October 2009
$520m for Rural Electrification
About 2,000 deprived communities across the country are expected to be connected to the National Electricity Grid after a $520-million loan was granted by
Gov’t urged to demonstrate greater commitment to agriculture
Participants at a forum on the iEPA want government to modernise agriculture to ensure food security and reduce poverty.
Ghana and Nigeria Unions in construction seek prosperity
Construction workers in the country have entered into bilateral agreement with their counterparts in Nigeria to speed up economic development in the two countries.
Ghana rebrands her image as outsourcing haven
A US-based Business Processes Outsourcing (BPO) advisory company, Avasant, has been contracted by government to rebrand and market Ghana.
Contract for school uniforms signed
The Ministry of Education has formally signed a contract with Printex for the production of fabrics for the free school uniform programme.
Government preparing to partition Northern Region
Government is to set-up a technical committee to begin preparatory works on the creation of a new administrative entity, out of the Northern Region, Vice President John Dramani Mahama has announced.
Maame Dokono charged with child abuse
Proprietress of Peace and Love Orphanage, Grace Omaboe, has been charged at an Accra Circuit Court over allegations of child abuse.
Prosecute ex-TOR Boss
A Board Member of the Tema Oil Refinery, Alfred Agbesi, has called for the arrest and prosecution of its former MD, Dr K.K. Sarpong.
Share oil revenue with citizens
A development consultant Dr Todd Moss has suggested that oil revenue to be generated from Ghana's oil find be shared in physical cash to citizens.
Ghana ranked 81 in Global Gender Gap rankings
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Foreign Ministry Is In Charge of Biometric Passports
The Passport Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is to take full control of the issuance of biometric passports to Ghanaians.Day One Of Road Tolls Brings Protests
There were initial protests by some drivers, particularly commercial drivers, when the new road and bridge tolls went into force Monday.Ghana Black Stars Get Heroes Welcome Home
The Black Stars of Ghana returned home to a tumultuous welcome Monday evening from Angola where they won silver at the 27th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Ghana’s GDP Underestimated For Years
Ghana may revise up the size of its economy by 50 percent, after underestimating growth for years, Standard Bank Plc said yesterday.
Historic Achimota School To Close
The AMA has ordered the immediate closure of Achimota School because the continued spillage of waste from the school's sewerage system poses a health threat to the students.
Ghana Reaches Cup Of Nations Finals
Ghana's Asamoah Gyan scored to secure a 1-0 win over Nigeria to reach its first African Cup of Nations final in 18 years Thursday.