The US President-elect Barack Obama is planning to use his executive powers to reverse Bush administration policies on stem cell research and domestic drilling for oil and natural gas, a media report said on Monday.
'Newsweek' quoted…
Mr Kofi Quantson, a former National Security Coordinator, has cautioned stakeholders in the coming election to tackle all "simmering tensions" that could affect the integrity of the December 07 election.
He said the Electoral Commiss…
Professor John Evans Atta Mills, Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) said he would put in the effort to stamp out widespread corruption that currently engulfed the country after winning December's presidential …
Farmers in the two districts of Gomoa are undergoing training in agricultural production to enable them to access the Millennium Challenge Accounts (MCA).
Madam Joyce Aidoo, Gomoa West District Chief Executive who announced this urge…
Hundreds of Christian and Moslem women in the Ho Municipality have gone on a peace procession through the principal streets of Ho and called for calm during the December election.
They bore placards some of which said read, "Ghana is big…
Professor John Evans Atta Mills, Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) said he would put in
the effort to stamp out widespread corruption that currently engulfed the country after winning December's presidentia…
A bill that would establish a Northern Development Fund to provide resources to support accelerated economic growth and sustainable development in the north has been passed by Parliament.
The Northern Development Fund Bill was taken …
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rolled out an agenda for women empowerment, promising to deal decisively with the socio-cultural beliefs that had barred a large section of women from earning income.
Mr John Mahama, running m…
The European Union will deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to observe Ghana's presidential and parliamentary elections slated for December 7.
The mission would be led by Mr Nickolay Mladenov, a Bulgarian member of the European …
The People's National Convention (PNC) on Thursday congratulated Senator Barack Obama on his victory in the US presidential election and said the party had faith that his Presidency would assure the world that justice can be done to all ir…
Activists and supporters of New Patriotic Party (NPP) have been urged not to be complacent in their efforts to canvass for votes during Election 2008.
Mr Asante Boateng, Patron of Asante Akim South "One Touch for Nana Akufo-Addo 2008…
Professor John Evans Atta Mills, Presidential Candidate of National Democratic Congress (NDC) would begin a three-day campaign tour of some constituencies in the Volta Region from Friday, November 7.
A statement issued in Ho and sign…
Members of Bompata branch of African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E) Zion Church in Asante Akim South District have decided to organise their service at dawn on December 7, to enable them exercise their franchise.
Reverend Emmanuel Kwabe…
Mr Emmanuel Asamoah Owusu-Ansah, Ashanti Regional Minister on Wednesday advised Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMCE's) to give due respect and dignity to assembly members at all levels of their administration.
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An office of the National Democratic (NDC) Was inaugurated on Wednesday at the Timber Market in the Odododiodioo Constituency in Accra.
Speaking at a rally before the ceremony, the MP for the area, Mr Jonathan Nii Tackie-Komme, told …
Dr Abu Sakara, the running mater of the Convention People's Party (CPP) presidential candidate, on Thursday said the party's commitment to improving the lives of women must not be seen as rhetoric to score political points.
Instead, he…
Ms Petra Maria Amegashie, running mate of the People's National Convention (PNC) presidential candidate, on Thursday criticized political parties contesting the December poll for lack of clear policies for the advancement, development and …
Ms Patience Ameku, Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) presidential running mate, on Thursday promised to improve the healthcare delivery system in the country to reduce maternal and child mortality when her party is given the mandate in Decemb…
Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, Vice Presidential Candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Thursday spelt-out women agenda for Moving Ghana Forward.
He said in spite of the modest achievement of the NPP Government over the past eig…
the Akwatia Citizens Association in New York has expressed its support for Mr Basil Kwadwo Ahiable, an independent parliamentary candidate for the Akwatia constituency.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency in a telephone interview from N…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rolled out an agenda for women empowerment, promising to deal decisively with the socio-cultural beliefs that had barred a large section of women from earning income.
Mr John Mahama, running m…
Mr Partrick Timbillah, Deputy Commissioner of Police and Director General of Operations, Ghana Police, has recommended to the Electoral Commission (EC) to as much as possible recruit polling agents for the December 7 elections from the loc…
Ms Eunice Akweley Roberts, a member of the Electoral Commission (EC) in-charge of the Western Region, on Wednesday said the Commission would produce a "Fairly credible" voters' register for the December 7 elections.
She was speaking …
Mr. John Dramani Mahama, vice presidential candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Wednesday protested against the police for preventing him from holding a rally at Dzodze in the Ketu North of the Volta Region.
