Mrs Gifty Ohene-Konadu, New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante-Akim South, has petitioned the Ashanti Regional Executive of the party, over what she says is the offensive conduct by the Constituency Communications D…
The Leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Friday, appealed to members and sympathisers to remain calm in order not to jeopardise the consultative process to ensure Former President Jerry John Rawlings and his family are h…
The New Juaben Municipal Co-ordinating Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), on Friday asked the police to stop an intended demonstration by a group calling itself 'Concerned NDC'.
A statement issued by the Chairman o…
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor returned home Thursday night from Grahamstown, South Africa, where he participated in two international media conferences held at the Rhodes University.
A statement signed by his Spokesman, Mr Fra…
All nine Districts in the Upper East Region are to benefit from a grant totalling GHc4,751,022.3 from the District Development Facility (DDF).
The assessment for the DDF is based on performance of Metropolitan, Municipal and District As…
Pressing for UN Security Council reforms, India has suggested a compromise solution on the tricky issue of what kind of Veto power the new permanent members should hold.
The G-4 - Brazil, Germany, India and Japan - hold the view that …
U.S. President Barack Obama said Saturday the federal government will make it easier for military veterans to get treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.
In his weekly radio and Internet address, Obama said the change would come beg…
Good looking people get better dates, make more money and win more political offices but they also get more media coverage, researchers in Israel found.
Dr. Yariv Tsfati, Dana Markowitz Elfassi, Dr. Israel Waismel-Manor of the University …
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has launched a 'Toolkit' for the training of journalists and media practitioners in Africa with a call for the continued education of journalists and
communicators to enable them to better inform thei…
A brawl erupted between the ruling and opposition
parties in Italy's Parliament Wednesday, forcing officials to call a 10-minute recess, observers said.
The trouble began during a debate on funding new social centers for young people, I…
Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, an aspiring
flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Thursday urged the 120,000 delegates to convert their admirations for his personal accomplishment into casting of votes for him.
He said…
Ms Ophelia Koomson, Birim Central Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has embarked on a familiarization tour of the area to explain government policies and programmes to the people.
She has so far visited Essam, Akyem Gyadam, Akyem Asen…
Mr Baladu Manu, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ahafo Ano South, on Friday said in parliament that housing the country's ex-presidents were mandates that should occupy the minds of the Executive.
He was making a contribution in parlia…
The Mampong Municipal Chief Executive, Mr Daniel Appau Ohyeamang, has appealed to members of the Zonal Councils to place the development of the area ahead of political party considerations.
They should accept to work hard and wi…
The Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Wa East Constituency, has expressed gratitude to President John Atta Mills, for nominating Alhaji Issahaque Salia for the post of Upper West Regional Minister.
…
Mr. Kwadwo Nyamekye Marfo, the Brong-Ahafo Regional Minister, has advised the youth to focus on their education so they could occupy responsible leadership positions in future.
He gave the advice in separate meetings with students of…
Commonwealth has announced an Eminent Persons Group to recommend options to sharpen impact, strengthen networks and raise profile of the organisation.
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma said the Group will set out de…
Mr. Opoku Atuahene, the Brong-Ahafo Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on cadres of the defunct Provisional National Defense Council to close their ranks and rally behind the government to retain power …
The Minority in Parliament prevented Mrs. Betty Mould Iddrisu, Attorney General and Minister of Justice, from answering a question directed to the Minister of Interior, on Thursday.
Mr. Ben Abdallah Banda, member for Offinso South,…
India and China plan to resume the next round of talks to resolve differences over demarcation of borders and conduct joint military exercises so as to boost bilateral ties, National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon said on Tuesday.
…
Mr Kwamina Ahwoi, a Principal Lecturer of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), on Wednesday pointed out that for the decentralization process to be
effectively implemented, it was imperative to have compet…
Mr Joseph Amenowode, Volta Regional Minister, on
Tuesday expressed disappointment at the poor management and supervision of municipal and district assemblies in the region.
He said that had resulted in "financial and administrative …
Government on Wednesday lashed at the negative perception against women and other socio-economic barriers that continue to work against gender mainstreaming in governance.
"These negative trends have eroded confidence and created fea…
President John Evans Atta Mills on Wednesday swore-in three new Appeal Court Judges, restating his call on the Judiciary to work hard to remove the public perception that it is corrupt.
They are Mrs Justice Agnes Mercy Abla Dordzie, …
Just days after they began talks for a nuclear pact, India and Japan on Tuesday held the first senior-level dialogue on foreign affairs and security, during which both sides discussed the regional and global security situation and took a "…
India's Amma Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, or the "hugging saint" as she is called, believes terrorism is a virus that can destroy all human relations, and is keen to travel to Pakistan to spread the message of peace and love.
