Tourism targets US funemployed Nov 10, 2009
Africa is hoping to benefit from the "Obama effect" - saying the US leader's recent trip to Ghana "put Africa under the international tourism spotlight. "Africa is benefiting from roots tourism, still largely unknown to many core markets with the potential to boost economic prosperity in local African communities," it said. In the Middle East there is an expanding market for "a growing number of young women who have developed an interest in travelling, though in some Muslim countries it is... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Parents Withdrawing Kids from Lamptey Mills Nov 10, 2009
Even the Ghana Education Service which has oversight responsibility over the schools have joined the fray to get Lamptey Mills off the business of training kids because, it seems obvious that he is a terrible example of a man who should hold the cane and the chalk to bring discipline to school pupils: females of teenage dispositions among the number ... Copyright GhanaHomePage. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
GIMPA to manage Koforidua EREDEC Hotel as a school and hotel Nov 10, 2009
Koforidua, Nov 9, GNA - The Ghana Institute of Public Administration (GIMPA) has taken over the management of the Eredec Hotel in Koforidua with the aim of turning it into a Hospitality Training Centre ... Copyright GhanaHomePage. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Questioner Nov 10, 2009
Cement prices in Ghana are too high because we have prevented competition and have allowed only two companies to produce cement in the country Why cant we reduce the price of cement so that we can concrete our surroundings instead of open dust to increase the aesthetic appearance of our cities, towns, and villages ... For far too long the ordinary Ghanaian has been deprived of his economic right, which leads to the deprivation of human and civil rights Why are our politicians and their... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Maldives for carbon pledge Nov 10, 2009
Officials from Kiribati, Bangladesh, Nepal, Vietnam, Barbados, Bhutan, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania have gathered ther 00004000 e to try to forge a common position ahead of global climate change talks in Copenhagen in December. The low-lying Maldives has become a leading voice on global warming, even staging an underwater Cabinet meeting last month to promote awareness about rising sea levels. (India Times)
Nissan taking feedback from emerging markets Nov 6, 2009
For the first time Nissans engineering centre in Japan is taking feedback from customers not in the US or Japan but Gujarat, Ghana and Guangzhou. Bookmark / Share. (India Times)
United States Claims #1 Spot For First Time as World's Top Country Brand Nov 6, 2009
- Canada Holds on to Second Spot and Australia Slips to Number Three - - Global Study Expanded to Cover Regional Rankings Including Asia Pacific, Sub-Sahara Africa and the Americas. This category remains one with tremendous potential not only for tourism but investment, trade and policy. (Canada Newswire)
M&J SAGA: Why Mills Okayed Kamara Nov 6, 2009
As part of its confession, Mtted and revealed details of systemic bribes it said it paid to a number of public officials in Ghana, Jamaica and a host of countries to procure public contracts ... Then the cover-up tune was changed to an attempt by the British government to arm-twist the Ghana government from finishing its probe into the acquisition of GT by Vodafone ... What those who argued this way forgot to remember was that the British had long started probing Mwater and other companies which... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Why can't Ghana also have social reform policies? Nov 5, 2009
Why can't Ghana also have social reform policies. Ghana has the world best resources ... The symptoms in Ghana are sluggish growth in GDP, inflation, rising unemployment and less international competitiveness; and mountains of social problems. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Honeymoon ideas for adventurous newlyweds Nov 5, 2009
The program awards grants to deserving travelers for volunteer vacations, from trips to Ghana, Costa Rica, China, Jamaica, the Arctic Circle and beyond ... With Globe Aware, the company that partners with Travelocity on such altruistic ventures, volunteers can choose among the programs in 17 countries and work on a plethora of initiatives, from constructing schools in Ghana and building wheelchairs for land mine victims in Cambodia to helping sea turtles in Costa Rica. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Deprive cocoa communities receives Cadbury support Nov 4, 2009
Accra, Nov. 4, GNA - Cadbury Ghana and Cadbury Canada on Tuesday donated 5,000 bicycles to be distributed to school children in deprived cocoa growing communities to increase their access to education ... In Ghana, the partnership is investing 30 million pounds sterling for the next 10 years ... Mr James Boateng, Managing Director of Cadbury Ghana, said the donation would go a long way to build on the country's human resource and improve the performance of the school children. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
British High Commissioner visits Upper West Region Nov 4, 2009
Wa, Nov. 4, GNA - Dr Nicholas Westcott, British High Commissioner has advised Ghanaian youth to invest the money they mobilize to travel through unapproved routes to Europe in developing their skills to enable them make money at home ... He gave the advise during a lecture on: "Economic Growth and Migration in Ghana: Lessons from Britain in the Past," at the Wa Campus of the University for Development Studies (UDS) as part of his two-day familiarisation visit to the Upper West Region ... "The... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Africa: Most of Continent Provides 'Prosperous Emerging Markets' - CEO [interview] Nov 3, 2009
We expect to go operational in Ghana in the next three-to-four months. These three hubs will deliver on the concept that we travel everywhere east to west, north to south. (allAfrica.com)
Performing Diaspora Festival - beyond tradition Nov 2, 2009
Adisa's "The Myal Healer" springs from her interest in an ancient myal healing ritual, which she traces from the Caribbean back to its African roots - elements of which she saw in Ghana and Nigeria. "I want the audience to come to see my piece and the pieces others have made with the understanding that each of us is sharing something we consider to be valuable," Adisa says. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Ghanaian Politician heading to Iran to bring American Hostages ? Nov 2, 2009
Ghanaian Politician heading to Iran to bring American Hostages ... In a daring effort to boost Ghana's image abroad as well as the image of the entire African Continent, a Ghanaian-American Candidate for Governor of California who is hoping to succeed the "Terminator", Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in election 2010, "Osagyefo Dr" Kwame Appiah Boateng, popularly known by Ghanaians around the World as "Kwame Mayor" - an alumnus of the Prestigious University of Southern California (USC) who is... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghanas Retrogressive Policy on Dual Citizenship and Key Appointments Nov 2, 2009
Ghanas Retrogressive Policy on Dual Citizenship and Key Appointments ... I wish to make here a strong case not only against this very retrogressive policy of preventing Ghanaians with dual citizenships from holding certain positions in Ghana, but for deliberately going after some of these individuals to hold certain key positions in Ghana ... Ghana is a developing nation with underdeveloped institutions critical for nation building. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Foreign students face hurdles (13) Nov 1, 2009
When he first came to the U.S. in August, Assan had 2,500 in savings and the financial support of his father, a retired educator in Ghana ... Assan cooks with his two roommates from Ghana during weekends, preparing enough food to last throughout the week and reducing meal costs. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Women Play Leading Role in African Agriculture Nov 1, 2009
Something that we have tested in Ghana is training women from communities as women extension volunteers, so they become the interface with the extension worker who may be a man and this seems to be an effective way to go. Ultimately, one day if the level of technical capacity of these women would increase it might be that their colleagues might actually pay them something for their services. (allAfrica.com)
Touring Zanzibar's Dark Past Oct 31, 2009
In Africa, Durban and Mombasa endured but Goree (Ghana) and Ibo (Mozambique) declined with the end of slavery. Nowhere, though, was harder hit by the end of that terrible trade than Zanzibar. (Time.com)
The Anti-African Racist Insults Obama Got Away With In Ghana Oct 31, 2009
To be fair, there is much to be admired and celebrated in Obamas Ghana speech ... So, too did several references he made in his Ghana speech to battles among tribes ... Copyright GhanaHomePage. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ministers And MPs To Join Trotros: And So What? Oct 30, 2009
