April 2013

The East Mamprusi Health Service, has taken strategic measures to achieve zero maternal mortality rate in the area. The district reduced maternal mortalities from a high record of 265 mortalities per 100,000 lives birth in 2010, to only…

The Government Hospital Pharmacists Association (GHOSPA) will on Wednesday meet the National Labour Commission (NLC) to find solution to the demands of members to end their strike, which has entered its second week. Just like the striking…

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has arrived in Ghana on a maiden visit as part of a three nation African tour. The two-day visit is the last leg of his African tour, which included Benin, Niger and Ghana. It is aimed at…

The Finance Minister, Seth Terkper will lead Ghana's delegation to the upcoming 2013 World Bank-International Monetary Fund (IMF) annual Spring Meetings in Washington DC. A statement issued by the Finance Ministry says the delegation is…

The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) on Tuesday launched its 50th Anniversary celebration which aimed, among other things, at educating the public about the safe and peaceful applications of nuclear science, biotechnology and related…

President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday stated that the establishment of public universities at areas where private tertiary institutions exist was not a move to compete with them, but to complement their efforts. He said government…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is of the view that the current energy crisis in Ghana if not resolved could curtail the country’s economic growth. In a mission assessment of Ghana’s economy, the Washington-based Fund noted that…

The Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen (GNAFF) on Tuesday inaugurated a 10-member sub-committee to strategise to strengthen regional and district structures of the association. The sub-committee, chaired by Mr Terkpertey…

Government said on Tuesday it plans to achieve a well-reformed and reliable electricity sector in the next three years by boosting generation capacity, improving transmission and enhancing distribution. Professor Thomas Akabzaa, Chief…

Mr Edward Ayagle, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Bolgatanga, has given the assurance that investigations could be conducted into financial scandal and other charges levelled by people in the area against the Development Control Task…