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Let’s unite to remove E-levy, Covid-19 levy – Ablakwa urges MPs

1,843  Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has urged his fellow parliamentarians to unite in removing the E-levy and Covid-19 levy. Mr Ablakwa’s call follows President Akufo-Addo’s national address on Sunday, May 28, where he declared the end of Covid-19 as a health emergency in the country and lifted all Covid-related restrictions. […]

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Kwabena Frimpong Awarded Young Politician Of The Year By GYLA

2,310  The Deputy Protocol Director at the National Headquarters of the Governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Kwabena Frimpong has been honored as Young Politician of the Year by Smivic Communications Limited, the organizers of the Ghana Youth Leaders Awards (GYLA). The organisers in a citation described Mr Frimpong as a dynamic personality whose work […]

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IMF bailout won’t immediately end Ghana’s difficulties – Akufo-Addo

1,899  President Akufo-Addo has emphasised that the bailout secured from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will not be an instant panacea for the country’s challenges. He believes it will, nonetheless, play a crucial role in restoring confidence and reopening opportunities that have been limited in recent years. During a national address on Sunday, the President […]

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Akufo-Addo to address nation on Covid-19 fight, IMF deal tonight

1,733  President Akufo-Addo will address the nation tonight at 8pm on the government’s management of the coronavirus pandemic. The update comes as the COVID-19 health declaration form for international travellers to Ghana has been suspended. Also, pre-departure testing and tests at all points of entry are no longer a requirement for all passengers. Akufo-Addo to […]

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Government will restore public debt sustainability – Dr John Kumah

1,691    Deputy Finance Minister Dr John Ampontuah Kumah is assuring the public of government’s resort to restore public debt sustainability in order to recover the economy. He says government intends to undertake structural reforms such as; introducing tax policy reforms, revenue administration changes and public financial management systems. According to him, sectors which also […]

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Birth certificate does not prove one’s citizenship – Chief Justice nominee

2,055  The Chief Justice nominee, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo says a birth certificate does not prove one’s citizenship. Justice Torkornoo insisted that the document begins the process of determining one’s nationality. Answering questions from members of the Appointments Committee on Friday, May 26, she said a birth certificate is just an international requirement. According to her, […]

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Ayawaso East Municipal Assembly Meets Journalists To Discuss Developmental Issues

1,694  The Ayawaso East Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra Region met with the media in the Assembly’s Hall to discuss development issues in the Municipal. In her presentation to a well packed hall, the Municipal Chief Executive of the Assembly, Hajia Salma Sani Mohammed Adams Kuta said health sector has been her first priority […]

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60yrs of Failed Political Leadership@ AU: Our Leaders Unable To Manage The Economy Well Without IMF Bailouts: Razak Kojo Opoku Writes

2,304  Yesterday, 25th May 2023 marked exactly 60 years after the formation of African Union, a similar move to the European Union. Almost all the 55 Member States of Africa have been to the IMF for several times for economic bailouts and fiscal stability. My own Ghana has been to the IMF 17 times and […]