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The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP) has aligned with plastic manufacturers in urging the government to indefinitely suspend the recently imposed 5 per cent excise tax on finished plastics. The association warns that this tax would significantly burden consumers. In a statement, NASPAWAP highlighted the substantial price increases in bottled and sachet water since January 2024, …

The flagbearer of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has announced a stringent new policy in a move to tackle the controversial issue of state asset acquisition by government officials. Speaking to journalists in Accra on Sunday,7 July 2024, Mr. Mahama committed to a zero-tolerance approach, vowing that no public office holder under his administration would …

A total of 569,095 candidates are expected to take the weeklong 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) which starts today, July 8. The candidates are expected to write English Language on July 8 and finish with Arabic by Monday, July 15, 2024. The examination would take in 2,123 centres nationwide with 2,123 supervisors, 1,889 assistant supervisors, and 19,973 invigilators to …

The Speaker of Parliament, Mr  Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has issued a gag order prohibiting all Members of Parliament from publicly commenting on the IGP leaked tape report. This directive follows disagreements among committee members over the final report. During Thursday’s parliamentary proceedings, the Speaker instructed the parliamentary ad-hoc committee, which is investigating the alleged plot to remove Inspector General …

Scores of drivers and customers visiting the refurbished Kumasi International Airport also known as Agyemang Prempeh I International Airport in the Ashanti Region have expressed frustration over the increased entry fee at the airport terminal. Affected customers have taken to social media to display receipts showing a GHS 5 fee for entering the terminal. They noted that the rate used …

The Majority Caucus in Parliament has expressed concern over the Minority Caucus’ decision to boycott the vetting of the Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry designate. The Majority describes the Minority’s absence from the vetting process as regrettable. They emphasized the need for uninterrupted governance, especially given the current national challenges. In a statement, the Majority highlighted the government’s commitment …

Member of Parliament for North Tongu Constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says the National Cathedral project has epitomised massive corruption and disrespect towards Ghanaians. His comments follow the recent disclosure by the Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, Abena Osei Asare, that an amount of GH¢339 million has been released for the National Cathedral project. He said, “Lack of prioritisation, …

The Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has dismissed the petition by former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu that sought to remove his successor, Kissi Agyebeng from office. According to Joy News sources, the Chief Justice determined that the factual and legal foundation of the petition fall short of the standard required to establish a prima facie case for the removal of …

The Ghana Prisons Service has facilitated free surgical operations for 63 prison inmates from eight different prison facilities in the country. The surgeries, which were conducted at the Nsawam Prison Hospital, included 32 hernia repairs, 14 lipomata, seven hydroceles, two fibroadenomas, three bullet pallets removals and five cystic body swellings. It was facilitated in collaboration with the Chosen Hospital and …

According to recent data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), Ghana’s vibrant capital, Accra is expected to experience significant congestion by 2030 due to substantial population growth. The GSS’s latest population projections for 2021 to 2050 indicate a marked rise in the number of inhabitants throughout the Greater Accra region. As of 2024, Ghana’s total population is projected to exceed …