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100,000 teachers from northern Ghana to be trained in digital literacy this year
The Deputy Minister for Education (MoE), John Ntim Fordjour, has hinted that the Education Ministry will begin the training of 100,000 public pre-tertiary teachers...
Ghana signs $69.88 million renewable energy agreement to enhance electricity access
Ghana has signed a $69.88 million renewable energy agreement to enhance electricity access in the next four years.
Under the agreement, about 6,890 households, 6,001...
Ghana records $4.5bn remittances in 2021, ranks 2nd in Sub-Saharan Africa – World Bank
Ghana kept its 2nd position as Sub-Saharan Africa country with the largest remittances in 2021, the World Bank Migration and Development Brief has revealed.
The country...
Bulgarian Embassy Land case: Govt sets up committee to find amicable solution
Following the recommendations of the Sole Inquirer to find a lasting solution to the Bulgarian Embassy land case, the government through the Ministry of...
Adongo reveals how he rejected an ‘ambush’ meeting with the Finance Minister in US
Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolgatanga Central Constituency, Isaac Adongo claims he turned down an invitation to a meeting with the Finance Minister, Ken...
Bulgarian Embassy demolition: Gov’t attempting to shield state officials – Minority alleges
The Minority in Parliament has accused government of attempting to shield officials in connection with the demolition of the Bulgarian Embassy.
To them, government’s...
We remain opposed to Agyapa deal – Mahama
Former President, John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his party’s opposition to the Agyapa Royalties deal, following recent public discussions on the subject.
In a Facebook...
Review free SHS policy – Palmer-Buckle tells government
Most Reverend Charles Gabriel Palmer-Buckle has added his voice to the calls for a review of the free Senior High School (SHS) policy.
In spite...
A good chunk of April inflation imported – Finance Minister
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has attributed the country’s rising inflation to factors beyond government’s control.
He said almost all African countries are facing similar...
Toll workers to picket over unpaid salaries
Ghana Toll Workers Group has hinted at picketing at the Ministry of Roads and Highways over their unpaid salaries and failure to reassign them.
The...
Today marks 50 years since Kwame Nkrumah died
It has been 50 years since Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, passed away.
Kwame Nkrumah died on April 27, 1972, while battling cancer....
Lands Ministry receives report on Bulgarian Embassy land case
The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources responsible for Lands and Forestry, Benito Owusu-Bio has received reports on Terms of Reference 1...
Sarkodie, Okyeame Kwame & Stonebwoy to perform at Otumfuo’s 72nd birthday
Sarkodie, Okyeame Kwame and Stonebwoy will come together to perform at the 72nd birthday celebration of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
The event will...
Bulgarian Embassy demolishing: Time for Sole Inquirer report extended
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has extended the time for the Sole Inquirer into the Bulgarian Embassy land matter...
Kwaku Asante: Bawumia mentioned e-levy once in his 2-hour speech, Why?
Prior to his speech today, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia had not said a word about government’s controversial tax measure, the 1.5 percent Levy...
Bawumia trends ahead of talk on economy today
Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is among Twitter’s trend list for today, April 7.
The reason Twitter is chirping loudly is because the Vice President,...
Kofi Akpaloo offers solution to Ghana’s economic woes
The flagbearer of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, says he has the antidote to Ghana’s economic woes.
In his view, the solution...
GPRTU to announce new transport fares
The leadership of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has set Tuesday, April 5, 2022, to announce the percentage increase in transportation fares....
Shocking as GIS protocol list from Office of the President pops up
It has emerged that the presidency is breathing on the necks of officials of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) for protocol recruitment.
A document available...
Let’s vote NPP out if they fail to account for the E-levy – Mr...
Controversial radio and TV personality, Mr Logic, says Ghanaians should vote out the New Patriotic Party (NPP) if they fail to account for the...
Mr President, are you happy with Ghana so far? – Yvonne Nelson quizzes
Actress, Yvonne Nelson, has asked President Akufo-Addo whether he is impressed with the current state of the country.
In an Instagram post, she quizzed “Mr...
E-levy implementation hasn’t started – Telecoms Chamber
The Ghana Telecommunications Chamber has dismissed claims that the Ghana Revenue Authority and the Chamber have begun processes to implement the 1.5% Electronic Transfer...
Ghana receives €44.7m grant for irrigation infrastructure
Ghana’s quest to build robust irrigation infrastructure in the northern part of the country has received a boost with the receipt of a grant...
Wheeling Ahanta West MP into Parliament was inhumane – Ablakwa [Audio]
JoyNews/AdomNews · Wheeling Ahanta West MP into Parliament was inhumane – Ablakwa
Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has described as...
Akufo-Addo assents to E-levy bill
President Akufo-Addo has assented to the Electronic Transfer Levy Bill (E-levy) which was approved by parliament on Tuesday, March 29, 2002.
Mr Akufo-Addo signed...
E-levy: Speak truth to power – GRA, technical partners told over implementation
JoyNews/AdomNews · GRA must speak truth to authority over implementation of E-levy – Telecoms Chamber
The Ghana Telecoms Chamber has urged the Ghana Revenue Authority...
Bagbin apologises to MPs over errors on attendance list when e-levy was approved
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has apologised to parliamentarians over the errors that occurred on the votes and proceedings of the House for Tuesday’s...
Investors react positively to passage of E-Levy
Government’s tight fiscal measures targeted at closing the budget-deficit to 7.4% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the end of 2022 is fuelling the...
All you need to know about E-levy
The Ministry of Finance has released a list of questions that are likely to be asked by members of the general public in respect...
E-levy may be implemented in May – Finance Minister hints
JoyNews/AdomNews · E-levy to be implemented in May - Ofori-Atta hints
The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has hinted that the implementation of the Electronic Transaction...
Panic withdrawals hit Mobile Money – MMAAG
A lot of people who have their money kept on their Mobile Money Wallet have begun withdrawing their money following the passage of the...
SONA 2022: I’m happy E-levy has been passed – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo has commended parliament on the passage of the controversial Electronic Transaction levy (E-levy).
According to him, he is happy about the...
E-levy deductions to start in May – Finance Minister
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has given the indication that the implementation of the e-levy will start in May this year.
The Controller and Accountant General...
Wheeling of ailing MP to Parliament for E-levy passage: The inside story
Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has confirmed the presence of ailing Ahanta West Member of Parliament (MP), Ebenezer Kojo Kum, in Parliament on Tuesday.
Mr Kum,...
Bagbin cautions MPs to desist from pulling surprises on him
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin has admonished the leadership of the House to desist from pulling surprises on him.
His caution comes...
We’ve been told E-levy can even cure Okudzeto Ablakwa’s bald head – Ato Forson...
Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, says the government has exaggerated the gains the Electronic Transaction levy (E-levy) Bill will bring...
E-levy: Sick MP ‘wheeled’ to Parliament
Member of Parliament (MP) for Sekondi constituency, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, says there is nothing wrong with having his Ahanta West colleague, Ebenezer Kojo Kum,...
E-Levy moves to consideration Stage in Parliament after Minority stages walkout [video]
Parliament has completed the second reading of the Electronic Transfer (E-Levy) Bill.
The move was adopted at the reduced rate of 1.5% from the initial...
Akufo-Addo wants passage of E-levy Bill as birthday gift – NDC MP
Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale North, Alhassan Suhuyini, says President Nana Akufo-Addo wants to celebrate his 78th birthday with the passage of the “obnoxious”...
Drop proposal to wean public tertiary institutions off govt subventions – Apaak
The Deputy Ranking Member of the Education Committee of Parliament, Dr Clement Apaak, has said the proposal by the government to wean public tertiary...