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President Ouattarra arrives in Ghana for two-day visit

Posted 2017-10-17 11:42:40 by: Administrator

Accra, Oct. 16, GNA - Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara arrived in Accra on Monday heading a delegation of 10 ministers of that country to begin a two-day official visit to ...

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Court houses and residential facilities of Judges unsafe- Chief Justice

Posted 2017-10-05 11:42:12 by: Administrator

Accra, Oct. 4, GNA - The Chief Justice, Ms Justice Sophia Akuffo, has bemoaned the environment of some court houses and residential facilities of judges and magistrate, describing it as unsuitable for use in the delivery of ...

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President Akufo-Addo assures universal access to electricity

Posted 2017-10-05 11:38:34 by: Administrator

Lawra, Oct. 4, GNA - President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has pledged government's commitment to ensuring universal access and coverage of electricity to all parts of Ghana by the end of his ...

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Chiefs and people of Bongo express gratitude to President for good policies

Posted 2017-10-04 14:13:51 by: Administrator

Bongo (UE), Oct. 3, GNA-The Chiefs and people of the Bongo Traditional area in the Upper East Region have commended and expressed their gratitude to the government and its leadership for implementing good policies and ...

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NDPC members resign en masse

Posted 2017-09-27 18:47:11 by: Administrator

Accra, Sept. 27, GNA - Members of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), have announced their collective resignation from the ...

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President urges GBA to support anti-corruption plus Galamsey fight

Posted 2017-09-12 11:42:15 by: Administrator

Sunyani (B/A), Sept. 11, GNA- President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has rallied the support of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) to deal with the challenges of corruption and environmental degradation, saying the nation could only develop when those two are confronted ...

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Dr Ato-Arthur spells out plans for Local Government Service

Posted 2017-09-12 11:38:57 by: Administrator

Accra, Sept. 11, GNA - Dr Nana Ato Arthur, the Head of the Office of the Local Government Service (LGS), has spelt out his plans and strategies to make Ghana’s decentralization process more vibrant and efficient to propel the development of the ...

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"Dagbon Peace and Progress Now" launched in Tamale

Posted 2017-09-12 11:36:54 by: Administrator

Tamale, Sept. 11, GNA - An inter-ministerial committee has launched a landmark initiative named: "Dagbon Peace and Progress Now" geared towards promoting peace among the people of Dagbon in the Northern ...

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PNC considers early Congress to reposition party

Posted 2017-09-12 11:25:54 by: Administrator

Accra, Sept. 11, GNA - The People’s National Convention (PNC) has hinted of a possibility of an early congress to elect national executives and ...

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Let’s respect peaceful protests in Togo - Rawlings

Posted 2017-09-12 11:25:18 by: Administrator

Accra, Sept. 11, GNA – Former President Jerry John Rawlings has said the situation in Togo has raised a great concern for the number of people injured and the increasing death ...

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Kenya’s Deputy CJ confers with Ghana‘s Judiciary on resolution of Election Disputes

Posted 2017-05-23 12:54:16 by: Administrator

Accra, May 22, GNA - Kenya’s 12-member Judicial Committee on Elections (JEC) are in Ghana to confer with the judiciary on how to resolve election disputes fairly and ...

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We need to leave Akuffo-Addo’s legacy – Senior Minister

Posted 2017-05-18 11:39:22 by: Administrator

Accra, May 17, GNA – Senior Minister Yaw Osafo-Maafo has called for regular policy dialogue at all levels of the Ghanaian economy on concrete ways to build formidable public institutions that were ...

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“Government is working hard to turn Ghana’s fortunes around”

Posted 2017-05-18 11:37:02 by: Administrator

Accra, May 17, GNA- President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured that his government has began fulfilling the promises made to Ghanaians in the run-up to the December 2016 elections, saying that Ghanaians would soon witness the immense benefits of the pledges made to ...

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Ghana to share oil and gas experience with Senegal

Posted 2017-05-18 11:35:41 by: Administrator

Accra, May 17, GNA- President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has indicated Ghana’s preparedness to share its experiences in the management of its oil and gas resources, as well as the measures taken to ensure the prudent and effective use of the proceeds from their sale with ...