I was just going through some news items on some news sites on the internet on the 27th October, 2009 and came across a news item to the effect that some Ministers of State and Members of Parliament in Ghana were to join public transport otherwise known as Tro tros on the 28th October, 2009 ... Infact I asked myself also, if Ministers and MPs in Ghana have in their body gold plaited blood ... Any media house has the right to choose what story it deems important but without any apology I... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Timeline: Liberia Oct 30, 2009
1999 January - Ghana and Nigeria accuse Liberia of supporting Revolutionary United Front rebels in Sierra Leone ... 2003 June - Talks in Ghana aimed at ending rebellion overshadowed by indictment accusing President Taylor of war crimes over his alleged backing of rebels in Sierra Leone ... Interim government and rebels sign peace accord in Ghana. (BBC News -- Africa)
Public Inquiry into Location of Accra Mall Warranted Oct 30, 2009
This raises a legitimate question as to whether the Ghanaian partners, whoever they are, had connections with influential political figures in the Kufour government and, therefore, managed to steer the project away from proper vetting ... The remit of the commission might include: (i) establishing whether there was any improper influence or interference at any stage with the vetting and decision-making processes; and (ii) making such recommendations, including guidelines for legislation, as it... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Zimbabwe: Minister Biti Breaks Ranks With MDC-T Oct 30, 2009
"This strategy will be complemented by the need to repeal the Zimbabwe Economic and Democracy Act (Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act) of 2001, through lobbying for support for Zimbabwe's position in the USA Congress and Senate. "This could be done by Government approaching such former US Presidents like Jim Carter and Bill Clinton using other luminaries such as J(ohn) Kuffour (Ghana), K(enneth) Kaunda (Zambia) and (J)oaquim Chissano (Mozambique) through the Ministry of Foreign... (allAfrica.com)
UN chopper crash in Sierra Leone Oct 30, 2009
In addition to the three Russian crew, the manifest for the flight also listed one UN volunteer from Ghana, three Sierra Leone citizens, a Tanzanian and a Ugandan, the Associated Press news agency said. The New-York-based International Rescue Committee told BBC News Online that two of its staff were among the victims. (Yahoo News -- Sierra Leone)
Sub-Dividing a Small Nation and Regions ... Oct 30, 2009
There is a feeling among some of the people in leadership and executive administrative positions in Ghana that the smaller an organization or unit of people, the easier it is to manage ... It is no wonder that Ghana has been running at a Budget deficit of over $1 Billion to $2 Billion every year for over a decade and nobody seems to have a clue what to do ... One sees so much redundancy and non-performance as one goes around Ghana. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Crisis Of Sustainable Traffic Congestion Oct 30, 2009
And Road Maintenance Management In Ghana ... Private cars are viewed as for the affluent, and the possession of private cars is gradually evolving as one criterion for judging the socio-economic rating/status of Ghanaians ... This is significant as Ghanaians are generally status-conscious. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Kempis Ofosu Ware, Tema Mtropolitan Assembly And Corruption Oct 29, 2009
His vigrous pursuit of the Ghana @ 50 probe andthe vodafon saga marks copiuosly his resolve to be fair and allow justice to be delivered through fair maens ... Copyright GhanaHomePage. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Spio faces his critics Oct 28, 2009
STATEMENT BY DR. EKWOW SPIO-GARBRAH TO THE MEDIA IN RESPONSE TO RECENT MEDIA ATTACKS ON HIS PERSONALITY, AT A PRESS CONFERENCE, TEACHERS HALL, ACCRA, GHANA, on 27TH OCT.2009 ... I have invited you in the media here today to hear my responses to various accusations that have been levelled against me by some colleagues in the NDC. The abuse I received followed an article I wrote that was serialized in the 18th and 23rd September, 2009, editions of the Daily Graphic under my name, entitled:... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Africa: Green Revolution Requires Supporting Farmers, Says Agriculture Expert [interview] Oct 27, 2009
We are going to be putting 40% of all our investment in core countries: Tanzania, Mozambique, Ghana and Somalia - what we call "portfolio one countries." Within those countries, we are drilling down to focus on the "bread basket" areas of high population density, with relatively good infrastructure, relatively good market access, and good agro-ecological environments to stimulate productivity growth ... We have two centers of excellence - one in KwaZulu-Natal, which is called Africa Center for... (allAfrica.com)
Africa to ape India's outsourcing story Oct 26, 2009
