President John Agyekum Kufuor has nominated a total of 241 persons for this year's National Awards Day, to be held on July 3, 2008 at the Accra International Conference Centre.
The Awards are in the following categories: Grand Order o…
Professor John Evans Attah Mills, Flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), said on Wednesday that if his party recaptured political power in the December 7, General Election, it would make national reconciliati…
The failure of Ghanaians, particularly civil society and business groups to be actively engaged on the legislative process
is hampering the effectiveness of Parliament to pass laws that can stimulate a more rapid growth of businesses in …
An Agona Swedru High Court has fixed June 24 for ruling on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Effutu Constituency primaries held on May 1.
Three members of the Party in the constituency, Mr Decent Rockson, Mr Nelson Bortsi and Madam Agne…
Tain Constituency polling station chairmen of the New Patriotic Party, on Monday called on the national executives of the party to conduct proper primary that would be transparent, free and fair.
In a resolution to the national chair…
The newly created Sekyere Afram Plains District Assembly of Ashanti, with its district capital at Kumawu, is collaborating with the Millennium Challenge Authority (MCA) to enable it to develop the area's road networks.
The district c…
The Central Regional Minister, Nana Ato Arthur on Wednesday, stressed the need for all stakeholders to have clear understanding
of what good governance constituted to enable them to contribute towards its promotion to facilitate the deep…
Nii Allotey Odunton, a Ghanaian, has been elected the new Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA).
He would begin his four-year term from January 1, 2009.
His election, according to the ISA press rele…
The Independent Investigate Committee set up by the Electoral Commission (EC) to investigate allegations of bloated voters register has concluded that there were discrepancies on the hard copies of the voter registration figures EC gave ou…
Mr Christopher Addai, Deputy Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources and a Member of Parliament for Bibiani-Ahwiaso-Bekwai (BAB), has stressed the need for Ghanaians to ensure that the December 7 polls, was conducted in a peaceful a…
The Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama returned home last night from London where he attended a meeting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government on reform of international institutions that was held from June 09 to June 10.
He was acco…
Mr. Daniel Wuaku, Brong-Ahafo Regional Coordinator of National Road Safety Commission on Wednesday advised political parties to observe road safety measures to help minimize road traffic carnage during this year's elections campaign.
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President John Agyekum Kufuor on Wednesday swore into office four new Ministers and demanded from them hard work and dedicated service to assist him to end his tenure on a high note.
"You should work with me to satisfy the developmen…
Mr. John Dramani Mahama, running mate of Professor John Evans Atta Mills of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has told the people of his hometown that he would deliver and would not disappoint them when he becomes the Vice President.…
Dr Edward Mahama, Flagbearer of the People's National Convention (PNC), on Tuesday said until government developed rural areas, rural-urban migration would continue.
Briefing the press in Accra on an extract of the party's manifesto …
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Tuesday marked its 16th anniversary with a pledge that the Party would take Ghana to new heights.
"As the December 2008 elections approach, the NDC, under Professor John Evans Atta Mills, is …
Mr Jonathan Nii Tackie Komme, MP for Odododiodioo, has appealed to delegates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) constituency conference on Sunday to choose him to contest the December parliamentary election on NDC ticket.
Addr…
Mr Scott Gabriel Pwamang, a 48-year -old legal practitioner was at the weekend declared unopposed, the Parliamentary Candidate for the People's National Convention (PNC) for the Navrongo Central Constituency in the Upper East Region.
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Mr John Dramni Mahama, Running Mate to Professor John Evans Attah Mills, NDC Flagbearer on Tuesday urged Ghanaians not to differentiate from each other but see themselves as belonging to a common entity Ghana.
Speaking at the Gbewaa…
The promotion of Alhaji Boniface Abubakar Siddique, Minister for Water Resources, Works and Housing, to partner the ruling New Patriotic Party's flag bearer Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as a running mate for Election 2008 on Wednesday recei…
The Takoradi Polytechnic chapter of the Tertiary Educational Institutions Network (TEIN) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Saturday elected a 13-member executive to steer the affairs of the association for the 2008/2009 academic…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Polling Station Chairpersons in the Navrongo Central Constituency in the Upper East Region, at the weekend expressed their dissatisfaction about the popular acclamation of Mr Joseph Kofi Adda as the Parliament…
Madam Lucy Anin, Member of the Council of Elders of Convention People's Party (CPP), on Tuesday called for thorough investigations into the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) report that allegedly incriminated the party's flag bearer Dr. Paa Kwesi…
The Ministry of Information and National Orientation on Wednesday said nominated personalities for national awards were to be screened before formal endorsement by the President.
