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April 2011

Government commissions water project for Atiavi

Government is poised to deliver on its promise to provide the citizenry with potable water especially in small and rural communities. Dr Hannah Bissiw, Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Works and Housing said it was government intention…

MP accused of meddling in chieftaincy matters

The Azure Royal Family at Nangodi in the Upper East Region, has accused Mr Moses Asaga, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for the Nabdam Constituency for meddling in chieftaincy issues in the area. He is…

Rampaging youth attack Police

A mob of angry youth on Tuesday attacked a Police Station at Abesim near Sunyani to avenge the death of a colleague, who was allegedly stabbed to death at a drinking spot by another man. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Robert…

Bugudon Company to begin mining operation soon

Bugudon Company Limited (BCL), a mining company in the Awaham community of the Eastern Region, is set to begin mining operation in the district. Mr Kwame Dzadey Junior (Jnr), Managing Director of BCL in an interview with the Ghana News…

Ghana achieves EITI Compliance

Ghana has achieved compliance with the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), the global standard for improved transparency in the oil, gas and mining sectors. Mr Franklin Ashiadey, National Coordinator of the Ghana…

BP’s first quarter profits fall

Profits at oil giant BP have fallen as the costs of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon blast continue to affect the firm. Replacement cost profit for the first quarter from January to March was $5.5bn (£3.33bn) compared with $5.6bn for the first…