The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced that it submitted a proposal to Parliament for the reconsideration of the Emission Levy Bill, scheduled for implementation in 2024. The Emissions Levy Bill, approved by Parliament, imposes an annual charge of GH¢100 on all owners of petrol and diesel cars, starting from January 2024. The […] The post GPRTU
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has once again criticised President Akufo-Addo’s stance on the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill 2023, 1 and 2, and the Ghana Armed Forces Amendment Bill 2023, stating that it not only contradicts constitutional procedure but also raises concerns about the future of Private Members’ Bills. The President, in a letter […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized Noma as a neglected tropical disease, shedding light on a devastating condition that has long plagued the most vulnerable populations. Noma is a rapidly progressing severe gangrenous disease of the mouth and the face. Like other neglected tropical diseases, Noma impacts the most vulnerable and marginalized populations. […] The post WHO
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, has charged delegates in the Ayawaso Central Constituency to vote massively for him in the upcoming NPP primaries to maintain the seat for the party in the 2024 general elections. The three-time Member of Parliament is being contested by the former Greater Accra Regional Youth Organiser of the […] The post Help me retain Ayawaso
Parliament has approved the Value Added Tax Amendment Bill 2023 which imposes a 5 percent flat rate for the rental of commercial premises and the sale of immovable property by an estate developer. The VAT Amendment Bill 2023 also seeks to introduce a zero rate on locally produced sanitary pads and waive VAT on the […] The post Parliament passes VAT Amendment Bill appeared first on
The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association has called on President of the Republic, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, at Jubilee House in Accra. The meeting, which took place on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 was to officially introduce members of the newly elected Council to the President and also to seek his support, as […] The post New GFA Executive Council call on President
The Western Regional Minister and Member of Parliament (MP) for Takoradi, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, the Mayor of Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, Mumin Issah and EffiaKwesimintim Municipal Chief Executive, Kojo Acquah on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 officially opened the city up for all Christmas activities to begin. In 2019, Sekondi-Takoradi was declared a Christmas City by the city […] The post City
The Vodafone Ghana Foundation has extended its free ultrasound scan services to the residents of Mafi Seva, bringing vital maternal healthcare directly to this community. The program aimed to provide free maternal healthcare to expectant mothers in the area and nearby communities. A total of 85 expectant mothers from neighbouring villages convened at the Mafi […] The post Enhancing
The Programmes Manager in charge of Local and Urban Governance at the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has attributed the low turnout in the District Level Election (DLE) to insufficient publicity. In an interview on Joy FM yesterday, Mr. Paul Aborampah Mensah said that media and civil society organisations did not put in enough effort, […] The post Editorial:
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Takoradi, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah has submitted to the House of Parliament to consider, as a matter of priority, the creation of Assembly Members’ Common Fund.He made the suggestion during a debate in the House on December 7, 2023. The MP, who is also the Western Regional Minister, argued that […] The post T’di MP calls for creation of
The Majority in Parliament says the attack on the President by the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, for failing to assent to some private member’s bill is unfortunate. The President, in a letter to Parliament, explained that his decision to decline assenting to the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill and the Ghana Armed Forces Amendment Bill sponsored by […] The post Anti-witchcraft
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s refusal to assent to the anti-witchcraft bill will hinder the country’s democracy. President Akufo-Addo cited potential financial implications on the country’s consolidated fund as the reason behind his decision not to sign the bill. However, Kpebu is not accepting such an excuse, deeming it […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
Stakeholders across the African continent have raised concerns about the sub-regions’ low intra-trading rates. They lamented that the limited intra-African trade leaves African currencies vulnerable to external influences, and called for a shift in the trading narrative. During a webinar organized by the Africa Prosperity Network (APN), Dr. Tsotsetsi Makong, Chief Technical Advisor of the […] The post Unlocking
A scene during one of the training sessions of Ped Intensive Care Nursing Global Heart Care-PASCaTS has held three capacity building programmes for nurses in pediatric intensive care nursing, and pediatric Read More... The post Global
The Ghana Health Service has revealed that a total of 3,688 health personnel have left the country to seek greener pastures within the last three years. The Ghana Health Service says the figure comprises professional and critical caregivers. Some health professionals leaving the country have cited poor working conditions in Ghana as the reason for […] The post Over
The Ghana Health Service has revealed that a total of 3,688 health personnel have left the country to seek greener pastures within the last three years. The Ghana Health Service says the figure comprises professional and critical caregivers. Some health professionals leaving the country have cited poor working conditions in Ghana as the reason for […] The post Over
Just a week after a devastating fire ravaged the French Line section of the Kumasi Central Market, another inferno has struck has destroyed over 70 shops at the Race Course market. The blaze, which started at around 7 am on Monday, primarily consumed metal container shops selling local spices, cowhide, and second-hand clothing. The Ghana […] The post Kumasi: Fire guts over
The National Ambulance Service has decried the insufficient fuel supply, coupled with frequent fluctuations in fuel prices, affecting the smooth delivery of its service. The Ambulance Service is appealing to the government to consider providing a dedicated source of funding to enable the effective delivery of its service. The institution made this known to the […] The post Ambulance
The Ranking Member on the Health Committee of Parliament, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that 91 out of the 307 ambulances imported and commissioned by the Nana Akufo-Addo in 2020 are not operational. According to him, whereas about 79 have completely broken down, 12 others have been involved in accidents and are thus not in […] The post 91 out of 307
Zipline, an aerial delivery service provider, has expanded its operations with the introduction of animal health in partnership with Piper Pretty – a piggery located in Atwima Nwabiagya North of the Ashanti Region. The partnership will see Zipline deliver swine semen from their outlets to farmers across the country to help boost animal productivity. Piper […] The post Zipline
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