[Translate] Two million people have been affected by the massive earthquake that struck central Chile on Saturday, President Michelle Bachelet has said. In a TV address, she said the forces of nature were testing the nation. So far at least 300 people have been confirmed killed in the earthquake that struck in the early hours of Saturday. The 8.8 quake – one of the biggest ever... 

[Translate] ake Obetsebi Lamptey, newly elected chairman of the NPPThe New Patriotic Party has sworn in a new set of national executive officers after about eight hours of voting and vote counting at the party’s national delegates conference in Kumasi. The Electoral Commission, which conducted the election confirmed the following results and winners to constitute the NPP’s new... 

[Translate] MP for Ayawaso Central, Sheik I.C. Quaye has declared Obetsebi Lamptey winner of the NPP chairmanship slot ahead of official declaration. In an interview with Joy News’ Evans Mensah, the MP in his typical electioneering chorus announced in Ga agbenaa which literally means it is finished. Provisional results at the time indicated that Jake Obetsebi Lamptey had taken... 

[Translate] It looks almost certain, lawyer Owusu Afriyie also known as ‘Sir John’ will pick the hotly contested General Secretary position of the New Patriotic Party at their national delegates conference. Provisional results so far indicate he has taken a commanding lead, with his supporters jubilating and pouring powder all over him. In an interview with Luv FM’s Elton John Brobbey, Sir... 

[Translate] Provisional results from the New Patriotic Party's national delegates conference in Kumasi received by Myjoyonline indicate that Jake Obetsebi Lamptey has been elected Chairman of the NPP. He has beaten his closest challenger, Stephen Ntim and three others; Dr Charles Wereko-Brobby, Felix Owusu Agyapong and Sammy Crabbe. Nana Ohene Ntow has been unseated as the General Secretary by... 

[Translate] Hearts playersDefending Champions Hearts of Oak are determined to end their three-match winless run at the Sekondi Stadium against relegation contenders Eleven Wise on Sunday. Hearts have amassed four points from the available 12 and need a win to avoid further slip on the Glo Premier League. Wise lie third from the bottom and are seeking results under new German coach Hans Dieter Schmidt. All... 

[Translate] Organisations, clients and customers, have been urged to make use of the recently introduced electronic Cheque Codeline Clearing System (CCCS) to inject speed into business transactions. Ms Elizabeth A. Nyarko, Branch Manager of the HFC Bank Limited told the Ghana News Agency on Saturday that the clearing system is a technological service introduced to modernize the financial sector... 

[Translate] The Federal Court of Justice in Italy on Friday reduced the two-match suspension handed to Inter Milan’s Ghana international Sulley Muntari, making him available for the tie against Genoa. Muntari was punished for insulting the referee who handled last week Serie A game against Sampdoria at the San Siro where Inter had two players sent-off in a high tension game. By this new ruling,... 

[Translate] Mr Richard Branson, Founder and Chief Executive of the Virgin Group, a British venture capital conglomerate, has noted that “Ghana is a beacon of success in the sub-region” and should capitalize on her successes to transform society. He said the country’s institutions had significantly improved with favourable business climate and competitive market, making her to... 

[Translate] Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, remains the acting president and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed ForcesFresh facts have emerged as to why President Umaru Yar’Adua conceded the acting presidency to Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, which led to the clarification provided Thursday by the presidential spokesman, Olusegun Adeniyi that Jonathan remains the acting president and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed...