Member of Parliament for Gomoa West, Mr. Francis Kodjo Arthur, has appealed to Ghanaians to regard the recent increase in the prices of petroleum products as a necessary evil to keep the economy on track.
"It (price increase) must no…
As the United Nations new envoy to Haiti, former President of the United States Bill Clinton told reporters here on Monday he will be held accountable to the secretary-general and to the people of Haiti.
"All I want to do is help …
The Parliamentary Service Board (PSB) has been criticized for the way it has handled the case in which the former Speaker of Parliament Mr. Begyina Sekyi-Hughes removed certain soft furnishings from his official residence on his retirement…
The New Juaben North and South Constituency branches of the Convention People's Party(CPP) have accused the Danquah-Busia Tradition of attempting to rewrite the political history of the country to cover up for their shame in the role they …
Mr Mahama Ayariga, Presidential Spokesperson, has called on governance institutions at the local level, to embrace the Town Hall idea of President John Evans Atta Mills, to enhance their consultative approach to governance.
Not only…
Hajia Mavis Maiga Bawah, the only female District Chief Executive (DCE) in the Northern Region, was on Wednesday sworn into office as the political head of Bunkpurugu/Yunyoo District.
The Northern Regional Minister, Mr. Stephen Suma…
All-African People's Organisation AAPO), a Pan-African mass organisation with headquarters in Kano, Nigeria, has sent a letter to President John Evans Atta Mills, to be part of the entourage to welcome the US President, Barrack Obama, to …
The Women's wing of the Asawase constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has affirmed its confidence in the embattled Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak.
The group said members were …
India is in the process of planning a meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistani Prime Minister Asif Ali Zardrai in Yekaterinburg, Russia, June 15 onwards, local Hindi daily Navbharat Times said Thursday.
The Pakista…
Former President Jerry John Rawlings, out of respect for President John Evans Atta Mills, on Wednesday declined to make further comments after President Mills had commented on the visit to Ghana of Mr Louis Ayala, Secretary General of Soci…
Impressed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's straight talk with the people of militancy-hit India's northern state Jammu and Kashmir during recent elections, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah plans to invite him to the state to interact with the…
Indian-origin lawmaker Paramjit Singh Dhanda Wednesday entered the fray for the Speaker's post in Britain's House of Commons, saying that none of the leading candidates were offering sufficient change to the system.
The 37-year-old L…
The Obama Administration may unveil its India agenda at 'Synergies Summit' of the US India Business Council on June 17 when three of its top officials including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be present.
Clinton and other of…
A "golden opportunity" was missed to resolve the Kashmir issue when General Parvez Musharraf was in power in Pakistan, India's northern state Jammu and Kashmir's new Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said.
"There is no doubt that we m…
The government-level talks between South Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), held at the Kaesong Joint Industrial Complex, ended on Thursday amid escalated tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
The DPRK representa…
Mr Stephen Amoanor Kwao, Minister of Employment and Social Welfare, on Thursday said the ministry was finalizing a seven-year national plan of action to eliminate all worst forms of child labour in the country by 2015.
"This programme…
President John Evans Atta Mills has nominated Mr Kafui Semanu Bekui as the District Chief Executive of the South Dayi District Assembly.
This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Joseph Yieleh Chireh, Minister of Local Government…
Mr. Kwadwo Adjei-Dwomoh, Nkoranza North District Chief Executive, has advised the youth to erase bitter moments before and after the 2008 general election and help to initiate development programmes in their communities.
He said ther…
Domestic violence truly still kills pacific women today. This was heard in a regional meeting that is being held in Fiji this week where issues of domestic violence has been thrashed out.
Whether it's perceived sorcery-related killin…
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has sent a message of condolence to the family of Mr. R. R. Amponsah who died last Wednesday.
Mr. Amponsah, a leading member of the New Patriotic Party and holder of several political positions du…
Mr Samuel Valis Akyianu, Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has advised newly appointed metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives in the region, to be circumspective in their dealings with the …
Mr Lyn Pascoe, United Nations Under Secretary General for Political Affairs, on Tuesday lauded Ghana's democratic development.
During a courtesy call on President John Evans Atta Mills, at the Osu Castle in Accra, Mr Pascoe congratul…
Two feuding youth factions of the National Democratic Congress [NDC] in the Navrongo Central constituency could not resolve their differences as to which of them should be recognised as the real youth wing of the party when they met last w…
Maoists blew up a police station in Koraput district in India's eastern state of Orissa besides setting ablaze some vehicles in the naxal-infested area, about 530 km from here, police said Monday.
About 100 ultras, including women, …
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor on Tuesday handed over keys to the office that he had been occupying since leaving office to the state.
