Only five out of the 21 women who contested the District Assembly election in the Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam district (AEED) were successful.
The Assemblywomen won the seats at Ajumako Ochiso, Enyan Abaasa, Kokoben Kromain and Ajumako Bis…
A total of 761 unemployed young people have registered with the government's Youth Employment Programme in the Ejura-Sekyedumase district of Ashanti.
Dr Joshua Ayarkwa, the District Chief Executive, told the GNA in an interview at E…
An 83rd minute goal by Nana Arhin Duah of Kumasi Asante Kotoko broke the anxiety and yearnings of the thousands of teeming supporters of the Fabulous lads in their outstanding One Touch Premier League match at the Sekondi Gyandu Park on S…
Captain James Owusu-Koranteng, the Acting Director of the Takoradi Port, has said that stowing away is one of the major challenges facing the port.
He said the Ghana Ports Harbours Authority (GPHA) was likely to loose many of its busine…
The US population, which is set to hit the 300-million mark in October, is one third minorities, with one in three people either Hispanic, black, Asian or, less often, indigenous Native Americans.
Minorities account for 33 percent (9…
Typhoon Xangsane barrelled into central Vietnam Sunday, forcing tens of thousands to flee and cutting electricity and many telephone lines after killing scores of people in the Philippines.
Six people died and 51 people were injured …
The governor of the South-Western Nigerian state of Ekiti and his deputy have been served a notice of impeachment by state lawmakers over graft and abuse of office, officials said Saturday.
Twenty-four members of the 26-strong state …
Mr Akwasi Osei-Adjei, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, NEPAD and Regional Integration, said on Thursday that the recent military coup in Thailand would have no adverse effect on trade and other mutual relations between Ghana and the Asi…
Segolene Royal, the socialist frontrunner for France's presidential election, received a new boost to her campaign when her nearest rival for the party nomination -- former prime minister Lionel Jospin -- withdrew from the race.
Two …
European Union member states have agreed to restrict the amount of liquid allowed to be taken onboard planes in hand luggage in order to increase security, the European Commission announced Wednesday.
The proposed new rules, with som…
The following is the water level of the Akosombo Dam as issued by the Volta River Authority (VRA) on Thursday, September 28, 2006.
Current Level (28th September, 2006) - 240.60 feet
Previous Level (27th September, 2006) - 240.40 feet…
About 120 Supervising Consultants offering essential services at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital have since September 15, 2006, embarked on strike to demand better conditions of service.
The industrial action by the Consultants comprising…
Goals from Miguel Angel Angulo and David Villa kept Valencia riding high with a comprehensive 2-1 win in their Champions League tie at home against Group D rivals AS Roma.
The eastern Spanish outfit maintain their clean sheet with a m…
Poland will accelerate the deployment of its troops to Afghanistan and supply most of the reinforcements NATO needs to tackle the insurgency in the volatile south, a NATO spokesman said Tuesday.
"It is for Poland to time the deploymen…
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) had another quiet day on Tuesday with only 46,400 shares changing hands and the main stock index inching up.
The GSE All-Share Index, the main benchmark, rose by 0.87 points at 4,961.24 points from Mond…
Government is bracing up the challenges posed by the informal sector in Ghana's development and would provide the needed support to boost its economic growth
"Government of Ghana will leave no stone unturned and will ensure that the req…
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Reverend Professor Emmanuel Adow Obeng, on Tuesday announced that the university would within the next two years, establish a school of languages at its faculty of arts, to promot…
Reverend Nii Nmai Ollennu, Head of Security and Printing Department at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Tuesday said students should not be deceived into thinking that they could pass their exams if they failed to learn.
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The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) is to construct a two-billion-cedi modern veterinary laboratory at Dormaa-Ahenkro in Brong Ahafo to cater for the fast growing poultry industry in the Dormaa District.
Dormaa District is a…
The Ark Foundation Ghana, an advocacy-based human rights nongovernmental organization, called on churches to adopt a proactive approach in dealing with victims of abuse.
Mrs Jane Christie Donkor, a volunteer with the Ark Foundation,…
NASA on Wednesday gave a green light for the return of Space Shuttle Atlantis to Earth on Thursday after determining the orbiter was undamaged by debris floating nearby.
"We are cleared for entry -- nothing was found missing or damag…
Two people who were arrested in connection with an attempt to export drugs through DHL, a courier service, made their second appearance before the Greater Accra Regional Tribunal on Wednesday and were remanded in Police custody once more.
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Mr Akwasi Osei-Adjei, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and NEPAD said Ghana’s election to the United Nation’s Security Council was based on the confidence reposed in her by member countries.
In addition, was …
The Member of Parliament for Odododiodioo, Mr Jonathan Nii Tackie-Komme expressed dismay at last Sunday’s demolishing of parts of Kantamanto in Accra and expressed the hope that the Ministry of Harbours and Railways would deal promptly wit…
The Central Regional Minister Nana Ato Arthur stressed the need for all Ghanaians to lead healthy life styles to enable the nation to have the desired human resources to meet her development aspirations.
