On Tuesday, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) gave the government a seven-day ultimatum to withdraw a 15-per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) it has planned to charge on electricity consumed by a category of domestic customers. According to the TUC, it has sighted a circular originating from the Ministry of Finance, dated December 12, 2023 … The post Use dialogue to resolve 15% electricity
John Mahama The New Patriotic Party (NPP) government has a Herculean task to break the eight, but as Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia said, “it is possible.” The task ahead Read More... The post Megaphones Of Doom, Gloom appeared first on DailyGuide
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the release of Ghana’s second tranche of US$600 million, and as expected, the amount has reflected in the accounts of Ghana this week. The release of the second tranche brings the total disbursement to US$1.2 billion of the US$3 billion Extended Credit Facility. The entire […] The post Editorial: Utilise IMF
The International Labour Organisation (ILO), Ghana, has encouraged associations in the fisheries sector to formulate policies on ILO Convention 188, to eliminate forced labour and promote decent work. The Work in Fishing Convention (C188), currently being ratified by Ghana, aims to ensure that fishers have decent work conditions on board fishing vessels with regard to … The post ILO
Due to the high unemployment rate in the country, especially among the youth, any move to reduce it, however the magnitude, is commendable. This is why we commend the government for the launch of the project dubbed the Business in a Box (Biz Box) meant to provide employment for some 250,000 youth. It is critical … The post Biz Box can reduce unemployment challenges appeared first on Ghanaian
Ghana conceded twice in stoppage time to throw away a two-goal lead to draw with Mozambique and almost certainly exit the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). After picking up just one point in the 2021 Afcon edition, Ghana have fared little better in Ivory Coast and are now winless in their past seven Afcon finals matches – […] The post Editorial: Ghana FA must copy the Senegal football
Professor Bokpin Certain characteristics have emerged among opposition politicians and their cohorts in the country. The worrying trend has exposed some of these people as enemies of the state Read More... The post Shameful Naysayers, Bailout Is In appeared first on
The government has been called upon to use the COVID-19 levy for procurement of healthcare needs rather than the funds being diverted to other sectors. That, according to the Member of Parliament (MP) for Techiman North Constituency, Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare, would underscore the importance of prioritising health-related initiatives and ensuring that resources are allocated to address … The post Govt
Our government today has the penchant to acquiesce to pressure from all quarters, giving the impression that the state is weak. In a democracy, nobody expects an adversarial relationship but open Read More... The post Subdue GPRTU Bluff appeared first on DailyGuide
Myjoyonline.com reported recently that the government has requested the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to liaise with the two power distribution companies to transfer Value Added Tax (VAT) generated from consumers who have exceeded their lifeline power consumption. The website, quoting from a release issued by the Finance Ministry said the sector Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, had […] The post Editorial:
Due to the high unemployment rate in the country, especially among the youth, any move to reduce it, however the magnitude, is commendable. This is why we commend the government for the launch of the project dubbed the Business in a Box (Biz Box) meant to provide employment for some 250,000 youth. It is critical … The post Biz Box critical to reduce unemployment challenges
According to a citinewroom.com report, the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) is urging the government to swiftly address the demands of the Senior Staff Associations of the universities in the country. Senior Staff Association of the Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) on Wednesday, 17 January, 2024 […] The post Editorial:
Following the approval of its Executive Board, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has disbursed to Ghana the second tranche of $600 million under the country’s three-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. It will be recalled that the country received the first IMF payout of $600 million in May, last year. That amount was to be … The post Never lose focus on education,
Some individuals and organisations have been challenging the authority of the Republic to maintain law and order as well as peace and security. The power of the state cannot Read More... The post GPRTU: Unruly, Anti-State appeared first on DailyGuide
Three refurbished armouries were yesterday handed over to the Ghana Police Service to enhance security. The refurbishment was financed by the German Government and the European Union, with technical support from the Mines Advisory Group of the U.K and implemented by the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons (NACSA). The Minister of the … The post NCSALW hands
John Mahama It should be crystal clear to Ghanaians, especially the voters that this year’s elections will be about NDC lies and the records of the NPP. The NDC knows Read More... The post Genesis Of Sakawa Sod-Cutting appeared first on DailyGuide
The media is essential to democracy and any election process is impossible without them. A free and fair election is not only about the freedom to vote and the knowledge of how to cast a vote, but also about a participatory process where voters engage in public debate and have adequate information about parties, policies, […] The post Editorial: 2024 elections and the role of the media appeared
One of our stories today talks about overcrowding in the country’s prisons and the need to introduce non-custodial sentencing, especially for misdemeanours. It is reported that the country’s prisons must hold 10,265 inmates as their total capacity but currently contain 14,916, which surpasses the authorised capacity by 4,651 inmates, representing 45.31 per cent congestion rate. …
The Seventh Day Adventist Church is embarking on a spirited advocacy to amend December 7 as the election date in Ghana. The advocacy stems from the 2024 general election falling on a Saturday, their Sabbath, during which members are not to engage in any activity, apart from worshiping God. Petitions from the church have been […] The post Editorial: Broader consultation needed
John Mahama The NDC and for that matter John Mahama needs power desperately. For which reason, they are on a kind of “trial and error” campaign strategy just in Read More... The post Trial, Error Campaign Template appeared first on DailyGuide
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