Archive for December, 2009

Ashanti NDC Chairman counsels against factionalism

Posted by on December 31, 2009 at 7:32 pm in Politics

GNA – The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Yaw Owusu Obimpeh, has urged the party’s supporters in the region to prevent petty squabbles and factionalism from eating it up. They should forge a united front and focus on preparations towards improving the party’s electoral performance in the 2012 polls. [...]

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Volta NPP renews Nuworsu’s mandate as Regional Chairman

Posted by on at 7:31 pm in Other Top Stories

GNA – Long-time Volta Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Kenwuud Nuworsu, has won another four year term at the Party’s Regional Delegates Conference on Wednesday. This extends Mr Nuworsu’s mandate up to 2013 from 2001, when he stepped into that position as acting Regional Chairman and won subsequent elections into that [...]

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FDB: Rice on board Stephanis will not be permitted into Ghana

Posted by on at 7:30 pm in Business, Other Business Stories

GNA – The Food and Drugs Board (FDB) said on Thursday that 11,466 metric tonnes (229,938 bags) of Burmese rice on board MV Stephanis, which is currently at the Tema Port, would not be permitted onto the Ghanaian market due to “quality and safety implications”. In a statement signed by Dr. Stephen K. Opuni, Chief [...]

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Audit Service re-strategising for New Year

Posted by on at 7:29 pm in Business

GNA – Mr. Richard Quartey, Acting Auditor General, said on Thursday that the Audit Service was re-strategizing to improve on its service delivery as well as satisfy international standards. Mr. Quartey said: “Audit Service has moved from regulatory and financial auditing, and we have now moved into Information Technology, Value for Money as well as [...]

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Ghanaians urged to be patient and tolerant in 2010

Posted by on at 7:29 pm in Other Top Stories

GNA – The Catholic Bishop of Ho, The Right Reverend Francis Anani Lodonu, on Thursday called for patience and tolerance from Ghanaians next year as government works to meet their aspirations. Bishop Lodonu in a New message through the Ghana News Agency in Ho, asked Ghanaians to show their love to the President through prayers [...]

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Islam is distinct from Arab Terrorists – Imam

Posted by on at 7:28 pm in Local News, Other News

GNA – Alhaji Hamza Danjuma, Volta Regional Chief Imam, said a clear distinction has to be made between Arab terrorists and the religion Islam. He said Jihad has changed its character from the days of the Holy Prophet Mohammed to that of ?educational jihad? in modern times where the pen has become mightier than the [...]

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Satellites receive package from Government

Posted by on at 7:27 pm in Football, Sports

GNA – President John Evans Atta Mills on Thursday fulfilled his promise to the Black Satellites by presenting them with their package for their victorious feat at the last FIFA U-20 World Cup. The Satellites beat Brazil 4-3 on penalties to become the first African side to lift the ultimate at the championships n Egypt [...]

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SWAG releases list of 2009 outstanding sports performers

Posted by on at 7:26 pm in Football, Sports

GNA – The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has released the list of outstanding sports performers in 2009 and other individuals who have been earmarked for honours at the 35th SWAG Awards Night scheduled for next year. A statement signed and issued by William Dodzi Ezah, Acting General Secretary of SWAG said three footballers; [...]

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