President John Evans Atta Mills has given credit to the political parties for making democracy flourish in Ghana, and called on them to collaborate with Government to improve upon the lives of the people.
He stressed the need for the…
Osabarima Antwi Agyei V, Chief of Okadjakrom in the Jasikan District of the Volta Region, has called on the country's leaders, especially politicians, to unite and find a lasting solution to the socio-economic problems facing the people.
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The hike in petrol and diesel rates united the entire opposition in the Indian Parliament on Tuesday forcing adjournment of both Houses till noon minutes after they assembled for the day.
It was trouble from the word go in Lok Sabha…
With allies ruling out rocking the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) coalition on the issue of fuel price hike, the Congress and the government on Tuesday breathed easy even as opposition parties appeared determined to corner the governmen…
Pakistan on Tuesday said the ball is in India's court to revive the composite dialogue process and resolve all outstanding issues, including the Kashmir problem.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi made these remarks while briefin…
United States Ambassador to India Timothy J Roemer Wednesday condoled the death of two Indian Navy pilots who died in a plane crash at the India
Aviation air show here.
"What began as such a promising day has sadly ended so tragicall…
US will supply sophisticated laser-guided-bomb kits, 12 American-made surveillance drones and 18 late-model F-16 fighters to boost Pakistani forces
capability to strike in remote tribal areas, a development which could spark unease in New…
Careful not to annoy India by mentioning the sensitive "K" word, Richard Holbrooke, the Obama administration's pointsman on Af-Pak policy, Wednesday rubbished Pakistan's attempt to link the Kashmir issue with the American approach to stabi…
Pakistan premier Yousuf Raza Gilani has said dialogue is the only way forward for resolving all issues between India and Pakistan despite a perceived lack of progress during the recent Foreign Secretary-level talks.
"We raise our ho…
Mr Ben Mensah, Volta Regional Deputy Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has appealed to those seeking positions in the party to respect the NPP's laid down structures.
He said spurning regional, constituency and ward executi…
Mr Bauh Inusah, Brong-Ahafo Regional Secretary of the Peoples National Convention (PNC), on Tuesday urged government to widen the tax net in order to increase its revenue mobilization efforts.
Commenting on the increase in road and b…
Parliament begun the debate on the second State of the Nation Address of President John Evans Atta Mills on Tuesday without the usual heat and heckling among members.
Mr. Dominic Azimbe Azumah, Member for Garu Tempane, seconded the …
Business activities at the Ghana Togo border at Aflao seemed to have slackened as Togolese gear up for presidential elections on Thursday.
Sources close to Ghanaian security agencies at Aflao said many foreigners resident in Togo and…
The Asawasi Constituency Women's Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Kumasi Mtopolis on Sunday held its annual general meeting to take stock of its activities and to strategize towards retaining the parliamentary seat in …
A leading member of the National Democratic Congress NDC), Alhaji Gado Sulemana has called on Ghanaians, regardless of their political leaning to give the Mills administration the needed support to
push the nation's agenda forward.
He …
In yet another appointment of Indian Americans in the Obama Administration, an eminent attorney from the community has been chosen for the US President's Advisory Committee on the Arts.
Obama has appointed eminent Indian American at…
Leaving aside his bullet-proof vehicle, Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday took a bullock cart ride to the state Assembly as a mark of protest against the hike in prices of petrol and diesel.
The bullock cart ride…
India, with its impressive growth story in the past six decades, has become the envy of the world, Britain's first Asian judge Sir Mota Singh has said attributing the achievement to the spirit of resilience of Indians.
Speaking at a f…
Observing that the world cannot afford a "fresh turmoil" in West Asia, India on Monday backed the Arab Peace Initiative for just settlement to the vexed Palestinian issue and hoped that "dialogue will triumph over confrontation" in resolvi…
India and Saudi Arabia have backed ongoing international efforts to resolve the controversy over Iran's nuclear programme peacefully through dialogue while encouraged Tehran to respond to the efforts to remove "doubts" over its atomic ambi…
Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, a leading member of the main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has cautioned the newly elected national executives, foot soldiers and leading members against "post-conference syndrome".
Speakin…
Condemning the suicide attacks on two hotels in Kabul that targeted Indians, India's major opposition, Bharatiya Janta Party(BJP)on Saturday asked the government to explain whether it took up the issue of terrorism with Pakistan in the "ri…
The Minister for Transport and MP for Effutu, Mr. Mike Hammah has reiterated government's commitment to the welfare of the youth in a bid to accelerate the pace of national development.
He noted that no nation can develop without a c…
The Anglophone West Africa Project Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) of the Building and Wood workers International (BWI) have advised the Liberian government and its people to keep to the path of peace, security and democracy.
Accor…
Mr. Alexis Ayamdor, Assemblyman for the Zorko-Kanga electoral Area in the Upper East Region, has said the President should not look beyond present and past Assembly Members when nominating District Chief Executives (DCEs).
