Kaaseman Rural Bank at Sefwi-Kaase in the Western Region, had recorded a net profit of 1,873 billion cedis for the 2003 financial year, as against the 809 million cedis it realised in 2002.
The figure represents an increase of over …
The Parent-Teacher-Association (PTA) of the Pope John Secondary and Junior Seminary at Effiduase-Koforidua, on Saturday handed over a 1.2 billion-cedi two-storey dormitory to the school.
It was funded from a levy of parents over a fi…
The Right Reverend Emmanuel G.L Twum-Baah, Bishop of the Koforidua Diocese of the Methodist Church, on Saturday urged all eligible Ghanaians to massively turn out to elect their leaders on December 7.
He reminded Christians that it …
The Director of EKGS Catering Institute, Mrs Efua Goode-Arthur on Sunday called on the government to create an enabling environment for the sustainable development, marketing and promotion of the hospitality industry in the country.
"…
Vice President Aliu Mahama on Sunday attended the funeral of late Sylvannus Ganfaa, former Lawra District Chief Executive, who died last month with a call on the family to accept the mishap as divinely.
He described the late DCE as a p…
Mr Isaac Edumadze, Central Regional Minister, has asked the electorate to vote massively for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to ensure rapid socio-economic transformation of the country.
The Minister who said this in an addres…
A Dutch Volunteer, Miss Petra Septer, has donated a number of items valued at over 12 million cedis to the Offinso Training Centre for the Physically Disabled.
The items include 15 double-decker wooden beds; 30 mattresses; 100 plast…
Mr Philip Titriku, Brong-Ahafo Regional Director of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, has called for concerted efforts to boost the production of sunflower as a cash crop.
Mr. Titriku who represented the Minister of Food and Agr…
Barima Asumadu Sakyi II, Paramount Chief of the Kumawu Traditional Area, has praised Nana Kwabena Abebrese, Traditional Priest of the 'Black and White' powers shrine at Medoma near Kumasi, for his unrelenting efforts to end the perennial w…
The Rev. Sam Korankye Ankrah, General Overseer of the Royalhouse Chapel International, has called on Ghanaians to protect the peace of the country before, during and after the December 7 elections.
"We must as of necessity ensure tha…
The Meteorological Services Department on Sunday said it would fairly misty over Southern Ghana in the e morning becoming light and sunny by mid morning.
However, few rain showers and thunderstorms are expected over the coastal and …
Government will continue with the Distant Education Programme to help upgrade the knowledge and capabilities of teachers to improve education in the country.
Diploma holding teachers will by the end of 2010 be made to handle almost all J…
The Movement of Collective Associations (MOCAS), a civil society group, in Navrongo has organized a forum for all aspiring Parliamentary Candidates in the Chiana/Pagan constituency to present their manifesto to the constituents.
The Cor…
Former Porters at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) have appealed to the authorities at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to reinstate their services.
They said the ban on their activities had brought hardship to their fami…
The second batch of the American Peace Corps Volunteers trained to help community and eco tourism in deprived areas of the country were on Friday sworn in at Techiman in the Brong-Ahafo Region.
The 30 volunteers were trained in diffe…
A Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Mr Yaw Agyemang Manu has stressed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has every right to ask Ghanaians to renew its mandate for the next four years, taking into account the giant strides i…
The Executive Secretary of the St. John Ambulance Ghana, Mrs Hilda Commey has observed that the lack of knowledge and skills in first aid techniques had resulted in the unfortunate deaths and maiming of many accident victims in the country…
Mr Christian Adu Atiemo, Chief Director at Office of the President, on Saturday called on Ghanaians to support the new education reform programme to enable the nation to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
"Government cannot do …
Even though the Ghana Standards Board (GSB) has developed standards for products, these are not properly implemented, understood or appreciated by the public.
Mr Lawrence Ezuah Yankey, Acting Executive Director of the Board, said tha…
The Reverend Professor Emmanuel A Obeng, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, has appealed to the government to support registered private institutions training people in information technology.
He noted that the cost of …
Vice President Aliu Mahama on Sunday charged all District Assemblies in the Upper West Region to enact by-law on bushfires and enforce it vigorously to serve as punitive measures against offenders.
He said that would deter people fr…
The Japanese Government has shipped a set of modern gym equipment worth 400,000 dollars to Ghana towards the setting up of a modern gym for the development of sports.
The equipment, which is expected to arrive at the Tema Habour by De…
The National Chapters Committee (NCC) of Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club has descended heavily on Mr. Kofi Nsiah, General Secretary of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) calling for his replacement in the wake of the postponed Confeder…
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS) has re-named certain sporting facilities and events after distinguished sports men and women in recognition of their contribution to the development of sports in the country.
Mr Jake…
Oguaa Telecom Ladies whipped Mpataba Special Ladies 11-0 in their Central/Western Women's soccer league played at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium (now known as the Robert Mensah Stadium) on Saturday.
