Child Rights International (CRI) has raised alarms over proposals suggesting parents should bear additional costs related to the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, including expenses for food and accommodation. The organisation argues that such measures undermine the policy’s fundamental principles of equity, inclusivity, and universal access to secondary education. In a statement signed … The post CRI

Ghana Football needs a lot of stability to improve - Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong

President John Dramani Mahama has given the firm assurance that his government would tackle corruption head-on irrespective of who is found culpable. At the Christian National Thanksgiving Service in Accra on Sunday, President Mahama made a pledge to the clergy that he would lead a government that is transpar­ent, accountable and focused on justice and … The post Gov’t will tackle

 Despite calls by some economists and civil society organisations for the E-Levy to be maintained due to the difficult financial situa­tion the country finds itself, the Minister-designate for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has reiterated his resolve to remove it in his first budget statement. According to him, the E-Levy could not be described as … The post At

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Finance Minister designate Ato Forson says tax exemptions must be fair and non-discriminatory. #3newsgh Don’t forget to subscribe for more Updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/TV3Ghana #TV3Ghana Visit the News Site: http://www.3news.com/ for more. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TV3GH/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tv3_ghana Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv3_ghana/ TV3 First in News Best in Entertainment. The post Finance

President John Dramani Mahama has revoked Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng’s appointment as CEO of the Minerals Income and Investment Fund, effective immediately. The post President Mahama revokes appointment of Minerals Income Fund CEO first appeared on 3News.

The former head of state faced criticism after unveiling a statue of himself last year.

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 Thailand’s cabinet has approved a draft law that would legalise gambling and casinos, a move aimed at boosting tourism, jobs and investment, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawa­tra said on Monday. Under the government’s plan, the law, which will be sent to parliament for deliber­ation, would see gambling take place in large-scale entertain­ment complexes. Casinos and most … The post Thailand’s

A report on the Post-Assessment of Tobacco Taxation in Ghana 2024 has been disseminat­ed to stakeholders to facilitate the implementation of the excise tax on tobacco in the country. A post-assessment study was commissioned by the Vision for Alternative Development (VALD), with the support of Tax Justice Network Africa, to examine the impact of the … The post Stakeholders

The statue of former President, Nana Addo Dank­wa Akufo-Addo, erected at the Effia-Nkwanta Re­gional Hospital roundabout in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis of the Western Region has been destroyed by unknown persons. When the Ghanaian Times arrived at the scene, at about 7a.m yesterday, it found that the entire statue had been dismembered, with the head, legs … The post Akufo-Addo statue at Effia-Nkwanta

Former government official Dr. Gideon Boako warns that the proposed abolition of the e-levy and betting tax by the Mahama-led government could violate the terms of the IMF program and potentially lead to the introduction of new taxes. The post Mahama’s tax cuts threaten IMF deal – Gideon Boako warns first appeared on 3News.

By Korsi DZOKOTO John Mahama’s return to power as President on January 7, 2025, presents him with a daunting set of challenges. His administration will inherit a nation mired in economic turbulence, with widespread poverty, rising unemployment, fiscal irresponsibility, and an overburdened public sector. Korsi DZOKOTO looks into the immediate obstacles the new administration must […] The post Confronting

The NPP National Council of Elders urges party members to prioritize rebuilding and reflection over campaign activities after the 2024 election setback. The post Halt campaigning, focus on rebuilding the party – NPP elders to members first appeared on 3News.

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, is cautioning the Mahama government against introducing alternative taxes in disguise following their promise to scrap the electronic levy (e-levy) and betting taxes. Speaking to the media on Monday, 13 January, following the vetting of Finance Minister nominee Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, Dr Boako emphasised the […] The post Don’t

Former Ashanti Regional Minister Simon Osei-Mensah has refuted allegations of abandoning the Presidential Villa and Regional Minister's Bungalow. The post Simon Osei-Mensah denies claims of neglecting Ashanti Regional residences first appeared on 3News.

Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.

By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU & Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU Finance minister nominee Cassiel Ato Forson has stated that government is targetting a significant boost in tax revenue, aiming to increase its contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from the current 13.8 percent to 18 percent in the medium-term. This was disclosed during his vetting in […] The post Gov’t

By Kizito CUDJOE The country’s energy sector debt has surged past US$3billion, rising from the approximately US$2billion recorded under the previous administration of President John Dramani Mahama, according to Minister of Energy-designate, John Abdulai Jinapor. During his vetting before parliament’s Appointments Committee, Mr. Jinapor cited a document titled ‘Summary of Energy Sector Debt and Lenders’ […] The post