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‘Implementation of IPEP will not create conflict of roles’

Posted 2017-05-17 13:37:45 by: Administrator

Accra, May 16, GNA - Mr Osei Bonsu Amoah, a Deputy Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, said plans to allocate one million dollars to each constituency under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme would not create conflicting roles between zonal authorities and the ...

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Confusion at Sunyani West confirmation

Posted 2017-05-17 13:31:14 by: Administrator

Odumase, (B/A), May 16, GNA - There was a chaotic confrontation between Assembly members and armed police personnel at an election conducted for the confirmation of the President's nominee, Mr Martin Obeng as the Sunyani West District Chief ...

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Vigilante groups are outlawed in Ghana- Kan Dapaah

Posted 2017-04-07 12:47:05 by: Administrator

Accra, April 6, GNA- Mr Albert Kan Dapaah, Minister for National Security on Thursday cautioned vigilante groups in Ghana that they had no legal recognition, which make them illegal, and without mandate to operate in the ...

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President cautions against acts of disloyalty and subversion

Posted 2017-03-29 11:25:40 by: Administrator

Accra, March 28, GNA- President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has cautioned deputy regional ministers against acts of disloyalty and urged them to team up with their superiors to advance the interest of the ...

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The Electoral Commission’s public relations machinery is weak

Posted 2017-03-29 11:23:22 by: Administrator

Ada, March 29, GNA- The Electoral Commission’s (EC) public relations machinery broke down during the election period and when it even functioned, it was weak and wobbly, Mr Richard Adongo, a Convention People’s Party’s (CPP) stalwart, has ...

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Constituencies must have the same population size-McManu

Posted 2017-03-29 11:22:38 by: Administrator

Ada, March 29,GNA - Mr Peter McManu, Campaign Manager of Nana Akufo-Addo in the 2016 Presidential Elections, says all constituencies must have the same population size to give true meaning to fairness and the equal representation of the ...

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Tema Traditional Council will not work with non-native MCE

Posted 2017-03-27 11:34:21 by: Administrator

Tema, Mar 26, GNA -- The Tema Traditional Council (TTC) has threatened not to work with any non-indigene appointed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to the position of the Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive ...

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President Akufo-Addo calls for protection of judicial system

Posted 2017-03-27 11:32:53 by: Administrator

Accra, March 25, GNA- President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has noted with concern the waning integrity of Ghana’s judicial system, urging legal practitioners to guard jealously, and preserve the sanctity of the country’s Judicial process to enhance democracy and economic ...

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President Akufo-Addo returns from African CEO’s meeting in Switzerland

Posted 2017-03-24 15:04:32 by: Administrator

Accra, March 24, GNA- President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo returned home on Thursday evening after participating in the 5th edition of the Africa CEO’s forum in Geneva, ...

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NPP supporters up in arms against the national leadership

Posted 2017-03-24 15:01:23 by: Administrator

Ejisu (Ash), Mar 24, GNA – Polling station executives and supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ejisu-Juaben have expressed fury and strong opposition to what they claim to be moves by the party’s national leadership to get Madam Serwaah Derchie appointed as the Municipal Chief Executive ...

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Ursula Owusu Ekuful lauds Omane Boamah

Posted 2017-03-22 11:37:48 by: Administrator

Accra, March 21, GNA - Mrs Ursula Owusu Ekuful, the Minister of Communications, has hailed her predecessor, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, and his team for laying a good foundation for the ...

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Parliament approves 10 Deputy Regional Ministers designate

Posted 2017-03-22 11:36:54 by: Administrator

Accra, March 21, GNA- Parliament on Tuesday approved, by consensus, 10 Deputy Regional Ministers nominated by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and vetted by the Appointments Committee of the ...

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Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources Advisory Board Inaugurated

Posted 2017-03-22 11:33:04 by: Administrator

Accra, March 21, GNA - Mr John-Peter Amewu, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Tuesday inaugurated and sworn in an eight-member Ministerial Advisory Board for the ...

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Germany affirms support to Ghana development agenda

Posted 2017-03-22 11:32:12 by: Administrator

Accra, March 21, GNA - Mr Thomas Silberhorn, the Deputy Minister in the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, has reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to support measures to ensure transparency in Ghana payroll system and other development ...

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‘Planting for food and jobs’ project benefits Sissala East

Posted 2017-03-20 18:37:49 by: Administrator

Tumu (UWR), March 20, GNA – The Sissala East District in the Upper West Region will be benefiting from the “Planting for Food and Jobs” ...

