Kumasi, July 11, GNA – An Economic Professor at the Centre for World Food Studies of the University of Amsterdam (SOW-VU) has called for a deliberate policy to encourage more local investment to sustain the country’s economy.

Kumasi, July 11, GNA – Deputy Minister of Transport, Mrs Joyce A. B. Mogtari, has urged public institutions to avoid being defensive and using inadequate funding as an excuse for non- performance.

Awutu Bawjiase (C/R), July 11, GNA – The managers of the Countryside Children’s Welfare Home at Awutu Bawjiase in the Central Region, has appealed to the government and public-spirited organisations to assist them to fence the compound of the home.

Accra, July 11, GNA - The National Catholic Secretariat on Thursday launched a national campaign for the inclusion of “Right to Health” in any new Constitution that will emanate from the Constitution Review process.

Accra, July 11, GNA – Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Netherlands to continue the Mabang Megakarya Selection Programme (MMSP) over the next four years.

Accra, July 11, GNA – Mr Kosi Kedem, President of the forum for former Members of Parliament said lack of national computer policy and networking has brought about wastage, negative and inefficient use of the computer.

Tarkwa, July 11, GNA - A 31 year-old painter, Richard Opoku, has been sentenced to 6 years imprisonment in hard labour for defrauding by false pretence.     

Cape Coast, July 11, GNA - The Central Regional Police Command has appealed to the Government to as a matter of urgency renovate all existing police stations and barracks in deplorable state in the Region.

Kumasi, July 11, GNA – Professor Stephen Adei, a Former Rector at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) has tasked the National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) to be clear, bold and audacious with its vision of reducing road crashes in the country.

New Abirem, July 11, GNA - The Birim North District Assembly on Thursday confirmed Mr Paul Dadzie, the President nominee, as the District Chief Executive (DCE).

Tarkwa, July 11, GNA - Assembly members of the Tarkwa Nsueam Municipality on Thursday retained the President’s nominee Mrs. Christina Kobina as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE).

Accra, July 11, GNA – Claude Maerten, Head of the European Union (EU) delegation in Ghana, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Mr Edward Doe Adjaho.

Accra, July, 11, GNA - The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications (GCT) said on Thursday it was reviewing the Communications Service Tax (CST) Amendment Bill passed by parliament on July 9.

Senya-Beraku (C/R), July 11, GNA – The Tufohene of Senya-Beraku Traditional Area, Neenye Kow Nkensen II, has advised the District Chief Executive for Awutu/Senya, Mr Sampson Abbey Armah to refrain from meddling in chieftaincy affairs in the area.

Accra, July 11, GNA – The 2013 annual international men’s conference to re-energize, build and create dynamism among men is slated for July 15 to 21, the Reverend Edward Randolph-Koranteng, Banking and Organisation Development Consultant stated in Accra on Thursday.

Accra, July 11, GNA – Ignatius Gaisah could forget about harbouring any hope of competing for the The Netherlands in the beckoning World Athletics Championship (WAC) billed for Moscow, Russia next month. 

Kumasi, July 11, GNA – Regional Managers of the National Road Safety Commission (NRSC), has been asked to acquire valid driver's licence before driving, especially government vehicles.

Accra, July 11, GNA - A special task force in charge of the government priority projects, has presented an elaborate report to President John Dramani Mahama.

Sunyani, July 11, GNA – A Sunyani High Court on Wednesday ordered parties in the Wenchi Chieftaincy Dispute to sign a bond to be of good behaviour until the determination of a contempt case before it.

Tema, 11, GNA - A two-day in-house seminar for the local union of Unilever Ghana Limited, has ended with a call on staff to develop new skills for better negotiations.