[ad_1] The Minister of Finance read the Financial Year (FY) 2026 Budget about two weeks ago. As usual, the presentation was greeted with the usual political theatrics that have come to characterise budget presentations. Even more intriguing is observing the debate about the budget on the floor of Parliament, where one is tempted to ask…
[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 Minority in Parliament maintains its strong opposition to the approval of the 2024 budget, despite the scheduled vote on Thursday, December 7. According to the NDC MPs, the current form of the budget does not offer hope to Ghanaians and, instead, imposes extreme hardships. Dr Clement Apaak, Member of Parliament for Builsa South…
[ad_1] The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, and the Majority in Parliament insist that the 2024 budget has been passed following the declaration of the voice vote by the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, despite the Minority’s position that the 2024 budget and economic statement have not been passed. The Majority caucus staged a walkout in Parliament during…
[ad_1] Real Madrid have cleared space in their wage bill for Haaland and Mbappe Arsenal are set to make David Raya’s loan move from Brentford a permanent one It’s All Kicking Off: Jack Grealish has lost his zip… we need him to get it back By Sam Brookes For Mailonline Published: 01:56 EST, 24 November…
[ad_1] The Ministry of Finance has indicated that the 2024 budget failed to announce more tax reliefs due to the country’s current economic situation. Speaking at the 2024 Post Budget Forum on behalf of the Finance Minister, the Chief Director of the ministry, Eva Mends, indicated that the reliefs captured in the 2024 budget were…
[ad_1] Parliament is scheduled to commence debate on the 2024 Budget statement and economic policy of the government tomorrow, Tuesday, November 21, 2023. The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, who presented the Business Statement for the week on the floor of Parliament last Friday said the Business Committee looked forward to a lively, well…
[ad_1] It was one of those days where the turn of events depended on one person. The fountain thrown in the background as if to mirror his characteristic all-white kaftan – both spotless except for the golden brooch that dotted his breast pocket. For the Members of Parliament who were sitting on tenthooks, the keeper…
[ad_1] The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, presented a 48-page budget document to Parliament on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Here are the 10 key takeaways from his presentation. SLIDE 1 SLIDE 2 SLIDE 3 SLIDE 4 SLIDE 5 SLIDE 6 SLIDE 7 SLIDE 8 SLIDE 9 SLIDE 10 DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements…
[ad_1] Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has disclosed that government is yet to reflect the funding support from the IMF and the World Bank as well as the Cocoa syndicated loans of about $2 billion in its Gross International Reserves. “We are yet to reflect IMF/WB and Cocoa syndication of approximately $2 billion by year-end”, Ken…
