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3,125 Petrol and diesel vehicle owners may be required to pay a new annual tax of GH₵100 per vehicle. The government is introducing this new tax bill in Parliament with the aim of promoting the use of eco-friendly sources of energy to power vehicles. The initiative is part of the government’s drive towards more climate-positive […]
1,648 The ‘galamsey queen’ was sentenced to 4 and a half years in prison in addition to a fine of GH₵48,000. This was announced by an Accra High Court on Monday, December 4, 2023. The Chinese national, also known as En Huang, was standing trial for undertaking a mining operation without a licence, facilitating […]
1,415 Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, is optimistic that the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) will serve as a pivotal moment in accelerating increased investments for the financing of initiatives centered on nature and forests, that will […]
1,452 The Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, wants Parliament to probe allegations of the government registering over 600 delegates for this year’s Conference of Parties (COP28). Data released by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change suggests that Ghana’s delegation to COP28 in Dubai has increased to 618 from the […]
1,393 Okofrobour Obeng Nuakoh III, the Chief of Dunkwa-on-Offin in the Central region has called on all miners to stop desecrating and polluting the Offin river. He noted that the fact that Dunkwa is a mining town does not mean mining should be done irresponsibly and entreated all miners to reclaim mined areas and avoid […]
2,217 The Executive Secretary of the National Media Commission (NMC), Lawyer George Sarpong is advising the Ghanaian youth to reject a disturbing idea in the media that the next general election is a contest between two “northerners”. He has alsoncautioned the youth not to lock “yourselves in the empty feel as if the contest is […]
1,454 By: David Amoateng-Kumasi The Independent Presidential Hopeful in the coming 2024 Presidential election, Mr Alan Kwadwo Kyeremateng has vowed to deal with any unsrupulous element in the nation’s political platform who may intend to use abusive adjectives to attack and condemn his ambition of coming out with Movement for Change_ a new political party […]
1,361 Ghana and Germany have signed an agreement on bilateral cooperation at the end of bilateral discussions in Berlin. The agreement focuses on climate and energy, good governance and sustainable economic development, with Germany committing €145.9 million to help address pressing issues in these areas. Ghana’s social protection policies under the Post Covid-19 Programme for […]
1,581 The Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has fiercely criticized the government’s proposed new taxes on akpeteshie, petrol, and diesel, labelling them as a sign of the government’s lack of innovative ideas to manage the economy. In a strongly worded statement, Dr Forson lambasted the government’s decision to impose a 20% tax on akpeteshie, […]
1,580 Despite the current struggles of the Ghanaian economy and its impact on the larger populace, President Akufo-Addo is of the view that the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has proven itself as “the party that can bring progress and prosperity to all parts of our country.” The President, who is preparing to leave […]