2008-08-20
Country Prepares for Oil Exploitation
Ghana has taken a bold initiative towards a systematic establishment of economic, technical and legal framework to manage its oil extraction, whilst maximizing its benefits to improve living standards. To this effect, the government has assigned a team of experts in the oil industry to develop a master plan for the petroleum sector.2008-08-20
Flooding Could Lead to Food Crisis
AN ADVENTUROUS journey by our Upper East Regional Reporter, William N. Jalulah, through flood waters along the White Volta near Pwalugu, in the Talensi- Nabdam District, has revealed that hectares of farmlands along that river are completely flooded. 2008-08-20
IMF Outlines New Policies to Monitor Member Countries
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has outlined new procedures on how it will monitor member countries' economic policies, explaining further how it will discuss with countries about exchange rate issues and their impact on the global economy. The new procedure, according to a statement posted on its website is designed to facilitate the implementation of a landmark decision, adopted by the Executive Board last year. 2008-08-20
EC Did Not Err!
The chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Kwadwo Afari Gyan is reported to have apologised to all those who could not register during the recent limited voter registration exercise. His decision was apparently borne out of the way his outfit was criticized by the political parties and sections of the population. 2008-08-20
Economy to Create 4,900 Jobs
The job market of the Ghanaian economy would start witnessing 4,900 new vacancies as Foreign Direct Investments continue to announce their presence in the country. 2008-08-20
Centarl Region is Backbone of NPP Govt - President
President John Agyekum Kufuor has expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the people of Elmina and the Central region as a whole for the massive support that they continue to give to his government. "Central region has been the heart of my government", he said. 2008-08-20
Rawlings Joins Mills' Campaign
THE NATIONAL Democratic Congress (NDC) has finally given the green light for its founder, Fl. Lt. Rawlings to support the campaign of the flagbear, Prof. John Evans Atta Mills. The former President is currently leading a four-man campaign team to tour Brong Ahafo region to canvass for votes. 2008-08-20
Subscriptions for Eti Shares Begin On Aug 25
Subscriptions for the US$2.5 billion combined Rights Issue and Public Offer of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the holding company of the Ecobank Group, will commence on Monday August 25. 2008-08-20
Monuments in Appreciation - Akufo-Addo Circle
A monument dedicated to the president of the 2nd Republic, the late Edward Akufo-Addo has been commissioned in Accra. It is a modest statue in the middle of a roundabout or circle in Cantonments which is now to be known as Edward Akufo-Addo Circle. 2008-08-20
Ecowas Sets Up Team On Death of Ghanaians
A joint UN-ECOWAS fact-finding team has been established to investigate the death of some Ghanaians found buried in The Gambia three years ago and to help bring the matter to a peaceful closure. 2008-08-20
Chief, Assembly Members Brawl
There seems to be an atmosphere of uneasy calm at Adugyama, in the Ahafo Ano South District of the Ashanti Region, following a physical confrontation between the chief, and two assembly members of the community. 2008-08-20
Drivers Parking All Over the Place
Despite the efforts of the Ghana Police Service in checking of vehicle drivers, who illegally park by the roadsides, some recalcitrant drivers, especially in some parts of Accra, still park their vehicles thoughtlessly on the streets of Accra. 2008-08-20
Press Statement Alone Not Enough
Somewhere in August last year, Ghana experienced its worst form of flooding in the three northern regions. Livestock and crop farms were destroyed during the disaster. 2008-08-20
Show Me What You've Got - Rajevac
Ghana's fringe players seeking to break into the Black Stars ahead of the resumption of the 2010 World Cup will have the first opportunity to impress new coach Milovan Rajevac later today in an international friendly against Tanzania. 2008-08-20
Are Building Inspectors Up Task?
The indiscriminate siting of buildings on water-ways, drains and proposed land for roads, are as a result of the ineffective way some building inspectors conduct themselves in the field. 2008-08-20
Reactions to Gov't Recent Programmes
RESPONDENTS, in a survey in the Sekyere East District of the Ashanti Region, have urged the government to do more, in respect of the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP), to get the desired results. 2008-08-20
Okudzeto Sues Legon
The Former President of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has described findings made against him by the Investigative Committee set up by authorities of the University of Ghana, Legon to look into the unrest that characterized the Students' Representative Council (SRC) elections of April, 2006, as unlawful and unfair. 2008-08-20
GT University College Turns Two
The Ghana Telecom University College (GTUC) has established the Faculty of Telecommunication Engineering and Informatics, to provide class education in modern telecommunication networks and systems, and prepare students for professional practice in the telecom industry. 2008-08-20
The Story Behind Clottey's Story
The success story of the new IBF Welterweight King Joshua Clottey, like a puzzle, cannot be complete without the mention of Mr. Ray Quarcoo, a SWAG patron. As an ardent boxing fan, he identified the boxing prowess of the Clottey brothers, Emmanuel and Joshua at the amateur stages of their careers. 2008-08-20
Hage, Oppong Triumph in K.E.K. Golf
Bassel Hage and M. Oppong won the special golf tournament held at the Royal Golf Club Course, Kumasi, at the weekend. Bassel, under brother Samir Hage, a week earlier had won the Otumfo Sir Osei Agyapong Prempeh II memorial golf cup at the same venue, returned a one under par 71 net to beat Paul Ahun and Kwasi Appiah on count-back, all three having scored 71 net a piece. |
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