BANGALORE: Emerging African nations of Ghana, Egypt and Nigeria among several others are emulating Indias offshoring success in order to attract outsourcing customers for niche projects by working closely with Indian tech firms and consultants ... India is our model, said, Mr Alhassan Umar, director ITES Secretariat, Ministry of Communication, Ghana ... According to Mr Umar, a team from Ghana had visited the technology park in 00004000 Hyderabad in order to explore establishing a... (India Times)
Maintaining Church Membership and Sustaining Commitment Oct 25, 2009
Why does Ghana have the BNI ... Besides lecturing on some MBA programmes, he is currently Director of School of Business and Ag Executive Vice President of African University College of Communications, Accra, Ghana ... Copyright GhanaHomePage. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghanaian Candidate for Governor in USA seeks T.B. Joshua's Prophecy Oct 23, 2009
Moments after being informed that famouse Nigerian Prophet T.B. Joshua predicted the election victory of Ghana's President, His Excellency, John Evans Atta Mills - 2004/2008 CPP Parliamentary Candidate for Nhyiaeso Constituency in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, "Osagyefo Dr" Kwame Appiah Boateng, popularly known by Ghanaians around the World as "Kwame Mayor" - a former Ghanaian-American Los Angeles Mayoral Candidate (turned Candidate for Governor of California), who is aspiring to succeed the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
No show in court for 3 high-profile cases Oct 23, 2009
In the case of the former NIB boss, he and the Managing Director of Eland International Ghana Limited, Arvind Kumar Bhartnagor, have been jointly charged with conspiracy to defraud ... Copyright GhanaHomePage. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Victims of human trafficking speak out Oct 23, 2009
Prosecutors argued that Akouavi Kpade Afolabi, called "Sister" by the women she oversaw, helped bring at least 20 girls between the ages of 10 and 19 from the West African nations of Togo and Ghana on fraudulent visas to New Jersey starting in 2002. They said she manipulated the impoverished young women, who aspired to live better lives in America, and kept them in slavery-like conditions while steal 00004000 ing all their pay - even tips as meager as 50 cents. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Delta's Nonstop Service between Accra and Atlanta Oct 22, 2009
We are delighted that the start of our Atlanta service will benefit our customers with more travel options between Ghana and the United States, said Bobby Bryan, Deltas commercial manager for West and East Africa ... The new flight between Ghana and the United States is available for booking now via travel agents and Deltas dedicated reservations teams in Accra, telephone number 021-213111 and Kumasi, telephone number 051-31121 ... Passengers flying from Ghana may check in up to two... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Prof. Frimpong-Boateng, The Unsung Emerging Leader Oct 21, 2009
Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, the recent past C.E.O. of the premier hospital, Korle Bu, Accra, is the first African and Ghanaian heart transplant surgeon who successfully conducted heart surgery in far away Hannover, Germany, in 1987 ... By this special feat, his name would forever continue to be in the Guinness Book of Records for himself and Ghana ... DORIS SEIDU Ghanaians woke up on Saturday, August 1, 2009 to learn with shock the sudden death of Doris Assibi Seidu, the M.P. for Chereponi. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Bucknell Men's Soccer Hosts Penn State Wednesday, Game to Air on Bison Vision Oct 21, 2009
Accra, Ghana native has also started every game, and he recently scored game-winning goals in back-to-back wins over Holy Cross and Marquetter. missed three games due to illness, but otherwise has been a regular on the back line. (Bucknellbison.com)
GregorySicaInside Soccer Boca and River's duel Sunday is worth more than bragging rights. Oct 21, 2009
After being recalled to the Argentine national team by Diego Maradona following a 10-year absence, Palermo scored twice in a friendly match victory over Ghana and then scored Argentina's memorable injury-time winner in the crucial World Cup qualifier against Peru. Had the 35-year-old Palermo not been at his best for Boca, and had he not scored a spectacular header from 40 yards out against Vlez, perhaps he would have been overlooked. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
At the centre of time Oct 21, 2009
