US Senate passes $149b jobless aid bill

The Senate on Wednesday passed a $149 billion package of jobless aid and tax breaks, as Democrats continued efforts to lower the 9.7 percent unemployment rate before congressional elections in November. The measure, approved by a vote of…

Australia's unemployment rate up

Australia's unemployment rate climbed in February, government data published Thursday showed, but the result matched market forecasts after a downward revision to the prior month's figure. Australia's jobless rate rose to a seasonally…

Ghana’s inflation falls to 14.2% in February

Ghana’s inflation continues its downward spiral hitting 14.2% in February from 14.8% in January. Speaking to the media in Accra Wednesday March 10, 2010, the Director of Economic Statistics at the Ghana Statistical Service, Magnus Ebo…

Businessman foils armed robbery with hot water

A resident of Tema Community Seven, foiled an attempted robbery at his residence when he poured hot water on the armed robber. On September 21, 2006, the businessman was sleeping in his room when he spotted Daniel Kodi, alias Kwasi…

Ghana stocks dip on Ecobank

The GSE All-Share Index, the benchmark measure, dipped 91.63 points at 5,747.02 points from 5,838.65 points on Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) loss. The loss brings the year to date gain down to 3.13 per cent. On the broader…