In a surprising turn of events, 18 Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Majority Caucus of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have given strongest indication that they will Read More... The post 18 NPP MPs Voluntarily Exit Parliament appeared first on
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
Parliament has approved the nomination of three Court of Appeal Justices as Supreme Court judges. They include Justice Henry Anthony Cofie, Justice Yaw Asare Darko and Justice Richard Agyei Frimpong. Their appointment according to the President followed the mandatory retirement of three Justices of the apex court earlier this year. The judges were subsequently vetted […] The post Parliament
As nations, businesses, communities and stakeholders grapple with devastating effects of wildfires, unprecedented heat-waves, high flooding levels and other unusual climate impact effects, there is, and has been, concerted effort by private and public interest groups and regulators to adopt sustainable and conservative practices to preserve our environment from further degradation – particularly through ESG […] The post
To promote peaceful inter-ethnic coexistence and unity among members in the Northern region, the Nanumba North Municipality, with support from the Gulf of Guinea Social Cohesion Project (SOCO project), has organized intercultural dance competitions among the various ethnic groups in the area. According to the organizers, this initiative is designed to promote peaceful inter-ethnic tolerance […] The post Nanumba
The Minority Caucus on the Lands and Forestry Committee of Parliament has supported calls for the revocation of the legislative instrument L.I 2462, which is designed to protect the country’s forest reserves. A group of civil society organizations has petitioned Parliament and the President to revoke the L.I, arguing that since its passage a year […] The post Minority
In a sobering analysis of government’s 2024 budget, WaterAid Ghana highlights a concerning 68% reduction in allocation for the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR) compared to the previous year. The total budget for MSWR plummeted from GH¢1,847,454,545 in 2023 to a mere GH¢591,052,380 in 2024. This drastic reduction is primarily attributed to a […] The post
Parliament has approved various annual budget estimates for spending by some state entities, including the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, for the 2024 Read More... The post Parliament Approves Annual Estimates
The House of Representatives Committee on Housing and Habitat has expressed its readiness to address the housing needs of Nigerians through a radical legislative intervention. Describing the challenges of providing affordable housing to Nigerians as “Complex, demanding, tremendous and overwhelming,” the committee said Nigerians, drawn from the North and South regions, are looking up to the […] The post Reps
A reliving judge has taken over the Special Prosecutor’s application seeking confirmation of the freezing and seizure of properties of former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Read More... The post New Judge Takes Over OSP, Cecilia Dapaah
In a recent parliamentary session, Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, expressed his disregard to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) describing it as useless in the fight against Read More... The post Office Of Special Prosecutor Is ‘Useless’
Azumah Nelson All is set for the Don Simon Delight Fruit Mix Special Boxing scheduled for December 15, at the Premier Beach Resort, Oshiyie, Kokrobite. The special boxing event Read More... The post Don Simon Special Boxing December 15 appeared first on DailyGuide
Kissi Agyebeng The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is calling for the prevention of corrupt officers from operating with impunity in a statement released to mark World Anti-Corruption Read More... The post OSP Calls For Support To Block Corrupt Officials
Parliament has approved a loan agreement of $150 million from the International Development Association of the World Bank for the West Africa Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project 2. The project aims to strengthen the socio-economic resilience of coastal communities through good coastal management practices and support the government’s efforts to reduce the vulnerability of coastal […] The post Parliament
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has proposed stricter measures to address the issue of late attendance among MPs. Beginning next year, entry points to the Chamber will be locked at 10:00 AM on each sitting day. MPs who arrive late will be locked out until the Speaker decides to open the doors again. As an […] The post Bagbin proposes to lock Parliament
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