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Europe Plays 'Tom And Jerry' on Trade
The Sixth African-Caribbean-Pacific (ACP) States Summit has resolved to take a second look at Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with the European Union (EU) with a view to making them more inclusive and to foster integration within the Group.
Parties Jostle for Votes of Disabled
The clamour for votes from persons with disabilities (PWDs) reached a crescendo on Tuesday when the four leading political parties inundated PWDs with several promises.
Former Finance Minister Dies
On Wednesday, the remains of the nation's finest Finance Minister and MP for Asante Akim -North, Mr. Kwadwo Baah Wiredu were flown in from South Africa to finally confirm the news that he had indeed submitted to the burial mat.
Cashew Farmers Outlaw Use of Children for Labour
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Gbankula Cashew Farmers Association in the Bole District, Mr. Adam Tampuri, has warned cashew farmers in the area, to refrain from engaging minors or persons under the age of 18, as farm labourers within the Bole and Sawla-Tuna-Kalba Districts.
Black Stars to Grow Stronger - Coach
Milovan Rajevac believes the Black Stars will be a much stronger unit in the next phase of the joint 2010 World Cup and Africa Nations Cup qualifiers.
Shambles at Lesotho Match in Sekondi
Ghana Football Association chairman Kwesi Nyantekyie has admitted the organisation of Ghana's World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in Sekondi was shambolic but insists that that will not stop the football association from rotating Black Stars games.
Muntari Relieved At Stars' Qualification
Sulley Muntari says he is relieved the Black Stars are through to the next stage of the joint 2010 African and World Cup qualifiers but hopes the team has learnt their lessons from a difficult campaign.
No Break for Bafana
Despite their great victory against Equatorial Guinea in the World Cup/Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the weekend, Bafana Bafana coach Joel Santana has not given his team a break.
Ghana Bring Second String Side
Ghana is set to feature a second string team when they play Bafana Bafana in an international friendly in Bloemfontein tomorrow.
Milo to SA With Depleted Squad
Milovan Rajevac will use Ghana's international friendly against South Africa to look more closely at some of the players on the fringes of his first team as he looks to build a side capable of reaching the first World Cup to be held in Africa.
Companies in the News
Cedi Depreciation Affects PZ PZ Cussons Ghana Limited recorded a significant fall in its financial performance during its first quarter ended 31st August 2008. The company's net profit fell by about 57% from 553,672 recorded during the same time last year. This fall is attributed to the high cost of raw materials as a result of the significant depreciation of the cedi against the dollar.
Kumawu Citizens Charge On Trad Council
SOCIAL responsibility agreements entered into by the Kumawu Traditional Council (KTC) and timber companies, for the benefit of communities in the traditional area, have come under the scrutiny of the Patriotic Citizens Association of Kumawu (PATRICAK), which is demanding accountability, in line with the terms of the agreement.
Ghana Post Opens Branch At Abokobi
The Ghana Post has opened a new branch at Abokobi, in the Ga East District, last Thursday, which incidentally was also World Post Day.
New Billing System for SSNIT Contributors
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has instituted a new billing system to contributors of the scheme, to allow them to pay and stay current on their account.
Hand Washing With Soap Will Save More Lives
The saying that every nation relies on a pool of healthy citizenry to develop means that Ghanaians, as noted by Mrs. Mary Quaye, the Deputy Greater Accra Regional Director of Education, "need to be health conscious."
NPP Gurus Root for Baah Wiredu's Son
As the late Mr. Baah-Wiredu's remains were flown in from South Africa on Wednesday, some leading members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) were reportedly rooting for his son to replace him as candidate of the Asante Akim-North constituency.
Text to Support Education Fund
A call has been made to Ghanaians to support education at all levels because it is "the light of the world."
Government Returns State-Acquired Lands to Owners
The Ministry of Lands, Forestry and Mines in accordance with Cabinet Directives has announced the release of portions of state acquired lands in Accra to the original owners.
DVL Applicants Asked to Provide Valid Documents
Mr. Michael Evans, Consular Selection Chief of the Embassy of the United States of America (USA) has urged winners of the US Diversity Visa Lottery to follow the right procedures before appearing at the Embassy for interviews.
Cedi Falls By 16.14 Percent to the Dollar Since January
Ghana cedi has depreciated by 16.14 to the US dollar since January this year, the Gold Coast Securities (GCS)-Cedi Index, which measures value of the cedi against the four major currencies has indicated.