The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, has given the clearest indication yet that the state has no intention of rescinding its decision to introduce the levy on electronic financial transactions (e-levy), citing the application of revenue generated from the levy to areas such as employment creation as crucial. Nicknamed the …
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2021 BECE School Selection: Beware of fraudsters – Free SHS Secretariat warns parents
The Free Senior High School Secretariat has cautioned parents to be wary of fraudsters who are claiming to have protocols in the 2021 school placement and are using to charge monies to get students placed. According to the Secretariat, some of the recalcitrant internet Cafe Operators has been falsely claiming to have access …
Read More »Meet the 2 adults aged 55 and 63 who sat for BECE 2021
MyNewsGh.com has confirmed the participation of two adults who sat for the just-ended Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the country. The two who are aged 55 and 63 respectively were sat for the exam in the Upper East and Ashanti Region respectively. 1. Akusiak Despite being a father who …
Read More »First locally owned vessel for the oil sector unveiled in Takoradi
The first Ghanaian-owned vessel known as the MV Flat Confidence for the oil sector has been unveiled in Takoradi. Owned by FlatC Marine Offshore Limited, the 71-meter long and 19-meter-wide vessel will provide hold back support during oil export operations at the CALM Buoy and deck cargo supply services to …
Read More »Monetary policy rate reviewed to 14.5%
The central bank has reviewed its policy rate from 13.5% to 14.5% Inflation, among other factors contributed to this new decision The first MPC meeting for 2022 is scheduled for January 25 to January 28, The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has increased the policy rate by …
Read More »Ghacem partners KNUST to launch cement ratio mix app for masons
Ghana Cement Manufacturing Company (Ghacem) has launched an application on Google and IOS platforms to assist masons to know the safety of cement usage as well as application in the country. The app, according to the management of Ghacem, was to teach masons across the country, cement ratio mixes to …
Read More »3 uses turmeric powder for your skin
Treatment for acne Clears dark circles Lightens scars and marks People around the world have likened turmeric to be the best root vegetable with its acne healing properties effective in ways the mind cannot comprehend. The rhizome that looks bright, yellow-orange is made available by drying the small pieces of …
Read More »E/R: IGP enrols teenagers stripped naked at Akuapem-Adawso in new schools
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr George Akuffo Dampare has enrolled two teenagers who were stipped naked and paraded on the streets of Akuapem-Adawso in the Eastern Region in new schools. The teenagers underwent two weeks intensive medical treatment at the Police Hospital, Accra prior to being enrolled in …
Read More »The “Serwaa Broni & Sons budget”, Off the Sisaala Roads
The “Serwaa Broni & Sons budget”, Off the Sisaala Roads, The Need for Floating Bridge’s & Sky trains & The Need to File An Urgent Question In Parliament. I have been an ardent advocate for social justice and equality since I can even remember. Since my days as the first …
Read More »Massive jubilations as 2021 BECE ends smoothly in Ashanti region
The 2021 Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) ended smoothly across all centres in the Ashanti region with wild jubilation by candidates for completing Junior High School (JHS) education. The examinations, which commenced on Monday, November 15, 2021 and ended on Friday, November 19, 2021, with a total of 111, 432, …
Read More »2022 budget is game changer for education transformation – Dr Adutwum
The Minister of Education Dr Osei Yaw Adutwum has touted the 2022 budget as one of the best financial policy for Ghana’s educational sector in recent years describing it as a game changer for education transformation budget. According to Dr Osei Yaw Adutwum who is also the MP for Bosomtwe …
Read More »Bawumia’s Executive Secretary installed chief for role in digitalisation
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s Executive Secretary, Augustine Blay has been installed Boafohene of Sefwiman for his immense contribution to Ghana’s digitalization agenda and to the development of the Western North Region. The citation that came with his coronation said in part that he was being installed Boafohene (chief helper) …
Read More »Aboaso traders fight government over decision to close down toll booths
Traders along the Aboaso toll booth have expressed disappointment in the government for its decision to scrap toll booths on roads. These roadside sellers who take advantage of the traffic jams at toll sites to sell to passengers and other vehicle users said the abrupt decision by the roads minister …
Read More »SSNIT withholds GH¢186.58m of pension benefits
Deputy Director-General of Operations and Benefits at the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Laurette Korkor Otchere, has revealed that the Trust withheld the pensions of about 24,333 pensioners, amounting to GH¢186.58million, as of November 2021. These are people who have not re-enrolled biometrically or not completed/renewed their Pensioner …
Read More »D/A basic school building now a death trap, give us a new one – Chief
The Omankrado of Gomoa Appiah Krom Debiso in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region, Odikro Nana Kumi has raised concerns over the deplorable nature of the D/A Basic school building in the community. The traditional ruler says the building is now a death trap and a threat to …
