Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning is leading a Ghanaian delegation to the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, scheduled for April 22 to April 30 in Washington D. C.
The delegation is made up of officials from…
The final funeral rites for Mr. Ben Entwi, who died on 18th February, 2010 comes of on Saturday, 24 April, 2010 after burial service at the Bethel Methodist Church Community 8 Tema.
This will be followed by thanksgiving service at th…
Mr. Michael Pentsil, Assistant Regional Manager of the Forest Services Division, on Wednesday said the Forestry Commission (FC) is considering a new policy on lumber to help check chainsaw operations.
About 80 per cent of lumber on t…
The Health Directorate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has vowed to prevent the sale of unwholesome food on campus.
Dr Yaw Bio, the Health Director, said the directorate would ensure that high standa…
A public forum to deepen understanding and whip up enthusiasm in the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) system, has been held at Bibiani in the Western Region.
Mr Justice Marful Sau, an Appeal Court Judge, said it would help to eas…
Once a fierce opponent to the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal inked during the previous Bush era, the Obama Administration's nuclear non-proliferation czar Ellen Tauscher is now in the forefront of US efforts to implement the landmark treaty…
The National Service Secretariat remained the only authority mandated to post prospective Service personnel to places it deemed to be in the national interest.
Mr Vincent Kuagbenu, Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (N…
The timely arrival of a Police patrol team from Dzodze prevented a gang of armed robbers from robbing passengers on the Dzodze-Tadzewu road, on Monday.
The gang blocked the road and shot into a vehicle carrying passengers but fled in…
Gender issues would be integrated into the Ghana Environmental Management Project, (GEMP) aimed at combating desertification and reversing land degradation in the three Northern Regions.
GEMP is a five year programme initiated by Can…
Plan Ghana (PG), non-governmental organisation (NGO),last Friday paid a total of GHC 1,000 to cover the registration fees and premiums of more than two hundred vulnerable people living in two communities in the Effutu Traditional Area.
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A social scientist, Mr Peter Ndonwie, has appealed to queens and "magajia" to provide leadership to aid Ghanaian women to become more assertive.
He said it was time they helped to reform traditions and cultural practices that hel…
Indian-American actor Kal Penn, who works in the White House's Office of Public Liaison, has been robbed at gunpoint in Washington DC.
Penn, whose real name is Kalpen Modi, was in the Dupont Circle area of the US capital when a gunman…
The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) on Wednesday congratulated President John Attah Mills and the government on its decision to upgrade the Tamale Hospital to the status of a Teaching Hospital.
The move, according to NUGS, wo…
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) is organising a national competition for fire officers trained in the rescuing of accident victims from Thursday, April 22 to Friday, April 23.
The competition dubbed: "National Extrication Chal…
Tobacco growing does not only result in health related problems but also comes with a cycle of poverty and debt, Dr. Benjamin Kunbuor, Health Minister, said on Wednesday.
He also said it was associated with serious health risks inclu…
Air bases in the country have to be modernised with state-of-the-art equipment to meet any contingency, Indian Air Chief Marshal P V Naik said on Wednesday.
Naik also said that commanders should keep strict vigil and maintain operat…
Dr Benjamin Aflakpui, Head of the Physician-Assistantship Department of the Central University College (CUC), on Wednesday urged government to introduce the Physician-Assistant Programme in all the country's universities, to solve the scar…
Mr. Peter Ofori Tweneboah, Western Regional Coordinator, Expanded Programme on Immunization, has advised parents and guardians to ensure that their children are vaccinated before the age one.
"Continue routine immunization till the c…
Agona Swedru High Court has ordered the Akyempim Rural Bank at Dawurampong and three members of staff (one deceased) to pay GH¢4,000 to Mr Simpa Osei Kwabiah in respect of a suit he filed against the defendants.
Mr Justice B.O. Tette…
A four-day training workshop on community entry, mobilization and techniques was held for 40 volunteers from the Talensi Nabdam District in the Upper East Region and the West Mamprusis
District in the Northern Region, in Bolgatanga.
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The Centre for National Culture (CNC) has been urged to develop activities in which the municipal
and district assemblies could invest to generate more revenue.
Mr Isaac Kodobissah, Ho Municipal Chief Executive, made the call at the…
A 22-year- old driver Mohammed Muntari, is being held by the Asante-Mampong police for knocking down three pedestrians, killing two of them, with his speeding cargo truck at Mampong.
The deceased were identified as Yaa Ntiamoah, 40, a…
Dr Kwasi Apea-Kubi, Deputy Minister of the Interior on Wednesday hailed the establishment of a National Contingency Plan (NCP), saying it would be relevant for all types of disasters in the country.
He has therefore called on stakeho…
Akwasi Asante, a 20-year-old driver's mate, charged with defilement, was on Wednesday sentenced to seven years imprisonment by an Accra Circuit Court.
This was after the court had found him guilty for defiling a 14-year-old iced wate…
Musical performances, intersperse with tributes will precede the burial service of the late Professor William Oscar Anku, immediate past Director of the School of Performing Arts of the University of Ghana.
