The Salvation Army Basic School Clubs  at Sempe in Accra have received training in climate change, renewable energy and tree planting, as part of efforts to build the capacity of the youth in environmental issues. The workshop involved teachers and …

Mr Fredrick Ken Appiah, Consultant of the Energy Commission, has urged District Assemblies in Ghana to develop sustainable plans that would help improve access and efficient use of energy. The consultant also reiterated the importance of increased youth involvement in …

Movement for Development Ghana (MFDG), a pro-democracy group, has appealed to the Presidency to retain Mr Samuel Sarpong as Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) for Kumasi. The group contended that the Mayor’s retention would help foster continuity in development programmes, particularly …

The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) says global emissions of mercury have remained relatively stable in the last twenty years, with 2010 emissions from human activities thought to be just under 2,000 tonnes. It said despite improved availability of data …

The New York Times, one of the most influential newspapers in the United States of America has listed Accra as one of the best places in the world for business and pleasure this year, 2013. Accra placed fourth out of …

Ghana will soon establish a reliable energy database following the award of funds by the Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP). The project is among eight new energy initiatives in 19 selected developing countries. The REEEP said January 9, …

A delegation of the traditional rulers of the Bamboi have paid a courtesy call on President John Mahama at the Castle in Accra. They came to congratulate the President on his election and inauguration into office. In a press statement …

President John Mahama An Economist has appealed to the NDC administration to listen to suggestions made by the business community to ensure that an enabling environment for economic growth, job creation and its sustainability was created for all. Dr Alexander …

Dr Abu Sakara – CPP Presidential candidate The Convention Peoples Party (CPP) has called on party members to reflect on its performance in the 2012 elections to generate ideas towards effective rebuilding and resuscitating the party. Various speakers on Saturday …

Kwame Donkor, an unemployed who had sex with a six-year-old girl at a nearby bush under the pretence of giving her a Christmas gift has been sentenced to 18 years with hard labour by the Akim Swedru circuit court. Donkor …

Abukari  Damba, goalkeepers trainer of Hearts of Oak has left the club on mutual grounds. Damba told GNA Sport: “I have resigned from Hearts on mutual grounds. Myself and the club amicably agreed on my decision to leave the club, …

Chief Imoro Baba-Issa, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the National Council of Zongo Chiefs (NCZC) has said that the development of educational infrastructure in Zongo communities is very crucial to the improvement  of people’s living standards in those areas. He …

Traders of Makola market have been living in constant fear following rumours circulating that some people are preparing to burn the market, and have therefore  appealed to the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) to beef up security. Nana Kraku Ohene, Leader …

Mr Adam Mutawakilu, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Damongo Constituency in the Northern Region has commended the people for voting massively for him in the December elections. He said: “I accept the responsibility with humility and …

President John Mahama Mr. Evans Kwabla Ablordeppey, Oforikrom Constituency Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has commended President John Mahama on his successful inauguration and urged stakeholders to give him the necessary support. The President, he said, would need …