"They stan…
Mr. Jake Otanka Obetsebi-Lamptey, has been elected the new National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
He polled 2,030 votes to beat off the challenge by his four other contestants, Stephen Ayesu Ntim, who had 1,804 votes, Sa…
Veterans Day, a day set aside for the gallant soldiers who lost their lives at the Christianborg Crossroads near the Osu Castle in Accra on 28th February 1948, had been marked in Tamale by some
students and ex-servicemen.
Students …
India and Saudi Arabia on Sunday finalised 10 pacts, including an Extradition Treaty and agreements in the economic sphere for signing during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's ongoing visit to this oil-rich country.
Singh, the first I…
India is willing to walk the "extra mile" to open a new chapter in relations with Pakistan but it must act decisively against terrorism, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asserted Monday.
Addressing the Majlis-al-Shura or the Sau…
China does not intend to over-step its strength while playing a role in international diplomacy, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said Monday, seeking to allay apprehensions in some quarters on his country's rapid rise.
At the s…
Youths in Politics Foundation, Ghana, (YPF), a non-partisan Non Governmental Organization, has called on political parties' youth to be circumspect in their utterances in order to guard and sustain the country's fledging democratic.
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Wreaths were laid at the Freedom Monument, Osu,on Sunday to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the shooting to death of three ex-servicemen at the Christianborg Crossroads on February 28, 1948.
The three, Sergeant Adjetey, Corpora…
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has returned
to Accra on Thursday after a three-day visit to Monrovia, Liberia, where he addressed talks involving Africa, the United States and China.
A statement signed by Mr. Frank Agyekum, t…
The Northern Region branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has sent a good will message to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and called for a successful National Delegates' Congress in
Kumasi.
Alhaji Imoro Issifu Alhassan …
All is set for New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Delegates' Congress in Kumasi as delegates started trooping into the Baba Yara Sports Stadium by 0630 hours. The earliest arrivals were from Central and Volta Regions.
The preparation…
The Obama Administration has said the meeting of foreign secretaries of India and Pakistan is a "courageous" step by the leaders of the two neighbouring countries.
"We certainly commend the leadership of political courage and making s…
Nii Nortey Dua, Member of Parliament for Ledzokuku Constituency, is to pay GH¢400 enrolment fees for each youth in his constituency to benefit from the Information Communication Technology (ICT) module under the National Youth Employment …
President John Evans Atta Mills on Friday stressed the need for peace in Niger, hit last week by a coup d'tat that ousted President Mamadou Tandja.
He said peace was pre-requisite for development.
President Mills said the event…
Mr Peter Mac Manu, Out-going National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is upbeat about the Party's chances of winning back political power in 2012 as delegates from the 230
constituencies gather to elect new National Executives…
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor, has underlined the need for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to resist the emergence of personality cult in the party saying, it was not only alien to its tradition but a threat to its unity.
"Per…
The Ashanti Regional Zongo Caucus of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has chided the Appointments Committee of Parliament for its decision to withhold the approval of Mr Mahama Ayariga as Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry.
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Mr Peter Mac-Manu, out-going National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has advised in-coming national executives to use the party's laid down procedures to resolve internal conflicts.
He said that was the way to ensure peace, u…
The debate on the President's State-of-the-Nation address, delivered on Thursday, would begin in Parliament on Tuesday, Mr Cletus Avoka, the Majority leader has announced.
He made this known when he presented the Business Statement o…
Mr Ambrose Dery, Deputy Minority Leader, described President John Atta Mills State of the Nation's address as the continuation of he government's campaign promises, which are out of touch with reality.
"President Mills should know th…
After a 14-month hiatus,Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan met here on Thursday for structured talks with an aim of ending the chill in the relations caused by Mumbai attacks.
Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao headed the Indian de…
Mrs Catherine Afeku Ambelema, Member of Parliament (MP) for Evalue Gyira on Thursday described the State of the Nation Address by President John Atta Mills as full of recycled and failed promises.
She told the Ghana News Agency that …
President John Evans Atta Mills, in his second State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Thursday, asked Ghanaians to join him in creating hope, opportunity and peace of mind for the progress of the nation.
He was optimistic about …
President John Evans Atta Mills has directed the Ministries of Energy and Transport to fast-track investments into the construction of a Deep Sea Port with a dedicated oil services facility, and the rehabilitation of the Western Railway co…
Dr Dzodi Tsikata, Lecturer at University of Ghana, Legon on Thursday said African women had a crucial role to play in Africa's renaissance envisioned by Ghana's First President Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah.
"The African woman will spear…
President John Evans Atta Mills would this year constitute a multi-partisan group, under the guidance of the Electoral Commission to re-visit the issue of registration and voting of Ghanaians abroad.
"Our objection to the registration o…