South Korea has said it will hold new large-scale military drills involving ground and air live fire on Thursday.
Artillery, jets and about 800 soldiers will take part, the government said, alongside separate naval exercises that began on…
The New Start nuclear treaty between the US and Russia has cleared a key procedural hurdle in the US Senate and now looks set to be ratified.
Senators voted to end debate on the issue, clearing the way for a final vote on the treaty, se…
A 50-year old trader, contesting the December 28 assembly poll in the Mpasatia-Ahenbronum electoral area in the Atwima-Mponua district, Madam Agens Owusu, has vowed to work tireless towards the elimination of child labour when elected. …
Members of the National Society of Ghanaian Music Producers (NASGAMP) have commended the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mrs Betty Mould Iddrisu, for the passage of the Legislative Instrument (LI), paving way for the implementati…
The Minister of the Interior, Mr Martin A.B.K. Amidu, on Monday swore into office three new members of the Ghana National Fire Service Council.
The three members of the 11-member Fire Service Council are the Acting Chief Fire Officer,…
A founding member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Kofi Mintah, has commended the Electoral Commission (EC) and the government for deciding to use electronic register to conduct the 2012 general election.
Mr Mintah, a for…
Mr Alex Kwaning, Deputy Director at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, has lauded the immense contribution of Japanese Volunteers to rural development in the country.
He said "I wish to express our sincere gratitude to you…
Mr. Malik Ibrahim, the Wa Depot Manager of Metro Mass Transit (MMT), said all loading boys who are known to have exhibited misconduct in one way or the other would be dismissed at the end of this year.
He said the names of the aff…
Okofo Ameresi Okai Annan, Banmuhen of Gomoa Akyempim Traditional Area in the Central Region, has appealed to Metropolitan, Municipal and District assemblies to ban erection of billboards for dead persons along streets and highways.
Ok…
The Kwahu West Municipal Assembly has presented 100 bags of cement to support the Parents/Teachers Association(PTA) of Nkawkaw Senior High School to complete the construction of the boys' dormitory.
Making the presentation the Munici…
Parliament on Monday advised Ghanaians to inject large "dosage" of patriotism into the youth rather than use them for political and ethnic agitations.
It said by this, the youth would grow into valuable assets to the nation and Africa…
Ghana's youth development effort is suffering from lack of voluntarism on the part of the youth, Mr Sylvester Tornyeava, Keta Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) has observed.
He noted that poor sanitation conditions in communities were t…
The Management of Ghana News Agency (GNA) has signed an agreement with INFOTECH Global for the supply of a server to improve on the operations of the Agency.
Nana Appau Duah, General Manager of GNA who announced this at an end -of-yea…
Ms Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), has urged nations to cut down on carbon emissions and commit more funds to demonstrate that a new era of international cooperation on cl…
The US has ruled out resuming talks with North Korea unless it shows it is serious about meeting its obligations on halting its nuclear activities.
The White House said Pyongyang must stop its "belligerent actions".
The comments follow a…
An ally of Ivory Coast's incumbent President Laurent Gbagbo has warned UN peacekeepers they could be treated as rebels if they remain in the country after being told to leave.
The UN has said its misssion is being harassed by pro-Gbagbo f…
The UN has given final approval for the establishment of an expert panel to advise governments on science and policy issues relating to biodiversity.
Endorsement came at the UN General Assembly in New York.
The Intergovernmental Science-…
The Vatican has clarified recent comments by Pope Benedict XVI on condoms, saying he did not mean they could be used to avoid pregnancy.
The Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith said some analysts had misunderstood the remarks, made …
A tsunami alert has been issued after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean off southern Japan, the US Geological Survey (USGS) says.
The epicentre of the earthquake was 155km (95 miles) off the Bonin Islands, some 1,000km south…
The US population has risen by almost 10% in the last 10 years to stand at 308.7 million, according to new data from the US Census Bureau.
But the population figure marked the slowest growth in a decade since the Great Depression of the 1…
BBC Stephen Evans: "The effect of the great European freeze is now being felt in airports from New York to Hong Kong"
The EU has heavily criticised European airports for failing to deal with recent freezing weather, which has left thousan…
Sit back, relax and enjoy the holiday this December as the Disney Channel transforms their programming schedule to help DStv viewers enjoy the festive season with Christmas movies, advent triples and special episodes of your favourite show…
The Interim Copyright Management Team of the Copyright Society of Ghana (COSGA), has descended on users of copyright works such as music, film, literally works, for non-payment of copyright fees.
Mr Stanley Sackey, Board member of COS…
Christians have been urged to use evangelism as a tool for promoting peace and social justice in the society.
Venerable J.K. Mensah, the Archdeacon of the Kumawu Archdeaconry of the Anglican Church, who made the call in a Christmas me…
African students have been urged to pursue education in Chinese universities to cultivate new ideas, language and techniques to operate efficiently and effectively in the global market.
