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Kejetia traders exposed to poisonous emissions – Federation Of Traders
Chairman of the Federation of Kumasi Traders, Nana Prempeh, has raised serious concerns, traders at the Kejetia Market particularly those at the ground floor are exposed to poisonous vehicular fumes. He made the disturbing observation in an interview with Kojo Marfo on AbusuaNkommo at ABUSUA965FM. According to Nana Prempeh, the extractors installed to absorb these […]
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Ukraine Opens Resident Mission In Accra
In a significant move to strengthen diplomatic relations, Ukraine officially inaugurated its Embassy in Accra, affirming its commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation with the Republic of Ghana. The ceremony,
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Vehicle and Industrial Emission Tax: A silver bullet or a poisoned chalice?
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 […]
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Withdraw Emissions Levy, it’ll worsen already acidic business environment – FABAG to govt
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 […]
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Independent Power Generators Kick Against Emissions Levy
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
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Okada riders to petition govt to reduce emissions levy
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 […]
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Vehicle Emission Levy Implementation Begins
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) yesterday begun the implementation of the Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1112), which mandates owners of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on internal combustion engine
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Suspend controversial Emission levy – GUTA urges govt
The Ghana Union of Traders Association is urging the government to abolish the recently introduced Emission levy. The Emission Levy, introduced by the Ghana Revenue Authority on February 1, 2024, seeks to impose a levy on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on internal combustion engine vehicles. This move comes in response to the Ghana Private Road […]
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Withdraw Emissions Levy, the timing is wrong – Nana B to govt
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, is urging the Nana Akufo-Addo government to immediately withdraw the controversial Emissions Levy. He asserts that emission levies are typically imposed on developed nations that have embraced electric cars to address climate change. The National Organiser of the […]
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Don’t deposit Emission Levy proceeds into Consolidated Fund – ICEG
The Institute of Climate and Environmental Governance (ICEG) has expressed concerns about the lack of commitment by the government to invest revenue that will be accrued from the Emission Levy. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) announced that the Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1112), which imposes a levy on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on internal […]
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Emissions levy: We’ll increase our fares accordingly – GPRTU
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has disclosed that it will increase transport fares following the imposition of the Emissions Levy which took effect on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The Emissions Levy which is contained in the 2024 budget is in line with the government’s efforts aimed at tackling greenhouse gas emissions to promote […]
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Cuban Mission’s Official Visits Daily Guide
The guest in a conversation with his hosts The officer in charge of media relations at the Cuban Embassy, Yamil Martinez, yesterday visited the DAILY GUIDE newsroom to, as
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GPRTU petitions Parliament to review Emission Levy Bill
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced that it submitted a proposal to Parliament for the reconsideration of the Emission Levy Bill, scheduled for implementation in 2024. The Emissions Levy Bill, approved by Parliament, imposes an annual charge of GH¢100 on all owners of petrol and diesel cars, starting from January 2024. The […]
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