THE Norwegian Ambassador to Ghana, Mrs. Hege Hertzberg, has urged the Ghana government to use the oil resource to transform the country's economy from import dependent, to become a leading exporter on the African continent.

A former Trade and Industry Minister under the Kufuor administration, Alan Kyerematen, has bemoaned the gradual transformation of Ghana into a NATO nation - No Action Talk Only.

The Ghana Agricultural Input Dealers Association (GAIDA) has refuted media reports that the Kejetia Terminal in Kumasi is the hub of sale of counterfeit agrochemical products.

Nana Yaw Amankwaa II, Benkumhene and Acting President of the Kwatwoma Traditional Council, is praying a Sunyani High Court to nullify the decision of the Brong-Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs to withdraw his representation in the House.

An 11-member District Health Committee to ensure quality health service delivery in the Asunafo South District of the Brong Ahafo has been inaugurated at Kukuom the District Capital.

Parliament yesterday approved a credit facility agreement between the government and VTB Capital plc, London for an amount of US $300million for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF ) peacekeeping efforts undertaken by the United Nations Organization in Mali, South Sudan and other places.

The first phase of the Integrated Business Establishment Survey (IBES), an economic census to be conducted on the full set of economic units across all sectors of the Ghanaian economy, was, yesterday, launched in Accra.

Accra -GHANA Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, will today present to Parliament a mid-year review of the budget statement and economic policy of government for consideration and adoption.

The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Ms Sun Baohong, yesterday, paid a courtesy call on the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Nii Laryea Afotey-Agbo.

Accra -GHANA has launched a national export strategy that would enable it double exports to US$5 billion by end of 2015.

Accra -GHANA'S President John Dramani Mahama has nominated a former Chief Executive of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO), Dr Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, as Minister for Trade and Industry.

Accra -ROYAL Philips, the world's leading diversified health and well-being company, has unveiled its new ultra - mobile ultrasound system, VISIQ onto the Ghanaian market.

The Deputy Eastern Regional Minister, Mavis Ama Frempong has presented 50 bags of rice and sugar each to Muslim communities in the region. This forms part of efforts to support their on-going fasting and prayers.

The National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) in collaboration with other stakeholders has organized an interactive workshop for drivers in the Eastern Region. The workshop was to educate commercial drivers on proper usage of the roads in the region.

Asamoah Gyan is at the heart of the news these last moments. After the inglorious participation at the World Cup, the Black Stars attacker escaped unhurt from a serious boating accident with several of his friends.

Announced on departure from Olympique de Marseille, André Ayew still does not know much about his future. The Ghanaian international midfielder, currently on holiday after playing the World Cup 2014 in Brazil, still does not know if he will stay in France or not. André Ayew must resume training on Thursday. This is an opportunity for the Black Star to open talks with his leaders about his future.

When the FIFA World Cup started in Brazil, Ghana was in the same group as Germany - and the only team to hold Germany to a draw. Many Ghanaian fans now see Germany as a source of inspiration.

Nigerians doing business in Ghana have called on the Federal Government to intervene in the attempt by Ghanaian authorities to expel them from the country.