President John Mahama The President, John Dramani Mahama has nominated nine persons for the position of Deputy Regional Ministers. A press release issued from the Office of the President Sunday March 10, 2013 and signed by the Executive Secretary, Dr. …

Women for Africa Foundation, non-governmental organisation has launched a project dubbed: “Ghana Wins,” to empower women to effectively participate towards the development of the country. The project, which is in partnership with the Santander Bank, University of New York and …

Jordan(left) with his brother Dede Ayew and their father Abedi Pele Jordan Ayew inists he will not be available for selection when the Black Stars assemble at the Garden City for a crucial World Up qualifier with Sudan next weekend.…

The Police Administration is blowing a wind of change following the introduction of the Five Year Strategic National Policing Plan, says  Commissioner of Police (COP) Alihaji Mahama Sampa, Director-General, Human Resource Department of Ghana Police Service. “We are currently at …

  Andre Dede Ayew Influential Black Stars midfielder,  Andre Ayew has brushed aside the Ghana Football Association (GFA)’s effort to talk them out of their temporary retirement from the Black Stars, at least, for now. Ayew called time on his …

The Daboase Water Treatment Headworks in the Sekondi/Takoradi metropolis is to be expanded to produce 22 million gallons of water a day to meet the growing demand resulting from the rise in the population of residents of the metropolis. The …

One hundred and twenty students of the Tamale Polytechnic have been rusticated for indulging in examination malpractices. The action was taken by the authorities of the institution following recommendations made by its examination malpractices committee after investigating the case against …

Who succeeds Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI? The eighth General Congregation of the College of Cardinals meeting in the Vatican Synod Hall Friday has decided that the Conclave for the election of the Pope will begin on Tuesday, March 12, 2013.…

One of Ghana’s popular tourist site, the Kwame Memorial Park Ghana slumps nine places to 117th in the 2013 World Economic Forum (WEF) Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index published March 7, 2013. Ghana made an overall score of 3.4 out …

Dr Ephraim Nsoh, Upper East Regional Minister at the weekend gave the assurance that he would not be “an armed chair Regional Minister” but rather strive to promote the development of the area. He said plans are far advanced to …

Mr Solomon Boar, Member of Parliament (MP) for Bunkpurugu, has called for far-reaching stakeholder consultations to prepare a comprehensive roadmap to resolve the intermittent clashes between Bimobas and Konkombas dwelling in Kpemali once and for all. “When a comprehensive plan …

The Christians Children Fund of Canada (CCFC), an NGO has appealed to women particularly those in active economic activities to pursue their businesses with determination so that their efforts would yield positive dividends. Mrs Gifty Akosua Baka, Country Director of …

International Women’s Day was celebrated at Fumbisi, Builsa South District in the Upper East Region on Friday with the award of scholarships to 25 needy but brilliant girl. The scholarships were under the “Connect to Learn” scholarship programme of Savannah …

Nana Owusu-Afari – AGI President Some executive members of industry and commerce have mentioned unfair competition from cheap imports, a slow growth in industry and the lack of access to international markets, as the major operational difficulties facing them. The …

Former President Kufuor Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has asked African leaders to give more space for the youth in political and social discourse to enable them to fully exploit their potentials for the good of the society. Mr Kufuor …

The Tema Regional Police Command in 2012 recorded a total of 13,017 criminal reported cases over the 16,662 received in 2011. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Maxwell Atingane, who made this known during the command’s 2013 West Africa Security Services …

The Badminton Association of Ghana (BAG) would on Friday,March 15, commence preparations for the 2013 All Africa Junior Badminton Championship in Algeria. The Association has extended invitation to 11 players for the week long preparations for the Championship, fixed for …

Expectant mothers are to get their relatives to provide two pints of blood for them as reserve before the day of their delivery as part of measures to reduce maternal mortality in the country. This is to solve the problem …

Alhassan Andani – MD of Stanbic Bank Ghana Standard Bank Group, the parent organisation of Stanbic Bank Ghana, produced a strong and robust 2012 financial performance across all segments of the business. The group said its headline earnings rose by …

Three UK-based think-tanks, have called on Ghana to use the 56th Anniversary celebration to facilitate rapid attainment of the ultimate vision, mission and purpose of the de-colonisation struggle. “We also commend Ghana’s Leadership for managing to prevent Ghana from plunging …