Minority responds to Dr. Bawumia, calls for abolishment of E-Levy
The Minority Leader, Dr Casiel Ato Forson has asserted that the Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia as the chairman of the economic management team, has the power to withdraw any existing tax if he so wishes to do so without any stress whatsoever. According to him, the man who chairs the deliberations on all matters related to economic policies in his...
Parliament approves 3 to 5 years custodial sentence for promotion of LGBTQ+
Ghana’s Parliament has approved a custodial sentence of a minimum of three (3) years and a maximum of five (5) years for the willful promotion, sponsorship, or support of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer+ (LGBTQ+) activities. Again anyone caught in the act (practicing LGBTQ+) would also be subjected to a minimum sentence of 6 months and a maximum sentence of...
Government suspends implementation of 15% VAT on electricity consumption
The Ministry of Finance has directed the suspension of the implementation of the 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity consumption by residential consumers. This move is aimed at facilitating additional discussions with stakeholders, including organized labor. The decision to impose a 15% VAT on the domestic consumption of electricity was initially announced by Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta during the 2024...
Dr Bawumia pledges to abolish E-levy, emissions, betting and other taxes if elected president
The proposed tax reforms put forth by Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia aim to bring about substantial changes, including the elimination of the e-levy, emissions tax, and other levies. These reforms are designed not only to boost government revenue but also to propel the nation towards a cashless society, contingent upon his election as President. During a presentation of his government's...
Bob Marley: One Love Premieres At Silverbird Cinemas Ghana
The highly-anticipated premiere of "Bob Marley: One Love" is set to take place at Silverbird Cinemas Ghana on the 16th of February 2024. Reggae music enthusiasts and fans of Bob Marley are in for a treat as this event promises to be an unforgettable experience at Silverbird Cinemas, West Hills Mall and Accra Mall. The premiere of "Bob Marley: One...
PAC orders MoFA to pay bird flu-affected farmers
The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament (PAC) has given the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) a one-month ultimatum to compensate farmers whose farms were destroyed by the pathogenic avian influenza disease in Kumasi. Compensation The ministry defaulted in paying compensation to the affected farmers after the Ministry of Finance had released GH¢1,999,768.10 for that purpose in 2015, 2018 and 2021,...
‘We dey game’ – Davido vows not to give up despite Grammy loss
Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has vowed not to give up despite missing out on the award. Davido and other Nigerian nominees were snubbed at the 66th Grammys on Sunday, with Tyla, the only non-Nigerian nominee in the maiden Best African Music Performance category, picking up the award. The DMW boss also lost his nominations for the Best Global...
Question source of your children’s wealth – Kanayo O Kanayo warns parent
Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O Kanayo has warned parents against collecting monetary gifts from their children without finding out the source. The actor gave the warning at a recent event shared on social media. In a viral clip, Kanayo urged parents to inculcate the habit of questioning their kids about where and how they get things, stating that their lackadaisical attitude...
Bob Marley: One Love premieres at Silverbird Cinemas Ghana
The highly anticipated premiere of “Bob Marley: One Love” is set to take place at Silverbird Cinemas Ghana on the 16th of February 2024. Reggae music enthusiasts and fans of Bob Marley are in for a treat as this event promises to be an unforgettable experience at Silverbird Cinemas, West Hills Mall and Accra Mall. The premiere of “Bob Marley: One...
AFCON 2023: Semifinals-Match Preview
Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, South Africa and DR Congo are the last four teams in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. These sides have put up some spectacular performances in the competition so far, ending them a spot to be part of the last four teams in the competition. The semifinals clashes promises to be tricky and competitive as well with South...