Currently …
Indian Defence Minister A K Antony on Tuesday said infiltration attempts into Kashmir from across the border were increasing with "conscious, calculated attempts" to push more terrorists into the valley.
"The situation is not grim, …
The rising new Indian American star on the US political scene, Nikki Haley has appeared on the cover of the popular Newsweek magazine, seen as another sign of her enhanced status at the national level.
Identified as "The Face of the…
Parliament has opened a parliamentary resource centre in Sekondi to bring parliamentary proceedings closer to the public to enable them contribute to the growth of the nation's young democracy.
Addressing representatives of second cy…
South Korean troops tasked with protecting the nation's civilian reconstruction team in Afghanistan have heightened their alert posture after last week's rocket attack, military officials here said Wednesday.
Unidentified assailants fi…
North Korea threatened Wednesday to wage a "death defying war" if the United Nations Security Council adopts any statement that blames the communist state for the deadly sinking of a South Korean warship in March.
The warning comes as …
Mr. Kwadwo Nyamekye Marfo, the Brong-Ahafo Regional Minister, has said the government would collaborate with Techiman Municipal Assembly and the Techiman Traditional Council to develop the Techiman central market into a modern one.
M…
A three-member delegation of the Brong-Ahafo Regional Women's wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has toured constituencies in Nkoranza and appealed to women to take part in the impending district assembly election.
They a…
Professor Samuel K. Adjepong, Commissioner of the Constitution Review Commission, (CRC) has said the forums on constitutional amendment would strengthen democracy and good governance.
He said the Commissioners and staff were thus wor…
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has arrived in Johannesburg for the 14th Africa Highway conference in Rhodes University, Grahamstown.
The Highway conference is the largest gathering of African journalists and has become a centr…
Mrs Joyce Bamford-Addo, Speaker of Parliament has
ruled that the contemptuous comment made by Mr Kofi Wayo, a politician about the House was based on ignorance and should therefore be spared.
This was after a heated debate over Mr W…
President John Mills on Tuesday nominated Alhaki Issaku Salia for the position of Upper West Regional Minister.
The Speaker; Mrs Joyce Bamford-Addo who delivered the message from the President referred the nomination to the Parliamen…
Parliament on Tuesday congratulated the Black Stars for their gallant performance in the ongoing world cup soccer tournament in South Africa.
The Black Stars who arrived home at exactly 20 minutes past eleven o'clock on Monday night
…
Showing their strong commitment to cementing the Sino-India ties, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and India's National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon Monday discussed new ideas to take forward the bilateral relations, keeping in view their …
Employment and Labor Minister Yim Tae-hee, one of President Lee Myung-bak's closest confidants, is likely to be new presidential chief of staff in a government reshuffle expected this week, a presidential source said Tuesday.
"Yim is o…
The prime minister's office said Monday it will refer four of its staff members for prosecution investigation on suspicion of illegal surveillance of a civilian.
Lee In-kyu, a senior official in charge of investigating ethics-code viol…
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has appealed to African journalists and academics to highlight positive developments on the continent and not to always focus on the negatives.
"There is a lot that we need to do in Africa, but ther…
Some supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Monday defiled a heavy down pour in Wa and poured onto the streets in jubilation over the appointment of Mr. Issahaque Salia as the Upper West Regional Minister.
When news a…
India and China Monday discussed new ideas aimed at taking forward the bilateral ties keeping in view mutual concerns and interests, as Beijing sought a "healthy, stable and dynamic"
relationship with far-reaching significance to the two…
Mr Alan Kyerematen, campaigning to be the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has said he represented a symbol of unity, hope and prosperity for the youth in the party and across the political divide.
Mr Kyeremat…
Parliament on Monday took exception to the insults of Mr Kofi Wayo, who was said to have lashed at parliamentarians, describing them as 'mostly criminals and egocentric lots'.
The Minority Leader, however advised parliament "not to g…
Opposition Congress led United Democratic Front (UDF) members on Monday staged a walkout in the Kerala Assembly after the Speaker refused to allow an adjournment motion on the hardship caused to people due to second bandh called by the rul…
New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Monday said voting in its "Special Flag-Bearership Election," slated for Saturday, August 7, at all the 230 constituencies nation-wide would start at 0800 hours to 1500 hours.
The party has designated all…
Monday, July 5, marked exactly 50 years when Ghana and China established diplomatic relations.
A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration said in furtherance of their commitment to strengthening an…
The Vice President, John Dramani Mahama, left Accra this morning for a trade investment summit in the United Kingdom.
He was accompanied by some government officials.
The summit, which comes off on Thursday, July 8, is expected…
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