President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday assented the Electronic Transfer Levy Bill (E-Levy) Bill into law just before the start of the Cabinet meeting at the Jubilee House in Accra. By appending his signature to the bill, it has now become law, but the operational date and other activities will be announced by the Minister […]
The government’s quest to make Ghana an industrialised nation in the nearest future is gradually beginning to bear major fruits. Through the Ghana Automotive Development Policy launched in 2019 with the aim of making affordable new vehicles in the Ghanaian market and reduce the heavy reliance on used vehicles, which create environmental pollution, Japan Motors […]
Speakers at the first senior managers meeting of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) have underscored the need for the country to sustain the gains made in the fight against COVID-19, despite the lifting of the restrictions. That, they said, had been highlighted by the socio-economic challenges the pandemic posed. They, therefore, called on the public […]
All regional offices of the National Identification Authority (NIA) have begun card replacement and update services which, until now, could only be accessed at the head office in Accra. Also, the El-Wak Stadium in Accra, which was made a premium service centre under a temporary arrangement, is now open to regular service, which at the […]
The Supreme Court will on April 5 this year rule on a review application challenging its decision that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson, has been duly served with a writ seeking to stop him from holding himself as a legislator. Mr Quayson is seeking a […]
Parliament today Tuesday March 29, 2022 approved the Electronic Transactions (E-Levy) Bill. This decision was reached after the Consideration Stage was completed by a Majority-sided House following the third reading of the Bill. The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) staged a walk out after taking part in the debate of the Bill. The Finance Minister, […]
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has responded to critics who have, in recent times, asked about his whereabouts at a time when the country’s economy appears to be taking a nosedive. Dr Bawumia has, for some time now, focused on the administration’s digitisation agenda in a bid to prevent wastage, improve efficiency, and eliminate corruption […]
Head coach for the Black Stars, Otto Addo, has reiterated his faith in his forwards despite the criticism levelled against them following the goalless stalemate with Nigeria at the Baba Yara Stadium last Friday. Addo is backing his players to find the back of the net when the two sides meet again for the reverse […]
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), the National Media Commission (NMC) and the Right to Information Commission (RITC) have committed to redevelop the International Press Centre into an ultra-modern edifice to accommodate all media-related entities and umbrella bodies in the country. The commitment was made during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the […]
Former President John Dramani Mahama has stated that he filed the election petition at the Supreme Court to calm the charged political atmosphere to avoid electoral violence. The petition, he said, was also to test the legal right of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). “The atmosphere was quite charged, a few of our people […]
AstraZeneca has announced a partnership with the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance (CBA) and local partners to establish the first ‘Living Lab’ in Ghana. This community-led project aims to plant 4.5 million trees by the end of 2025, with the aim of acquiring over 3 million surviving trees, and establish circular business models for local communities. In […]
Government is allowing the opening of public spaces to full capacity from Monday, March 28, 2022. President Akufo-Addo says the limitations and bans placed on huge gatherings have been removed. These form part of the country’s move to reverse the Executive Instrument the saw the imposition of restrictions as part of the fight against Covid-19. […]
