The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Kyea, has argued that the letter from the Presidency to Parliament on the anti-gay bill does not constitute a violation of the Constitution. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, suspended the approval of ministers and deputy ministers of state nominated by President Akufo-Addo on Wednesday. This […] The post Suspending
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has disclosed that road crashes for the first two months of January and February 2024 saw a slight increase. The Director-General of the NRSA, Ing. David Osafo Adonteng, at the launch of the 2024 Road Safety Easter Campaign, disclosed that 2,260 road crashes were reported involving 3,910 vehicles, with […] The post 369
In the wake of recent internet disruptions, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been compelled to address concerns regarding the erroneous imposition of E-Levy on certain electronic transactions. According to the GRA, the interruption in internet connectivity impacted the real-time routing of electronic transactions to the Electronic Transfer Levy Management and Assurance System (ELMAS), prompting […] The post Internet
The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Ing. David Osafo Adonteng, has reiterated that ‘Okada’ operations remain illegal. This statement follows promises made by the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Mahama, that he would legalise the operations of commercial motorbikes popularly known as okada when he interacted with residents of Worawora […] The post ‘Okada’
The Electoral Commission of Ghana has clarified concerns about the security of their Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) following recent speculations from a circulating memo titled “Return of biometric verification devices” which was reportedly signed by the Deputy Chairman of Operations. EC, in a memo dated Thursday, March 7 directed its regional offices to return all […] The post EC
Geoffrey Kabutey Ocansey, a tax analyst, has expressed disagreement with the Vice President’s comments on the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), describing them as unfortunate. On Wednesday, March 20th, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia accused the GRA of harassing businesses under the pretence of tax collection. He voiced these concerns during a discussion with members of the Ghana […] The post It’s
The teacher unions currently on strike have voiced their disappointment over the call by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) for a revision of the labour law. The unions– the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT), Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), and the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT)– declared a nationwide strike on […] The post Teacher
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed headteachers of junior and senior high schools to keep schools open and also ensure the safety of students, despite the ongoing strike by three teacher unions. Three teacher unions, including the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of […] The post Keep
The Majority caucus in Parliament has clarified that the letter from the Presidency directing the clerk not to transmit the Bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values to the presidency did not undermine the authority of Parliament. In a statement, Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin asserted that the President was well within his right to […] The post Anti-gay
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has ordered the three striking teacher unions to call off their strike. The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers (CCT) on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, declared a nationwide strike. The action they said stemmed from what they […] The post Call
The Assistant Commissioner of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Emelia Assam, has dismissed claims by flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia that businesses are being unduly harassed for taxes. Dr. Bawumia, during a meeting with members of the Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday, March 20, accused the GRA […] The post We don’t harass
Geoffrey Ocansey, Tax Analyst and Executive Director of Revenue Mobilisation Africa, has asserted that Ghana is a wealthy country but poorly managed. During the Oxfam Tax Dialogue themed “Is Ghana’s Tax Regime Fit for Purpose?” on Citi TV on Thursday, he told host Vivian Kai Lokko, “We are only a poorly managed country.” He emphasised […] The post Ghana
Geoffrey Ocansey, Tax Analyst and Executive Director of Revenue Mobilisation Africa, has asserted that Ghana is a wealthy country but poorly managed. During the Oxfam Tax Dialogue themed “Is Ghana’s Tax Regime Fit for Purpose?” on Citi TV on Thursday, he told host Vivian Kai Lokko, “We are only a poorly managed country.” He emphasised […] The post Oxfam
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has called upon the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and three striking teacher unions to appear before it on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The summoned unions include the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers, Ghana (CCT, […] The post NLC
Samuel Atta Akyea, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa South, has criticized Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s decision to suspend the approval of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s newly nominated ministers. Atta Akyea suggested that if he were in Bagbin’s position, he would have issued an apology for the error. At the heart of […] The post ‘I’ll
The government has announced plans to implement a law permitting organ donations by the end of the year. Dr. Anthony Nsiah Asare, the Presidential Advisor on Health, emphasized that the legislation will also oversee organ transplants and related procedures. This move comes in response to growing demands within Ghana to facilitate organ donations, which could […] The post Law
The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Dr Joe Anokye, has stated that he anticipates Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to offer compensation to subscribers for any losses incurred due to the recent internet disruptions. However, he noted that the MNOs are independent entities and will need to make this decision before the Authority […] The post Internet
The Minority in Parliament is urging swift action from the police regarding the disappearance of some seven biometric devices, fearing potential repercussions for the upcoming December polls. According to the Minority, the missing biometric devices were meant for the registration and verification of voters by the Electoral Commission ahead of its limited voter registration exercise. […] The post 2024
Latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service indicates that the cumulative growth of the economy stood at 2.9 percent in 2023. This is a 0.9 percentage points drop from the 3.8 percent recorded in 2022 but higher than the government’s revised target of 1.5 percent for the period under review. The fourth quarter also expanded […] The post Ghana’s economy expanded by 2.9% in 2023
The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared its readiness for the upcoming December polls, assuring Ghanaians of free and fair elections. Dr Bossman Asare, a deputy commissioner at the EC, addressing journalists in Accra on Wednesday, expressed confidence that the forthcoming polls would be among the best. “We are fully ready for the election…We are going […] The post December
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