The Commissioner General of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Emmanuel Kofi Nti, has rung the changes at the top hierarchy of the nation’s tax-collecting body. Three commissioners have been reassigned to the Ministry of Finance “with immediate effect”. They are Commissioner for Domestic Tax Revenue Division Kwasi Gyimah Asante, Commissioner for Customs Division Isaac Crentsil … The post Changes hit GRA

The licences of 192 insolvent microfinance companie across the country have been revoked, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) announced Friday. Additional 155 insolvent microfinance companies that have ceased operations have also have their licences revoked by the central bank in line with  section 123 (1) of the Banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions Act, 2016 (Act … The post BoG

The stage is now set for the grand finale of the most sought-after children’s television reality show in the country, Talented Kidz, by TV3. From 26 contestants have emerged the real boys and girls – the eight finalists – who will on Sunday evening battle it out for the coveted prize and the bragging right … The post Meet the eight Talented Kidz Season 10 finalists appeared first

Three men who forced a teenager to restrain nine female horses, a cow, a goat and dogs while they had sex with the animals have been jailed for decades. Matthew Brubaker, 31, Terry Wallace, 41, and Marc Measnikoff, 34, were all sentenced to 20 to 41 years in prison on Monday after regularly abusing at … The post Three men jailed for sex with cow, goat, nine horses

Fuel prices have been projected to hit 24 cedis per gallon in the new pricing window which opens from June. Petrol and diesel currently sell at 5.25 cedis and 5.18 cedis per litre respectively at the pumps with a few oil marketing companies selling it at 5 cedis on the average. The increment is said … The post Fuel price to hit ¢24 per gallon in June appeared first on

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has assured the senior national football team, the Black Stars, of the unflinching support of government and the people of Ghana, ahead of their participation in the 2019 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. According to President Akufo-Addo “it sounds almost unbelievable when we think its … The post 30 million Ghanaians

A major priority of the government of President Akufo-Addo as part of its agenda of inclusive transformation is to bridge the development gap between the north and the south, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has disclosed. Thus, programmes, such as Free Senior High School, Planting for Food and Jobs, Planting for Export and Rural Development, Rearing … The post President

Ghana has apologised for plagiarising a photo of a Kenyan high-rise building used as the cover of government’s ‘Ghana Beyond Aid’ strategy document launched by President Nana Akufo-Addo on May 1. The use of the photo of Dawit Insurance Agency Limited headquarters in Nairobi as the cover page of the strategy document triggered criticism against … The post Ghana apologises for

A consumer advocacy group has threatened to sue the Power Distribution Company (PDS) over attempts by the distributor to retrieve the over 84 million cedis accumulated electricity bills from the people of Manya Krobo in the Eastern Region. According to the Consumer Advocacy Centre (CAC) – Ghana, the demand by PDS for the people in … The post Group to sue

US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs on all goods coming from Mexico, demanding the country curb illegal immigration into the US. In a tweet, Mr Trump said that from 10 June a 5% tariff would be imposed and would slowly rise “until the Illegal Immigration problem is remedied”. Jesus Seade, Mexico’s top diplomat for … The post Trump to hit Mexico with tarriffs

For those who know me well, getting my attention is somewhat difficult but at the same time very easy. Just mention the name Aljazeera and I will stop whatever I am doing and listen to you. That’s it! The Qatari-owned media giant has been my favorite of all despite the basketful of criticisms leveled against … The post TALKING DRUM: A taste of success, the story

Sleeping in a room with lit mosquito coil overnight is harmful and can cause health problems including acute or chronic respiratory, diseases. The fumes from the mosquito coil contain toxins and when inhaled continuously, it is picked up by the blood and transmitted to vital organs like hearts and lungs impede the smooth functioning of … The post Sleeping in a room

Government has announced plans to deploy additional 8,000 CCTV cameras to the Ghana Police Service as part of measures to fight crime. The move also formed part of government’s measures to digitise the Police Service for effective and efficient policing. Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia announced this at a Business Roundtable Forum organised by Ishmael … The post Gov’t to fix

R. Kelly has been charged with 11 more sexual offences, according to US media. Court records reportedly show they relate to sexual assault and abuse of a minor aged between 13 and 16, and if proven carry far heavier sentences than the others he faces. R. Kelly is reportedly due back in court in a … The post R. Kelly facing 11 more sex crime charges appeared first on

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