Read More »499 failed law students thank Akufo-Addo, Dame
The 499 law students are to enrol at GSL This was after a letter from AG They met the leadership of GLC The 499 law students have expressed their sincere gratitude to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo -Addo, and the Attorney-General (AG), Godfred Yeboah Dame for listening to their plights …
Read More »GFA tackles South Africa again in strongly worded response to FIFA
The Ghana FA has written to FIFA after SAFA lodged a complaint South Africa is demanding FIFA to investigate the referee who officiated the game But the GFA says South Africa has no case and should be punished The Ghana Football Association has finally written to FIFA to respond to allegations of …
Read More »No law of Parliament can be revoked by fiat – Samson Anyenini schools Majority MPs
Private legal practitioner, Samson Lardy Anyenini has slammed Members of Parliamentfor being overly partisan on issues that should ordinarily be clear-cut. He avers that the recent back and forth around the Speaker of Parliament’s directive to the Roads and Transport Minister is needless and “shameless.” “The basic principle of law is …
Read More »Good news for newly-trained teachers
The Ministry of Finance has given financial clearance for the recruitment of over 16,000 newly-trained teachers by the Ghana Education Service (GES). “Financial clearance is hereby granted to the Hon. Minister of Education to enable the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service to recruit sixteen thousand, eight hundred and fifty …
Read More »AUDIO: Tema drivers resist toll removal; propose alternatives to govt
JoyNews/AdomNews · Tema drivers resist toll removal; propose alternatives to govt Though a section of the public is happy about the closure of toll booth operations in the country, some drivers in Tema are against the directive. Roads and Highways Minister, Kwasi Amoako-Attah, has directed that toll collection at the various toll …
Read More »2022 Budget: Panic withdrawals hit Mobile Money over E-levy
Panic withdrawals have hit hundreds of Mobile Money Vendors as users are reportedly withdrawing their deposits from their Electronic Wallet (E-Wallet) following the government decision to introduce Electronic Transaction Levy (e-levy ). The National Public Relations Officer for Mobile Money Agents Association Mr Charles Adu who disclosed this to OTEC …
Read More »Toll directive: Govt rushed – Traders
Traders around some toll booths in the country are unhappy with the way the government implemented the directive to cancel road and bridge toll collection. According to the traders, the government rushed in implementing this directive. In their view, they should have been given enough time to find other areas …
Read More »Security of every country serves as its backbone
The security of a nation serves as a strong backbone for a well ( developed) built structured country. The law must equalise the policies of the nation which has to be used to enforce peace, order, equity and justice for all without any fear or favour for every citizenry. The …
Read More »WATCH| Mad rush for ‘akpeteshie’ in South Africa
Ghana’s local gin, popularly known as akpeteshie has received huge patronage in the ongoing Durban International Trade Fair in South Africa This was disclosed by Ghana’s High Commissioner to South Africa Akpeteshie is regarded as one of Ghana’s favourite spirits Many have queued to buy Ghanaian local gin, ‘Akpeteshie’34 in …
Read More »Who Is Ordained By God; How Would One Realize
How would one realize, if someone has been truly called and ordained by God? Is it through preaching, advising, impacting, knowledge, giving numerous directions or at all time-sharing the word of God with another? Could it also be that money-making has been used under the cover of God to deceive …
Read More »65-year-old woman writing 2021 BECE at Obausi
A 65-year-old mother of five children, is among the candidates writing the 2021 BECE at the CKC centre “B” in the Obuasi East District. The woman, Rita Offin, started her basic education from class four at the Brahabebome Independence Junior High School, at Obuasi. She told Mr Kwabena Owusu-Nketia, Obuasi …
Read More »MTTD officers take over all tolls by 12 am – Roads Minister
Kwasi Amoako-Attah, Minister of Road and Highways has directed the Motor traffic and transport Department (MTTD) to take over road and bridge tolls across the country effective Thursday, November 18, 2021. This is in line with the government’s decision to abolish road and bridge tolls across the country. In a …
Read More »Scrapping of road tolls starts today
Following the Finance Minister’s announcement that motorists who ply tolled roads across the country, will no longer be required to pay tolls, Kwasi Amoako-Attah, the Minister of Roads and Highways, has directed the cessation of collection of tolls on public roads and bridges takes effect today. A statement issued on …
Read More »11 takeaways from 2022 ‘agyenkwa’ budget
Ken Ofori-Atta presented the 2022 budget to parliament Among other things includes the scrapping of road tolls in the country The budget presentation was in accordance with Article 179 of the constitution and Section 21 of Act 921 Dressed in his usual white kaftan, Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance and …
Read More »Dr. Bawumia, the self-styled economic wizard, is now an ICT Expert!
Dr. Bawumia, the chair of the economic management team, has lost credibility in Ghana’s political space. He mutates like a COVID virus – from a self-styled economic wizard to an Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Expert. He truly believes that Ghanaians are gullible. His sudden switch to digitalization agenda is …
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