Ebo Quansah in Accra… When the brakes of the old banger screeched to a halt at the Dzorwulu traffic lights on the George Walker Bush Highway, in Accra, scores of street vendors swarmed the vehicle. I was getting a bit uncomfortable, as the sheer numbers made breathing a bit difficult. I asked for space and […] The post Mahama has to lose the vote to free the people of Ghana appeared first on The Chronicle - Ghana News. Ebo Quansah in Accra… When the brakes of the old banger

Ex-Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard says he has “options on and off the pitch” after announcing he will leave MLS club LA Galaxy. Gerrard, 36, joined in Galaxy in 2015 and scored five goals in 34 appearances during two seasons in America. His contract expires next month. “It’s certainly not the end of me […] The post Gerrard to leave LA Galaxy appeared first on The Chronicle - Ghana News. Ex-Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard says he has “options

Famed for his professional, hardnosed managerial approach to the game, Pep Guardiola’s footballing philosophy is the stuff of legend. But Samir Nasri has offered a bizarre new insight into one of Guardiola’s lesser known policies. Speaking to L’Equipe, the Frenchman revealed how one of Guardiola’s first acts as Manchester City manager was to ban every […] The post Guardiola banned players from sex after midnight -Nasri appeared first on The Chronicle - Ghana News. Famed for his

The Ghana Minigolf Federation has officially announced that nationwide registration is now open to all persons interested in becoming members of the sport. The Federation President, Mr. Talal Fattal, noted as the latest addition to Ghana sports, there was the need to regulate the minigolf sport industry, so as to ensure growth, discipline and professionalism […] The post Ghana minigolf begins membership registration nationwide appeared first on The Chronicle - Ghana News. The Ghana Minigolf

Story from Isaac Akwetey-Okunor ([email protected])..  As I Grow (AIG), a Larteh-Akuapim-based nonprofit organisation, has passionately called on philanthropists, government institutions and other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to financially support Madam Mary Dogbe, a 35 year old lady suffering from an eye tumor. Mary, who hails from Abena Awia, a farming community in the Akuapem North Municipality, […] The post NGO woos financial support for lady …suffering from eye tumor appeared

  The “One district, One factory” refrain has caught on well with assembly members caucus in the Ashanti Region, resulting in a declared support for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) standard bearer, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in the December polls. The position of both current and former members, declared at a press conference at the […] The post Assembly Members Caucus accepts one district-one factory policy appeared first on The Chronicle - Ghana News.   The “One district,

From Issah Alhassan, Kumasi .. The Ashanti Region officially started the micro processes for the elections yesterday, amidst controversies over the late arrival and design of the ballot papers. All the representatives of the various political parties from the 47 constituencies in the region gathered at the Ashanti Regional Police Depot to monitor the certification […] The post Confusion over ballot papers appeared first on The Chronicle - Ghana News. From Issah Alhassan, Kumasi .. The

By Maxwell Ofori [email protected].. The Chairman of the National Media Commission (NMC), Nana Kwasi Gyan-Appenteng, has urged users of social media to be more cautious before and during the December polls, because any irresponsibility on their part could cost the nation. He said the use of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Whatsapp among others, would play a […] The post NMC cautions against the abuse of social media appeared first on The Chronicle - Ghana News. By Maxwell Ofori [email protected].. The

We could never ignore the stylish first ladies. In the case of the 10 women here — Michelle Obama, Jackie Kennedy, Hillary Clinton and Eleanor Roosevelt all included — we were completely smitten. These women redefined power dressing during their time in the White House, proving their confidence through fashion-forward outfits. Whether they were slipping […] The post 10 Most stylish American first ladies appeared first on The Chronicle - Ghana News. TODAY — Pictured: Former First

HFC Bank, a member of Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL) of Trinidad and Tobago, was the platinum sponsor at a two- day Local Content Oil and Gas Exhibition organized by the Petroleum Commission of Ghana (PetroComm) in Takoradi. The just-ended conference, held under the theme: “Creating Champions, increasing in-country value creation and capability of domestic […] The post Local Content Oil & Gas Exhibition in Takoradi appeared first on The Chronicle - Ghana News. HFC Bank,