Mary Baidoo and "woman-of-the-match" Fr…
The Brong-Ahafo Regional Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) on Saturday organised special games on Ghana's constitution among Civic Education clubs from selected Senior Secondary Schools in the Region at the …
A provisional list of 41 sports heroes and heroines from the Eastern Region have put in the public domain by the Eastern Regional office of the National Sports Council (NSC) for scrutiny to confer special honours on the selected ones.
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Mr. Emmanuel Asiedu-Mante, Deputy Governor, Bank of Ghana on Friday urged Financial Non Governmental Organisations (NGO's) into micro-credit to adopt prudent accounting practices that meet international standards.
He said as financial…
President John Agyekum Kufuor on Friday laid a pipe for work to commence on the 40.2 million-dollar Buipe-Bolgatanga Petroleum Products Pipeline project at Buipe, in the Northern Region.
It would transport petroleum products, gasoline d…
The Reverend George Heartwell, Mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States has called on Ghanaians to make the December 7 elections violence-free to enhance the image of the country on the international scene.
Rev. Heartwell gave…
Mr Isaac George Amoo, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Ayawaso Central on Friday advised his colleagues who lost in the party's primaries to reconsider their decision to stand as independent candidates.
Mr …
Former President, Jerry John Rawlings, has advised supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to conduct their electioneering campaign in a peaceful atmosphere.
He said they should avoid confrontation with their opponents t…
Mrs Agnes Okudzeto, Second National Vice-Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said the government would ensure equitable distribution of the national cake if it returned into power.
She said this would be done irrespective…
Former President Jerry John Rawlings, has spoken against lies, falsehood and vote buying in Ghanaians politics.
He said such developments only promoted corruption and did not help the development of democracy in the country.
Flt…
Mrs Naadu Mills, wife of Professor John Evans Attah Mills, on Friday said the level of poverty Ghanaians were going through, was due to mismanagement and harsh economic policies pursued by the government.
"God did not destine Ghanaians…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) said it had learnt a lot of lessons in opposition, which would help them to govern Ghanaians better if they were returned to power in the December polls.
Alhaji Mohammed Mumuni, the Running Mate…
Madam Sophia Horner-Sam, Deputy Western Regional Minister, has called on Zongo Communities not to serve as sources of conflict, violence and intimidation.
She said it was unfortunate that many politicians had over the years relied on the…
Professor John Evans. Atta Mills, Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has described the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Government as an "arrogant government".
He said the Government had on many occasions deceived…
Mr Albert Atutiga, a Leading Member of the Convention People's Party (CPP), on Saturday advised the undecided electorate not to abstain from voting in Election 2004.
He noted that there were many people, who held the view that both the N…
Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama on Sunday described former President Jerry John Rawlings as the unofficial campaign manager for the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
He said although former President Rawlings was going through the length …
Oblempon Nii Kojo Ababio the V, James Town Mantse on Friday added his voice to the call on Ghanaians to ensure peaceful elections on December seven.
Oblempon Ababio who made the call in a chat with newsmen at his residence in Accra a…
Mr John Kwesi Agyabeng, District Chief Executive (DCE) for Agona has said the government of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) would protect state resources for the benefit of the people.
He noted that the government would not dish out mone…
The NPP executive of the Kade constituency has expelled Mr Alfred Kwasi Yeboah, an Independent Parliamentary candidate for the Kade constituency.
A letter signed by the constituency chairman of the NPP, Mr Isaac Sarpong to Mr Yeboah…
Supporters of Mr John Kwesi Agyabeng, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Agona East and Mr Theophilus Maranga, an Independent Candidate for the constituency on Thursday joined hands in a peaceful atmosphere to discus…
The Precious Mineral Marketing Company (PMMC) last night honoured 61 companies and individual at its annual dinner and awards ceremony for their immense contribution towards the development of mineral industry in the country.
The aw…
Mr. Micheal Nsowah, the Director General of Ghana Education Service (GES) on Friday cautioned students in second cycle institutions that they would pay for the full cost of their school's property destroyed during violent demonstrations.
…
A Deputy Director of Nursing Services at the Kumasi Metropolitan Health Directorate has stated that the Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH) problems needed a multi-disciplinary approach for solution.
Mrs Theresa Oduro Acheampong th…
A three-year computer training programme for graduates selected from various Senior Secondary Schools (SSS) and staff from organizations and institutions would be given free training in computer software, scheduled to take off in July next…
The youth in the East Akyem District in the Eastern Region has appealed to the District Assembly to enact by-laws to deal with parents, who neglect their responsibilities towards their children.
According to the youth, due to parenta…
Mr John Kwesi Agyabeng, District Chief Executive for Agona and chairman of the District Security Council (DISEC) has assured the people that the council would do everything possible to flush out "ritual murderers" in the area.
He said …
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