On Tuesday, December 26, 2023, the management and staff of Citi FM and Citi TV uplifted the spirits of children at Tokpo, one of the communities affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage, by spending Boxing Day with them. Hundreds of children in the area located in the Shai Osudoku district in the Greater Accra Region […] The post Help A Christmas
Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged Ghanaians to support Afua Asantewaa Aduonum, the Ghanaian singer attempting to break the longest singing marathon by an individual. In an interview with Citi News after visiting the Akwaaba Village in Accra on Monday to support Afua Asantewaa, the NPP Flagbearer indicated that he had followed her and […] The post Bawumia,
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has declared that after three years of economic turmoil, Ghana is finally turning the corner. In a Christmas message to Ghanaians, the President conveyed his satisfaction that the country has successfully navigated the difficulties faced not only by Ghana but by the entire world. He highlighted positive indicators of economic […] The post After
The High Court has adjourned the hearing concerning the frozen bank accounts and seized cash of former Sanitation Minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, until January 11, 2024. The postponement comes as prosecutors await the completion of an investigative report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The case, titled Special Prosecutor V Cecilia Dapaah & Daniel […] The post Court
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
Six passengers are feared dead after a public transport ran into an abandoned truck at the Banyard intersection at Awoshie in Accra. The red passenger vehicle with registration number GW 6302-21, ran into the unattended truck bearing registration number GB 8896-21 and the brand inscription “Everpure.” The driver and at least five passengers lost their […] The post Six
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has officially inaugurated an ultra-modern office built by the Ghana Employers’ Association (GEA) in Accra. The President commended the association for playing a pivotal role and collaborating with government to dialogue and make vital inputs into post COVID-19 programme for economic growth. He said GEA’s unflinching support also played a […] The post
In a significant development in the mining industry, Nana Kwamina Bentum II, Chief of Salman in the Nzema East Municipal Assembly of the Western Region, publicly apologized to gold mining company Adamus Resources Limited for false allegations made by a family member. The apology, reported on December 20, 2023, follows a press conference held by […] The post
The National House of Chiefs has urged all stakeholders in Ghana’s electoral process to prioritize the creation of a peaceful and transparent environment for the upcoming 2024 polls. According to the National House of Chiefs, failure to ensure free and fair elections risks plunging the country into the dark chapters of violence that marred past […] The post Ensure
Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare has been appointed the new Managing Director of the Ghana Airports Company Limited. This follows the retirement of Pamela Djamson-Tettey from the position after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60. This was announced in a letter the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah wrote to the Board Chairman of […] The post Pamela
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says he has never intervened in the ongoing investigation against former Sanitation and Water Resources Minister, Cecilia Abena Dappah. According to him, the Special Prosecutor has been independent in his work since the investigations began. Speaking at the launch of the evaluation of Ghana’s National Anti-Corruption Action Plan at the […] The post I’ve
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has issued a notification to ride-hailing vehicle owners regarding the implementation of a new tax policy called the Value Income Tax (VIT), effective from January 1 2024. As per Section 22 of Regulations 2016, LI 2244, the GRA specified that “any commercial vehicle owner that earns income from the operation […] The post Uber,
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest and subsequent repatriation of Ms. Shalimar Abbuisi, a Belgian national and spokesperson for The New Force, a newly formed political group in Ghana. According to the GIS, the decision to repatriate Ms. Abbuisi was based on the revocation of her residence permit by […] The post Shalimar
The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Reverend Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi has reaffirmed that Catholic priests cannot bless same-sex marriages or unions. This follows reports of Pope Francis formally permitting Roman Catholic priests to bless same-sex unions which has sparked varying opinions on social media. Already, Rev Gyamfi in an interview on Eyewitness News […] The post Priests
A major lesson from the past few years is that technology will continue to drive the growth of almost every sector of the economy. Mobile technology in particular remains a cornerstone, with mobile penetration contributing to the sector’s vibrancy. The proliferation of smartphones has opened up new opportunities for innovation, fostering the growth of mobile […] The post
Out of the 20,181 teachers who sat for the 2023 Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE) 2&3, a significant number of 9,556 – over 30% – have failed to meet the pass mark. According to the National Teaching Council (NTC) the results will officially be released on Thursday, December 21, 2023. A statement from the National […] The post Over 9,000 teachers fail 2023 licensure
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has described as unfortunate, challenges that bedevilled the District Level Elections held nationwide on Tuesday, December 19. CODEO blamed the Electoral Commission (EC) for not living up to its task and urged it to do better. Reports of non-functioning of the Biometric Verification Device (BVD) used for verification […] The post Challenges
Justice of the Appeals Court, Anthony Henry Cofie, has expressed his disagreement with the proposal to legislate a law regulating contempt of court. This disagreement arose during a discussion initiated by Madina’s Member of Parliament, Francis Xavier Sosu, who highlighted the necessity of regulating how judges handle contempt cases, underscoring its potential impact on free […] The post No
Justice of the Appeals Court, Anthony Henry Cofie, has expressed his disagreement with the proposal to legislate a law regulating contempt of court. This disagreement arose during a discussion initiated by Madina’s Member of Parliament, Francis Xavier Sosu, who highlighted the necessity of regulating how judges handle contempt cases, underscoring its potential impact on free […] The post No
The establishment of a public utilities metrology laboratory by the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has been described as a significant stride toward bolstering efforts to ensure national standardisation across the diverse sectors of the economy. Deputy Minister of Energy, Andrew Kofi Egyapa Mercer, commenting on the newly established lab, emphasised its role in enhancing precision […] The post
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