The government has officially suspended the planned implementation of the 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on domestic consumption of electricity. In a press statement issued by the Ministry of Read More... The post Suspends 15% VAT On Electricity-
Parliament has approved new measures that establish custodial sentences for the willful promotion, sponsorship, or support of LGBTQ+ activities. The approved legislation calls for a minimum sentence of 3years Read More... The post LGBTQ+: Parliament Approves 5Years
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has expressed optimism about the conclusion of the clause-by-clause amendment of the bill on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values, also known as the anti-gay bill, by the end of Friday, February 9. The House is expected to continue with the consideration of […] The post Amendments
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has embarked on an exercise dubbed ‘Operation No Free Consumption’ in the Western Region. The exercise aims to identify those who are illegally consuming electricity and forms part of the utility company’s revenue mobilisation drive. “During this two-week period, we will update customers details such as phone numbers, GPS […] The post ECG
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is introducing a spot-billing system to address all challenges of overbilling resulting from non-reading of customers’ bills, which leads to incorrect estimation. In a press statement dated February 2, 2024, ECG explains that the initiative includes the company’s new reading meter, which will capture customers’ electricity consumption and integrate […] The post ECG
The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, says that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) supports the position of the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, on LGBTQ+ issues. Mr. Mahama, addressing the matter during a breakfast meeting with the Clergy in Koforidua on Wednesday, January 31, stated that his faith is against same-sex marriages, […] The post NDC
The Paramount Chief of Ekumfi Traditional Area, Odeefo Akyin VIII, has denied claims of delegating persons to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to demand the autopsy of the late President John Evans Atta Mills. The family of the late former President, Professor John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills, on January 13, 204, asked President Akufo-Addo to […] The post I’ve
The Paramount Chief of Ekumfi Traditional Area, Odeefo Akyin VIII, has urged the feuding parties requesting the autopsy report of the late President John Evans Atta-Mills to come together to find lasting solutions to the impasse. There has been controversy surrounding the whereabouts of an autopsy report on the death of Prof. Mills, popularly called […] The post Jaw-jaw
Extensive dialogue will be held with Organised Labour and other key stakeholders in the coming weeks on the VAT on electricity, the Ministry of Finance has said. The stakeholder dialogue, as stated by the Finance Ministry in its statement dated January 30, 2024, is aimed at ensuring stakeholder buy-in. Organised Labour has kicked against the […] The post VAT
Extensive dialogue will be held with Organised Labour and other key stakeholders in the coming weeks on the VAT on electricity, the Ministry of Finance has said. The stakeholder dialogue, as stated by the Finance Ministry in its statement dated January 30, 2024, is aimed at ensuring stakeholder buy-in. Organised Labour has kicked against the […] The post VAT
Stephen Asamoah Boateng THE MINISTER for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, popularly known as Asabee, has called for a probe into the circumstances surrounding the untimely demise Read More... The post Asabee Calls For Probe Into Mills’ Death appeared
The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union, ICU-Ghana, has urged the government to treat with urgency, the seven-day ultimatum issued by organized labour to withdraw the imposition of 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity consumption exceeding the lifeline threshold. ICU expresses concern over the adverse impact that tax imposition may have on consumers, businesses and […] The post ICU
Former President John Dramani Mahama has thrown his support behind organised labour’s call on the government to reverse the Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on electricity. The Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), expressed concern that the implementation of VAT on electricity consumption would further burden Ghanaians, who are already suffering from economic hardship. […] The post Mahama
The presidential candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, is not in the good books of chiefs and people of Ekumfi, in the Central Region. They are unhappy with the former president for failing to fulfill promises he made to the family, upon which they agreed for the late President, John […] The post Mahama has disappointed us -Ekumfi chiefs appeared first
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has given the government a seven-day ultimatum to withdraw the imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity consumption above lifeline. In a letter dated January 1, Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, directed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) to implement the VAT, aiming […] The post TUC
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has stated that it is looking forward to the reintroduction of the import and export restrictions bill in Parliament. The Ministry of Trade presented the bill to restrict the importation of 22 items, including poultry, rice, and sugar, among others. However, the laying of the bill was suspended following […] The post We’re
It is essential for policymakers to carefully assess the broader economic consequences of the 21% VAT imposition on end-user electricity tariffs and consider a more balanced approach that protects the sustainability of the power sector and supports economic recovery, stability and industrialization. In line with the efforts being made towards economic recovery, imposing a 21% […] The post Elikplim
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The Art of Leadership A leader has the task of having to work with different types of people with different ideas, different values and different attitudes to work. The Read More... The post A Leader Has Different Types Of Workers (2) appeared first on
Dr. Cadman Mills, brother of the late president of Ghana, John Evans Atta-Mills, has responded to a renewed request from some relatives of the late president asking for his autopsy report. Dr. Mills said, “The (legitimate) family can obtain a copy from 37 [Military Hospital].” The appeal for the autopsy report was made by Nana […] The post Atta-Mills’
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