[ad_1] The Deputy Finance Minister, Dr. Alex Ampaabeng, has announced that the government will not impose new taxes on Ghanaians in the upcoming mid-year budget. Stakeholders have voiced concerns about the numerous taxes burdening businesses and households, calling for the elimination of some to ease their financial strain. In an interview with Bernard Avle on…
[ad_1] The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has highlighted the necessity of significant fiscal adjustments to restore Ghana’s economy to a state of normalcy. These adjustments will likely include tax increases and expenditure reductions. During a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, Dr John Kwabena Kwakye, the Director of Research at the…
[ad_1] The Minority in Parliament has announced its support for the Free Senior High School (FSHS) Bill, pending its presentation to Parliament. This move aims to dispel speculation that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) plans to cancel the policy if it forms the next government. Member of Parliament for Builsa South and Deputy Ranking Member…
[ad_1] Kurt Okraku Ghana Football Association (GFA) President, Kurt Okraku, on behalf of the FA has expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for their massive support during Ghana’s game against their Central African Republic (CAR) counterparts. On Monday, the Black Stars posted a 4-3 win over the Central African Republic in their 2026 World Cup qualifier…
[ad_1] The world’s second largest cocoa producer Ghana is looking to delay delivery of up to 350,000 tons of beans to next season due to poor crops, five sources told Reuters in a further worsening of the outlook for the global chocolate industry. Chocolate makers around the world are raising prices for consumers after cocoa…
[ad_1] Kennedy Agyapong and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia In a significant development for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) campaign efforts, Kennedy Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, has thrown his support behind Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s bid for the presidency. Following his defeat in the NPP primaries, Kennedy Agyapong reassured his followers and party…
[ad_1] Johnnie Walker, the world’s number one Scotch Whisky, has announced the winners of its Black Label Global Bartender Challenge, with Ghanaian bartender, Survaiva Benjamin Donkor, Senior Bartender at Tribeca Restaurant, winning an exclusive three-night immersive Black Label experience in Scotland, the home of Johnnie Walker. Bartenders from across the world were invited to get…
[ad_1] Ghana, a nation once hailed as a beacon of hope and democracy in Africa, is now grappling with a crisis of leadership and accountability. The older generation, born between 1930 and 1960, has failed to empower the youth, instead clinging to power and perpetuating a system of cronyism and nepotism. This has led to…
[ad_1] Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Education Committee, has described as unnecessary the government’s move to lay a bill on Free SHS before Parliament. He questioned the necessity of a law to regulate or entrench the Free SHS programme, citing the absence of an official policy document on free SHS despite requests made to…
[ad_1] Eunice Jacqueline Asomah-Hinneh Report coming in indicates that Council of State member cum Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Labianca Company Limited, Eunice Jacqueline Asomah-Hinneh has reportedly passed on. The sad incident allegedly occurred at the International Maritime Hospital (IMAH) in Tema, Greater Accra Region today June 11, 2024. This sad news has left…
