Standard Chartered Bank ready to go with Ghana for the long haul - Group Chairman Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Accra , May 16, GNA -Standard Chartered Bank says it reposes a lot of confidence in the Ghanaian economy and is ready to contribute its expertise to support the country on its path to development, Sir ... Read more

Fishermen in Kwahu District receive outboard motors Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Abetifi, May 16, GNA -The Local Enterprise and Skill Development (LESDEP) on Wednesday presented 10 outboard motors worth GH¢67,800 to 10 fishermen in the Kwahu East District on hire purchase basis. ... Read more

UN task African governments to reduce vulnerability to natural disasters Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Accra, May 16, GNA – The UN has tasked African countries to take measures to lower people's and communities' vulnerability to natural disasters and civil conflict, seasonal or volatile changes in food ... Read more

Sub-Saharan Africa cannot sustain growth without ending hunger - UN report Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Accra, May 16, GNA – The United Nations has noted that Sub-Saharan Africa cannot sustain its present economic growth unless it eliminates the hunger that is affecting almost a quarter of its people. ... Read more

GHANA TO ADD NUCLEAR POWER TO INCREASE ENERGY EXPORT Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Ghana is the process of exploring a nuclear power programme in its power mix, as it strives to become a major net exporter of energy in the West African sub region, says the Deputy Minister of Energy, ... Read more

Intergovernmental negotiation between Ghana and Germany opens in Accra Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Accra, May 16, GNA – A two-day Intergovernmental negotiations between Ghana and Germany started in Accra on Wednesday to build upon existing good bilateral relationship between the two countries. ... Read more

Bee keepers lauds assemblies' efforts at curbing bushfires Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Nkoranza (B/A), May 16, GNA – Bee keepers in Nkoranza and Techiman municipalities have lauded efforts by Nkoranza Municipal and Nkoranza North District Assemblies in fighting bushfires in their areas. ... Read more

Vodafone Ghana takes over Yahoo Mail Login page Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Vodafone Ghana, the most valuable brand in the world, will on 16 and 17 May 2012, take over the Yahoo mail login page. This is the first time that any company in Ghana is taking over the Yahoo login p ... Read more

Economist with ISSER doubts stabilization of the cedi Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Government's projection for the cedi to stabilize in the next few weeks might not be realized. That's the view of an economist with the Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research. T ... Read more

Marriot international continues expansion into African markets Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) continues its investment into the African continent by following up the proposed 209-room Accra Marriott Hotel, with the announcement of two new hotels in Ethio ... Read more

National taskforce issues ultimatum to foreigners in retail business Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Accra, May 15, GNA - A National Taskforce inaugurated by the Ministry of Trade and Industry to monitor activities in the retail business has issued an ultimatum to foreigners in retail businesses to r ... Read more

Government to receive 95 million dollars worth of agricultural inputs from Brazil Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Accra, May 15, GNA - Mr Kwesi Ahwoi, Minister of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) on Tuesday said government was working to facilitate the supply of 95 million dollars worth of agricultural machinery and e ... Read more