The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) as part of efforts to whip-up the enthusiasm of people to patronize to use of LPG in their homes, has organized a town hall durbar in Ho to educate people on cylinder recirculation model. The essence is for customers to appreciate the use of LPG and patronize it for safety […] The post NPA undertakes public education on use of LPG in Ho first
Plans are far afoot for the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) to secure a strategic partner within the next 90 days to commence full operations. To ensure that the process is successful and in the best interest of the country, the Minister of State for the Ministry of Energy, Herbert Krapa, has indicated that government through […] The post We will revive Tema Oil Refinery — Herbert Krapa assures
The Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Professor Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai has backed a decision not to pay the July salaries of striking members of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG). Speaking in an interview with TV3, Professor Jinapor said CETAG has been adamant in engaging government to have their […] The post CETAG
A special poll conducted by Global Info Analytics in Berekum East, Berekum West, Sunyani East and Sunyani West constituencies in the Bono Region indicates that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) may lose these seats in the December 7 parliamentary election. According to the Executive Summary of the report, this development is partly attributable to apathy […] The post Special Bono
The Nkawie District Forest Services Division of the Forestry Commission has issued a stern warning to illegal miners to stay away from the forest or be ready to face the law. The Division hinted that stringent measures have been put in place to ensure illegal mining operations in the district do not advance. Thirteen (13) […] The post Nkawie Forest Services Division clamps down
THE NDC MINORITY’S POSITION ON THE MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW PRESENTED BY THE MINORITY LEADER, CASSIEL ATO FORSON (Ph.D), AT A PRESS CONFERENCE IN PARLIAMENT HOUSE TUESDAY, 23RD JULY, 2024 Ladies and gentlemen of the press, we have just listened to the Mid-Year Budget Review […] The post Full Text: Position of the Minority in Parliament on
Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has criticised the 2024 mid-year budget, describing it as uninspiring and hopeless. The Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam Member of Parliament attributed this sentiment to what he sees as a consistent pattern of the Akufo-Addo administration. On Tuesday, July 23, Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam presented the 2024 mid-year budget review to Parliament. […] The post 2024
At the launch of the 8th Ghana Economic Update by the World Bank, Deputy Finance Minister Dr. Alex Ampaabeng disclosed that only about 1.5 million out of 7.9 million registered taxpayers in Ghana fulfill their tax obligations. Dr. Ampaabeng noted that the Ministry of Finance and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) are actively working to […] The post Only
The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has disclosed that government generated a revenue of $1.8 billion from tourism in the first half of 2024. The post Gov’t generated $1.8 billion from tourism in first half of 2024 – Finance Minister first appeared on 3News.
The government missed an opportunity to remove the taxes that Ghanaians expected them to be abolished, the Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has said. Dr Forson indicated that Ghanaians expected taxes such as the E-levy, Emission Levy, and Covid Levy to be removed. Speaking on the floor of Parliament after the mid-year budget statement […] The post Mid-year
Government is looking forward to bring back the road toll after its cessation in 2021. The Finance Minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has disclosed that Cabinet has approved a framework established to facilitate the process of the reintroduction of the tolls in 2025. The Minister made this statement while presenting the mid-year budget review in […] The post Cabinet
The provisional total debt stock of Ghana stood at GH¢742 billion, representing US$50.9 billion as of June 2024, Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has said. This represents 70.6 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) he said during the 2024 mid-year budget review in parliament on Tuesday. “The stock consists of external debt […] The post Ghana’s total debt stood at GHS742
Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has announced that the government has invested approximately GH?135 million in the National Identification Programme since January 2024, as part of a broader effort to digitalize the economy. Presenting the 2024 mid-year budget in Parliament on July 23, Dr. Amin Adam, who is also the Member of Parliament for […] The post GH¢135m
The Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has said that the government is not seeking additional funds in the mid-year budget review for 2024. He says the government is determined to be more efficient and intentional “We are not seeking supplementary funds in this mid-year review. We are determined to be more efficient strategic and […] The post We’re not seeking
The Cedi is regaining its strength against the major trading currencies especially the Dollar, Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Richard Ahiagbah has said. Mr Ahiagbah noted that the economy is growing, inflation is decreasing He said this in a post on his X platform ahead of the mid-year budget presentation on […] The post Mid-year budget: Cedi’s struggle is subsiding
There will be no new taxes in the mid-year budget presentation for 2024, Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Richard Ahiagbah has said. Mr Ahiagbah noted that the economy is growing, inflation is decreasing, and the currency’s struggle is subsiding. “To foster growth and job creation, there is a planned investment of […] The post Mid-year
The mid-year review presentation by Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam will be delayed further. The budget which was scheduled to be presented at 10 AM, has not been presented as of 1:43 PM. TV3’s Komla Klutse who was in Parliament reported that the further delay is due to the Finance Minister’s inability to convince […] The post Mid-year budget presentation to delay further first appeared
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed the Controller and Accountants General to freeze the July salary of members of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG). This was after the government described the strike by CETAG as illegal. A letter written to the CAGD by the Director General of GTEC Prof […] The post GTEC writes to CAGD to freeze July salary
Black Stars defender Alexander Djiku has shed light on the healthy competition among players at Fenerbahce as they prepare for the new season under the guidance of renowned manager Jose Mourinho. The arrival of Mourinho, known for his successful stints with Real Madrid and Inter Milan, has intensified the competitive atmosphere within the squad. Players […] The post Alexander
Traders at the Madina Market in Accra have threatened to cease payment of the daily market toll of GHC2.00 should the Local Government Authority fail to develop the market. The Madina Market, which is one of the biggest trading centres in Accra, ranks second behind the Makola and Agbogloshie markets. The market plays an important […] The post We won’t continue to pay market toll if…
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