Before I walked into the conference room of The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) that afternoon, I knew very little about the biometric system and its implications for Ghana’s 2012 elections. And though I learnt a lot that day, I am still not one of the self-proclaimed experts of the biometric voter registration system who shout themselves coarse everyday on our airwaves.  “I do not know... 

*With Kwamena Ananse  I tuned in to the flagship weekend news analysis programmes on Saturday and as I guessed, the unfortunate events that embroiled the CPP last week made the headlines. It was clear from the majority of panellists and correspondents on Joy FM’s News File programme for example, that the CPP’s reputation has been damaged and the standing of the new leadership severely dented in... 

As a country that came from colonization many thought that our politics would be civil and responsible than before, as our democracy keeps growing from strength to strength, but that is not the case. Rather, is tempting us to remind ourselves of the dark days in our political history.  As a former student leader and someone who sit on the fence with basic understanding of conceptual politics I have... 

ARTICLE BY: DR. MICHAEL J.K. BOKOR Okyenhene, Amoatia Ofori-Panin II Soon and very soon, there will be much bleating in the Ofori Panin Palace at Kibi when 72 sheep are herded in there as payment of the hefty fine imposed on Odehye Kwame Boateng, the man who accused the Okyenhene, Amoatia Ofori-Panin II, of involvement in illegal gold mining in the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area of the Eastern Region.... 

‘NDC will win Atwima Kwanwoma seat’ Dr. Kwabena Adjei, NDC National Chairman The District Chief Executive of Atwima Kwanwoma in the Ashanti Region, Tony Nyame, has promised to work assiduously towards peace among members of the ruling party in his constituency to enhance their chances for victory in the 2012 General Election. Having gone through a very hot primary in his constituency of which he... 

Okyehene Amoatia Ofori Panyin II The Akyem Abuakwa State has condemned Odehyee Kyei Boateng for accusing the Okyehene of condoning galamsey operations in Kyebi. Odehyee Boateng who claims to be a cousin to the Okyehene Amoatia Ofori Panyin II, was invited for questioning at the Okyeman palace in relation to his allegations. According to the traditional council and some eyewitnesses, Odehyee Boateng... 

The Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Madam Sherry Ayittey, has tasked Africa leaders to initiate policies and strategies to promote the production and consumption of local rice. She noted that African countries had the capacity to produce more rice to feed the people, and said “What is needed is the commitment and political will from leaders to take bold decisions to motivate farmers... 

A 77-year-old man who has been barbering at the Kumasi Adihyeman Gardens for over 30 years has died of shock after receiving notice of an intended renovation of their building by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly. Samuel Sarpong, Kumasi Mayor S.B. Owusu is said to have fallen unconscious as soon as he read the notice from the Assembly that the building which he and other members of the Kumasi Expert... 

Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Kwaku Agyemang-Mensah, has said government would do everything to support the services sector to become more vibrant and efficient. The sector, he noted, held a lot of promise for the nation given its job creation potential. Dr. Agyemang-Mensah said, currently, the sector was contributing more than 70 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the industrialized... 

…On 2012 budget Members of the Ghana Aid Effectiveness Forum have called on government to swiftly develop a comprehensive Public Investment Management Policy that will direct investments to sectors that have significant multipliers and capable of increasing growth on a sustainable basis. President John Atta Mills The members therefore urged the government to give critical attention to the institutional...