This followed a request from the National Security on Monday night that they needed access t…
Curfew-like situation prevailed across India's northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir Monday as authorities imposed restriction on movement of people to thwart protest march "Shopian Chalo" called by the separatists against the alleged ra…
Ibis West Africa, a Danish non-governmental organization (NGO) working to promote good governance, is supporting all the nine districts assemblies in the Upper East Region to implement the local government system.
Speaking to the GNA…
The Committee for Democratic Movement (CDM), a pressure group based in Koforidua, has called on workers to insist that the government honours its campaign promises of providing a better Ghana for all citizens of the country.
Speaki…
The Kenyan government plans to allow dual citizenship if a new policy drafted by the immigration ministry, which is subject for discussion is adopted.
Immigration and Registration of Persons Minister Otieno Kajwang is seeking to have…
Mr Moses Kwame Punya, Krachi West District Chief Executive, has outlined his administration's development priorities and said he would focus on education and human resource development.
He said the assembly would sponsor trainee teac…
Lt Gen. Henry Smith (RTD), the Defence Minister, on Wednesday said the enlistment processes into the Ghana Armed Forces were being reviewed to deal with anomalies detected in the 2008 general recruitment exercise conducted on March 10, 200…
As the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), celebrates its 17th anniversary, President John Evans Atta Mills on Wednesday paid tribute to all the progressive forces, that had kept the torch of the Party burning.
He however call…
The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, has revoked the appointments of government representatives on the Urban, Town and Area councils, as well as the unit committees.
The Ministry has therefore tasked the district …
Vice President John Dramani Mahama, on Wednesday assured Ghanaians, that government is in firm control of the economic challenges confronting the country and would adopt pragmatic policies to deal with them.
In this direction, govern…
The Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) has recomposed its sub-committees with a call on assembly members not to take decisions based on their political affiliations.
The committees have not been functioning for the whole of this year as th…
President John Evans Atta Mills, has warned newly appointed Metropolitan, Municipal ad District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), that they had no monopoly over their positions and he would not hesitate to remove them from office if they abused i…
Mr. Mahmud Khalid, the Upper West Regional Minister, said it was sad that the region had been rated as the poorest in the country.
"This picture is nothing to be proud of. We can turn round our fortunes by distancing and discouraging…
Mr. Joseph Yieleh Chireh, Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, on Monday called on District Chief Executives (DCEs), to exhibit good leadership skills in the management of their districts.
"Your actions and inactions w…
President John Evans Atta on Monday used the platform for the orientation of newly appointed District chief Executives (DCEs) to warn that he would not hesitate to fire any of them who misconduct him or her self in office.
This was t…
Members of Ketu-North District Assembly last Friday said rejection of Mr Moses Azaglo as Ketu-North District Chief Executive was the true reflection of the conscience of the majority.
They rejected reasons being rumoured on the outc…
Mr. David Deribaa, an activist of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called for the amendment of Article 241 (3) of the Constitution, to pave way for the setting up of vetting committees for future appointees to the metropo…
Nana Barima Kumessy Bonsy, Jasikan District Chief Executive has entreated people who have discounted the essence of the June 4 Revolution, to know that no one can suppress the truth about the event.
He stressed: "Facts always assert …
The Member of Parliament for Bantama, Mrs Cecelia Abena Dapaah, on Thursday urged political parties to field more women in safe constituencies.
"Political parties should also train and groom women well in advance of the next general …
Vice President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday returned home from Abuja, Nigeria, where he joined the government and the people to celebrate 10 years of uninterrupted constitutional rule in their country.
Speaking to newsmen on arriv…
US President Barack Obama arrived at eastern German city of Dresden on Thursday evening, starting his 24-hour tour of Germany.
This is President Obama's second trip to Germany in nine weeks after he moved in the White House. Earlier …
Municipal and district chief executives in the Upper East Region were on Thursday sworn into office with a call on them to offer dedicated service to the people and live modest lives.
Mr Mark Woyongo, Regional Minister, who presented…
Following the historic speech US President Barack Obama made in Cairo on Thursday, Palestinian analysts said they were waiting for President Obama's action but not the words.
"I like his speech, and the man is a good speaker and well…
US President Barack Obama wrapped up Thursday afternoon his nine-hour visit to Cairo, where he delivered a keynote speech aimed at a "new beginning" of relations with Muslims.
"I have come here to Cairo to seek a new beginning betwee…
Richard Goldstone, Head of the United Nations inquiry team to investigate the outcome of the Israeli military offensive on Gaza, expressed on Thursday his sad feelings after seeing the destruction caused by Israel.
Goldstone told a n…
Israeli Prime Minister's Office expressed hope on Thursday that US President Barack Obama's Cairo speech would help lead to reconciliation between Israel and the Muslim world.
"The government of Israel expresses hope that President O…
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