  By Dominic Yooku deGraft Aidoo Email Dominic: [email protected]… “……. I’m just happy with a ball at my feet. My motivation comes from playing the game I love. If I wasn’t paid to be a professional footballer I would willingly play for nothing”. Lionel Messi (Argentine professional footballer who plays for Spanish club FC Barcelona […] The post MUSINGS FROM AFAR WHY NOT GHC 2M ON GOLD WATCHES FOR LOYALTY AND DISTINCTION? appeared first on The Chronicle

By Morkporkpor Anku., The Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) has signed a multiple destination agreement concept with South Africa. The concept is aimed at promoting the tourism drive between the two countries, which would enable tourists to tour major cities in the two countries. Mrs Nancy O. Sam, the President of TOUGHA, in an […] The post Ghana signs destination agreement with South Africa appeared first on The Chronicle - Ghana News. By Morkporkpor Anku., The Tour Operators Union

President John Dramani Mahama has said government would continue to take tough and bold decisions to help stabilize the economy and to create a better environment for businesses to thrive. Addressing the quarterly Ghana Investment Promotion Centre breakfast meeting of Chief Executive Officers of various companies, President Mahama said a strong and resilient economy was […] The post We’ll take tough and bold decisions to stabilize economy -Mahama appeared first on The Chronicle - Ghana News. President

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim listens to a question during a news conference in New Delhi July 23, 2014. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi The impact of extreme natural disasters is equivalent to a global $520 billion loss in annual consumption, and forces some 26 million people into poverty each year, a new report from the World […] The post Natural Disasters Cost $520bn in Losses Every Year appeared first on The Chronicle - Ghana News. World Bank President Jim Yong Kim listens to a question during

By Joyce Danso.. The Electoral Commission (EC) has apologized to the Supreme Court over the absence of any of the Commission members in court on November 9, when the writ to compel the EC to declare results on Special Voting commenced. Mr AmaduSulley, EC Deputy Chairman in Charge of Operations, who rendered the apology said: […] The post EC apologises to Supreme Court appeared first on The Chronicle - Ghana News. By Joyce Danso.. The Electoral Commission (EC) has apologized to the Supreme

Accra, November 2016, Algeria’s bid to foster new commercial links across West Africa and take advantage of the opportunities emerging in key markets, including Ghana, is expected to be a topic of discussion at a transcontinental forum to be held in Algiers at the beginning of December. The global publishing firm Oxford Business Group (OBG) […] The post Algeria eyes stronger trade ties with Ghana appeared first on The Chronicle - Ghana News. Accra, November 2016, Algeria’s bid to foster

By George-Ramsey Benamba.. President John Dramani Mahama says government is focused on reducing the wage bill to 40 per cent by the end of 2017 and will, therefore, use all workable measures to ensure its reduction. He said wage overruns, unsustainable subsidies on petroleum products and power crisis placed huge economic challenges on the economy […] The post Gov’t to cut down wage bills in 2017 –Mahama appeared first on The Chronicle - Ghana News. By George-Ramsey Benamba.. President

By DundasWhigham.. After the 2008 General Elections, Ghana was largely commended by the International Community for being one of the few African countries to have passed Huttinghton’s two-turn-over-of-the-executive test. This was when there had been two transition of political power from one party to the either, as 2000 General Elections set the milestone. We may […] The post Rejected ballots affecting the democratic choice” appeared first on The Chronicle - Ghana News. By DundasWhigham.. After

It was a straight forward case. A group of people identified as followers of the National Democratic Congress on a keep fit march in Accra last Sunday pelted the Nima residence of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Presidential Candidate of the opposition New Patriotic Party with stones, broken bottles and other missiles. The crowd, numbering between […] The post That is the spirit Nana appeared first on The Chronicle - Ghana News. It was a straight forward case. A group of people identified

  The 2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is set to receive the Mother Teresa Memorial International Award for Social Justice, at an event in Mumbai, India, on Sunday, November 20, 2016. In addition, the NPP flagbearer will deliver the keynote address at the award event on the […] The post Akufo-Addo to receive Mother Teresa Award appeared first on The Chronicle - Ghana News.   The 2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic