Nana Asiamah Poku-Afrifa II, Toasehene in the Atwima-Nwabiagya district, was on Tuesday elected as a representative of the Ashanti Region to the Council of State.
He got 29 votes out of 50 ballots cast.
Kumasi Metropolitan Asse…
Dr Bernard Glover, 68, Proprietor of Hotel Cisneros at Sogakope, was on Tuesday elected Volta Region's representative on the Council of State.
He got 18 votes followed by Very Reverend Livingstone Komla Buama, Immediate Past Moderato…
Osabarima Owusu Gyamadu, chief of Akyem Anyinase near Akyem Oda, was on Tuesday elected the Eastern Regional representative on the Council of State.
The 64-year-old farmer polled 33 votes out of the 41 total valid votes cast with one…
Ghana and Angola on Tuesday affirmed their
commitment to renew and strengthen bilateral ties for their mutual benefit.
Vice President John Dramani Mahama has consequently called for the necessary processes to get underway so that t…
Mr Mahmud Khalid, Upper West Regional Minister has called on religious leaders, kingmakers and other principal stakeholders in the Wa Skin to come out with alternative ways of settling the chieftaincy dispute out of court.
"I will we…
Dr. Yaw Graham, Coordinator of the Third World Network, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), on Tuesday advised people who consistently and continuously demonized former President Jerry John Rawlings, to desist from the act.
He sai…
Mr Kofi Opoku Manu, Ashanti Regional Minister has called on the people of the region to rally behind him as he took office to spearhead the development of the region.
He said the development of the region required a collaborative eff…
The Reverend Samuel Kwabena Fugah, an evangelist and opinion leader, has called on Ghanaians to support the government to promote communal unity for effective development of the country.
He said the country has reached a point where …
The Electoral Commission (EC) on Tuesday indefinitely postponed the Council of State elections for the Greater Accra region due to the absence of the required Electoral College to vote.
According to the Electoral Law, two representativ…
Mr Daniel Nkrumah, the District Co-ordinating Director for Adansi North in the Ashanti Region, has asked assembly members to give due respect to the leadership of the assembly to ensure accelerated development.
He gave the advice dur…
Fiji's suspension from the Pacific Islands Forum can be avoided if the Forum leaders understand the real problems the country face, said Fiji's Labour Party leader.
"I don't think we will solve this problem by imposing sanctions, the…
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has named veteran diplomat Dennis Ross to be her special adviser for the Gulf and Southwest Asia, the State Department announced Monday.
"This is a region in which America is fighting two wars …
The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) announced Tuesday it will join the Egypt-brokered Palestinian unity and reconciliation talks scheduled to start on Thursday in Cairo.
A Hamas delegation is traveling to the Egyptian capital on …
Another attack has been reported in Central African Republic since the recent formation of government aroused displeasure from rebels in talks on an end to years of instability.
Ex-combatants of the Democratic Front for the Central A…
The Reverend Dr. Jacob Ayeebo, Head of the Anglican Diocesan and Development Relief Organisation (ADDRO), was on Tuesday elected the Upper East Region's representative on the Council of State.
He polled 9 nine out of a total of 18 vo…
The newly appointed Eastern Regional Minister, Mr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo on Tuesday paid a courtesy call on the Regional Executive of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), a day after assumption of office.
He called for frequent interaction am…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante-Bekwai, Mr Joe Osei-Wusu, has completed a tour of almost all the 117 communities in the constituency, to thank the electorate for the support given him during the last general elections.
Among…
Eighteen delegates have been selected from the nine District and Municipal Assemblies in the Upper East Region to form the Electoral College to elect a regional representative to the Council of State.
The assemblies comprise the Bolg…
Persons With Disabilities (PWD) in the Upper West Region have appealed to the government to enforce the Internal Revenue Act 592, that required 25 per cent tax reduction for disabled persons engaged in businesses.
They said the non-…
Mr Kwesi Ahwoi, nominee for the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, on Monday said getting the youth interested in agriculture should begin with the revival of running school farms in the secondary schools and the universities with modern eq…
Seven houses and three vehicles were burnt in renewed violence on Sunday between supporters of the NDC and the NPP in the Tamale Metropolis.
The arson took place after the burial of one Abdul Rashid who was shot dead in a previous cl…
Four government appointees were sworn into office of the Adaklu-Anyigbe District Assembly on Monday.
They were Madam Casia Kporku, Mr Alfred Odikro, all from Kpetoe, Mr Dorpe Samuel Atormey, Adaklu-Waya and Togbe Bina Lawluvi IV of Z…
Mr. S.S Nayina, Northern Regional Minister, on Monday gave the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the region, one month ultimatum to ensure that all weapons were retrieved and surrende…
Mr. Kwadwo Nyamekye-Marfo, Brong-Ahafo Regional Minister, on Monday assured traditional authorities in the region that his administration would consult and share ideas with them to facilitate the progress of the region.
He said since…
Dennis B Ross, who brokered an agreement between Israel and Palestinian Authority in 1995, has been appointed by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as her Special Adviser for the Gulf and Southwest Asia.
