January 2010

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.

UNICEF Donates Vehicles To East Gonja And Saboba

The Northern Regional Health Directorate on Thursday received two vehicles valued from UNICEF to help fight high infant mortality rates.

Daily Guide Photographer Jailed

A photo journalist of the Daily Guide newspaper was on Wednesday locked up in the Cocoa Affairs Court cells for four hours following an order by a High Court Judge

Farmers Against Rice Importation

Government has been asked to ban the importation of rice into the country and encourage local production and consumption of the foodstuffs.

Amidu Choice In Question

A leading member of the Mamprusis in Bawku, Mohammed Tahiru Nambe has described the replacement of Cletus Avoka with Martin Amidu as wrong for peace.

Fish Production Can Generate $1 Billion Annually

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) representative in Ghana, Dr. Brahim Kebe, has disclosed that Ghana has the capacity to generate revenue of about

Economy Remains Stable

The Bank of Ghana has confirmed a further stabilization of the economy this year and given the assurance that adequate space will be created for businesses to plan.

Business As Usual In Parliament

Parliament resumed sitting yesterday, amidst a wave of public and media discussions on the nomination of three members of the leadership of the Majority side as ministers

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.