The Minister-designate for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has said revenues could be mobilised without necessarily increasing taxes. According to him, if approved by Parliament as the next finance minister, he would focus on tax compliance to rake in more revenue. “You don’t necessarily have to increase taxes before you rake in revenue. We have […] The post You don’t need

The Minister-designate for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has said that tax exemption is gradually becoming a major source of tax expenditure in the fiscal framework of the country. According to him, the tax exemptions are “not properly targeted,” leading to a situation where a colossal amount of taxes are exempt at the detriment of […] The post Tax Exemption Becoming Source of

The Minister-designate for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has assured Parliament that he would put the interest of the nation first when the need arises to grant tax exemptions. According to him, he is particularly against tax exemptions, as they must also count; if they should be granted, then the state must not be shortchanged. […] The post I will ensure Ghana benefits from tax exemptions

The Minister-designate for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has indicated that the government would fulfil its campaign promise to scrap the E-Levy and betting taxes. According to him, the first budget of the Mahama government would have those taxes he said were not leaving up to expectation abolished. He said this at the Appointments Committee […] The post E-Levy, Betting Taxes Will Go

The Minority in Parliament has pressed on the newly-inaugurated Mahama government to scrap the controversial E-Levy and Betting taxes when presenting its first budget or earlier. According to the minority, campaign promises to the electorates must not be seen as mere rhetoric but sacred pledges, thus must be fulfilled. The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin giving […] The post Minority

President John Dramani Mahama has hinted at significant changes to the controversial National Cathedral project, including a potential relocation of its site and a review of its cost. Speaking at the National Prayers and Thanksgiving Service held in Accra yesterday, the President underscored the need for a transparent and fiscally responsible approach to the project, […] The post Mahama

Ousmane Diagana, Vice-President of the World Bank in charge of West and Central Africa, has welcomed the escalation impact of Northern Regions Social Cohesion Project (SOCO) on the lives of people, particularly those in poor rural communities in northern Ghana. According to him, SOCO is a game changer and assured expedited action for the release […] The post World Bank Happy With Impact Of SOCO Projects

A youth-led initiative within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the Young Elephants Study Group, has announced plans to conduct an independent investigation into the party’s poor performance in the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. In a press release dated January 11, 2025 and signed by the group’s Spokesperson, Ababio Kumi, the Young Elephants expressed concern […] The post Young

Yesterday, Sunday January 12, 2024 was exactly six years when Mrs Josephine Tandoh-Asante was murdered in cold blood in her Emefs Hillview Estates, near Afienya, in the Ningo Prampram Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. On Saturday January 12, 2019 Mrs Josephine Tandoh-Asante, then Marketing and Public Affairs Manager at the Tema Port of the […] The post Suspect In Josephine Tandoh-Asante

Round 32 of the 2024-25 MTN FA Cup matches took centre stage this weekend, with some intriguing outcomes at various match venues. Hearts of Oak Accra Hearts of Oak, the record FA Cup holders, advanced to the round of 16 after defeating Division One ?side Home Stars 3-0 at Legon Sports Stadium. Enoch Asubonteng, Mawuli […] The post FA Cup: Hearts, Kotoko cruise into round of 16 appeared first

Nana Attobrah Quaicoe, the Director-General of National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) has dismissed claims by Martin Kpebu, a private legal practitioner and member of Operations Recover All Loots (ORAL), that he has returned illegally acquired state land, describing the assertion as a blatant falsehood that deserves to be treated with the contempt it deserves. Mr. Quaicoe […] The post Director-General

The Paramount Chief of Wenchi Traditional Area, Osagyefo Ampem Anye Amoampong Tabrako III, according to myjoyonline.com report, has expressed concern over the ongoing illegal mining operations at Atuna, a community within his jurisdiction. A statement issued by the office of the Paramount Chief and signed by Reindorf Oware said, “This notice is a clear reminder […] The post Editorial:

Your Excellency, You are most welcome back and with the words from your speech on January 7, 2025, we believe your term of office will see Ghana rising up. Your Excellency, every one who triumphs or elevated among men, will suddenly find himself surrounded by all manner of persons. Some will be around with very […] The post Welcome Back, Your Excellency… But Please Beware (1) appeared first

The Presidential Lodge as well as accommodation facilities of the Ashanti Regional Minister within the premises of the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council are in ruins from neglect since 2017. Situated on huge acres of land, the Presidential Lodge, which is close to the official residence of the Regional Minister and commissioned in 2004 by ex-President Kufuor, […] The post Presidential