The Ghana Union Movement (GUM) has described Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s envisioned development plan for the country as a “cover-up to win votes.” The Union questioned the decision by the Vice President not to “acknowledge the failures of the Government” and expressed doubt over his promise to abolish some of the taxes introduced by […] The post Osofo
The African continent is poised to reach a population of 1.1 billion people by 2040, making it the largest workforce globally. In line with the ambitious ‘Agenda 2063’, the African Union has set forth a strategy for a prosperous Africa rooted in inclusive and sustainable development. Dr. Dominic Oduru Antwi, the President of the Global […] The post Build
Abdul-Moomin Gbana General Secretary of the Ghana Mine Workers Union (GMWU) of the Trade Unions Congress (TUC), Abdul-Moomin Gbana, has urged the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Read More... The post Terminate FGR Lease- Mine Workers Union appeared first on
The leadership of the Okada Riders Association is set to petition the Ministry of Transport next Monday to consider reducing the emissions levy. The Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1112), which imposes a levy on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on internal combustion engine vehicles, started yesterday. The levy amount varies based on the type of […] The post Okada riders
Final-year students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) say they are bearing the brunt of the ongoing strike by the Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWUG). The students lament that they are unable to access key facilities like the university’s library to proceed with their research work and other academic […] The post KNUST students
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) and the Health Services Workers Union have petitioned the National Pension Regulatory Authority to release their 8-month pension arrears. The two unions bemoaned the deductions of their two-tier pensions from their salaries, which had not been paid into the necessary accounts. President of the Ghana Registered Nurses […] The post Health
The General Transport Petroleum Chemical Workers Union (GTPCWU) has vowed to ensure that its interdicted executives are reinstated as soon as possible. Two executives of the union have been interdicted by the TOR Board of Directors over the controversial deal between the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) and Torentco for disclosing classified information regarding the deal […] The post Torentco
233times.net has launched its project dubbed ‘Vision Project’ to support initiatives and businesses of members of the Ghana Blind Union (GBU) in Sekondi-Takoradi and Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly. Speaking Read More... The post Sek-Tadi Blind Union Get Grants appeared first
The Okada Riders Association of Ghana (ORAG) has asked the government to exempt it from the payment of the emissions levy. The Emissions Levy Bill, if approved by Parliament, will impose an annual charge of GH¢100 on all owners of petrol and diesel cars, starting from January 2024. The government’s objective with this tax is […] The post Exempt us from paying emissions
Happy New Year, my friends. I had my first prayer request this year and want to share it with you. Growing up, my first ambition was to be a chartered accountant. In the 80s and early 90s at Dichemso, where I lived, I have always envied a certain man by the name of Mr. Owusu […] The post The dangers of insult-driven communication – My reflections [Article]
The Scripture Union Ghana has cut sod for the construction of a $7.4 million campsite project at Pepawani near Aburi in the Akwapim South Municipality of the Eastern Region. The ultra-modern multi-purpose project, situated on 14.2 acres of land, comprises a 1000-seat main auditorium, a 1000-seat multi-purpose hall, dormitories, and 13 chalets. It also includes […] The post Scripture
From L: Ignatius Baffour-Awuah in a handshake with Mensah Kwarko Gyakari as Abdul-Moomin Gbana looks on The Ghana Mines Workers Union (GMWU) has lamented the current non-standard forms of Read More... The post GMWU Demands Change In Non-Standard
The European Union (EU) delegation to Ghana has announced the opening of applications for its EU-West Africa Fusion Artist Residency Expo from today until January 3, 2024. The residency expo is being held to bring together artists, including musicians, fashion designers, and visual artists, from Ghana, Togo, Benin, and other EU member states to promote […] The post EU
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