"It must be noted that every year, the committee that …
Nana Yaw Osei Agyei, National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Wenchi East has called on party supporters to rise up to fight the economic hardship Ghanaians are currently facing.
He said, an NDC government would…
Ghana on Wednesday said over the last 30 years ECOWAS has achieved successes and that the West African regional economy experienced an increase in GDP from 141.9 billion dollars in 2005 to 170.1 billion in 2006, rising to 199.1 billion in …
The Obuasi Municipal Assembly (OMA) is considering a proposal for the introduction of an information technology (IT) idea into its revenue generation efforts to enhance the Assembly's overall revenue base.
The proposal which is coming fr…
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Freddie Blay, on Thursday commended the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for its significant contribution towards attainment of effective democratic governance in the country.
…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Obuasi, Mr. Edward Ennin, has challenged the Obuasi Municipal Assembly (OMA) to ensure effective control of its financial resources to promote their judicious use.
"I want to appeal for the judicious use…
The Ministry of Information and National Orientation on Wednesday said nominated personalities for national awards were to be screened before formal endorsement by the President.
"It must be noted that every year, the committee that …
Nana Yaw Osei Agyei, National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Wenchi East has called on party supporters to rise up to fight the economic hardship Ghanaians are currently facing.
He said, an NDC government would…
Ghana on Wednesday said over the last 30 years ECOWAS has achieved successes and that the West African regional economy experienced an increase in GDP from 141.9 billion dollars in 2005 to 170.1 billion in 2006, rising to 199.1 billion in …
The Obuasi Municipal Assembly (OMA) is considering a proposal for the introduction of an information technology (IT) idea into its revenue generation efforts to enhance the Assembly's overall revenue base.
The proposal which is coming fr…
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Freddie Blay, on Thursday commended the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for its significant contribution towards attainment of effective democratic governance in the country.
…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Obuasi, Mr. Edward Ennin, has challenged the Obuasi Municipal Assembly (OMA) to ensure effective control of its financial resources to promote their judicious use.
"I want to appeal for the judicious use…
Madam Cecilia Abena Dapaah, Member of Parliament for Bantama, was on Sunday re-elected unopposed as New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate for the December election in its primaries held in Kumasi.
She was elected by acclamation by all the …
Democratic presidential front runner Barack Obama may be close to locking up his party nomination but he faces tough task of convincing the white voters, including some in his own party, to vote for him in the November elections, a just re…
Democratic presidential front runner Barack Obama may be close to locking up his party nomination but he faces tough task of convincing the white voters, including some in his own party, to vote for him in the November elections, a just re…
Having been disqualified from contesting the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Tema East Constituency primaries, Mr Ramseyer Agyeman Prempeh, a candidate has allegedly threatened to kill Mr Charles Boateng, the Constituency Secretary.
Police …
Professor John Evans Atta Mills, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), at the weekend,
said an NDC government would provide the country with quality leadership and social amenities.
He was speaking at separate durb…
Nobody should pressurise the Regional or National executives to vet a Parliamentary aspirant for the Effia Kwesiminstim constituency of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), says regional chairman.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA)…
The People's National Convention (PNC) will on Thursday officially state the party's position on the electoral agreement with the Convention People's Party (CPP) for the 2008 election.
Ms Zalia Seidu, a leading PNC member, told the G…
Having been disqualified from contesting the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Tema East Constituency primaries, Mr Ramseyer Agyeman Prempeh, a candidate has allegedly threatened to kill Mr Charles Boateng, the Constituency Secretary.
Police …
Professor John Evans Atta Mills, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), at the weekend,
said an NDC government would provide the country with quality leadership and social amenities.
He was speaking at separate durb…
Nobody should pressurise the Regional or National executives to vet a Parliamentary aspirant for the Effia Kwesiminstim constituency of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), says regional chairman.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA)…
The People's National Convention (PNC) will on Thursday officially state the party's position on the electoral agreement with the Convention People's Party (CPP) for the 2008 election.
Ms Zalia Seidu, a leading PNC member, told the G…
A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ablekuma North constituency, Mr. Adu Gyamfi Okyere, has appealed to members of the party to desist from putting pressure on the flag bearer, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to select his running mat…
A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ablekuma North constituency, Mr. Adu Gyamfi Okyere, has appealed to members of the party to desist from putting pressure on the flag bearer, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to select his running mat…
The University of Ghana branch of the Tertiary Education Students Confederacy of the NPP (TESCON) on Sunday announced its unflinching support to Alhaji Abubakar Sadiqque Boniface, Minister of Water Resources, Works and Housing, as "the mos…
Mrs Gifty Ohene-Konadu, Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante-Akim South, was on Sunday re-elected to represent the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the forthcoming parliamentary elections at its primaries held at Juaso.
She polled 100 v…