Mr. Lee Ocran The Global Advisory Council of the World Education Congress has confered on the Acting Minister of Education, Mr Lee Ocran, the “Award for Outstanding contribution to education”. For his prize, Mr Ocran will receive a trophy and …

President John Mahama President John Dramani Mahama at the weekend nominated Dr Henry Seidu Daannaa, a visually impaired lawyer, as the Minister for Chieftaincy and Traditional Affairs. Dr Daannaa, who hails from Tuaha, in the Upper West Region, was born …

The maiden Paediatric Nursing Licensing Examination started in Accra on Monday and it is to equip the health sector with highly qualified and specialized and licensed paediatric nurses to take care of the special health care needs of children. With …

Mr Kwame Busia, a tutor of the Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI) and former assembly member for Adiembra-Amoawi, has appealed to the Offinso Municipal Assembly to step up its efforts at bringing development to the people. He described the pace of …

As African leaders prepare to meet at the AU Headquarters this week to discuss the continent, concern has been expressed over almost collapsed global trade and climate change negotiations, with dire consequences for Africa. Giving the welcome address at the …

Ms Mawuena Dumor Trebah Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama on January 20, 2013 named Ms Mawuena Dumor Trebah, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC). She replaces Mr George Aboagye who resigned late last year.…

Agya Koo (right) An Accra Circuit Court on Monday granted GH¢20,000.00 bail with two sureties to Mr Kofi Adu, aka Agya Koo, ace Ghanaian musician, comedian and popular local movie star. Adu, who is accused of defrauding several persons under …

Confidence in the state of the world economy recovered “somewhat” in the first quarter of 2013, the World Economic Forum said January 21, 2013 citing its index poll of 390 experts. According to the Davos-based Forum, the Economic Confidence Index …

The Reverend Dr Fred Deegbe, General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, has charged Christian tertiary institutions to let their missions and principles reflect in the character and attitude of graduates they produce. They should train and produce exceptional …

The University of Virginia in Charlottesville in the US has donated drugs and medical equipment to the University of Education Winneba (UEW) Clinic and the Winneba Government Hospital. The items include syringes and needles, beds, surgical items, and drugs estimated …

The International Mercury Treaty on Saturday agreed in Geneva that governments must do more to address the threat of mercury to the right to health. Human Rights Watch, one of the world’s leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting …

The President of the Kasoa Traders Association has appealed to the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development to help reconstruct the new Kasoa Market that needed urgent attention. Currently, the Awutu Senya Municipal Assembly together with the Association and …

Telecommunications outfit Glo Mobile Ghana has presented a cheque for $2,106,250 to Ghana Football Association (GFA) as part of their sponsorship to the senior national team, the Black Stars and the national premier league. The package was in fulfillment of …

Kwesi Appiah – Black Stars coach Black Stars trainer, Kwasi Appiah has fingered his charges for tactical indiscipline following the team’s two-all drawn game with DR Congo at the Africa Cup of Nations in Port Elizabeth, South Africa on Sunday.…

Kwadwo Asamoah Juventus midfielder, Kwadwo Asamoah claims he his comfortable with his new position at left back for the Black Stars. Asamoah scored his first ever goal at the Africa Cup of Nations Ghana drew 2-2 with the Democratic Republic …

Black Stars defender, Jerry Akaminko might have caused a late penalty to facilitate a draw for the Democratic Republic of Congo in a Group B opener on Sunday, but the player prefers to call the result a team’s effort. Akaminko …