Killings and mutilations witnessed in Central African Republic

Freddie Blay  Freddie Blay has pointed out that his preparedness to put his wealth of experience at the service of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) was what informed his decision to vie for the First Vice Chairmanship position of the party. Such experience could be useful in areas such as Inter-party Advisory Committee (IPAC) meetings, […]

[Ghanaian Chronicle]The Minister for Environmental, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Joe Oteng Agyei has announced plans to set up Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offices in all Metropolitan Municipal Districts Assemblies within the next five years.

[Ghanaian Chronicle]THE REHABILIATION of Street Lights by the Ministry of Energy under Phase One of the Regional Capitals Street Lights project has taken off in Kumasi.

Ghana’s World Cup opponents USA will play South Korea in a friendly on Saturday to prepare for this year’s FIFA World Cup to be held in Brazil.

The Supreme Court has adjourned to March 18, the case in which former Attorney General Martin ABK Amidu is seeking a review of the judgement delivered by the court in respect of Alfred Agbesi Woyome, Waterville Holdings and Austro Invest Management. The court on Friday June 14, 2013 ordered Waterville Holdings (BVI) Limited of P. […]

[Ghanaian Chronicle]THE HEALTH Insurance Service Providers Association of Ghana (HISPAG) has called on the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) to either embark on a nation wide roll-out of the Capitation Policy or suspend its pilot implementation in the Ashanti Region.

From the same sex bill, to a death penalty for cyber crimes, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is proposing one bill at a time. GEJ has proposed death sentences on people “who hack into the Critical National Information Infrastructure or computer networks resulting in the loss of lives”. Punch reports. This proposal in the Cyber Crime […]

Zee NewsEmerging market currencies buckle after Fed cuts stimulusZee NewsLondon: Emerging markets faced intense pressure on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve cut its stimulus further, with currencies in India, South Africa and Turkey failing to rally despite interest rate rises. Asian shares fell heavily and European stocks also ...Emerging market 'contagion' threatens rich countriesEconomic TimesEmerging market currency falls in graphsTelegraph.co.ukFed Concentrates on US Economy While Emerging Markets SlideBarron'sRTT News -Bangkok Post -Siliconindia.comall 2,262 news articles »

[Ghanaian Chronicle]FIVE SCHOOLS from five districts in the Ashanti Region have been selected to participate in a two-year pilot programme on feeding being implemented with funding from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Dubai Care.

Ghana midfielder Michael Essien scored his first goal at AC Milan training ground.

NBCNews.com (blog)Entire Syrian neighborhoods wiped out by Assad: rights groupNBCNews.com (blog)By F. Brinley Bruton, Staff Writer, NBC News. The Syrian regime has used explosives and bulldozers to demolish the homes of thousands of civilians, according to dramatic before-and-after pictures obtained by international advocacy group Human Rights ...Report: Syria Government Has Razed NeighborhoodsABC NewsThe World Today: January 30Telegraph.co.ukSyria: Thousands of homes razedMail & Guardian OnlineThe Independent -ITV News -Business Standardall 80 news articles »

[Ghanaian Chronicle]Over 2,000 residents of Teshie-Nungua and its environs received free health screening and treatment sponsored by Maranatha Power Ministries last week, at the La Dozkukukrowo Municipal Assembly

[Ghanaian Chronicle]A leading aspirant for the General Secretary position of the New Patriotic Party has assured delegates and party faithfuls of his preparedness to work closely with them.

Daily BeastScarlett Johansson Cuts Oxfam TiesDaily BeastAfter eight years as an ambassador for the humanitarian group Oxfam, 29-year-old actress Scarlet Johansson is calling it quits. At issue was Johansson's new role as a brand ambassador for the Israeli company SodaStream. SodaStream has been threatened ...Oxfam accepts Scarlett Johansson's resignationHouston ChronicleHaass praises Scarlett JohanssonPoliticoScarlett Johansson Steps Down as Oxfam AmbassadorTIMEIndia Today -The Age -The Star Onlineall 393 news articles »

Head of the Ghana Football Association technical directorate Francis Oti Akenten has described Maxwell Konadu as a genius for reaching the final of the CHAN tournament.

[SAnews.gov.za]The Black Stars of Ghana overcame Nigeria to reach their second Orange African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals after their 4-1 victory in a penalty shoot-out at Free State Stadium on Wednesday night.

Ghana midfielder Asiedu Atobrah believes they have what it takes to beat Libya in Saturday’s CHAN final in Cape Town.