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Govt hiding the damage it has done to the economy – Felix Kwakye Ofosu
Former Deputy Minister for Information, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been leading deliberate attempts to conceal the damage government...
I see our economy as a child with sickle cell – Stephen Amoah
A member of the Finance Committee in Parliament, Dr Stephen Amoah, has painted a picture of the current state of the country’s economy.
Speaking...
Govt has no business appointing deputies for state-owned agencies – Nhyiaeso MP
Nhyiaeso Member of Parliament (MP), Stephen Amoah, has joined calls for government to effectively reduce its expenditure to deal with the current economic crisis.
The...
IMF staff meets govt next week
There will be a staff visit of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to the country next week, the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori Atta,...
GPRTU rejects ¢0.15 reduction in fuel prices
Commercial transport operators have rejected government’s decision to reduce fuel prices by ¢0.15, saying the amount is woefully inadequate.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union...
Reschedule Finance Minister’s appearance before House – Osei-Owusu
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu, has asked the Business Committee of Parliament, to re-schedule the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta’s appearance before...
I will be forced to go to court if my salary is cut –...
JoyNews/AdomNews · ADONGO ON SALARY CUT
Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolgatanga Central Constituency in the Upper East region, Isaac Adongo, has sent a strong...
Govt announces reduction in fuel prices
The government has announced 15 pesewas per litre reduction in margins in petroleum prices at the pumps.
By this, the prices of petrol will be...
Sammy Gyamfi wins bet on Finance Minister
National Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has won the bragging right after winning a bet on the Finance Minister.
Mr...
Roll back of Free SHS: Finance Minister reveals stand of govt
The Akufo-Addo government has no intention of rolling back its flagship Free Senior High School (SHS) policy.
This was contained in the Finance Minister's briefing...
Full list of Finance Minister’s measures to mitigate economic hardship
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has revealed a wide range of plans to salvage the country’s economy.
The Minister, at a press conference in Accra, expressed...
Govt cuts fuel allocations for appointees
The government will from April 1, 2022, cut fuel allocation coupons for all government appointees by 50 per cent.
The move forms part of...
Cedi records 1.20% appreciation to dollar
The cedi appears to be responding to the increment in the Policy Rate by 2.5 percentage points to 17% and other actions taken by...
Minority in Parliament rejects 30% pay cut
Members of the Minority Caucus in Parliament have declined to join their colleagues in the Majority and members of the Executive to cut their...
Finance Minister addresses the nation today
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, will address the nation on Thursday, March 24, 2022 on measures instituted by government to resolve the current economic challenges.
This...
Govt announces measures to cushion Ghanaians
Government has announced that it will pump an amount of $2 billion into the economy to curb the continuous depreciation of the cedi.
This forms...
Ask Bawumia to step aside as Chairman of the Economic Management Team – Ablakwa...
The Member of Parliament for the North Tongu Constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has asked President Akufo-Addo to ask the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia...
Akufo-Addo speaks on economic hardship [Listen]
JoyNews/AdomNews · AKUFO ADDO ON ECONOMY
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said he and his team have taken a difficult decision to help cushion the...
Finance Minister to address Ghanaians on this day
President Akufo-Addo has announced that, the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, will address the nation on Thursday, March 24, on measures instituted by government to...
Sex workers in Accra increase charges [Video]
Traditional commerce seems not to be the only sector suffering Ghana’s economic meltdown.
One of the oldest professions, sex work is also bearing the brunt...
Akufo-Addo to address Ghanaians on economic challenges
President Nana Akufo-Addo is expected to address Ghanaians on measures taken to address the current economic challenges.
Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, disclosed this in...
NPP communications team member makes strong case for e-levy
Communications Team Member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ellen Ama Daaku, says opinion leaders as well as people opposing the controversial electronic levy...
Oppong Nkrumah proposes to MPs to take voluntary pay cuts if… [Audio]
JoyNews/AdomNews · Oppong Nkrumah proposes to MPs to take voluntary pay cuts
Ofoase-Ayirebi Member of Parliament (MP), Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has urged his fellow colleagues...
Oppong Nkrumah gives update on E-levy bill [Listen]
JoyNews/AdomNews · OPPONG NKRUMAH ON E - LEVY
The Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has revealed the proposed Electronic Transactions Levy (E-Levy) has been approved...
Hardship: Why Obed Asamoah believes IMF bailout is the way to go for Ghana
A former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Obed Asamoah, believes a bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is the way to go...
Govt needs to be more honest with Ghanaians – Dr Obed Asamoah
A former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Obed Asamoah, has called on government to be 'more honest' following the numerous complaints by Ghanaians.
According...
Finance Minister to address Ghanaians on measures to revive economy
President Nana Akufo-Addi has approved a number of decisions aimed at mitigating the impact of the global economic difficulties in Ghana.
In view...
Finance Minister to address Parliament over economic challenges
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to brief Parliament next week on the various steps government is taking to address challenges facing the economy.
At...
Govt appoints sole inquirer to probe demolition of Bulgarian Embassy property
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has appointed retired High Court Judge, Justice Kwasi Anto Ofori-Atta, as a sole inquirer to probe the demolition...
Martin Amidu’s take on E-levy
Former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, says government’s introduction of the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy) bill has resulted in an unnecessary resentment amongst the country’s...
Let’s applaud the innovations of the Finance Minister
Since he took over as the Minister of Finance in 2017, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta has managed to raise revenue strategically to support some projects...
Govt has not paid NHIA levies collected since July 2021 – Akandoh
Ranking Member of Parliament’s Health Committee, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, is hinting that National Health Insurance service providers may withdraw their services.
This, he said, is...
Okudzeto Ablakwa ‘mocks’ Wontumi over bid for Chelsea
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) need not burden Ghanaians with the introduction...
Minister clarifies ‘securitization of E-levy’ comment – [Video]
The Roads and Highways Minister, Kwasi Amoako-Attah, has denied saying his government will securitise revenues accruing from the proposed Electronic Transactions Levy (E-levy) for...
Atta Akyea was not chased out by angry residents – MP’s aide
The office of the Abuakwa South Member of Parliament, Samuel Atta Akyea, has accused the camp of the Scholarship Secretariat boss, Mr Kingsley Agyemang...
Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP asks PIAC to apologise for alleged misappropriation of funds
JoyNews/AdomNews · Cessation of road tolls ‘a chain around our neck’ – Ofori-Atta
The Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has called on the...
Govt to hold 5th E-levy Townhall meeting in Ho
Government is taking its next Townhall meeting to discuss the Electronic Transaction levy (E-levy) to the Volta Region.
The 5th Townhall meeting to be organised...
Inject more dollars into economy – BoG urged
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has been urged in the short term to inject more dollars into the economy to address the depreciating cedi.
According...
MTN to engage government on implementation of E-Levy; records ¢2bn profit in 2021
Leading telecommunication firm, MTN Ghana says it continue to engage government and other regulatory stakeholders on the implementation of the Electronic Transaction Levy and...
Parliament should have engaged public before introducing E-levy – Majority Leader concedes
Member of Parliament (MP) for Suame, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has admitted that government should have engaged Ghanaians before the introduction of the controversial Electronic-(E) Levy.
The...