The former National Democratic Congress (NDC) Election Task Force has commended the chiefs and people in the Upper East for supporting the party to win the 2008 election.
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General designate, Mr. Ma…
South Korean Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan and his Philippine counterpart Alberto Romulo discussed ways to strengthen their countries' cooperation in industry, trade and consular affairs, a ministry official said Monday.
During their …
Indian President Pratibha Patil on Sunday conferred 'Pravasi Bhartiya Samman' awards to 15 eminent overseas Indians, including Governor General of New Zealand Sir Anand Satyanand, for their pioneering role in enhancing India's image global…
Raising security concerns for the enforcement agencies, three South Africans have been nabbed by
the Intelligence agencies for filming the high security sensitive premises of the Cochin Shipyard.
According to sources in the Intellige…
The foreign ministry has established two teams of China experts and language specialists under its department handling Chinese affairs in an effort to strengthen diplomacy toward the increasingly important neighbor, an official said Monday…
Mrs Ama Benyiwa Doe, the Central Regional, has appealed to Zongo community leaders to desist from supporting their youth who commit crime.
She said the time had come for the leaders to expose such youth who would misconduct themselves s…
The Assemblyman-Elect for Mnlitsa Gonno in the Central Business District of Accra, Mr. Latif Osman, popularly known as Joe Lati, has promised to harness the potential of the youth for comprehensive development of the Electoral Area.
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The leader of the main opposition party said Monday that his party will do all it can to overcome social ills, make a fair society and improve welfare of the people this year.
"This year is a year when we should prepare for a new socie…
South Korea pressed North Korea Monday to get more serious about the way it proposes talks between the sides, insisting that Pyongyang accept responsibility for its series of provocative acts.
North Korea proposed Saturday in a stateme…
A think tank run by a strong presidential hopeful of the ruling Grand National Party (GNP) began its official activities Monday with experts expected to formulate policies ahead of the presidential race in December 2012.
Named the "Nat…
Countries like India should come forward to find a permanent solution for the problems being faced by Palestinians, Palestinian Ambassador to India Dr Adli Sadiqu said here.
Inaugurating a public meeting organised by the Kerala Nadvat…
Mr Kwadwo Nyamekye Marfo, Brong Ahafo regional Minister, has suggested the transfer of District Chief Executives (DCE’s), to save them from problems arising out of local political intrigues.
“I believe if the regulatory framework wou…
North Korea's official media on Saturday aired a documentary pledging allegiance to its leader-in-waiting, despite otherwise low-key celebrations of the heir-apparent's presumed birthday.
The one-hour-long film shown on Korean Central …
South Korea's Unification Ministry will start Internet-based broadcasts within this year on issues relevant to the unification of the divided Korean Peninsula, a ministry official said Sunday.
The project aims to help the public gain a…
Newly elected members of the Ketu-South District Assembly have been advised to resist introducing partisanship into the Assembly’s deliberations.
Mr Mathias Torsu, Out-going Ahorkpe Area Member of the Assembly, made the call at an en…
Cadres of the 31st December Revolution in the Upper East Region, have marked the 29th anniversary of the event, with a call on public officials to be modest, transparent and accountable in discharging their duties.
A statement issued…
The Upper East Regional branch of the People’s National Convention (PNC), on Tuesday commemorated 29 years of the overthrow of Dr Hilla Limann, President of the Third Republic of Ghana in Bolgatanga.
The PNC called on members to esch…
Israel must rethink its positions and take action to reach a final accord with the Palestinians, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said.
Mubarak and Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu met at Sharm-el-Sheik Thursday.
The two leaders…
New Delhi doesn't have any scores to settle as it takes its seat for a two-year term at the U.N. Security Council, the country's envoy said.
India joined Colombia, Germany, Portugal and South Africa at the Security Council this week, mark…
Because of its controversial media and tax policies, Hungary has clashed with the European Union just as Budapest is at the helm of the 27-member body.
The center-right government led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban shocked observers acros…
U.S. Special Envoy for North Korean policy Stephen Bosworth was in China Thursday as Pyongyang proposed unconditional dialogue with South Korea.
Bosworth arrived in Beijing from South Korea on the second leg of his Asian tour to explore s…
Al-Qaida is plotting revenge on Morocco for supporting U.S. efforts in the global war on terror, a terrorist expert claims.
Mohamed Darif, a Moroccan analyst specializing in militant Islam, said Moroccan authorities have dismantled about …
Mr Cletus Avoka, Majority Leader in Parliament has stated that Government could not be blamed for the lapses associated with the recent District Assembly Election.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency on Thursday, the Majority Lead…
Mr Kwamena Ahwoi, a former Minister and a principal Lecturer at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), on Wednesday stated that 10 existing departments would be merged into six new ones to function effectively…
Some eligible voters in Jaman South District of the Brong Ahafo Region, have attributed the low voter turn-out in the District Level Elections (DLE) to election-fatigue, apathy and insufficient publicity about the exercise.
