitted Saturday to the Netherlands in Rotterdam, the Black Stars not only were beaten 0-1 but also lost a vital item of their defense. Jerry Akaminko who suffered a concussion late in the game is ruled out of Black Stars World Cup campaign.