Real Admiral Matthew Quashie, Chief of the Naval Staff, on Thursday observed that the nation's democratic gains and the goodwill it was enjoying on the international scene were being threatened by the menace of narcotics and arms trafficking.
Dr. Hannah L. Bissiw, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Works and Housing, on Thursday advised building and civil contractors to form partnerships to be able to win big contracts.
Vice President John Dramani Mahama on Friday described the military brutality meted out to some civilians in conflict- stricken Bawku as unfortunate and regrettable.
The management of New Edubiase United Football Club has expressed gratitude to Sidalco Company Limited, a liquid fertiliser manufacturing company for the sponsorship it had offered the team in the on-going 2009/2010 Glo Premier League.
The Local Government Workers ' Union (LGWU) of the Trades Union Congress, on Friday discounted rumours that it had merged with the Civil and Local Government Staff Association.
The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has barred Government Officials, Members of Parliament, Ambassadors, District Chief Executives and Members of the Council of State from contesting for any National Executive position in the party.
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) says it has a huge sum of money lodged in its suspense account as a result of some employers' inability to supply it with the Social security numbers of their employees.
Professor Atukwei Okine, Secretary-General of the Pan African Writers Association, has asked African youth to consider themselves as agents of change and join the socio-economic and political emancipation of the continent.
Mr Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur, Governor of Bank of Ghana (BoG), has challenged banks to double efforts in order to serve as financial mediators in transforming the economy for the better.
Mrs.Juliana Azumah Mensah, Minister of Tourism, on Saturday urged cooks and food providers to be innovative and undertake research into customer expectation in order to come out with interesting and tasty menus.
Former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings says she is standing for the position of First Vice-Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to strengthen the party's structures and boost unity.
Ghana's housing deficit currently stands at one million, Mr Robert Abongo, Minister of Water Resources, Works and Housing on Saturday said.
The African Art and Culture Development Company Limited (AACD) at Osu in Accra, has opened its 4th African Gift Fair showcasing 24,000 different types of exotic and modern African artefacts.
Last Sunday, two Ghanaians, Hayford Nuako and Ocloo Raphael were evicted from the MTN Nigeria/Ghana Soccer Academy. This is coming a week after a Ghanaian, Adu Poku, was sent home from the competition.
The under 17 team of Colts Abdarca football club, Accra, Ghana and their counterparts from Togo are in Uyo for the second edition of Akpabio Cup scheduled to kick off at the Uyo township stadium on Tuesday.
A Nigerian oil vessel, christened "African Prince", has been jointly seized by the Ghanaian Air Force and Navy in Tema.
There is a growing indication that the West Africa region is becoming a piracy zone as rebels from Nigeria's troubled Delta Region seem to be extending their activities outside their country's borders. Not only that, there is also worry that drug cartels and the proliferation of arms have gradually contributed to make the region a danger zone.
THE DIRECTIVE issued by the President, His Excellency Prof. John Evans Atta Mills, to all Ministers of State to grant unrestricted access to sympathisers of the ruling party anytime they come to them, appears not to have gone down well with the Majority Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for Nadowli West, Mr. Alban Sumani Bagbin.
As the days roll by, so is Indian-based Ghanaian forward Abel Hammond peaking in performance, attracting media attention in foreign land, and sending strong signals for his readiness to answer the Black Stars' goal scoring problem.
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The Government of Ghana is making frantic efforts to alleviate unemployment, especially among the youth in the country. To this end, the government, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports has rolled-out the 2010 National Youth Employment Programme (NYEP) for a massive recruitment drive to further rope in more unemployed youth into the programe.
Vodafone Ghana has officially opened its first Internet Café at Cantonment in Accra. The Internet Cafe, together with a Wifi area has Wifi hotspot and a seating capacity for 100 customers. The facility provides a world class high speed internet services at a cost of GH¢2.5 per an hour, guaranteeing customers value for their money.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has copiously commended beverage producers, Nestle Ghana Limited, for rallying behind the country's sports, especially athletics.
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Rashid Pelpuo has beseeched the sporting populace to exercise restraint regarding the three key Black Stars players who took 'french leave', hours to the team's departure for the Ghana-Angola international friendly in Angola.
In a sharp contrast to fears expressed by some Ghanaians about the Group 'B' placement of the Black Stars' for the Nations Cup tournament, Hon Rashid Pelpuo, the Minister of Youth and Sports has said it's an opportunity for the Stars to soar high and win the ultimate.
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