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Ghana’s success hinges on strong private sector- President Akufo-Addo

Posted 2017-03-16 12:40:18 by: Administrator

Accra, March 15, GNA- President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday said if Ghana should succeed, it would be a function of a strong, creative and innovative private ...

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President Akufo-Addo nominates Adwoa Safo, Prof Yankah as Ministers of State

Posted 2017-03-16 12:20:45 by: Administrator

Accra, March 15, GNA - President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has released a list of 54 nominated persons, including Ms Sarah Adwoa Safo, Deputy Majority Leader to serve as Ministers of ...

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President Akufo-Addo nominates four ministers, 50 deputy ministers

Posted 2017-03-16 12:18:42 by: Administrator

Accra, March 15, GNA- President Nana Akufo-Addo on Wednesday named four personalities to serve as ministers of state at the presidency and 50 others to deputise at the various ...

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President should stay committed to uproot corruption- Anglican Bishop

Posted 2017-03-16 12:05:30 by: Administrator

Accra, March 15, GNA - Bishop Dr Daniel Sylvanus Mensah Torto, Anglican Bishop of Accra, has urged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo –Addo, to remain committed to the fight against corruption, since the practice had been the bane of successive ...

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Stop putting unnecessary pressure on the President

Posted 2017-03-16 12:04:02 by: Administrator

Kumasi, Mar 15, GNA – The “Danquah-Dombo-Busia Tradition”, a group aligned with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has asked elected party officials not to scramble for public office ...

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NADMO gets new Director General

Posted 2017-03-16 11:56:47 by: Administrator

Accra, March 15, GNA - President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, pursuant to Section 17 (1) of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) Act, 2016 (Act 927) has appointed Mr Eric Nana Agyemang-Prempeh as the NADMO Acting ...

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‘Abrogation of last-minute contracts will lead to judgment debts’

Posted 2017-03-15 11:20:43 by: Administrator

Accra, March 14, GNA - Mr Yaw Osafo-Maafo, the Senior Minister, said some of the contracts signed by the previous government at the eleventh hour were not in the interest of the state though abrogating them would lead to judgment ...

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US pledges support for One village; One dam policy

Posted 2017-03-15 11:13:03 by: Administrator

Accra, March 14, GNA – The United States, Tuesday, pledged to assist the implementation of Ghana’s ’One village- One dam policy towards the achievement of food security and national ...

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Court adjourns secessionists’ case

Posted 2017-03-15 11:02:02 by: Administrator

Ho, March 14, GNA-A Ho High Court presided over by Justice Nicholas Charles Agbevor on Tuesday adjourned the treason case involving leaders of the Homeland Study Group Foundation, a secessionist group in the Volta Region to April ...

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President Akufo-Addo swears in new MiDA Board

Posted 2017-03-14 09:59:27 by: Administrator

Accra, March 13, GNA - Government would soon state its position with regards to the furtherance of the compact with the United State’s Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) which affects the operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana ...

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President Akufo-Addo swears-in last batch of ministers

Posted 2017-02-14 11:18:28 by: Administrator

Accra, Feb. 11, GNA- President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sworn into office the last batch of 11 ministerial nominees approved by Parliament, charging them to render service in humility and with integrity and to expeditiously declare their ...

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Logo was not plagiarized- 60th Anniversary Planning Committee

Posted 2017-02-14 11:06:42 by: Administrator

Accra, Feb. 13, GNA- The National Planning Committee for Ghana’s 60th anniversary celebrations on Monday denied plagiarizing the anniversary logo, saying that the insignia was an original work commissioned by the ...

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President Akufo-Addo appoints new Executive Director of COTVET

Posted 2017-02-08 11:22:19 by: Administrator

Accra, Feb. 7, GNA- President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Mr Fred Kyei Asamoah, a Pharmaceutical Expert, as the new Executive Director of the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training ...

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President Akufo-Addo appoints new NCA Director-General

Posted 2017-01-25 12:01:25 by: Administrator

Accra, Jan. 24, GNA- President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Mr Joseph Anokye, a telecommunications engineer as the Acting Director-General of the National Communications ...

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Germany welcomes Ghana’s plan to minimise reliance on aid

Posted 2017-01-25 11:52:37 by: Administrator

Accra, Jan. 24, GNA -Ambassador Georg Schmidt, Germany’s Regional Director for Sub-Saharan Africa and the Sahel, has said the Government’s decision on moving away from development aid into a more business-oriented approach is very ...