Ross, who served under tw…
President John Evans Atta Mills has nominated 23 people in accordance with Article 79 (i) of the 1992 Constitution for consideration by Parliament as Deputy Ministers.
A statement signed by Mr James Bebaako-Mensah, Secretary to the P…
The UK and Ireland Branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has congratulated Mr Alex Segbefia on his appointment as President John Evans Atta Mills' Deputy Chief of Staff.
"We believe, the choice of Mr Segbefia, the current …
Israeli left-wing Labour party chairman Ehud Barak said on Monday after meeting with centre-right party leader Benjamin Netanyahu that Labour will go to the opposition camp, local news service Ynet reported.
"The voter sent Labour to…
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton plans to visit Thailand in July to attend the ASEAN ( Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Regional Forum (ARF) in Bangkok, Michael Turner spokesman of the U.S. Embassy in Thailand said on Monday,…
Mr. Kwadwo Nyamekye-Marfo, Brong Ahafo Regional Minister, at the weekend arrived in the region to a tumultuous welcome by National Democratic Congress faithful and government officials as he prepares to assume office.
The new Regiona…
The Western Regional branch of the Convention People's Party (CPP) has commended President John Evans Atta Mills for appointing Dr. Kwabena Dufuor as the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning.
This was contained in a release signed b…
Ghanaians have been urged to discuss national issues dispassionately devoid of partisan considerations for an accelerated socio-economic development.
This was stated by the Chairman of the Odododiodioo constituency of the National De…
The chairman of the Central Regional Disciplinary Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Mr. Kofi Mintah, has appealed to supporters of the part to live above reproach.
He said the leadership of the party is a symbol of h…
Ms. Samia Nkrumah, Member of Parliament (MP) for
the Jomoro constituency on Friday pledged to champion the course of the youth in Parliament to ensure that the youth secured their rightful place on the national developmental agenda.
…
Nineteen government appointees for Yendi Municipal Assembly have been sworn-into office at Yendi in the Northern Region.
They were sworn-in by Mr George Krofa Addai, Yendi Circuit Judge.
Alhaji Mohammed Asibi Azonko, Yen…
Parliament on Friday by a majority decision of 116 secret votes against 74 ballots, approved the nomination of Alhaji Mohammed Mumuni, nominee for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration.
The House failed to reach a …
STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY JOHN EVANS ATTA MILLS, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA.
Madam Speaker,
Thank you for receiving me in this august House to present my first State of the Nation address to Parliament as…
Thirteen appointed assembly members of the Bawku West District were on Thursday sworn into office at Zebilla by Mr. Paul Alhassan, a magistrate at a district court at Zebilla.
This enabled the assembly to choose two members, Baba Kum…
Government has given the assurance that revenue from oil and gas exploration would be used to address challenges of poverty in Ghana through expenditures in priority areas of education, health, rural development, infrastructure, water and …
The Awutu Youth Club Association in the Central Region on Thursday commended President John Evans Atta Mills on the appointment of Madam Hannah Tetteh as the Minister of Trade and Industry.
In a statement in Accra signed by Manakel Os…
Ex-President John Agyekum Kufuor, on Thursday managed occasional smiles as he sat in the VIP gallery over-looking the floor of Parliament and listened to President John Evans Ata Mills criticize the NPP administration of which he was at th…
Ghana will continue to be engaged vigorously with the world beyond the African Union, President John Evans Atta Mills said on Thursday.
"We intend to maintain an active role in the United Nations and its specialized agencies as well…
President John Evans Atta Mills has revoked the appointments of all Metropolitan/Municipal/District Chief Executives, with immediate effect.
A release signed by Mr Joseph Yieleh Chireh, Minister of Local Government and Rural Developm…
Sheikh I. C. Quaye, Former Greater Accra Regional Minister on Thursday said there was the need for the country to put in place transitional mechanisms to ensure that change in government did not result in rancour and acrimony.
"We are…
The Electoral Commission (EC), is considering introducing electronic registration to stem double registration and registration of minors during voter registration exercises.
Mr. David Kanga, Deputy Chairman of the EC incharge of oper…
The Government Transition Team on Thursday dismissed claims by former Chief of Staff Kwadwo Mpiani of non-involvement of the former administration in the team's activities saying the government team had "at all times acted in good faith".
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The UN General Assembly opened on Thursday inter-governmental negotiations on the reform of the Security Council.
Ambassadors from the world body's 192 member states huddled behind closed doors to give fresh start to a process that w…
The United States on Thursday said she would make "serious and deliberate efforts" to enhance the ability of the UN Security Council to meet challenges facing the international community.
"The United States believes that the long-ter…
The United States on Thursday rejected Ecuador's accusation on an American diplomat, hinting to reconsider the relationship with the Latin American country.
"The decision by the government of Ecuador to expel a second American diplom…
Preparations towards election 2012 should start now, Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission, Mr Nickolay Mladenov, said at a press conference to present the final report on the recent elections.
He said the…
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