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…
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday expressed the hope that US President Barack Obama's speech in Cairo will lead to urgently needed progress in the Middle East peace process.
"The speech is an important signa…
Mr George Opare Addo, District Chief Executive for Akuapem North, says his priority will be on the development of tourism potential in the area.
Speaking to the GNA at Akropong, Mr Opare Addo said tourism was one of the best…
Mr. Stephen Sumani Nayina, the Northern Regional Minister, has appealed to new Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief executives to guard against corrupt practices in their transactions to win the confidence of the people and maintain …
The Government on Wednesday stated that the former Chief of Staff, Mr Kwadwo Mpiani, was never arrested or detained by the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) and tagged the allegation as "orchestrated propaganda to create panic in the…
The Central Regional branch of the Youth for Future Leadership (YFL), on Tuesday urged Ghanaians especially the leadership and members of the New Patriotic Party not to judge the performance of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) within…
Madam Georgina Nkrumah Aboah, District Chief Executive for Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa (AOB) has said no meaningful development can take place without unity and cooperation of the people.
She has therefore urged the people to bury their …
The government on Wednesday urged operatives of the main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to respect the mandate of state security agencies and avoid interfering with lawful investigative process.
Mr James Agyenim-Boateng, Deputy…
Hundreds of enthusiastic Ghanaians on Thursday thronged to the Revolution Square in Accra to witness a solemn but colourful wreath laying ceremony to commemorate 30 years of the June 4 Uprising.
By the time GNA got to the scene,…
President John Evans Atta Mills has appointed a three-member Commission of Enquiry to look into the activities of the Ghana@50 Secretariat that planned and implemented the celebration of the country's Golden Jubilee celebration two years …
Colonel Cyril Necku (RTD), the Deputy Volta Regional Minister, on Thursday said the ills that the June 4 uprising sought to eliminate in the society still existed and at unacceptable levels.
He said the tenets of that brief era shoul…
After years of squatting in rented premises, the Ghana Academy of Arts and Science (GASS), is to be provided with permanent structures, Vice President John Dramani Mahama announced on Tuesday.
Vice President Mahama's promise of a dec…
The Information Services Department (ISD) on Tuesday asked all media personnel, desirous of covering the visit of US President Barack Obama, to Ghana on July 10-11 to apply for accreditation.
Applicants should address their letters t…
The US State Department confirmed on Tuesday that it may invite officials from Iran to attend celebrations to mark America's Independence Day on or around July 4.
"We review these types of invitations every year, and a decision was m…
Mr Felix Jacob Obeng-Forson, Agona West Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) has reiterated the call on the Zongo Communities to remain committed and honest to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government for socio-economic advancement.
…
Five Palestinian human rights groups on Tuesday slammed UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for rejecting further inquires into Israel's recent military offensive in the Gaza Strip.
In early May, a UN investigation committee, which was …
Cuba's potential reintegration to the Organization of American States (OAS) should be discussed without fear, the body's Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza said in his opening speech to the 39th OAS' General Assembly on Tuesday in the H…
Taking over the presidency of the United Nations Security Council for June, Turkey said it hoped to receive the draft text of a resolution this week regarding the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Turkish UN Ambassador Baki Ilk…
Burundi has made progress in implementing the 2006 ceasefire pact between the Government and rebels, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said in his report made public at the United Nations on Tuesday, calling on the small Great Lakes nat…
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon is scheduled to visit Washington later this week for talks with US Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Steven Chu, UN Spokesperson Michele Montas announced at the United Nations on Tuesday.
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Mauritanian politicians have agreed to postpone the disputed Presidential elections to July 18 from June 6, after painstaking negotiations that began on Thursday in the Senegalese capital Dakar, officials announced in Dakar late Tuesday.
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US President Barack Obama on Tuesday met with Israel's Defence Minister Ehud Barak at the White House, local media reported.
Prior to his meeting with President Obama, Barak also had talks with National Security Adviser General Jim J…
Iran's two Presidential hopefuls on Tuesday began the country's unprecedented face-to-face TV debate series among Presidential candidates.
Reformist former Parliament Speaker Mehdi Karroubi and Conservative former Revolutionary Guard…
Israeli Vice - Prime Minister, Silvan Shalom said here on Tuesday that the current Israeli government "is fully committed to have a dialogue with Palestinians."
"The Israeli government is fully committed to have a dialogue with Pales…
U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday met with Israel's Defense Minister Ehud Barak at the White House, local media reported.
Prior to his meeting with Obama, Barak also had talks with National Security Adviser Gen. Jim Jones. No de…
Presidents from eight Southeast European countries will have a summit conference this week in Montenegro, the office of Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic said on Tuesday.
The summit, which will be held in Montenegro's Cetinje on …
Vice President John Mahama, on Tuesday inaugurated an 18-member committee, to plan the centenary birthday of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, with a call on members to come out with cost-effective events appropriate to the stature of the eminent…
Alhaji Gado Sulemana, a leading member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) at Asawasi in Kumasi, has called on municipal, metropolitan and district assemblies to evolve strategies to bridge the socio-economic differences between the…
Mr James Kwaku Dadieh, assemblyman for New Atonsu Electoral Area in the Kumasi metropolis, has suggested the separation of the area to enhance decentralisation.
He said the electoral area consisted of too many communities and this h…
Several former ministers under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government and dozens of party faithful on Tuesday marched to the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) to demand the whereabouts of the former Chief of Staff, Mr. Kwadwo Mpian…
President John Evans Atta Mills has commended the Bolgatanga Polytechnic for making rapid progress and urged the tutors to continue working hard and be selfless in helping the students upgrade their knowledge.
He told the teachers th…
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