He sai…
The victory of US Democratic presidential candidate, Mr Barrack Obama, was greeted with wild celebrations by a number of Ghanaians, who are passionate about the believe that the world super power nation, is overcoming years of racial striv…
The chiefs and People of Kongo, Nangodi, and Sakoti in the Upper East Region have commended the government for introducing a number of pro-poor policies that had helped bring development to their communities.
The Paramount Chief of t…
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, has appealed to the electorate to vote for him as the next president of Ghana to move the nation into the middle income group.
He said since President Jo…
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress on Wednesday congratulated US president-elect Barack Obama on his "historic and emphatic victory" that makes him the first African-American to rise to the US presidency.
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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been urged to recruit dedicated persons as party agents to mount polling stations on 7 December.
Mr. Kofi Mintah, chairman of the Disciplinary Committee of the Central Regional NDC, cautione…
Mr George Mireku Duker, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Tarkwa-Nsuaem has urged Ghanaians not to worry about President John Agyekum Kufuor's exit from the presidency in January next year since the NPP has found a replacement in Nan…
Madam Agnes A. Gandaa, Coordinator of Tamale Ecclesiastical Province of Pastoral Conference (TEPPCON) has called for a new orientation towards politics devoid of vote buying, ethnic politics and violence which had the tendency of creating …
Thirteen Returning Officers and 26 Deputy Returning Officers from 13 Constituencies in Upper East Region were sworn into office after a day's orientation at the Electoral Commission (EC) in Bolgatanga on Wednesday.
Mr William Boampon…
Barack Obama, who stands on the threshold of history, is taking no chance in the critical State of Ohio where some polls have shown him in a narrow lead over his rival Republican John McCain as the campaign 2008 formally reaches its climax…
Without any shred of doubt, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Government, has lived up to its promise to reduce poverty and improve access to good health and education, Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama declared on Saturday.
"After nearl…
Mr Kwabena Osei Bonsu, Chief Executive of Add Your Voice Now, a Non-Governmental Organization, has urged Christians and Muslims to co-operate to make the December elections peaceful.
He asked Christians and Muslims to pray fervently …
Ghana and the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago on Monday renewed their commitment towards greater co-operation for the mutual benefit of their peoples.
President John Agyekum Kufuor and President George Maxwell Richards, in op…
The Executive Council of Victory Bible Church International has directed all the branches of the church nationwide not to conduct services on Election Day, Sunday, December 7.
The directive is to enable members of the church to exerc…
The December 7 general election, which falls on Sunday, has assumed a gender dimension, as some women groups on Monday expressed concern that the day could result in low turnout for their female counterparts, especially Christians.
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Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice Presidential Candidate at the weekend pledged to bring the needed development to the three Northern Regions to bridge the wide gap that existed between the North and South when NPP was re…
The main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Monday challenged the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to render account of its stewardship over the past eight years to Ghanaians on the five priority areas it set in January 2001.…
Professor George Maxwell Richards, President of Trinidad and Tobago, on Monday said the system of traditional rule in Ghana had played a major role in the governance of the country.
"I admire the unique system of traditional rule in …
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) activist has blamed the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) and the National Democratic congress (NDC) administrations for creating the mass unemployment in the country.
Mr Felix Nyarko Antwi, Fi…
The Peoples' National Convention (PNC) on Monday said it will re-introduce probity and accountability into the national administration with the tradition of service with honesty as its hallmark.
"Probity and accountability would be a…
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah movement on Tuesday denied reports that the Egyptian- hosted Palestinian national dialogue has been delayed.
"The dialogue will start as scheduled on Nov. 9 and we did not receive any offici…
Parliament on Tuesday approved a 500-million dollar facility being contracted by government to finance the construction of two new hydroelectric power projects.
They would be the Juale and Pwalugu hydropower projects in the Northern …
Vice presidential candidates of the four parties with representation in parliament will have their only debate in Cape Coast on November 20, the organisers, Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), announced on Tuesday.
IEA said the vice…
South Africa said on Tuesday that it will host a regional summit on the current situation in Zimbabwe at the weekend, agencies reported.
Reuters quoted Ronnie Mamoepa, spokesman for the foreign ministry of South Africa as saying tha…
Despite poll numbers showing Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's clear lead in his home state of Illinois, his supporters in the state's biggest city are still trying to canvass more votes for him before election day.
Ob…
Islamic Hamas movement on Tuesday said its delegation in Cairo would overcome new obstacles that emerged in the way of national Palestinian dialogue.
The dialogue, sponsored by Egypt, aims at achieving reconciliation between Hamas an…
Voters in Dixville Notch favoured Barack Obama over his Republican rival, John McCain, 15 to 6, in the first ballots cast in the 2008 Presidential election early today.
The town's 21 registered voters came out in cold weather to carr…
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