0' 00", the arbitrary stroke on our maps that passes from pole to pole and bisects the UK, France, Spain, Algeria, Mali, Burkina Faso and Ghana divides the Earth into east and west, just as the Equator splits it into north and south. This imaginary line now known as the Greenwich Prime Meridian not only allows us to navigate the globe but also keeps the world ticking to the same symbolic 24-hour clock. But it has not always been so. Until the 19th Century, many countries and even individual... (BBC News -- UK)
MMT introduces "Weekend Drive" Oct 20, 2009
The service, which will commence in November this year, is also aimed at providing an affordable means of transportation for Ghanaians, especially workers, to and from tourist sites in the country at weekends. Mr. Henk Visschers, Managing Director of Metro Mass Transit Limited, said these in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on Monday in Accra ... He said: "The essence of this project is to encourage domestic tourism in Ghana by making accessibility to these tourist sites safe,... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Short-Term Mentality Culture in Ghana Oct 19, 2009
There is a cultural mindset in Ghana, especially among those who openly profess their belief in God and spend lots of time in Church, that things will happen by themselves if they pray ... In Ghana despite our beliefs, this concept seems to be missing; we want to reap where we have not sowed, and this mindset seems to go all the way to the top of the nations leadership ... Was it surprising that when President Kufuor took office in 2001, the first thing he did was declare that Ghana did not... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Africa: 'AU Effectively Tackling Economic, Political Problems' [interview] Oct 19, 2009
The problem for the francophones is to establish a common currency with Nigeria and Ghana ... There have been, for example, outbreaks of xenophobia in countries as disparate as South Africa and Ghana. (allAfrica.com)
To sell or not sell GBC? Oct 19, 2009
How do you weigh the disadvantages against the real benefits of investing in the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, GBC. In the age of free market competition, one might ask if there is any future for the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation or would it be better and cheaper for the country to leave the national broadcaster in private hands ... A closer look at the functions of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation makes it more of an asset than a liability. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ghana's victory against Brazil sets pace for Africa: Pele Oct 18, 2009
KAMPALA, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- Three time African footballer Abedi Pele has said Ghana's victory of the U-20 World Cup has set the pace for Africa to win the 2010 World Cup on African soil ... The former Ghanaian footballer, who is in Uganda carrying the African Nations Cup trophy in its display around the continent, said that the likes of Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire and even Cameroon should do what it takes to win the World Cup ... "The seniors have to borrow a leaf from the youngsters of Ghana by being... (Xinhuanet, China)
Ghana Imposes U.S. $1 Million On Nationals, Others Oct 16, 2009
Barely one month after a Ghanaian government official came to Nigeria to explain issues relating to the seemingly strange policy of the Ghana Investment Promotion Council (GIPC) which placed a compulsory tax essentially on Nigerian businessmen and women in Ghana, latest investment laws have compounded the woes of foreign citizens from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Henceforth, ECOWAS citizens in Ghana are regarded as expatriates ... This was made known by the Ghana... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Vodafone, CWU reach amicable deal Oct 16, 2009
Accra, Oct. 15, GNA - The management of Vodafone Ghana and the Communications Workers Union (CWU) have finally reached a deal that would= end the standoff between the two parties. A copy of a joint communiqu=E9 of the Standing Joint Negotiation Committee (SJNC) made available to the Ghana News Agency by reliable sour= ces indicates that the two parties, at a meeting on October 6, 2009, amicably= reached the deal after previous interventions of government and the Natio= nal Labour Commission... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nigeria/Ethiopia: Marooned in Search of Opportunities Oct 16, 2009
We made preparation for the trip and we were taken to Ghana on September 9th by Cross Country Transport ... At about 2pm, he instructed that our passport, which he had asked a player called Patrick form Uganda to take from us, were returned to us and we were taken back to Addis Ababa with two other players; one Nigerian called Anthony and a Ghanaian player ... " At the airport, the trio plus the Ghanaian were told that their return tickets were not genuine and so could not be used. Anthony... (allAfrica.com)