Mr Fidele Panou, Strategic Advisor of Internatio…
Reverend Samuel Owusu Jackson, Founder of HATH Foundation, at the weekend, underscored the need for society to appreciate the role of the Aged, and to reciprocate the gesture, by providing them with the basic necessities of life.
He re…
Barima Offe Akwasi Okogyeasuo II, Omanhene of Kokofu, has appealed to his people to get their priorities right and cut down on funeral expenses.
He described as totally misplaced and completely out of step with the Akan traditional p…
The Kwahu South and Kwahu East District Directorates of Education have organized a joint ceremony to reward 63 teachers and non-teaching staff who distinguished themselves between 2005 and 2008 in the two districts.
Two of the award…
Plan Ghana, a child centred non-governmental organization, has provided some communities in the Mankessim Programme Area of the NGO with 33 pre-school blocks, 23 Junior High schools, two Senior High schools and 20 libraries as its contribu…
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki is due to unveil his cabinet shortly, more than nine months after inconclusive parliamentary elections.
It is expected to include all the major factions, including the Kurds, Shia and Sunni Arabs.
Each o…
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard says as many as 48 asylum seekers may have been killed when their boat sank last week off Christmas Island.
So far 30 bodies have been recovered after the boat hit rocks and broke apart in stormy se…
At least 28 people have been killed and many others injured in an oil pipeline explosion in central Mexico, officials say.
The blast in a town in Puebla state was apparently caused by thieves attempting to steal fuel from the pipeline.
O…
Beloved in Christ, we have come here today to offer thanks to God for the discovery and first commercial pumping of oil in our country. Our oil is a resource created by God. He is the owner of the earth and it resources so it is right that…
Accra International Children's Arts Festival (KIDDAFEST), opened in Accra on Friday with fun fare and display of traditional cultural dances from the 10 Regions.
Some of the dances performed included; "Gomi" Dance performed to herald…
Madam Issah Saratu, the Vice President of the Northern Caterers of the Ghana School Feeding Programme, has alleged that head teachers in beneficiary schools in the Tamale Metropolis had been stealing foodstuff meant for the programme.
…
The Headmistress of Agona Swedru Salvation Army School of the Deaf, Mrs Favoua Aflakovi, has appealed to parents to send their physically challenged children to school.
She made the call when addressing traders at the Mandela Market S…
President John Evans Atta Mills on Friday announced that government from next academic year would award scholarships to students who would be undertaking Science, Mathematics, and Engineering courses at the secondary and tertiary levels.
…
The International Union of Food workers(IUF), a global federation of trade unions, has urged India to support the ban on the toxic insecticide Endosulfan.
Briefing the media after a three-day Asia-Pacific regional meeting of agricul…
Management of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital on Friday, said work on the hospital's elevators had started in earnest after the contracts were awarded to CFAO Ghana Limited.
At a press briefing in Accra, Professor Nii Otu Nartey, Chief Ex…
Mr Eric Hazard, Manager of Economic Justice Campaign for West Africa of Oxfam, an NGO, has called on African leaders and international community to make agriculture and food issues a budget priority, supported by stable and predictable aid…
Wa Senior High School (SHS), in the Upper West Region, on Friday launched its 40th Anniversary Celebration, with a call on the students to ensure discipline, good morals and to be academically smart, in order to achieve higher academic goa…
The ongoing community medical screening project initiated by the Jubilee Partners for districts on the western coastal belt, will help rejuvenate the capacity of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) in identifying, monitoring and fighting endemi…
The Yes Community Action for Effective Development(YCAED) and the "Africa Si", a Kumasi and Spain based NGOs respectively, have donated 50 computers to five Kranka Junior High Schools (JHS) in the Nkoranza North District.
The benefic…
Four persons have been remanded in prison custody by the Goaso circuit court for allegedly stealing two bags of dried cocoa beans belonging to Amajaro Company Limited.
Yaw Lantan Manu 25, Kwaku Gandri 28, Simon Quarla 21 and Timothy …
Mr Joe Baidoe-Ansah, New Patriotic Party Member for Effia Kwesimintim, on Friday accused the Government for using people of questionable credentials to misuse State money.
He was contributing to debates to approve budget allocation f…
The headmistress of Agona Swedru Salvation Army School of the Deaf, Mrs Favoua Aflakovi has appealed to parents to send their physically challenged children to school, to enable them to become useful citizens.
She made the call when …
North Korea warned Friday that another war with South Korea would involve nuclear arms and spread beyond the peninsula, upping the ante as a prominent U.S. politician and a top U.S. nuclear envoy each visited Pyongyang and Seoul to defuse …
The defence ministry said Friday that it will tighten physical examination rules for the compulsory military service, making it harder to get exemption from active duty for health reasons.
According to the revised rules set to take eff…
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has hailed the Mills Administration for its efforts to re-develop the railways sector and said everything must be done to ensure this becomes successful.
"It is in the interest of Ghana", he said…
The Accra Regional Police Command on Friday assured the public of security during the Christmas and New Year, saying day and night patrols would be intensified with all units deploying more patrol teams to cover the entire region.
A …