They blam…
Mr Samuel Boadu, Deputy Brong Ahafo Regional Director of the Electoral Commission on Wednesday advised the youth not to be lured by politicians to cause mayhem in pursuance of their selfish ambitions.
Mr Boadu gave the advise in an i…
Nkrumah Rising, an organisation that seeks to unite the Convention People’s Party (CPP) and Peoples’ National Convention, will hold a forum in Sunyani on Saturday, January 8 to discuss the unity of the two parties.
The forum aims at …
Mrs Felicia Lamptey, a 50-year-old caterer, was on Tuesday elected the Assembly Member for the Nsukwao-Abotanso Electoral Area in the New Juaben Municipality of the Eastern Region.
She polled 429 votes to defeat her main challenger, …
The Old Guards Association of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has appealed to members of the party to desist from acts that could adversely affect its fortunes in election 2012.
It said it found it disheartening that some …
The Asante-Mampong Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Daniel Appau Ohyeamang, has appealed to Ghanaians to support President Mills’ Administration as he works hard to make things better.
He said Ghanaians should continue to show …
Mr James Agyenim-Boateng on Thursday denied that he insulted taxi drivers while on a radio programme discussing the cabinet reshuffle effected by President John Evans Atta Mills.
In a statement released in Accra, he wrote: “My attent…
Mr Sarpong Kumankuma, Ejisu-Juaben Constituency Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been re-elected to the Ejisu-Juaben municipal assembly.
He received the endorsement of voters in the Juaben-Daaban electoral area during …
Joseph Afotey Agbo, Minister of State at the Presidency, has denied warning of adverse consequences if President John Evans Atta Mills did not reassign former Tourism Minister, Mrs Zita Okaikoi.
In a statement to the press, the Minist…
U.S. President Obama says he hopes Republican congressional leaders focus on the people's business in 2011 and leave the campaigning until next year.
Obama, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One Tuesday as he returned to Washington f…
A Mexican-American study course in Tucson high schools violates state law and "it's got to stop," says incoming state Attorney General Tom Horne.
Horne, a Republican, the outgoing state schools superintendent, has been opposed to the Tucs…
Ron Klain, chief of staff for Vice President Joe Biden, will be leaving his post at the end of January, the vice president's office said Tuesday.
"For 25 years, Ron Klain has been my friend and adviser," Biden said in a statement.
"As my…
The environment is constructive ahead of a Sunday referendum that could pave the way to a new nation in South Sudan, a U.S. State Department spokesman said.
Nearly 4 million people in South Sudan, about half of the regional population, he…
Former Commerce Secretary William Daley is a likely candidate for a top position in President Barack Obama's White House, sources tell The Washington Post.
Daley, who served in President Bill Clinton's administration and as chairman of Al…
U.S. Navy Capt. Owen Honors' career likely is over after revelations he oversaw inappropriate videos that aired on the aircraft carrier Enterprise, experts say.
Some criticized Honors for the videos that include sexual jokes, gay slurs, s…
Sudan's president arrived in the southern Sudanese capital Tuesday for talks with the leader of the semi-autonomous south, Salva Kiir.
The visit by President Omar al-Bashir precedes Sunday's referendum on whether the oil-rich south will s…
The Philippines is receiving modernized communications, navigation surveillance and air traffic management through a Sumitomo/Thales joint venture.
Thales said the contract from the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communicati…
President John Evans Atta Mills on Tuesday announced changes in some Ministerial appoitnments.
A statement signed by Mr J.K. Bebaako-Mensah, Secretary to the President, said Mr Martin A.B.K. Amidu, has been appointed Attorney-General…
The postponed District Assembly elections of 19 out of the 56 electoral areas in Techiman Municipality resumed on Tuesday at 0700 hours with a low voter turnout.
The elections were postponed due to the late arrival of voting material…
The Police on Tuesday arrested David Mensah, a candidate of the District Level Elections (DLE) for the Nsadweso Electoral Area in the Western Region and his three polling agents for allegedly stealing a booklet of ballot papers at the Odum…
Indian Ambassador to the United Nations Hardeep Singh Puri has been elected Chairman of the
all important Security Council Committee on Counter-terrorism and two other key committees of this 15-member body.
A formal announcement in…
Punjab Gov. Salman Taseer, assassinated Tuesday, had sought changes to Pakistan's blasphemy law to make it less harsh.
His views became known more widely in November when he sought pardon for a Christian woman given the death penalty afte…
The ruling Grand National Party (GNP) said Wednesday that it will open official discussions on a constitutional revision at its general meeting slated for late this month, as arguments for and against the matter have heated up within the p…
President Lee Myung-bak plans to preside over a new monthly meeting of top government officials in charge of foreign affairs and national security, Lee's office Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday.
The move comes as the Lee administration vie…
Former President Kim Young-sam said Wednesday that he will donate all of his personal property worth over 5 billion won (US$4.44 million).
"I'll give back all my property to society, including land on Geoje Island. I'll donate this (Se…
South Korea and the United States agreed Wednesday that North Korea should demonstrate its denuclearization commitment and improve relations with Seoul if international nuclear talks are to reopen, a senior official said Wednesday.
Ste…
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