Professor Elvis Nyarko, the Vice Chancellor Regional Maritime University (RMU), has appealed to government to provide the country with a shipping line to help boost the economy and international trade. He said if Ghana had at least one vessel, it would be able to employ most of its youth who were trained as marine engineers, ... Professor Elvis Nyarko, the Vice Chancellor Regional Maritime University (RMU), has appealed to government to provide the country with a shipping line to help boost the

The Spanish football federation has been fined £180,940 (220,000 Swiss francs) for violating youth player transfer rules in the case involving Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. Real and Atletico are banned from registering players in the next two transfer windows after losing an appeal against their own punishments. Fifa has given the Spanish FA six ... The Spanish football federation has been fined £180,940 (220,000 Swiss francs) for violating youth player transfer rules in the case involving

The government has approved a third runway at Heathrow to expand UK airport capacity. Ministers approved the long-awaited decision at a cabinet committee meeting on Tuesday. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling called the decision “truly momentous” and said expansion would improve the UK’s connections with the rest of the world and support trade and jobs. He ... The government has approved a third runway at Heathrow to expand UK airport capacity. Ministers approved the long-awaited

Two men and two women have been killed on a ride at a theme park on Australia’s east coast. Two victims were thrown from a raft on the Thunder River Rapids ride at Dreamworld on Queensland’s Gold Coast, while two others were trapped inside, officials said. The park in Coomera has been closed and an ... Two men and two women have been killed on a ride at a theme park on Australia’s east coast. Two victims were thrown from a raft on the Thunder River Rapids ride at Dreamworld

The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) has said it will go to the Supreme Court if the High Court hearing its case against the Electoral Commission (EC) fails to rule in its favour. The PPP is challenging the EC’s decision to disqualify its presidential aspirant, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, from the presidential race. The case is ... The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) has said it will go to the Supreme Court if the High Court hearing its case against the Electoral Commission (EC) fails

The Accra High Court hearing the lawsuit filed by the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) seeking to restrain the Electoral Commission (EC) from proceeding with the balloting for positions of presidential candidates will give its judgement on Friday, October 28, 2016. The PPP is also challenging the EC’s decision to disqualify its presidential aspirant, Dr. Papa Kwesi ... The Accra High Court hearing the lawsuit filed by the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) seeking to restrain the Electoral

The governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have been found to be political parties using the most abusive languages in Ghana’s media. According to a report released by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) on indecent campaign language, a total of 14 incidents of indecent expressions were recorded from ... The governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have been found to be political parties using the most abusive

Supporters of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) have gathered in the hundreds around the premises of the Accra High Court ahead of its hearing of the party’s lawsuit against the Electoral Commission (EC). The PPP is the praying the court to restrain the Commission from proceeding with balloting for positions for presidential candidates ahead of the ... Supporters of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) have gathered in the hundreds around the premises of the Accra High Court

The Electoral Commission (EC) has challenged the powers of court to order it to accept the nomination forms of the presidential nominee of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom. The case the hearing of the case is currently underway at an Accra High Court. According to the lawyer for the EC, Thaddeus Sory, the ... The Electoral Commission (EC) has challenged the powers of court to order it to accept the nomination forms of the presidential nominee of the Progressive

Alex Segbefia, Minister of Health, has said his outfit has taken notice of the non-strike action attitude of the Ghana Physician Assistants Association (GPAA) and would ensure that their concerns are addressed. He said unlike others that embark on strike actions at the least opportunity, the GPAA has never done that and has always resorted ... Alex Segbefia, Minister of Health, has said his outfit has taken notice of the non-strike action attitude of the Ghana Physician Assistants Association

The European Union (EU) would continue to strengthen educational collaboration with the African Union (AU) to empower the human resources for the continent’s socio-economic development. William Hanna, the EU Ambassador to Ghana, said the EU partnership with Africa and collaboration together have real significance and impact on the quality of what they do together. He ... The European Union (EU) would continue to strengthen educational collaboration with the African Union (AU) to empower

The Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) has said it is optimistic Ghana’s judiciary can expedite action on the various election-related lawsuits to ensure the country holds its general elections in December as expected. The Executive Director of IDEG, Dr Emmanuel Akwetey in an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday [October 25] said the ... The Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) has said it is optimistic Ghana’s judiciary can expedite action on the various election-related

The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has released its second pre-election environment observation findings for the period of August and September. This was part of its total election observation duties in the run-up to the December 7 polls. The findings are a compilation of bi-weekly field reports submitted by CODEO’s Long Term Observers (CODEO ... The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has released its second pre-election environment observation findings for the

Justin Bieber has walked off stage in Manchester after asking fans to stop screaming in the gaps between songs. During the last of three shows in the city as part of his Purpose world tour the singer said: “I appreciate all the support, I appreciate love I appreciate the kind things. “But the screaming in ... Justin Bieber has walked off stage in Manchester after asking fans to stop screaming in the gaps between songs. During the last of three shows in the city as part of his Purpose

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the U.S Customs and Border Protection have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the exchange of customs expertise from both countries. The agreement covers trade between the two countries, prevention of narcotics trade, averting human trafficking, and the trafficking of hazardous materials. Speaking to the media after ... The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the U.S Customs and Border Protection have signed a Memorandum of Understanding

The world is full of wonders and Pyongyang seems to have one of its own. A 19 year old monkey from the central zoo in Pyongyang seems to enjoy smoking cigarettes as its favourite pastime. The female chimp, Dalle, is able to go through a box of cigarettes every day and even knows how to ... The world is full of wonders and Pyongyang seems to have one of its own. A 19 year old monkey from the central zoo in Pyongyang seems to enjoy smoking cigarettes as its favourite pastime. The female chimp,

The Finance Minister, Seth Terkper has rejected claims that government is competing with banks in the country for dollar currency by issuing dollar bonds locally. The Managing Director of CAL Bank, Mr. Frank Adu Jnr, and the Managing Director of Stanbic Bank, Mr. Alhassan Andani  expressed some level of dissatisfaction in the new move by ... The Finance Minister, Seth Terkper has rejected claims that government is competing with banks in the country for dollar currency by issuing dollar bonds

An independent candidate for the Savelugu constituency, Alhassan Iddrisu Buglung, has expressed confidence in his ability to snatch the seat from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the first time in the December polls. His comments come on the back of a report by Citi FM’s election coverage team, Delta Squad which suggests he could ... An independent candidate for the Savelugu constituency, Alhassan Iddrisu Buglung, has expressed confidence in his ability to snatch the seat from the

AngloGold Ashanti Ghana has been given a directive aimed at restoring law and order at its Obuasi concession. An earlier statement from AngloGold copied to Citi Business News, expressed the mining company’s wish to keep their concession under strict scrutiny when they rid it of illegal mining activities. ‘The directive to clear the site of ... AngloGold Ashanti Ghana has been given a directive aimed at restoring law and order at its Obuasi concession. An earlier statement from AngloGold