China, Pakistan seal trade deals

With 13 agreements already signed, Pakistan and China were expected to ink additional economic deals worth billions more Saturday, the second day of a rare visit by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao to this impoverished, conflict-ridden nation.…

Irish divided over bailout

Just over 50 percent of Irish people support a multi-billion euro EU/IMF rescue package but believe the country has lost its sovereignty by accepting the external assistance, according to a poll published on Saturday. Skip related content…

Snow and ice bring festive havoc to UK

Fresh snow brought much of Britain to a standstill on what is traditionally the busiest weekend for shopping and travel in the run-up to Christmas. Most of western Britain, Northern Ireland and northern Scotland suffered blizzards while…

Ghana stocks reverse losses

The GSE All-Share Index, the benchmark measure of performance of the Ghana Stock Exchange, rose by 203.14 points to close 7,281.71 points, up from 7,078.57 points during the previous session. The gain, the first in four days, brings the…

EC’s vehicle snatched at gun point

The incidence of carjacking is fast becoming more disturbing with the Electoral Commission (EC) having become the latest victim. The Commission's Toyota Hilux vehicle with the registration number GV 48 Z, was last Friday snatched at gun…

FDB revokes licences of two Chinese companies

The management of Food and Drugs Board (FDB) on Thursday said it had revoked the registration licences of two Chinese companies for engaging in activities that were in contravention with the Food and Drugs Law. They are Tasly Ghana Company…

Petroleum Commission bill laid before parliament

The Petroleum Commission bill meant to over see the regulation and management of petroleum and provide for related matters was laid on the floor of parliament on Thursday. In accordance with Article 269 of the constitution, the Commission…