The ceremony dubbed: "The …
Adjetey Armah, a 19-year-old unemployed, on Wednesday appeared before an Accra Circuit Court for allegedly having anal sex with four minors.
Charged with threat of death and having unnatural carnal knowledge with minors, the court re…
Three people suspected to be involved in three murder cases in Bawku were remanded in prison custody by a Bolgatanga Circuit Court on Monday.
Their pleas were not taken and are to reappear on May 7.
Muniru Musah, 41, a tailor …
A circuit court judge in Kumasi, Mr Justice D.W. P. Amedior has expressed concern about the rising disregard for road traffic regulations and called on the Police to intensify efforts to restore sanity on the roads.
He also complaine…
The Asante-Mampong Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Daniel Appau Ohyeamang, has urged heads of departments of the assembly to remain non-partisan in the performance of their duties.
He said they should ensure high levels of profes…
Ms. Sherry Ayittey, Minister of Environment Science and Technology, on Wednesday reiterated government's commitment to implement the Single Spine Pay Policy (SSPP) which holds good prospects for the Ghanaian public servant.
She appea…
Taste of Life, an alternative food factory, would on Thursday, 22 April, honour the late retired Major Courage Quarshigah, on his vision of making available to Ghanaians healthy tasty vegetarian foods, with the launch of its products.
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Night clubs have sprung up in Ho lately changing an otherwise dull night life and the Regional Tourism Office says tourism is on the increase.
Over the past three months, three new night clubs have been keeping the night alive to the…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration said on Wednesday it would soon complete the installation of additional data capturing equipment in the other designated centres to ease the congestion at the Passport Office due to …
Centres for National Culture (CsNC) in the Volta
Region have been urged to develop revenue earning cultural activities, in which the Municipal and District Assemblies could invest.
Mr Isaac Kodobissah, Ho Municipal Chief Executive …
Naa Mumuni Saaka, one of the few surviving veterans of the Second World War and a Senior Divisional chief in the Wala Traditional Area, died at Sing in the Wa Municipality on Monday.
He was installed as chief in 1969, within the Jony…
Barclays Bank, Ghana, is assisting 'Challenging Heights', an NGO, which seeks the welfare of children, with an amount of GHC45,420, to fund the education of children involved in the worst forms of child labour.
Following the support…
Seventeen drivers were on Tuesday sentenced to fines ranging between GH¢120.00 and GH¢300.00 by a Kumasi Circuit Court for various traffic offences.
These included fake and expired driver licenses, failure to carry warning triangl…
The Movement for the Resurrection of Abandoned Projects (MRAP), a pressure group in the Western Region, has called on the government to reactivate abandoned projects in the region.
The movement said though the region contributes imme…
Bringing a rare chance for young Indians to gain basic knowledge about space travel at a cheaper rate, India's first astronaut camp has begun at Dandeli in south Indian state Karnataka.
A collaborative venture of Sandip Joshi, a pio…
As the world observes Earth Day on Thursday, there is not much to cheer for the coastal communities whose primary source of livelihood -- mangroves is under threat due to unchecked anthropological pressures and natural calamities.
The…
A reputed Scottish University is exploring a tie up with Tata Group for a training programme and coaching Indian students in leadership and management.
Professor Dame Joan K Stringer, DBE, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Edinburgh …
An Australian court, hearing the case of Indian-American doctor Jayant Patel, was Wednesday told that the surgeon accidentally tore a patient's oesophagus and nicked his jugular vein during a major operation.
Emma Igras, another docto…
Research projects on at least 36 genetically modified crops including rice, okra, brinjal, potato, groundnut and tomato are under process, the Indian government told the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) Wednesday.
"There…
Nuclear Power Corporation's first indigenous 700 Mega Watt (MW) Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor at Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP) in Gujarat state is expected to be commissioned in 2015.
About 70 per cent of excavation of the …
Music has the power to connect people irrespective of any country or language, as experienced by the audience in a performance here by 'Harmony of the Divine Land', a Buddhist orchestra group from China.
The 160 member group gave…
The going has been tough for thousands of air travellers stranded at Delhi and Mumbai after volcanic ash from Iceland disrupted air traffic for six days with some struggling to report back to work and some postponing their dream holidays t…
Describing cross-border Terrorism as a "core" concern, India Tuesday said Pakistan would have to do "much more" in addressing it before other aspects of the relations can be pursued.
India's External Affairs Minister S M Krishna tol…
A fire service officer Was on Tuesday sentenced to nine-year imprisonment by a court here for demanding and accepting bribe from a school for issuing a no objection certificate in the aftermath of the 2005 Kumbakonam school fire tragedy th…
Air France and Lufthansa on Tuesday operated flights from India to Paris and Munich today after a six-day disruption caused by volcanic ash from Iceland but services to other European destinations remained suspended.
Hopes for an earl…
Six Afghans were arrested on the charge of carrying fake passports at NSC Bose International airport on Tuesday.
Airport sources said officials suspected their identity from looks as they produced Nepali passports at the time of imm…