The new Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has hinted that some of his fellow MPs are hesitant to criticize the controversial anti-gay bill due to fear of victimization. He indicated that the manner in which the bill was introduced has instilled fear among legislators, leading them to avoid questioning it. Afenyo-Markin also expressed concern […] The post Some
The Board Chair of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, has called on President Akufo-Addo to reject the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill. Prof. Gadzekpo argued that the bill undermines fundamental human rights protected by the Constitution, including the rights to dignity, freedom of speech and association, procession […] The post Reject
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has voiced concerns over the emotional tone surrounding the discussions on the anti-gay bill in Ghana’s Parliament. According to him, some of his colleague MPs become emotional during deliberations on the bill. The Effutu lawmaker previously proposed a replacement of a minimum two-month imprisonment sentence with a minimum of one […] The post Stop
By E. N. Kwame NKRUMAH (Dr) & David ALEMZERO (Dr) While ostensibly rooted in environmental concerns, the recent introduction of a Vehicle and industrial Emission levy in Ghana has ignited a profound and nuanced debate within the socio-political landscape. Critics argue that the hurried implementation of the levy raises questions about the government’s commitment to […] The post
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has warned that it will not tolerate any further attempts to delay the approval of the bill on the promotion of proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values, commonly known as the anti-gay bill. Last week, ahead of the third reading and potential passage of the bill, Deputy Majority […] The post We won’t tolerate
Ghanaian comic actor, Bismark Ofori, also known as Kyekyeku, was overwhelmed with emotion when actress Vivian Jill generously donated a sum of GH¢10,000 to him. The gift, she said, was to support the premiere of his latest movie, “1957”. Tears streamed down Kyekyeku’s face, who was taken aback by the unexpected gesture of support from […] The post Vivian Jill supports colleague
By Philip Gebu The 2024 edition of National Chocolate Day was scheduled from 9 to 14 February. It is on the theme: “Eat Chocolate, stay healthy, grow Ghana” and sub-themed: “Explore Ghana, eat chocolate. Some activities scheduled for the celebration include a visitation to the Chief Imam, the Central and Cantonments Mosques, as well as […] The post
Alexander Afenyo-Markin Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged the House to amend or delete clauses in the yet-to-be-passed anti-gay Bill that recommends custodial sentencing as the Read More... The post LGBTQ Bill:
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two more suspects in connection with the murder of the Chief Executive Officer of the Cossy Hill Hotel (Jirapa Dubai) at Jirapa in the Upper West Region. The CEO, Eric Johnson, was gruesomely murdered and found in a pool of blood in one of his hotel rooms on Sunday, […] The post Two more suspects arrested over murder of Jirapa
An economist, Professor John Gasti, says the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, will not be able to scrap the taxes on electronic financial transactions, also known as e-levy, as proposed if he is elected president of Ghana. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia pledged to abolish the e-levy and four other taxes to […] The post It’ll
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
Some mobile money users in the Ashanti Region are sceptical about the promise Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia gave concerning the scrapping of the e-levy if he becomes president of Ghana. The controversial tax was introduced in 2022 by the Akufo-Addo government. While delivering a public lecture on his vision for the country after he […] The post Scrapping
In a bold declaration, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, has announced that he will abolish the controversial e-levy, bet tax, and emissions tax if Read More... The post E-Levy, Bet Tax, Emissions Levy To Go– Bawumia appeared
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 Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated categorically that he will abolish the tax on electronic financial transactions popularly known as e-levy, if elected President of Ghana. The controversial tax was introduced in 2022, and before the introduction, Vice President Bawumia had declared his opposition to levies on electronic financial […] The post I’ll
The Food and Beverage Association of Ghana (FABAG) is calling on the government to immediately withdraw the Emissions Levy. In a statement dated February 5, FABAG said it believes the aspect of the tax that affects the industry is highly insensitive and anti-business. On February 1, 2024, the government introduced a new tax policy on […] The post Withdraw
Dr. Elikplim Apetorgbor THE INDEPENDENT Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG) has indicated the implementation of the Emissions Levy may spike up the prices of power because it exerts a levy Read More... The post Independent Power Generators Kick
Obaapa Christy One of Ghana’s renowned gospel artistes, Obaapa Christy, has released her much anticipated new single, ‘It Will Change’, accompanied by a stunning music video. This marks her Read More... The post Obaapa Christy Returns With ‘It Will Change’
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
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