The Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML), a revenue assurance company, has sued the Fourth Estate and ace investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure for defamation. SML has dragged the Fourth Estate and Manasseh to court for allegedly publishing falsehood about its dealing with the Ghana Revenue Authority in latter part of the year 2023. In the suit, […] The post SML drags Fourth
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) on Monday 29th January, 2024 intercepted several capsules and tablets of tramadol at the Tema Port. A statement issued by the Commission yesterday said a total of One million and Thirty-Five Thousand (1,035,000) tablets and capsules of tramadol, with a net weight of Four Thousand Seven Hundred and Thirty-Four, and […] The post NACOC seizes varieties of tramadol
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Eastern Region believes the summoning of the Ankobeahene of the Begoro Stool, Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II, is a cover-up to a simmering chieftaincy dispute. The Ankobeahene was summoned by the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council over his alleged endorsement of the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), […] The post Begoro
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority has introduced a Time Release Study aimed at assessing the average time goods in customs charge are cleared at the various ports and frontiers of Ghana. It is also intended to serve as a benchmark on which future studies will be conducted. The overall objective of the […] The post Time Release Study: Customs, GRA Geared
Despite the Ministry of Finance’s directive to suspend the contentious 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity, the Greater Accra Regional branch of Organised Labour of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) remains unwavering in its decision to proceed with its planned protest. On February 7, 2024, the Ministry of Finance issued instructions to the […] The post Organised
As Ghana embarks on implementing its ambitious 24-hour economy policy, the potential for economic growth and development is immense. This policy aims to stimulate economic activities round the clock, creating jobs, and fostering a vibrant, inclusive economy. However, to sustain this growth, enhancing tax revenue is crucial. This opinion statements outlines the strategic approaches to […] The post Enhancing
In the latest issue of The New World magazine, we feature Nana Abor Atta II, the Chief of Gomoa Fetteh and Twafohen of Gomoa Asin Traditional Council, as a Read More... The post “Nana Abor Atta II: A Visionary Leader Transforming
Only a week after the 366-meter-long 13,676 TEU Maersk Edirne left the Port of Tema, a similar-sized containership has called the Port. The CMA CGM Scandola Valletta is the second of thirteen vessels of the same class designated for the newly introduced West Africa Express Service (WAX) where Tema is the first port of call. […] The post Transshipment Ambitions Augmented
Ofosu Asamoah The Executive Secretary of the National Labour Commission (NLC), Ofosu Asamoah, has described the ongoing strike by labour unions in the educational sector as ‘unjustified’ and ‘unnecessary’. Read More... The post ‘Your Strike Is Needless’ appeared first on
The Executive Secretary of the National Labour Commission (NLC), Ofosu Asamoah, has lashed out at the labour unions within the educational sector currently on strike, describing their action as ‘unmeritorious’ and ‘needless’. Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana, Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG), Teachers and Educational Workers Union of Ghana (TEWU) and the […] The post Strike
A historic milestone in the annals of the Port of Tema has been chalked with the arrival of a 13,000+ containership earlier this week at the MPS Terminal 3. The call of the Maersk Edirne marked the commencement of a new express service, making the Port of Tema the first port of call in West […] The post Tema Port Becomes First Port of Call in West Africa appeared first on The
Organised Labour says it will meet to determine its next line of action after the deadline for the government to withdraw the electricity tax elapses. Organised Labour last week asked the government to withdraw the electricity tax expected to be implemented this year. The government said the tax was aimed at helping its COVID-19 recovery […] The post We’ll
…as CIBA endorses proposed policy Former president, John Dramani Mahama, has said he will initiate an Accelerated Export Development Programme as part of the 24-hour Economy Policy implementation when voted into power. He explained that the programme will be coordinated from the presidency in order to give it the requisite support due to the critical […] The post 24-hour
Extensive dialogue will be held with Organised Labour and other key stakeholders in the coming weeks on the VAT on electricity, the Ministry of Finance has said. The stakeholder dialogue, as stated by the Finance Ministry in its statement dated January 30, 2024, is aimed at ensuring stakeholder buy-in. Organised Labour has kicked against the […] The post VAT
Extensive dialogue will be held with Organised Labour and other key stakeholders in the coming weeks on the VAT on electricity, the Ministry of Finance has said. The stakeholder dialogue, as stated by the Finance Ministry in its statement dated January 30, 2024, is aimed at ensuring stakeholder buy-in. Organised Labour has kicked against the […] The post VAT
Former Greater Accra Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Moses Abor, has expressed confidence in beating the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey with 70 percent of the votes in Ayawaso Central. Speaking to Citi News after casting his ballot, the optimistic Moses Abor indicated that the wind of victory is blowing all […] The post #NPPDecides: I’ll
The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has called for a discussion on the possibility of increasing the retirement age from 60 to 65 years. The federation argues that it is timely for stakeholders to engage in a conversation about extending the retirement age, providing an opportunity for healthy retirees to continue contributing to the workforce. […] The post Ghana
The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) has activated its advertised intention to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike action, effective Monday, January 29, 2024. The indefinite strike by GAUA aims to emphasize its dissatisfaction with the government’s disregard in resolving their welfare issues. In a statement issued on January 23, 2024, GAUA said the […] The post University
The National Labour Commission (NLC) is expected to meet with the leadership of the Senior Staff Association of Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) today regarding their ongoing strike. The unions initiated the strike last Wednesday, citing the government’s failure to address concerns related to pensions and the […] The post NLC
The Tema Port Expansion Project in Ghana epitomizes a strategic milestone in Africa’s maritime and economic landscape. This ambitious project, scheduled for completion by September 2025, is not just an infrastructural upgrade but a pivotal catalyst for economic transformation. The significance of this expansion is underscored by its scale and potential impact: it is set […] The post
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