Cape Coast, June 27, GNA - Patrick Lacle Adjetey, a carpenter from Cape Coast, was on Thursday sentenced to 30-years imprisonment with hard labour by a circuit court in Cape Coast for robbery.

Takoradi, June 27, GNA — A 21-year old trader, Mary Nyamekey, has been sentenced to five years imprisonment with hard labour by a Takoradi circuit court for stealing a baby boy.

Accra, June 27, GNA - Transport Minister, Dzifa Attivor has urged the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to intensify efforts to regain the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) standards to enable airlines fly directly from Ghana to the United States of America.

Tamale, June 27, GNA – Two suspected armed robbers were on Thursday  remanded into prison custody by a Tamale Circuit Court presided over by Mr. Senyo Amedahe over a robbery charge.

Accra, June 27, GNA – Monday, July 1 is a statutory public holiday, the Interior Ministry on Thursday reminded the public.

Old Ningo (G/A), June 27, GNA – Nene Nartey Adiman V, Chief Fisherman of Old Ningo, has called on the Navy to arrest unprincipled fishermen who uses dynamite and light-fishing along the coast of Ningo.

Accra, June 27, GNA – Dr Jacob Akuamoah-Boateng, Chief Executive of the MAB International Hospital, has called on the Ghanaian health authorities to do more to address the increasing rate of non-communicable diseases in the country.

(Ash), June 27, GNA – Deputy Ashanti Regional Minister, Mr Samuel Yaw Adusei, has invited all to work together to rein in the growing greed and selfishness in the society.

Kumasi, June 27, GNA - A scrap dealer caught with dried leaves suspected to be cannabis has been ordered by a Kumasi Circuit Court to be held in prison custody.

Saltpond (C/R), June 27, GNA – Nana Baa, Nyinfahen of Nkusukum Traditional Area, has commended President John Dramani Mahama for re-nominating Mr Hayfron as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Mfantseman.

Koforidua, June 27, GNA - He was popularly known as Abaa, walking naked, dirty, smells badly and always wore an unkempt hair, mustache and beard which had formed into dreadlocks.

Accra, June 27, GNA - President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday called on members of the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS) to provide all the necessary support to Mali as they return to democratic elections in July.

Accra, June 27, GNA – The Accra Fast Track High Court has adjourned the case involving the state and Nana Osabarima Twiampomah III, Chief of Banka in the Ashanti Akim South District, to July 5.

Accra, June 27, GNA –The Management of Cocoa Processing Company (CPC) Limited has initiated an action plan aimed at increasing the production of confectionery products of the Company, which currently provides between eight and ten per cent of her revenue.

Adidwan (Ash), June 27, GNA – A forum to highlight the dangers of illegal abortion has been held at Adidwan in the Mampong Municipality, with a call to the people to accept family planning.

Accra, June 27, GNA - The Scottish Development International, Scotland’s investment promotion agency, has revealed a 6 per cent growth in sales of oil and gas exports from Scotland to Africa in 2011/2012.

Accra, June 27, GNA – Dr Mustapha Ahmed,   Minister of State in-charge of Development Authorities at the Office of the President, on Wednesday said he is committed to promoting the welfare of people in North Ayawaso constituency.

Tarkwa (W/R), June 27, GNA - A Tarkwa Circuit Court has granted a GHȼ 15,000 bail to Ernest Kateng, 49, a store keeper, for stealing GHȼ 12,046.00 belonging to the Cocoa Inputs Company Limited at Samreboi.

Nkawkawkuma (E/R), June 27, GNA - Reverend George Acheampong, a Tutor at the Ramseyer Training Centre of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG), has appealed workers to manage their time effectively to avoid stress.

New Abirem(E/R), June 27, GNA - Mr Isaac Adjah, a 51- year old educationist, has been re-elected as the Presiding Member (PM) of the Birim North District Assembly.