The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has given the government a seven-day ultimatum to withdraw the imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity consumption above lifeline. In a letter dated January 1, Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, directed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) to implement the VAT, aiming […] The post TUC
Ghana has made a significant improvement in the fight against Malaria prevalence among children under-5 years, as it records 67% reduction, thus over 26% in 2014 to 8.6% in 2022. This was revealed during the launch of 7th Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), in collaboration with the Ghana […] The post Ghana records over 60% reduction in Malaria
Nineteen employees of Prefos Limited, an electrical and civil engineering Company have been honoured for hard work, commitment and contribution to the growth of the company, established 32 years ago. The awardees were drawn from the Northern and Southern sectors and recognised under eight award categories. Angelina Oppong Agyeiwaa and Emmanuel Fletcher were adjudged the Overall Administrative […] The post Prefos
President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, is seeking further clarification on the government’s recent decision to procure new trains for Ghana. This inquiry comes in the wake of government’s announcement of purchasing 12 modern diesel-powered trains scheduled to arrive in mid-February, to enhance the country’s railway transportation system. The intended deployment of these trains is […] The post Franklin
The government is making a concerted effort to enhance its appeal as a preferred base for Chinese businesses on the African continent, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has said. He made this known during an engagement with the Chinese Business Community in Ghana under the Ghana Mutual Prosperity Partnership held in Accra. “We want to use […] The post Gov’t
It is essential for policymakers to carefully assess the broader economic consequences of the 21% VAT imposition on end-user electricity tariffs and consider a more balanced approach that protects the sustainability of the power sector and supports economic recovery, stability and industrialization. In line with the efforts being made towards economic recovery, imposing a 21% […] The post Elikplim
Over 40 polling station executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Fumso electoral area in the Adansi Asokwa constituency have declared their unflinching support for the Member of Parliament for the area, KT Hammond ahead of the party’s parliamentary primaries on January 27. Convener for the group, Isaac Afful, made the announcement at […] The post NPP
The Teachers and Educational Workers Union of TUC Ghana has joined the ongoing industrial action declared by the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG). The Senior Staff Association of the Public Universities in Ghana and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) declared an indefinite nationwide strike on January 17, 2024, over the […] The post TEWU
In a spectacular display of resilience, determination and an unwavering spirit, 12-year-old prodigy, N’Adom Darko-Asare, the 2022 and 2023 National Champion of The Spelling Bee, is set to grace the stage once again for the fifth time at the 2024 finals come Saturday, February 3. This remarkable feat makes her the first speller to achieve […] The post
Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, Transport Minister The Ministry of Transport has called on the public to disregard purported increase in public transport fares by commercial road transport operators. In a Read More... The post Govt, Transport Operators Tango Over
A person’s innate propensity to behave and react to circumstances is referred to as their temperament. The most potent factor influencing how people conduct in both public and private settings, approach tasks, engage with others, lead others, and handle obstacles is their temperament. Identifying and matching work to an employee’s temperament at work can improve […] The post
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has expressed welcome the International Monetary Fund’s release of the second tranche of Ghana’s extended credit facility with the Bretton Woods institution. According to the Finance Minister, the approval of an additional $600 million for Ghana’s bailout programme signifies the country’s progress in its economic reform trajectory. “Earlier today, the IMF […] The post Release
The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) is urging the government to swiftly address the demands of the Senior Staff Associations of the universities in the country. Senior Staff Association of the Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) on Wednesday 17 January 2024, declared an indefinite nationwide strike […] The post Address
The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Education Committee, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, is urging the government to promptly release funds to senior high schools that are currently grappling with financial challenges. This call comes in light of the government’s failure to fulfill its commitment made a year ago by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who pledged free tablets […] The post Complete
The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has vowed to match the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) boot-for-boot in the Volta Region, the latter’s stronghold. According to the Volta Regional Secretariat, the party is adequately prepared to considerably increase the number of presidential votes in the region. Addressing the media at a soiree in Ho, the […] The post Volta NPP ready to match NDC
Joe Biden is a lie and a liar. That opening sentence is meant to sting. More importantly, it is meant to shatter the happy caricature that the sitting US president is an antidote – in character, nature and temperament – to his predecessor, Donald Trump. Biden tried to promote the big lie that he is […] The post Biden is no different than Trump appeared first on The
Aaron Owusu Boakye has successfully undergone surgery to correct a rare and complex plexiform ameloblastoma of the left mandible diagnosed by doctors at the 37 Military Hospital. According to Mr. Bedi Daniel, Akyem Maase New Patriotic Party (NPP) Electoral Area Coordinator, Aaron Owusu Boakye was discharged on January 12, 2024, and speedily recovering. It could […] The post Dr. Kingsley Agyemang
Pastor Dr. Sam Adeyemi, CEO of Global Leadership Consulting and founder of Daystar Christian Centre-Nigeria, has urged African leaders to seek the good in others and prioritise African citizens in everything they do. He explained that when leaders begin to place value on the life of an African and places them first, they will implement policies and […] The post “Africa’s problem is not
The University of Professional Studies, Accra, has issued a disclaimer regarding a website purportedly offering its courses. UPSA argued that a fake website, identified by its management, is providing courses, requirements, and admission information for prospective students at the university. In a statement signed by the Registrar of UPSA, Dr. Korye Anim-Wright, dated January 17, […] The post Ignore
The Ministry of Transport has asked the public to disregard the purported increase in transport fares by the Commercial Transport Operators of Ghana and the Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU). In a statement issued on Wednesday, January 17, the Ministry said, “There has not been any negotiation with the transport operators for a […] The post Disregard
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