Kufuor returns home Oct 15, 2009
The Inje University in Seoul, South Korea awarded him an honorary doctorate degree (PhD) in Political Science for his exemplary leadership as President of Ghana for two terms and for his contribution to peace in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Kenya ... Copyright GhanaHomePage. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Accra Shopping Mall- Right Solution: Wrong Location. Oct 15, 2009
(Ratcliffe 1974 Pg 5) The dramatic transformation of Ghana into a peaceful, democratic and respected country on its way towards industrialisation and modernisation is well documented ... My personal experience of Ghanas planning system is not as a practitioner but as a consumer ... Accra became the capital of Ghana in 1877. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Airport Security in Massive Extortion Oct 15, 2009
"By the procedures involved on how one gets access to the inner travel post, a person needs to have a passport which will then confirm one's eligibility, so naturally anyone who enters the premises has a passport but until one is unable to show the passport anything short of that you are driven out, why should it be so? Esther Bannerman, a traveler wondered. This reporter learned that this procedure has often been abused and even in a situation where you are a Ghanaian and you show your... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mabey and Johnson, Resignations are not enough Oct 13, 2009
Ghanaians in our gullibility have commended them( the 2 ministers) for resigning and others have leapt to heaping praises on this president for tackling corruption ... I am personally of the view that the answers could have been sought by phone or video conference from Ghana and the cost would have been a third of what was spent for the round trip ... Maybe, he did this as a politician, but this is an issue far too dear to Ghanaians and Africa for it to be toyed with. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
* SOUTH AFRICA 2010: Tunisia, Nigeria go to the wire Oct 13, 2009
Ghana, who last month became the first African country to qualify for the 2010 finals after hosts South Africa, surrendered the last 100 percent record in the final round when falling 1-0 against Benin in Cotonou ... Were satisfied to have won at home, and especially scoring against Ghana, which didnt need the win, Benin coach Michel Dussuyer said ... Ghana picked a full-strength team, including Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien and Rennes striker Asamoah Gyan, for the game at the Stade de... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
High-level SA delegation visits Al BashirUNAMID in fresh bid to tackle root-causes of Darfur conflictUN worried about increasing LRA attacks in Southern SudanGhana beats Sudan 2-0 in 2010 World Cup qualifier Libya, Somalia review cooperationBurundi sets conditions for keeping soldiers in SomaliaUganda 'regrets' arresting Somali ministerSomali minister's arrest blunder puts Uganda in tight situation DRC journalists demonstrate against insecuritySouth Korea reopens Embassy in DRCBelgian organisation protests detention of Congolese woman, her three childrenDR Congo suspends Olympic committee chair for misappropriation Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE South Africa welcomes latest qualifiers for 2010 World CupCape Town, South Africa (PANA) - Officials of the 2010 World Cup organising committee in South Africa have formally welcomed the eight new qualifiers for the global football competition. 12/10/2009 Full Text... Oct 12, 2009
They join Brazil, Ghana, Netherlands, Paraguay, Spain, England, North Korea, Sou th Korea, Australia and Japan " who had already booked their spots for the worl d football spectacular " as well as host South Africa, which qualified automati cally, to make up the 19 qualified teams to date. There are 13 more slots to be filled to make up the 32 teams that will play in t he 2010 FIFA World Cup finals. (Panapress.com)
China's long march to Africa Oct 12, 2009
These Baoding farmers are working in Kenya, Uganda, Ghana and Senegal, growing crops with African partners and then turning them into food products. "At first, people were not willing to go to Africa because it's too hot, there are diseases and there are wars," says Mr Liu. (BBC News -- Africa)
Manso-Nkwanta pleads for Police car Oct 10, 2009
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Kwadwo Asante, District Police Commander, confirmed to the Ghana News Agency, that the absence of a road worthy vehicle was indeed a major set-back ... Copyright GhanaHomePage. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
M&J Scandal: Akufo Addo draw sword Oct 10, 2009
