In the wake of recent internet disruptions, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been compelled to address concerns regarding the erroneous imposition of E-Levy on certain electronic transactions. According to the GRA, the interruption in internet connectivity impacted the real-time routing of electronic transactions to the Electronic Transfer Levy Management and Assurance System (ELMAS), prompting […] The post Internet
Geoffrey Kabutey Ocansey, a tax analyst, has expressed disagreement with the Vice President’s comments on the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), describing them as unfortunate. On Wednesday, March 20th, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia accused the GRA of harassing businesses under the pretence of tax collection. He voiced these concerns during a discussion with members of the Ghana […] The post It’s
President Akufo-Addo will launch the ‘Ghana Smart Schools Project’ on Monday, March 25, 2024 in Accra. The project is part of efforts by government to enhance e-learning and digitilization. A statement issued in Accra by the Ministry of Education and signed by Spokesperson, Kwasi Kwarteng, explained that the initiative aims to bolster senior high school […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Assistant Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Emelia Assam, has dismissed claims by flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia that businesses are being unduly harassed for taxes. Dr. Bawumia, during a meeting with members of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday, March 20, accused the GRA […] The post We don’t harass
In what appears to be one of the formal responses from the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to President Akufo-Addo’s penchant for not assenting to private members’ bills, General Arts students, particularly those who read government in senior high school, experienced nothing but separation of powers on display. A cursory glance at TV3 Ghana’s quote […] The post Bagbin
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has urged taxpayers who feel harassed by its officers to report to their respective tax offices for resolution. Concerns have arisen regarding alleged harassment by some tax officers when collecting taxes. During a discussion with members of the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Accra on Wednesday, Vice President […] The post Report tax officers
Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, a law lecturer at the University of Ghana, has asserted that the Clerk Parliament must respect the law and avoid submitting the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2024 passed by Parliament to President Akufo-Addo to assent to it. He said it is incumbent on the Clerk of Parliament not to […] The post Anti-gay
Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua, a law lecturer at the University of Ghana, has asserted that the Clerk to Parliament must respect the law by not submitting the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2024 passed by the House to President Akufo-Addo for assent. He said it is incumbent on the Clerk of Parliament not to […] The post Anti-gay
Shippers who are having challenges in clearing their goods at the ports as a result of the ongoing internet services disruptions can at least heave a sigh of relief. Read More... The post GSA Defends Shippers Affected By Internet Disruptions
Professor Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua has opined that following the Electronic Transaction Service levy (E-levy) debacle, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has learnt lessons from the case and would want to respect the law while waiting for the Supreme Court’s determination on the applications for injunction filed against him and the legislature. Parliament unanimously passed the Human […] The post Akufo-Addo
FA Cup defending champions, Dreams FC, will cross swords with Division One campaigners, Soccer Intellectuals in this year’s MTN FA Cup quarter finals. The Dawu-based side, who defeated King Read More... The post Dreams Face Intellectuals… In MTN
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bgabin has said that the refusal of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to accept the remittal of the anti-gay bill falls outside the law. He says the president’s action is by all accounts, not supported by the constitutional and statutory provisions that guide our legislative process. “Honourable Members, several critical points […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the spokesperson for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team, has clarified that the Vice President did not criticize the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) during a meeting with the Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Dr. Bawumia expressed concerns over the GRA’s alleged harassment of businesses under the guise of tax collection during a […] The post Bawumia
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has commended the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) for the frontal role it continues to play in the implementation of various policies and initiatives by the Ministry. Speaking during a courtesy call on the Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah yesterday, Jinapor touted the […] The post Jinapor lauds GAF for
The Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, has said that Parliament will not consider the ministerial nominees of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo until after the Supreme Court has finished hearing the suit against the anti-gay bill. The speaker said this on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, March 20 while responding to the letter written […] The post Anti-gay
Tamale South lawmaker, Haruna Iddrisu, has asked the clerk of Parliament to ignore the letter that the Secretary to President Nana Bediatuo Asante wrote to the legislature on the anti-gay bill. Mr Iddrisu described the letter as a threat to Ghana’s democracy. He says it only reflects President Akufo-Addo’s quest for predominance over other organs […] The post Anti-gay
Tamale South lawmaker, Haruna Iddrisu, has described the letter that the Secretary to President Nana Bediatuo Asante wrote to Parliament on the anti-gay bill as a threat to Ghana’s democracy. He says the letter only reflects President Akufo-Addo’s quest for predominance over other organs of state, an action he said was unacceptable He called on […] The post Anti-gay
Private legal practitioner, Yaw Barima, has said that the president is not permitted to act in ways that prejudice the lawsuits filed at the Supreme Court over the anti-gay bill. He explained that the president is expected to govern within the rule of law and the law says that whenever there is an action in […] The post Anti-gay bill: The president
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has raised concerns about the unprofessional manner in which some media outlets have reported on the death of former Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. John Kumah. The GJA expressed disappointment in the lack of sensitivity shown towards the bereaved family and urged media stations to exercise circumspection, decorum, and responsibility […] The post GJA
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday, 12th March 2024, co-chaired the meeting of the Bi-National Commission, the highest form of international co-operation between Ghana and South Africa, President of S0uth Africa Cyril Ramaphosa. The Commission serves as framework for regular intercourse between our two countries, including our trade and investment concerns. Since the inaugural […] The post Ghana
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