According to him a healthy, …
Nab Ayieta Azantilow, the Paramount Chief of Builsa Traditional Area, has expressed concern over the rising spate of chieftaincy disputes in the country.
He said it was worrying that unqualified persons paid their way into the chief…
Amnesty International-Ghana on Sunday joined calls for the immediate deployment of a strong United Nations Peacekeeping force to protect life and property in the war ravaged Darfur region of Western Sudan.
Mr Prize F Y McApreko, Dir…
Mr. Maxwell Kofi Jumah, Member of Parliament (MP) for Asokwa constituency has pledged to construct a 300 million cedi surgical ward for the Kumasi South Hospital to help boost its status as a Regional Hospital.
The MP, who made the p…
The Women's Wing of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region has embarked on an educational tour of all the 38 constituencies to educate its members on the achievements, policies and programmes of the government, so that they c…
The largest US business association is taking its fight against counterfeit goods to four Chinese provinces where many fakes are turned out around the clock, officials.
US Chamber of Commerce officials are also lobbying China's gover…
The world faces a crisis in water management rather than a water shortage, an international water conference heard on its opening day.
"Let me disagree with established opinion. ... The world is not facing a water crisis. We have eno…
The bodies of five would-be illegal immigrants have been spotted in the sea off the Italian island of Lampedusa by a naval military aircraft, after a second ship carrying immigrants sank in the area in two days, the ANSA news agency repor…
Ethiopia braced Sunday for more damage from deadly nationwide flash floods as the government warned that unusually heavy seasonal rains could force the release of water from dangerously swollen dams.
A task force set up to deal with …
Stuttering Arsenal and Liverpool both came back from a goal down to salvage 1-1 draws as the English Premiership returned with a bang on Saturday.
The two title hopefuls had the chance to send a message to champions Chelsea, who star…
Former US Open finalist Juan Carlos Ferrero re-established his hard court game after three years in limbo when he defeated Tommy Robredo 6-3, 6-4 to reach the final of the ATP Cincinnati Masters Saturday.
The former world number one…
Palestinian prime minister Ismail Haniya, head of the Hamas-led government, fended off criticism that a series of conditions he set out for a national unity coalition threatened to thwart the measure.
"We are committed to the underst…
The company employing a Lebanese construction worker kidnapped in southern Nigeria this week said Friday it would not pay any ransom for his release.
"As a responsible company doing legitimate business, we will seek a peaceful means…
President John Agyekum Kufuor expressed absolute confidence in the Georgina Wood Committee set up to unravel the recent cocaine scandal that has hit the country.
Neither the President nor the Government would do anything to undermi…
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene assured Asantes of rectitude when he addressed the Asanteman Council on his return to Kumasi from Morocco.
He said: “I want to send a clear and unambiguous message within the constraint imposed by our…
President John Agyekum Kufuor has given the assurance that the Government will never, for any short-time benefit, tamper with the chieftaincy institution.
He said they were aware of the worth of the institution and would therefore, …
Parents have been advised to re-heat left-over foods very well before they give to their school-going children for breakfast.
Madam Fati Gariba, a Community Health Nurse at Bekwai, who gave the advice, said left-over foods, which we…
Like generals locked in strategic debate about how to prosecute a war where no end is in sight, campaigners in the global AIDS pandemic broadly divide into two camps.
On one side, there are the "treaters," those who demand action for…
Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann believes that the Gunners will survive without England full-back Ashley Cole should the defender quit the club before the transfer window shuts.
Cole has been linked with a move to champions, and Londo…
Arsene Wenger is accustomed to starting seasons burdened by great expectations, but the Arsenal boss is preparing for Saturday's English Premiership curtain-raiser with Aston Villa weighed down by a different type of pressure.
The Gu…
David Nalbandian, fighting off a virus, took a step toward full, ousting South African qualifier Rik De Voest 6-0, 6-4 to reach the second round of the ATP Cincinnati Masters.
A week after losing badly in Montreal due to an illness w…
Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs will hold its Congress at the Mfanstipim Secondary School at Cape Coast, on Saturday, August 19, 2006.
According to Mr George Techie-Menson, Secretary of the Restructuring Committee of the Club, a draft cons…
World Cup flops England are out to put their disappointment and David Beckham behind them when Steve McClaren ushers in a new era against European champions Greece on Wednesday in his first match in charge.
England never played to th…
Dutch manager Marco van Basten will look to rebound from a disappointing World Cup as he bloods some new faces in place of the older brigade who failed to deliver when he faces Ireland in a friendly here on Wednesday.
With Phillip Co…
Italian football federation (FIGC) prosecutors are demanding that AC Milan be fined 10,000 euros (13,000 dollars) and Serie A side Reggina and second division outfit Arezzo be relegated as part of the second part of the match-fixing scand…
Mr Joseph Baidoe-Ansah, Deputy Minister of Tourism and Diasporan Relations, on Tuesday reminded tourism practitioners that the only way to enrich visitors’ experience and beckon repeated visits to the country was by sharpening their marke…
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