Hasten Slowly Down With GM Foods Issue
By: Daily Graphic The Catholic Bishops’ Conference has advised the government to “hasten slowly” with the introduction of genetically modified foods to the local market. “We, the members of the Ghana...
View ArticleUS Federal Reserve slows down economy boost
The US Federal Reserve has announced a slowdown in its effort to boost the US economy. The central bank said it planned to scale back its $85bn (£51.8bn) a month bond buying programme by $10bn a month....
View ArticleRussia Saves Ukraine To Avoid Bankruptcy
Ukraine’s decision to suspend a deal on closer EU ties and sign a Russian aid agreement instead has helped avoid bankruptcy, Prime Minister Mykola Azarov has told ministers in Kiev. The government’s...
View ArticlePlastic pound banknotes in the offing
Plastic banknotes that can survive a spin in the washing machine are to be brought into circulation by the Bank of England in 2016. The Bank argues that the polymer notes stay cleaner and are more...
View ArticleNilla Selormey is new face of Merchant Bank
The Board of Fortiz Private Equity Fund Limited, has announced the appointment of Ms Nilla Selormey as the Managing Director designate of Merchant Bank Ghana Limited following the official takeover of...
View ArticleIMF reviews Uganda’s economy.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the first review of Uganda’s economic performance under the program supported by the Policy Support Instrument (PSI). The PSI was approved by the...
View ArticleTeenager delivers triplets to the world
A 13-year-old girl has given birth to triplets in the capital of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. The father is a 61-year-old man who is now on the run from authorities who are looking to...
View ArticleGovernment asked to absorb salary increase
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) General Secretary has cautioned government to discard the idea to freeze increment of salaries of public sector workers. Kofi Asamoah told Joy News Thursday that...
View Article$622m Bui Dam Now Inaugurated
President John Mahama Thursday has commissioned Ghana’s second largest hydroelectric generating plant at Bui in the Brong Ahafo Region, and declared that the country is on its way to become a major...
View ArticleSam Okudzeto back Awuni’s case
A legal luminary, Sam Okudzeto has urged the Executive Director of Centre for Freedom and Accuracy, Andrew Awuni, to pursue the controversial sale of Merchant Bank at the Court of Appeal. He believes...
View ArticleAm happy with my figure-Moon Sangmor
When it comes to issues of weight, most women are likely to get anxious when told that they have put on weight. For these women, the thought of looking big is simply unpleasant. Not Moon Sangmor,...
View ArticleRight energy mix is catalyst for growth in an economy
Energy, in its right mix, serves as a catalyst for growth in any economy. Without energy, businesses cannot run and domestic activities will come to a standstill. Ghana was lucky to be among a few...
View ArticleFarmers still use old methods of storage-report
Farmers are still using old methods of storing produce despite the introduction of improved storage facilities by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) to reduce post-harvest losses. According to...
View ArticleGhanaian traditional leader hangs himself
A 53 year old chief has committed suicide at Abuakwa in the Ashanti region. The chief is reported to have shot himself in the chest. Residents and family members are speculating he killed himself...
View ArticleOld parliament house fire blamed on poor wiring
The head of the Commission of Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) Loretta Lamptey suspects poor electrical wiring could be blamed for Thursday’s fire that gutted the Old Parliament House...
View ArticleNigeria and Ghana team up to improve trade
Ghana and Nigeria trade unions in the construction industry have decided to jointly adopt a strategy to develop the skills of their members for increased productivity and also pursue their rights. Mr...
View ArticleBritish innovation award goes to SARI
A top British innovation award has been presented to the Savannah Agriculture Research Institute (SARI) and its partners implementing the Alliance for Green Revolution Africa’s (AGRA) Agriculture Value...
View ArticleVictor Hugo dragged to court over money laundering
Piera Cascantees Victor Hugo, the 42-year-old German who is standing trial at an Accra Fast Track High Court (Financial Division) for allegedly attempting to launder $650,000 to Bolivia, was reportedly...
View ArticleFare thee well Madiba
K1: Koo, didn’t Nelson Mandela get a send-off to end all send-offs? I was so happy for him. K2: It exposed our current human situation starkly for all of us to see. Ei, you too saw beyond the solemn...
View ArticleHow Holy Usages Were Introduced By Catholic Holy Men
HALLELUJA….! Once again, the air is filled with the usual festive digs and happy swings and sweet thrills of Christmas. Yes, in comes the yearly Merry, Merry Christmas… Buronya! Come Tuesday evening,...
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