Dr Edward Nasigirie Mahama, Proponent of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), on Thursday said a Peoples National Convention (PNC) Government would review, strengthen and expand the scheme. He said: “The NHIS is currently being implemented on one leg, hence the teething problems associated with its administration but unfortunately the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has failed to consult the initiators. “Under a PNC Government in January 2009, the other leg of the scheme known as Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) would be outdoored to give full complement to

President John Agyekum Kufuor on Thursday conferred the “Order of the Star of Ghana-Companion” on Vice President Alhaji Aliu Mahama, with the observation that the office of the second most important personality of Ghana is very demanding. He stressed: “The high office of the Vice President is very demanding and occupants are in a sense the alter ego of the President.” He said Vice President Mahama and subsequent occupants of the Office

The Eastern Regional Minister, Kwadwo Affram Asiedu says the educational system adopted by the country since independence has made it possible for her to produce a core of intelligent and enterprising citizens who have supported the public and private sectors of the economy. The Minister said this at a reception held in Koforidua in honour of the senior citizens in the country as part of the 48th Republic day celebrations. Mr. Affram Asiedu said by virtue of their sterling performance, some of them have left footprints which need to be emulated by the youth.

The Central Regional Minister, Nana Ato Arthur has urged the chiefs and people of Elmina to appreciate government efforts in dredging the Benya Lagoon as promised. He commended government for such a move, which he said, can impact on the lives of the people. Nana Ato Arthur gave the advice at a durbar of chiefs and people of Elmina to mark this year’s annual Bakatue festival.

The Eastern Regional Minister, Kwadwo Affram Asiedu says the educational system adopted by the country since independence has made it possible for her to produce a core of intelligent and enterprising citizens who have supported the public and private sectors of the economy. The Minister said this at a reception held in Koforidua in honour of the senior citizens in the country as part of the 48th Republic day celebrations.