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Assembies urged to initiate economic programmes

Posted 2017-01-25 11:47:10 by: Administrator

Accra, Jan. 24, GNA— Hajia Alima Mahama, the Minister-designate for the Local Government and Rural Development Ministry, has tasked the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to undertake economic initiatives that would enhance internal revenue ...

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President announces regional ministerial nominees

Posted 2017-01-25 11:43:51 by: Administrator

Accra, Jan. 24, GNA- President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Tuesday, announced his nominees for regional ministerial positions, including two ...

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23 pick forms to contest Council of State election in Ashanti

Posted 2017-01-25 11:39:14 by: Administrator

Kumasi, Jan 24, GNA – A total of 23 candidates have picked nomination forms for election to the Council of State in the Ashanti ...

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Confidence in vetted Ministers-designate soar

Posted 2017-01-25 11:12:16 by: Administrator

Koforidua (E/R), Jan 24, GNA – Public confidence in those nominated to ministerial positions in the Nana Akufo-Addo-led Administration has soared in Koforidua, after parliamentary vetting of some of ...

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Nana Akufo- Addo must condemn attacks on NDC supporters

Posted 2016-12-12 11:59:58 by: Administrator

Accra, Dec. 11, GNA - Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the President elect, has been asked to call to order the supporters and members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who are allegedly attacking followers of the National Democratic Congress ...

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President Mahama calls for arrest of vandals

Posted 2016-12-12 11:51:16 by: Administrator

Accra, Dec 11, GNA- President John Dramani Mahama has directed the security agencies to deploy their officers across the country to arrest any person caught vandalising state property or attacking innocent ...

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Commonwealth Observer Group commends Ghana

Posted 2016-12-12 11:45:33 by: Administrator

Accra, Dec. 10, GNA - The Chair of the Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) to Ghana, Mr. Thabo Mbeki, says by bringing the 2016 elections to a successful end, Ghana would again serve as an inspiration and beacon for the rising tide of democracy through the ...

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I will be president for all - Nana Akufo Addo

Posted 2016-12-12 11:41:51 by: Administrator

Accra , Dec 10, GNA - Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, President-Elect of the Republic of Ghana on Friday assured the nation that he would be a leader for all Ghanaians irrespective of their political leanings, creed or ...

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Manifesto Launch: The battle remains the Lord's - Nana Akufo Addo

Posted 2016-10-10 11:41:57 by: Administrator

Accra, Oct. 9, GNA - Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for Election 2016, has launched the party’s manifesto for the December polls, with a conviction that God would ensure the victory of the ...

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Tackling inequality vital to ending extreme poverty by 2030 - World Bank

Posted 2016-10-10 11:31:52 by: Administrator

Accra, Oct. 9, GNA - A new World Bank study on poverty and shared prosperity says that extreme poverty worldwide continues to fall despite the lethargic state of the global ...

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Government is committed to reviving the Obuasi mine –Veep

Posted 2016-10-10 11:29:41 by: Administrator

Obuasi (A/R), Oct. 9, GNA - Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has said government is committed to see to the revival of the Anglogold Ashanti Obuasi ...

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Stars share points with Cranes of Uganda

Posted 2016-10-10 11:26:45 by: Administrator

Tamale, Oct. 09 GNA – The Black Stars of Ghana on Friday shared points with the Cranes of Uganda after drawing goalless in their first game of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers played at the Tamale Sports ...

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Hungary to launch ‘Opening to the South’ policy

Posted 2016-10-05 12:08:59 by: Administrator

Accra, Oct. 5, GNA - Mr András Szabó, Ambassador of Hungary, says his country recognises the great potential of Africa, hence the strategy to launch a new strategy called: “Opening to the ...

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Emirates FA Cup to be showcased in Ghana

Posted 2016-10-05 12:02:30 by: Administrator

Accra, Oct 04, GNA - As parts of efforts to show appreciation to Ghanaians, Emirates Airlines, has chosen Ghana as the first African country to showcase the Emirates FA ...

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NDC to re-introduce incremental credit for teachers

Posted 2016-10-05 11:53:08 by: Administrator

Accra, Oct. 4, GNA – The next government of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) 2017-2021 under President John Dramani Mahama will re-introduce incremental credit for Science, Mathematics, Technical and Vocational ...

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President Mahama embarks on Brong-Ahafo campaign tour

Posted 2016-10-05 11:46:15 by: Administrator

Yeji(B/A), Oct. 4, GNA- President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday embarked on a four-day campaign tour of the Brong Ahafo Region with a call on Ghanaians to embrace steps that would maintain the peace of ...

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Project to manage natural resources in Northern Ghana launched

Posted 2016-10-05 11:29:41 by: Administrator

Mole (N/R), Oct 4, GNA – The Agriculture and Natural Resource Management (AgNRM) Project, which seeks to address issues of environment and natural resource management in Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions, has been ...

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GCPP stands for Ghana's economic independence

Posted 2016-10-05 11:24:22 by: Administrator

Accra, Oct.4, GNA – The Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP) would lead Ghana to attain economic independence if elected to form the next government, Mr John Amekah, the Vice Presidential Nominee for Election 2016 has ...

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Starbow resumes Tamale flights

Posted 2016-10-04 10:42:07 by: Administrator

Accra, Oct. 3, GNA - Starbow Airlines has resumed its flights from Accra to Tamale with its new aircraft and a commitment to stay on the ...

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President Mahama receives 11 new envoys

Posted 2016-10-04 10:38:26 by: Administrator

Accra, Oct. 3, GNA- President John Dramani on Monday received letters of credence of 11 new envoys with the promise to scale up Ghana's relations with other countries in bilateral and diplomatic ...

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NPP launches manifesto on October 9

Posted 2016-10-03 14:51:03 by: Administrator

Accra, Oct. 3, GNA – The main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has tentatively fixed October 9 for the launch of its Manifesto at the Accra International Trade Fair ...

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Veep urges supporters to ignore NPP accusations

Posted 2016-10-03 14:40:20 by: Administrator

Asawase (A/R), Oct. 3, GNA - Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has advised the supporters of the National Democratic Congress to ignore the accusations by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) their party and focus their energies in ensuring victory for President John ...

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Deaf community feels excluded from polling process

Posted 2016-10-03 10:10:38 by: Administrator

Accra, Sept. 2, GNA - The President of Ghana National Association of the Deaf, Mr Emmanuel Sackey, has expressed worry over seemingly exclusion of deaf persons from electoral education process leading up to the December 7 presidential and parliamentary ...

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Ghana Revenue Authority opens e-zones payment centres

Posted 2016-10-03 10:02:37 by: Administrator

Accra, Oct. 2, GNA -Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), as part of the Ghana National Single Window Project, has established electronic payment zones at some major ports in the ...

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Veep calls for rekindling of self-help spirit

Posted 2016-10-03 10:00:08 by: Administrator

Asiwa (A/R), Oct. 2, GNA- Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has called for the rekindling of the self-help spirit, to help speed up development in the various ...

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NPP is capable to reverse fragile economy - Dr Bawumia

Posted 2016-10-03 09:54:07 by: Administrator

Gomoa Potsin (C/R), Oct. 2, GNA - Dr Alhaji Mamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice Presidential Candidate has appealed to the people of Central Region to vote massively for Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo and parliamentary candidates to help reverse the brittle ...

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Ghana hosts International Land Forum

Posted 2016-09-20 14:25:30 by: Administrator

Accra, Sept. 20, GNA - The 2016 International Land Conference has started in Accra to enable participating countries deliberate on land policies and reforms and their impact on food security and poverty reduction in ...

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Six government programmes use e-zwich for transparency

Posted 2016-09-20 14:10:09 by: Administrator

Accra , Sept. 19, GNA - Some six government social interventions and programmes have since June adopted e-zwich as the mode of paying ...

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Bank of Ghana maintains policy rate at 26 per cent

Posted 2016-09-20 14:08:28 by: Administrator

Accra, Sept. 19, GNA -The Bank of Ghana (BoG) held its policy rate unchanged at 26 per cent for the fifth time on the back of continued cedi stability and easing inflation ...

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NCCE sensitises political parties youth activists

Posted 2016-09-20 14:07:41 by: Administrator

Kukuom(B/A), Sept.19, GNA-The Asunafo South District of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has sensitised political youth activists ahead of the General Election at a workshop, at Kukuom in the Brong-Ahafo ...

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Cut down on petroleum revenue supported projects - PIAC

Posted 2016-09-20 14:05:51 by: Administrator

Juaso (Ash), Sept 19, GNA - The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has called for substantial cut down on projects implemented with the annual budget funding amount (ABFA) from the petroleum ...

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Criticise government responsibly - Togbe Drah VII

Posted 2016-09-20 14:01:31 by: Administrator

Anfoeta (V/R), Sept. 19, GNA - Togbe Kwasi Drah VII, Paramount Chief of Anfoeta Traditional Area, has called on Ghanaians to help put the government on its toes through responsible and fair ...

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Ewefiaga calls for peaceful elections in Ghana

Posted 2016-09-14 14:28:16 by: Administrator

Ewefiaga, Togbui Agokoli IV, President, Togolese National House of Chiefs has called on stakeholders in the December general election 7 in Ghana to work towards peace. He described Ghana as a model of democracy in the sub-region and asked the political parties, the Electoral Commission and the media to commit to peace and safeguard the country’s democratic ...

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NPP to build Ghana with a bottom-up approach – Nana Akufo Addo

Posted 2016-09-14 12:19:15 by: Administrator

Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has said the party will adopt the bottom-up approach to build Ghana if elected come December 7. In doing this, Nana Akufo Addo said the Party would engage with the communities to identify their development needs and channel resources to address such needs to help bring about ...

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Campaign on the party’s enviable record, Veep urges NDC supporters

Posted 2016-09-14 11:45:39 by: Administrator

Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has called on foot soldiers of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to go out to the communities and highlight the achievements of government to the people. He said the NDC also has a superior record in terms of achievements which its opponent cannot ...

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Ghana share points with Rwanda in AFCON qualifier

Posted 2016-09-13 17:15:03 by: Administrator

The Black Stars of Ghana were held to a 1-1 draw in the final match qualifier of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) against the Amavubis of Rwanda at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday. The Stars, having qualified for next year's AFCON, were in hunt to finish in grand style but the Amavubis of Rwanada denied them the ...

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Veep arrives in Mole for campaign tour

Posted 2016-09-06 15:15:18 by: Administrator

Vice President Amissah-Arthur has arrived in Mole, the eco-tourism town of the Northern Region for a five-day campaign tour of that region and the Upper East Region. Vice President Amissah-Arthur is expected to meet the Parliamentary candidates, Constituency chairmen and the Northern Regional Campaign Taskforce of the ...

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Ghana would work for everybody under PPP's watch

Posted 2016-09-06 14:19:36 by: Administrator

The Obuasi West Parliamentary Candidate of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Ms. Afua Ansaa-Aseidu, has rallied voters to give the party the mandate to build a nation that worked for ...

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EC to begin vote transfer on September 9

Posted 2016-09-06 13:47:18 by: Administrator

The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that from Friday September 9, to Friday, October 7, it would accept applications for transfer of votes from one constituency to ...

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Electorate urged to reject Politicians' unrealistic campaign promises

Posted 2016-09-06 13:44:18 by: Administrator

Eligible voters have been advised to be discerning enough to critically analyze and rationalize politicians’ "outrageous" campaign promises, in order to make prudent choices in their ballots. “We all need to question the validity or otherwise and how realistic the drum-beat campaign messages and promises are before we arrive at a decision on who to vote for, as the 2016 campaign intensified”, Mr Raphael Godlove Ahenu, the Chief Executive Officer of the Global Media Foundation (GLOMEF), a media advocacy and human right NGO, ...

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Black Stars hold first training session ahead of Rwanda game

Posted 2016-09-06 13:05:04 by: Administrator

The senior national team, Black Stars on Tuesday, commenced training at the Accra Stadium as they begin preparations for their final 2017 AFCON qualifying match against the Amavubi of Rwanda. Thirteen (13) players, out of the 23 invited, reported for the first training session, made up of three locals players and 10 ...

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SAA gets fifth freedom right to operate London route

Posted 2016-09-06 12:39:16 by: Administrator

Ghana has granted fifth freedom rights to operate flights between Accra and London, following it successful operation of flights on it Accra-Washington route in the past year. Pending some requirements to be satisfied by the South African Airlines (SAA), the airline could begin flights between Accra and ...

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A vote for PPP is vote for NPP - Youth Organiser

Posted 2016-08-09 15:46:35 by: Administrator

Klefe (VR), Aug. 9, GNA - Mr Egypt Kudoto, Volta Regional Youth Organiser for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has alleged that the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are in an electoral ...

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Speaker calls for maturity in campaigning during recess

Posted 2016-08-09 15:40:51 by: Administrator

Accra, Aug. 9, GNA - Mr Edward Doe Adjaho, the Speaker of Parliament, has advised members to exhibit the highest level of maturity in the face of any provocation as they campaign to retain their seats in the next general ...

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Ashanti Regional Election Early Warning Group launched

Posted 2016-08-09 15:35:47 by: Administrator

Accra, Aug. 8, GNA – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the National Peace Council, the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), officially launched the “Regional Election Early Warning and Response Group” (REEWARG) on Monday, August 8, 2016 at the Golden Tulip Hotel in ...

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NDC to launch campaign on August 14

Posted 2016-08-09 15:33:01 by: Administrator

Accra, Aug. 8, GNA- The National Democratic Congress would on August 14, launch its campaign to outdoor its presidential candidate and outline the party activities for the impending December 7 ...

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MASLOC provides loans to 750 traders in Ajumako

Posted 2016-08-09 15:27:12 by: Administrator

Accra, Aug. 8, GNA - The Micro Finance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), has provided loan facilities to a total of 750 traders comprising 30 different groups at Ajumako in the Central ...

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Banks given December to complete Instant Pay certification

Posted 2016-08-09 15:26:26 by: Administrator

Accra, Aug. 8, GNA - The Bank of Ghana (BoG), has given commercial banks up to the end of 2016 to complete certification and be hooked unto the Ghana Instant Pay (GIP) ...

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Ghana's cocoa production is being threatened - Cocobod

Posted 2016-08-08 12:03:52 by: Administrator

Nyinahin, (Ash), Aug 08, GNA – The Cocobod has raised the red flag over the unrestrained take-over of cocoa farms and farmlands by small-scale miners and warned that could affect the crop’s production ...

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Lecturer calls for passage of Political Parties Funding Bill

Posted 2016-08-08 12:00:24 by: Administrator

Accra, Aug 6, GNA - Dr Ransford Gyampo a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Political Science, University of Ghana, has called for the passage of the Public Funding of Political Parties’ ...

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Ghana Stock Exchange sensitises SMEs on Alternative Market

Posted 2016-08-08 11:59:12 by: Administrator

Tamale, Aug. 6, GNA - The Enhancing Growth in New Enterprises (ENGINE) Programme has organised an Investment Dialogue for entrepreneurs in the Northern Region to facilitate the access to a cheaper source of funding for their ...

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'Income Tax increment threatens the survival of rural banks'

Posted 2016-08-08 11:53:03 by: Administrator

Sandema (U/E), Aug. 6, GNA - The Association of Rural Banks have expressed fears that the increment in the Corporate Tax of rural and community banks is a threat to their survival. The Corporate Tax on these banks was raised from eight per cent to 25 per cent which came into effect this year by the New Income Tax Act 2015 (Act ...

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Speaker asks Oti Bless to apologise to Chief Justice

Posted 2016-08-08 11:50:12 by: Administrator

Accra, Aug 6, GNA- The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Edward Doe Adjaho, says he and the leadership of the House are working to amicably resolve a possible case of contempt against Mr John Bless Oti, a Deputy Minister ...

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EC set to begin the continuous voter registration process

Posted 2016-08-08 11:43:15 by: Administrator

Accra, Aug. 5, GNA – The Electoral Commission (EC) says it has finalized the modalities for Continuous Voter Registration, to permit persons above the age of 18 and of sound mind to get registered from August 19th to 26th at the Commission’s district offices across the ...

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Ghana and Iran explore ways to enhance growth

Posted 2016-08-03 12:31:00 by: Administrator

Accra, Aug. 2, GNA- Ghana and Iran have held bilateral talks and business forum as part of efforts to explore ways of forging tighter trade and security co-operation to enhance ...

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PPP candidate campaigns on youth empowerment

Posted 2016-08-03 12:29:44 by: Administrator

Koforidua (E/R), Aug 02, GNA – The Fanteakwa North parliamentary candidate of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Mr. Amos Nkansah, has pledged to invest more energy and time in jobs creation and education development, if ...

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