The Akufo-Addo government has abolished import duty taxes on spare parts as it promised during the campaign for election 2016. The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori Atta, announced the removal of this among others the government considers “nuisance taxes” to promote growth in the private sector. They include the tolls charged head porters locally known as ... The Akufo-Addo government has abolished import duty taxes on spare parts as it promised during the campaign for election 2016. The
Work on the Accra marine drive investment project will finally start in 2017. This forms part of the Akufo-Addo government’s plan to develop Ghana’s tourism sector to meet international standards. The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, made this revelation when he presented the 2017 budget statement and economic policy in Parliament on Thursday, March 2. ... Work on the Accra marine drive investment project will finally start in 2017. This forms part of the Akufo-Addo government’s plan to
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has emphasized the need to “trigger” a national sense of urgency as an effective measure to tackling Ghana’s economic challenges. According to him, the continual presence of huge deficits, curtails “our capacity to leverage our many opportunities.” Presenting the 2017 Budget statement before Parliament on Thursday, the Minister said to successively ... Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has emphasized the need to “trigger” a national sense of urgency
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is in Parliament to observe the Finance Minister’s presentation of the first budget statement of the Akufo-Addo government for the year 2017. It is often not the usual occurrence for the President or even the Vice President to be present during a budget reading. But it appears that Dr. Bawumia, ... Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is in Parliament to observe the Finance Minister’s presentation of the first budget statement of the Akufo-Addo government
Vice President Dr. Mahamud Bawumia is in Parliament to observe the Finance Minister’s presentation of the first budget statement of the Akufo-Addo government for the year 2017. It is often not the usual occurrence for the President or even the Vice President to be present during a budget reading. But it appears that Dr. Bawumia, ... Vice President Dr. Mahamud Bawumia is in Parliament to observe the Finance Minister’s presentation of the first budget statement of the Akufo-Addo government
A total of GHs2.1 billion was allocated to the Ministries of Interior, Defence and Justice in the 2016 budget. Of the three, the Interior Ministry alone received the highest of GHs1.3 billion, followed by the Ministry of Defence, which received GHs760 million. More on the 2016 budgetary allocation for these sectors are captured in the ... A total of GHs2.1 billion was allocated to the Ministries of Interior, Defence and Justice in the 2016 budget. Of the three, the Interior Ministry alone
The Ministry of Education enjoyed the highest budgetary allocation of GHs7 billion in 2016. This is the highest single allocation made to the ministry throughout the year, with the second highest budgetary share of GHs3 billion going to the Ministry of Health. The two ministries, are part of the ministries under the social sector that ... The Ministry of Education enjoyed the highest budgetary allocation of GHs7 billion in 2016. This is the highest single allocation made to the ministry throughout
George Lutterodt popularly known as Counselor Lutterodt needs to crawl back into whichever hole he came out of. We know, like many of his peers in the motivation industry, policing women’s choices under the guise of counselling is more profitable than most 12-hour day jobs. But unlike his peers, Lutterodt has not had the good ... George Lutterodt popularly known as Counselor Lutterodt needs to crawl back into whichever hole he came out of. We know, like many of his peers in the motivation
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has closed down the ware house of Piccadilly Biscuit Limited after the Authority found that the site was invaded with weevils. The FDA has also suspended production at the factory. Head of Communications at FDA,, Mr James Lartey said piccadilly producers of the popular GEM biscuit in Accra, was ... The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has closed down the ware house of Piccadilly Biscuit Limited after the Authority found that the site was invaded with weevils. The
The Yendi Township in the Nothern Region could be in in the thick of a water crisis by the end of March if their water situation doesn’t change. Currently, residents are resorting to dams, boreholes and water from tankers as the Yendi water treatment plant is low on water. The source of water for the ... The Yendi Township in the Nothern Region could be in in the thick of a water crisis by the end of March if their water situation doesn’t change. Currently, residents are resorting to dams,
Former Finance Minister, Seth Tekper revealed during his last budget statement reading on the floor of Parliament in 2016, that a total of GHs605 million will be allocated to the Local Government Ministry alone. The Finance and Foreign Affairs Ministry also received GHs273 million and GHs234 million respectively, mainly financed by the government. Details of ... Former Finance Minister, Seth Tekper revealed during his last budget statement reading on the floor of Parliament in 2016, that a total
Sleeping too much or too little can increase the likelihood of becoming obese, researchers have discovered. The study found abnormal sleeping patterns increased the risk of being overweight for those genetically predisposed to obesity. The effect was seen regardless of diet, health or socio-demographic group. The University of Glasgow study also found no clear link ... Sleeping too much or too little can increase the likelihood of becoming obese, researchers have discovered. The study found abnormal
The National Secretariat of the Ghana School Feeding Programme has expressed commitment to improving the overall monitoring, food quality and feeding this year. A statement from the Secretariat said: “We acknowledge that challenges such as delay in caterer payments and quality of food have affected the smooth implementation of the programme’’ It expressed concern about ... The National Secretariat of the Ghana School Feeding Programme has expressed commitment to improving the overall monitoring,
Luis Enrique has announced he will not be Barcelona’s head coach next season. The former Spain midfielder has been Barcelona boss since May 2014 and is in the final year of his contract. Barcelona wrote on Twitter: “BREAKING NEWS: @LUISENRIQUE21 announces he will not continue as Barca manager next season.” Enrique has won eight trophies ... Luis Enrique has announced he will not be Barcelona’s head coach next season. The former Spain midfielder has been Barcelona boss since May 2014 and
Snap, owner of messaging app Snapchat, has priced its shares at $17 ahead of Thursday’s listing on the US stock market. The flotation values the business at $24bn, although Snap has never made a profit. It will turn the company’s founders Evan Spiegel and Bobby Murphy into multi-billionaires. Snapchat, which is especially popular with teenagers, ... Snap, owner of messaging app Snapchat, has priced its shares at $17 ahead of Thursday’s listing on the US stock market. The flotation
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) government allocated almost 40% of the economic sector budget to the Power Ministry in 2016. The Ministry was allocated GHs884 million to enable it address the country’s worsening power crisis. Of the total amount allocated, the government was to contribute only GHs84 million, while GHs30 million came from the internally generated ... The National Democratic Congress (NDC) government allocated almost 40% of the economic sector budget to the Power
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) government allocated almost 40% of the economic sector budget to the Power Ministry in 2016. The Ministry was allocated GHs884 million to enable it address the country’s worsening power crisis. Of the total amount allocated, the government was to contribute only GHs84 million, while GHs30 million came from the internally generated ... The National Democratic Congress (NDC) government allocated almost 40% of the economic sector budget to the Power
Liberian nurse Salome Karwah was one of those named as Time magazine’s person of the year in 2014 for her frontline work against Ebola. She died in Monrovia last week after giving birth to a son. Her husband told the BBC that nurses were unwilling to touch her for fear of contracting Ebola – even ... Liberian nurse Salome Karwah was one of those named as Time magazine’s person of the year in 2014 for her frontline work against Ebola. She died in Monrovia last week after giving
A US-bound plane was unable to take off from Heathrow Airport after a mouse was spotted on board. Passengers on the 10:40 GMT British Airways flight to San Francisco were strapped in and waiting to leave when the “rather unusual occurrence” was announced. The crew told passengers planes cannot take off with mice on board, ... A US-bound plane was unable to take off from Heathrow Airport after a mouse was spotted on board. Passengers on the 10:40 GMT British Airways flight to San Francisco
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