Consumers of spare parts should expect reduction in prices of goods within the coming months. The reduction has been necessitated by the abolishing of the levy on imported spare parts. Presenting the first budget by the NPP government in Parliament on Thursday, Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta announced that importers will no more be paying the ... Consumers of spare parts should expect reduction in prices of goods within the coming months. The reduction has been necessitated by the abolishing
Six persons were injured, with two in critical condition, after clashes occurred between New Patriotic Party (NPP), and National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters at the Kumasi-Tamale bus terminal at Aboabo, a suburb of Kumasi. The injured, who sustained machete wounds, are currently receiving treatment at the Manhyia District Hospital. The NPP supporters are reported to ... Six persons were injured, with two in critical condition, after clashes occurred between New Patriotic Party (NPP),
Six persons were injured, with two in a critical condition, after clashes occurred between New Patriotic Party and National Democratic Congress at the Kumasi-Tamale bus terminal at Aboabo, a suburb of Kumasi. The injured, who sustained machete wounds, are currently receiving treatment at the Manhyia District Hospital. The NPP supporters are reported to have attempted ... Six persons were injured, with two in a critical condition, after clashes occurred between New Patriotic Party and National
West Hills Mall, Accra’s trendiest family shopping destination, has announced it has dedicated the entire month of March to invoking the fine things and memories of Ghana’s good old days for the delight of customers and its patrons. Already, every conceivable space at the mall has been draped in national colours and decor with images ... West Hills Mall, Accra’s trendiest family shopping destination, has announced it has dedicated the entire month of March to invoking the fine things and
The government has budgeted GH¢456.3 million to be used to implement its flagship one-district one-factory policy programme. This was contained in the 2017 budget statement presented before Parliament on Thursday [March 2, 2017]. The Finance Minister, Mr. Ken Ofori Atta, who presented the budget statement, said the policy will see the establishment of medium to ... The government has budgeted GH¢456.3 million to be used to implement its flagship one-district one-factory policy programme. This
A former Deputy Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has described the 2017 budget statement and economic policy presented before parliament as deceptive and populist. According to him, the budget does not fit into the country’s medium-term objectives and will lead the country into difficult times. “This budget is very deceptive, it is populist, it does ... A former Deputy Minister of Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, has described the 2017 budget statement and economic policy presented
Spare parts dealers at Abossey-Okai in Accra, have lauded government for the decision to scrap taxes on the importation of vehicle parts. The traders said the move relieves them of a huge burden that has over the years prevented them from expanding their businesses. When Citi News’ Kojo Agyemang got to Abbosey-Okai after the announcement today ... Spare parts dealers at Abossey-Okai in Accra, have lauded government for the decision to scrap taxes on the importation of vehicle parts. The
Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses has signed a two-year contract extension to commit himself to Stamford Bridge until 2021. Moses, 26, who spent the previous three seasons on loan at Liverpool, Stoke and West Ham respectively, has become a regular under manager Antonio Conte. “I feel very excited,” said Nigeria international Moses. “I’m enjoying my football ... Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses has signed a two-year contract extension to commit himself to Stamford Bridge until
Government has projected a real GDP growth of 6.3 percent; with oil for the year 2017, while non-oil real GDP growth is estimated at 4.6 percent. This is compared with the 2016 GDP, based on the provisional out-turn for the first three quarters of the period, which is estimated at 3.6 percent, with the non-oil ... Government has projected a real GDP growth of 6.3 percent; with oil for the year 2017, while non-oil real GDP growth is estimated at 4.6 percent. This is compared with the 2016
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori Atta, has outlined government’s intended projects aimed at revamping the railway sector. Key among these projects, is the completion of the railway lines along the Sekondi to Takoradi via the Kojokrom section. This according to government, “will help improve the operational performance and revenue of Ghana Railway Company Limited (GRCL) ... The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori Atta, has outlined government’s intended projects aimed at revamping
The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori Atta, has outlined government’s intended projects aimed at revamping the railway sector. Key among these projects, is the completion of the railway lines along the Sekondi to Takoradi via the Kojokrom section. This according to government, “will help improve the operational performance and revenue of Ghana Railway Company Limited (GRCL) ... The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori Atta, has outlined government’s intended projects aimed at revamping
The business community in Ghana will heave a sigh of relief following government’s announcement of key taxes it has abolished, while others have been reviewed. The cancellation of the taxes, most of which affects businesses in the aviation, finance and real estate industries, are aimed at providing a friendly environment for businesses in the country. ... The business community in Ghana will heave a sigh of relief following government’s announcement of key taxes it has abolished,
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has announced that government will set up an Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Project to cater for its one million dollar per constituency promise. According to him, the fund will be targeted at improving the livelihood of Ghanaians in rural areas, by providing them with sustainable jobs. “Under the Establishment of the ... The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has announced that government will set up an Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Project to
Attorney General Jeff Sessions met Russia’s ambassador during the election despite telling his confirmation he had “no communications with the Russians”. The justice department confirmed he met Sergei Kislyak in July and September last year as part of his role on the Senate Armed Services Committee. Mr Sessions said on Thursday he did not meet ... Attorney General Jeff Sessions met Russia’s ambassador during the election despite telling his confirmation he had “no
Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta earlier today, [Thursday], March 2nd 2017, delivered his government’s first budget statement and economic policy before Parliament. The budget gave details of government’s expenditure and revenue generation plan for the year 2017. It also announced a number of tax reliefs for businesses in the country. Click here to download the full ... Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta earlier today, [Thursday], March 2nd 2017, delivered his government’s first budget statement
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta says government seeks to create about 750,000 direct and indirect jobs with the yet-to-be launched ‘planting for food and jobs campaign initiative. Delivering the 2017 budget statement in Parliament today [Thursday], Mr. Ofori-Atta said government will also continue the fertilizer subsidy programme, by distributing about 180,000 metric tonnes of subsidized fertilizer ... Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta says government seeks to create about 750,000 direct and
Importers in Ghana have welcomed the abolition of the 1% special import levy charged at the ports. The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, announced this among other tax cuts in the budget presentation before parliament earlier today [Thursday] in parliament. The special levy which was introduced in 2017 by the previous government, has received huge backlash ... Importers in Ghana have welcomed the abolition of the 1% special import levy charged at the ports. The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta,
Importers in Ghana have welcomed the abolishment of the 1% special import levy charged at the ports. The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta announced this among other tax cuts in the budget presentation before parliament earlier today in parliament. The special levy which was introduced last year by the previous government has received huge backlash from ... Importers in Ghana have welcomed the abolishment of the 1% special import levy charged at the ports. The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta
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