Tag: Ministry of Finance
Deputy Finance Minister John Kumah passes on after short illness
The Deputy Minister for Finance, Dr. John Kumah, has reportedly passed away.
He died in the early hours of Thursday, March 7, in Germany, where...
GUTA opposes VAT on electricity charges and emission levy, citing adverse...
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has issued a strong opposition to the proposed implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity charges...
Opposition raises concerns as government receives $600m as second tranche of...
In a bid to provide financial relief to the struggling economy of Ghana, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released $600 million being the...
GUTA urges government to strengthen economic stability in 2024
The Ghana Union of Traders Association, (GUTA), has urged the government to ensure, that the economic stability gained in 2023 is made stronger in...
Ghana Toll Workers Union chases government over unkept promises
The Ghana Toll Workers Union has issued a fervent plea to the government, urging the fulfillment of promises made to them in the aftermath...
Trade with China hits all-time record
Trade between Ghana and China reached an all-time record of US$10.2billion in 2022 from US$6.67billion in 2017.
More importantly, Ghana’s exports to China increased by...
Cedi depreciation hikes Ghana’s debt
Ghana’s debt stood at GHS575.5 billion in June, representing 71.9 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as of the first part of 2023,...
DDEP: Gov’t settles GH¢ 2.4 billion first coupon from programme
The government through the Ministry of Finance says it has fully settled the first coupon emerging from the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme in the...
DDEP: Government extends deadline for participation in pensions fund alternative offer...
The Government of Ghana has announced the extension of the expiration date for participation in the domestic dollar bonds and pensions funds’ alternative offer...
