Vice President and presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Wednesday, February 7 addressed the nation where he announced his vision for the country. He expressed his intention to incorporate everyone into his governance system if he is elected as president. Below is the full speech read by Dr Bawumia: […] The post Bawumia’s

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that national service will no longer be mandatory for graduates who yearn to secure immediate jobs after completion of tertiary education. He believes the concept of the current national service scheme needs tweaking to suit the demands of jobs by graduates. Addressing […] The post National

Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says his administration will “introduce a very simple, citizen and business-friendly flat tax regime” if he is elected president. Addressing the nation on his vision if elected president at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, on Wednesday, Dr Bawumia said his administration would introduce a flat […] The post I’ll

The planned implementation of the 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on domestic consumption of electricity has been suspended officially by the government. Both the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) have thus been directed by the Ministry of Finance to put the charging of the levy on hold. […] The post Government

The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated categorically that he will abolish the tax on electronic financial transactions popularly known as e-levy, if elected President of Ghana. The controversial tax was introduced in 2022, and before the introduction, Vice President Bawumia had declared his opposition to levies on electronic financial […] The post I’ll

The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has laid out a detailed vision for the mining sector, which he says will help effectively regulate the industry, help small-scale miners and also protect the environment Speaking to the nation in Accra on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, to unveil his vision and priorities for […] The post I’ll

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, has pledged to limit the number of Ministers and Deputy Ministers to no more than 50 under his presidency. Emphasizing the importance of an efficient governance system, Dr Bawumia noted that having fewer ministers will contribute to a streamlined decision-making process. “I would have no […] The post My Ministers

The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says the depreciation of the cedi under the New Patriotic Party is lower than what was inherited. Speaking during his national address on his vision as NPP flagbearer, Dr Bawumia said that between 2013 and 2016 the cedi depreciated by an average of 17.7%. “Between […] The post Depreciation of

The flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that the Akufo-Addo government has created more jobs than any other government. The Vice President emphasized that amid the global economic crisis, the government created 2.1 million jobs between 2017 and 2022. Addressing the nation at the UPSA auditorium in Accra, […] The post We’ve

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has commended Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, portraying him as a man destined for greatness. Kufuor expressed confidence in Bawumia’s ability to effectively guide the country, urging Ghanaians to rally behind and support him in his leadership role. The former President made the comments during Dr Bawumia’s address to the […] The post Bawumia

The National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ntim, has called on the party’s leaders and supporters to work together to secure a resounding victory for the party’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in the 2024 polls. He made these remarks when he addressed the party supporters, executives, failed presidential candidates, MPs, former MPs, […] The post Let’s

Andy Appiah-Kubi, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante Akim North, has denied allegations that he was involved in the National Communication Authority’s decision to shut down Salt FM in Agogo. There have been accusations directed at the MP and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, suggesting they influenced the NCA’s decision to close the […] The post I’ve

At least GH¢3,558,940 was lost through online shopping and romance scams out of the total losses recorded in 2023, as reported by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA). The CSA has therefore reminded the public to exercise caution and due diligence in their online activities. In a statement regarding Valentine’s Day scams issued on February 7, […] The post GH¢3.5m

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has urged food service establishments to acquire a Food Hygiene Permit before operating. The Permit is under Section 130 (1) of the Public Health Act 2012 (Act 851), which states that “A person shall not manufacture for sale, sell, supply, or store products regulated under this Part except in […] The post FDA

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has asked the public to be cautious and exercise due diligence in their online activities on Valentine’s Day. In a statement issued on February 7, the Authority said malicious cyber actors used the celebration to defraud unsuspecting victims through various schemes. “Valentine’s Day is an occasion when people show their […] The post Cyber

The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has announced that the parliament’s updated standing orders have led to the formation of an Economic Committee. This committee comprises MPs with expertise in economics, enhancing their ability to seek professional advice. Their primary role will be to scrutinize the implications of government loan agreements meticulously. Mr. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, in an […] The post Parliamentary

Golden Star Wassa Ltd, through its Golden Star Development Foundation, on Thursday, February 1, 2024, cut sod to commence a series of development projects in its host communities. The beneficiary communities are Akosombo, Akyempim, Brofoyedur, Kubekro, Odumasi, Accra Town, Old Subri, Juaben, and Anyinabriem. The projects are estimated to be more than one million US […] The post Golden

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Special Aide to the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, is not cutting 2024 presidential candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and his team, any slack following attempts to dissociate the second gentleman of the land from the country’s current economic challenges. According to her, […] The post Attempts

The National Service Scheme has assured all 2023/2024 service personnel that their allowances will be paid by the end of next week. The NSS Secretariat, in an earlier media engagement, stated that it will pay the arrears owed to the 2023/2024 service personnel by the first week of February. The Acting Head of Corporate Affairs […] The post Current NSS personnel to be

This week’s meeting between Rishi Sunak and the King will take place on the phone, rather than face-to-face, the PM’s office says. King Charles is resting at Sandringham after beginning cancer treatment on Monday. The prime minister and the monarch meet every week to discuss government business – the PM’s office say they don’t usually […] The post William