Ghana Elections: Tain to decide winner

Ghana’s 2008 elections could be decided by the results of the yet to be held elections in the Tain constituency of the Brong Ahafo region. The elections would be held on January 2, 2009. Announcing the results of 229 constituencies out of…

Ghana run-off: Results today

The Electoral Commission (EC,) will this afternoon declare the final results of the presidential run-off. As of press time yesterday, the EC had declared 200 constituency results at the Ghana International Press Centre, with the flag…

Crime to boom as downturn blooms

With the economic downturn affecting every corner of the globe, it is perhaps no surprise that it is likely to affect hi-tech criminals over the next 12 months. In contrast to many ordinary people, hi-tech criminals are likely to see…

Ghanaian student in US commits suicide

A Ghanaian graduate student in the US has been found dead in his room, according to a report by The Post, which has been seen by ghanabusinessnews.com. The 35-year-old student, Albert Karikari of Ohio University was found dead from what is…

US gives $6bn bail-out for GMAC

The US Treasury has unveiled a $6bn (£4.1bn) rescue package for GMAC - General Motors' troubled car loan arm, co-owned by Chrysler's owner, Cerberus. The move - to encourage GMAC to offer funding to would-be vehicle buyers - is the latest…

SSNIT increases pension

The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) on Monday announced a 16.2 per cent increase in pensions across board and an additional flat amount of GH 4.93 cedis for every SSNIT pensioner. A statement signed by Mr Kwaku Osei…