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The Ghana Online Drivers Union (GODU) has issued an ultimatum, threatening a nationwide strike if the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) does not engage in dialogue regarding the recent imposition of the Vehicle Income Tax (VIT) for ride-hailing drivers. Expressing opposition to the tax, GODU members, in a statement, said they are incensed by the GRA’s unilateral decision to implement the …
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December, 2023
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29 December
GRA impose a 10% tax on lotto winning
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has reminded the public that a 10% tax will be withheld from all gross winnings from lotteries, betting, gaming, and other games of chance starting January 1st, 2024.This applies to both the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and private lotto operators (PLOs).While the tax was originally implemented in August 2023, the NLA and PLOs were given …
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29 December
It is disappointing to criticize WASSCE results for political gains – Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education has strongly rebuffed former President John Dramani Mahama’s recent claims of lax supervision and collusion in the West Africa Senior Schools Certificate Examination (WASSCE). In a statement released on Friday, the Ministry labelled Mahama’s comments as a “calculated attempt to downplay the great strides made by the Ministry in improving learning outcomes in the country.” The …
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19 December
2023 WASSCE Results: Shine a Spotlight on Academic Excellence-Barnabas
PhD Senior Research Fellow IFEST, Barnabas Addai Amanfo has said that the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results look good, but there is a need to focus on the performance of the individual schools and the students. According to him, the core subjects, English, science, Mathematics, and Social Studies, have been the best core subject results since the free senior …
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19 December
“Irregular, wrongful and unconstitutional!” – How Speaker described Akufo-Addo’s words in parliament
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has responded to President Akufo-Addo’s letter justifying his refusal to assent to the Criminal Offenses Amendment Bill 2023. In the letter, the president cited a violation of Article 108 of the constitution and the potential financial burden on the state’s consolidated fund as reasons for his decision. However, Bagbin, while reading excerpts of the letter …
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19 December
Bagbin threatens Chairmen of Parliamentary Select Committees over delayed reports
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has threatened to cite Chairmen of Parliamentary Select Committees with delayed reports for contempt. This comes after the Chairman of the Trade, Industry and Tourism Committee, Carlos Ahenkorah and the Minister for Trade and Industry, K.T Hammond on Monday accused the Chairman of the Finance Committee, Kwaku Kwarteng of failing to consider and report to …
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19 December
District assembly and unit committee elections in Lower Manya postponed
The assembly and unit committee elections in Lower Manya in the Eastern region have been cancelled and postponed to a later date yet to be communicated. According to Citi News sources, the cancellation was a result of inadequate ballot papers. The sources noted that the information was conveyed by the Municipality’s Electoral Commission Director an hour after elections were supposed …
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18 December
Akufo-Addo clarifies non-assent to Armed Forces bill, cites financial implications
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has clarified his decision not to assent to the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill 2023, the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill Number 2, 2023, and the Ghana Armed Forces Amendment Bill 2023. The President in a letter to Parliament explained that his decision is based on the potential financial impact on the state’s consolidated fund and a …
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18 December
Ambulance Service received GHS20.1m out of approved GHS67.5m in 2022 – Akandoh
The National Ambulance Service has expressed concern over inadequate fuel supply and frequent fuel price fluctuations, stating that these challenges are hampering the seamless delivery of its services. In an appeal to the government, the Ambulance Service is requesting a dedicated source of funding to ensure the efficient provision of its vital services. This plea was communicated to the Health Committee of …
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18 December
91 out of 307 ambulances imported in 2020 have broken down – Akandoh
The Ranking Member on the Health Committee of Parliament, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that 91 out of the 307 ambulances imported and commissioned by the Nana Akufo-Addo in 2020 are not operational. According to him, whereas about 79 have completely broken down, 12 others have been involved in accidents and are thus not in a good state. Claiming a …
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