AFAG wants to state here that if indeed Mted and paid monies to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) through Ghana Development Fund (GDF), then the laws regarding funding of political parties in Ghana has been completely breached', it stated ... Mr. Karbo indicated that this would have enabled the British SFO to furnish the Ghana Government with all information in its domain, under the SFO's Mutual Legal Assistance programme ... He argued that if this had been done, there would have been no... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mabey and Johnson: Another Test Case for President Mills. Oct 9, 2009
Although in far away United States of America where the President and some key Ministers including the Information Minister, are attending the all important 64th UN-General Assembly where been able broker deals to strengthen Ghanas trade relations with other countries such as Argentina and Spain, as well as attract investments into the country, President J.E.A Mills, who some critics have tagged as slow and not been in full control of the affairs of the country, has already directed the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
FIFA World Cup trophy arrives Oct 6, 2009
Accra, Oct. 5, GNA - The FIFA Coca-Cola World Cup trophy, the world football's greatest prize is expected to arrive in Ghana on Wednesday, October 14 for an expected thrilling two-day trophy tour ... " The ceremonial start of the tour was held on September 1 in Zurich with FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO, Kent accompanying the trophy on the first steps of its journey. Already, the prestigious trophy has been to Cairo, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
HardTalk With Busia: Sex, Drugs, Corruption, Assassins ... Oct 6, 2009
An interview with Ms. Busia Based on articles written by Nana Frema Busia, and assertions made in at least one press conference, members of the Ghana Community Forum (an Internet Bulletin Board) submitted questions for Ms. Busia to answer. Ms. Busia, welcome to the Ghana Community Forum ... As a backdrop to this interview, there has been a series of articles written by you, as well as at least one press conference called by you, while you were still in Ghana. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Provide us with ECOWAS railway lines - CSO leader Oct 6, 2009
Mr Mba, who was speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Accra, expressed regret that years after the drafting of those aims and objectives, leaderships of member states were still paying lip-service by constantly protect their individual national interests ... Copyright GhanaHomePage. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Alex Segbefia walks out on NDC Oct 5, 2009
The photographers, news reporters, members and aspiring members at the meeting could barely believe their luck when the current Deputy Chief of Staff of Ghana and Chairman of the NDC UK/Ireland branch walked out of the meeting that was scheduled to elect new executives for the UK/Ireland branch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ... At the April 2009 meeting Mr. Segbefia announced that the National Security Agency in Ghana were to be used to vet candidates for various positions for the... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Mabey and Johnson NPP UK and Ireland calls on .... Oct 3, 2009
the Ghanaian civil society to act now. We in NPP UK and Ireland and many of our concerned citizens in UK have been watching brief on the bribery matter that involved the whole NDC government machinery between 1993 and 2001 here in UK and in Ghana ... The prosecution for corruption arises from the company's voluntary disclosure to the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) of evidence to indicate that the company had sought to influence decision-makers in public contracts in Jamaica and Ghana between 1993... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
One would ask, what is the meaning of all these celebrations? Oct 2, 2009
In March 2007 people from all corners of the globe trooped to Ghana to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of her independence. Fifty years since Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah fought hard against opposition from within the country to realise the dream that we Ghanaians and Africans in general should be responsible for our own affairs without outside influence ... September 2009 is seeing another celebration centred on the independence of Ghana. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Freeing the slaves Oct 1, 2009
After this trip, she may make a follow-up visit, or go to another country where Not For Sale is active, like Ghana. I am extremely proud of her, said Golder. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
