Joyce Bamford-Addo, Speaker of Parliament The Parliament of Ghana has passed the Presidential Transition Bill into law. The new law is highly expected to curtail conflicts related to handing over power from one political party to another.  The Majority Leader, Hon. Cletus Avoka, on March 6, told Citi News the bill will become law before the close of the month. “If that law comes into place, it would... 

Mental health workers across the country have expressed gratitude to Parliament over the passage of the Mental Health Bill after eight years of waiting and agitations by civil society groups. The Mental Health Bill became a surprise to many health workers when it was announced on the floor of Parliament by the Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Professor Michael Ocquaye, that it has been passed. Prof.... 

Dr. Nduom addressing KNUST branch of PYM The sole presidential aspirant of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP,) Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, has pledged that a PPP government will promote the consumption of locally made Ghanaian goods.   This, according to Dr. Nduom, will help to significantly cut down on importation and bring about growth and vibrancy of local industries.   He said this... 

The Electoral Commission of Ghana yesterday presented to the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) their certificate at a colourful ceremony in Accra.  We bring to readers some exciting pictures from the ceremony. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border:... 

ARTICLE BY: ATIBODU MOHAMMED TANKO You see them on the streets everyday hawking their disabilities. The acid-bath victim with folds of taut flesh hanging over his head like a cobra’s hood, the amputee ambling on broken crutches, blind men ‘’starring’’ at you with empty eye-sockets, the ‘’damp and dump’’, the deformed wielding gnarled limbs at you like a headmaster’s rod; all daring... 

Salsa Newest Ghanaian joint, Lloyds Plaza, has introduced the popular Cuban dance, Salsa, which has gain a lot of popularity among the youth in Ghana, especially in the Capital, Accra.   Starting on this Friday, 16th March, 2012 inside the Lloyds club house located off the McCarthy Hill-Kasoa road, the Lloyds ‘Salsa-Zonto’ is officially going to be launched by the Chief Executive Officer of... 

Scouting for contestants of the Miss Ghana 2012 beauty pageant began today the 14th of March 2012. Adi Plahar, a professional model instructor and trainer, will lead a team of scouts to all ten regions of Ghana to identify young, savvy, exceptionally beautiful and intelligent ladies for the 2012 edition. Plahar’s team began their search in the Western and Central regions today, March 14 and would... 

Philomena Anokye-Yeboah, though a caterer, has a heart of music under her sleeve, which she has been harnessing over the years. Philo, as she affectionately called by her close pals, is a professional caterer who specialised in sugar craft. She currently works at the Ankaful Nurses Training College. Despite her busy schedule as a caterer at the Training College, she always makes time for her music... 

SECURITY is very paramount to every country no matter the nature of politics being pursued by the leadership of the country.  Countries protect their borders not only to prevent external aggression but also hinder the entry of contraband goods. LIKEWISE, a country’s image in the comity of nations is also projected by the conduct of its security detail not only within the country but also abroad.... 

Prophet Daniel Yaw Nkansah, 2008 Presidential Candidate for New Vision Party Leader of New Vision Pentecostal Church, Prophet Daniel Yaw Nkansah, who was found hiding in the ceiling of his bedroom to escape arrest on Wednesday appeared before an Accra Circuit Court. Prophet Nkansah together with one Haruna Natogma, unemployed, appeared before the court for allegedly defrauding four farmers from Karaga...