Late Prof John Atta Mills The Asomdwe Memorial Park in Accra will be re-opened to the public on Friday, November, 2, 2012 following the completion of the first phase of construction works, a statement signed by the Deputy Minister of …

EPIC Global Media, USAID and collaborating partners from Ghana’s public and private sectors launched the Ghana Multimedia Branding Campaign in Accra on Friday evening. The campaign’s objective is to inform potential investors, business partners, tourists and the Ghanaian diaspora about …

Many of the 50 million international tourists visiting Africa each year are drawn by the continent’s unparalleled wildlife and natural scenery, says the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). According to the UN agency, tourism is one of the most effective …

Hailemariam Desalegn – Ethiopian Prime Minister African countries have been asked to move away from the notion known as the ‘resource curse’. It is the notion that countries endowed with natural resources tend not to do well both economically and …

The much awaited judgement on the agency deal of the Globacom sponsorship of the Premier League is expected to be pronounced on December 14. Abraham Boakye Nimo (ABN) Marketing Limited, led by ace supporter Abraham Boakye has sued the Ghana …

The advent of oil and gas, and how the industry is going to boost revenue for the nation is already old news. But what we are yet to come to terms with is how communities in the catchment areas are …

The World Bank-led Global Gas Flaring Reduction (GGFR) partnership on October 24, 2012 issued a statement calling on oil producers, both countries and companies, to reduce flaring of natural gas associated with oil production by 30% by 2017. According to …

The global loss of fish through unsustainable fishing practices is about 20 million tons and Africa’s loss is put at one million tons every year. Making a presentation on the topic ‘Harnessing Fishery Resources: Swimming the Tide to Africa’s Development’ …

Some citizens of eight communities in the newly created Ekumfi District have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to nominate a District Chief Executive (DCE) for the district to speed up development. The communities are Ekumfi Narkwa, Otuam, Srafa, Naanaben, …

The Ministry of the Interior on Monday stated that November 2, 2012 which would be used for the observation of this year’s National Farmers Day, is not a public holiday. A statement issued to the Ghana News Agency in Accra …

China and ECOWAS on October 24, 2012 signed an agreement to bolster trade, economic, investment and technical cooperation between them. The framework agreement was signed by ECOWAS Commission’s Vice-President, Dr. Toga Gayewea McIntosh and China’s Vice-Minister of Commerce, Mr. Li …

Two key bodies have agreed to work together to improve tax systems in Africa. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) on October 25, 2012 signed a Memorandum of Co-operation to effect the …

The Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana (CITG) has elected Mr Mike Kofi Afflu as its new President. Mr Afflu becomes the 11th President of the Institute. He succeeds Mr Felix Ahima-Adonteng. Mr Afflu will serve a two-year tenure. By Ekow …

The World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) on October 24, 2012 launched a photography competition to highlight entrepreneurship and the growth and positive impact of the private sector in African countries recovering from conflict. The competition is being organized by …

The UN World Tourism Organisation (WTO) has launched, in cooperation with stakeholders, a Global Partnership for the Hotel Industry aimed to bring the industry together to share best practices and find common positions on issues such as hotel quality, distribution …

No growth was recorded for global commercial services exports in the second quarter of 2012, preliminary estimates by two bodies disclosed October 24, 2012. According to preliminary estimates by the WTO and UNCTAD, in the second quarter of 2012, world …

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) have held their first cooperation meeting with the focus on entrepreneurship and technology transfer. They have also launched a process of regular meetings at the …

Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia The Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panyin II, had blamed unnecessary political interferences in the educational system for the falling standard of education at all levels in the country. He said if the trend continued, it would do …

Dr Kwaku Agyemang-Mensah, Ashanti Regional Minister, has urged the youth to be vigilant and resist any attempt by someone or group of persons to engage in electoral violence as the nation prepares for the December 7th polls. The youth, he …