A Ghanaian-US based Mining Engineer, Dr. Solomon Owusu, has strongly criticized the Akufo Addo-led administration’s handling of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, in the country. In a scathing assessment, Dr. Owusu described the government’s approach as a “lame duck” effort, accusing high government officials of engaging in illegal mining …
Read More »Guinea junta leader dissolves government; appointees’ accounts, passports ‘seized’
Guinea’s transitional president Mamady Doumbouya has dissolved the government led by Dr Bernard Goumou effective February 19, 2024. The dissolution was contained in a decree read on state TV and posted on the social media handles of the presidency. The post captioned: “Decree dissolving the government read for you by …
Read More »Government to order 100 electric buses for Metro Mass Transit – Bawumia
Government is hoping to order 100 electric buses for Metro Mass Transit, as announced by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia during the launch of the Tap & Go Transport Project on Monday, February 19, 2024, at the head office of Metro Mass Transit Limited. This initiative aims to introduce e-vehicles to the …
Read More »Akufo-Addo sacks Ofori-Atta, reshuffles his government
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has officially reshuffled some of his ministerial appointees following reports of an imminent massive shake-up in the government. The president, according to a statement issued by the presidency, has relieved 13 central and local government ministers of their duties. Some of the ministers who have lost their …
Read More »United Voices for Change is requesting that the government remove Dr. Joseph Boahen Aidoo, the CEO of COCOBOD, and his board of directors.
United Voices for Change is calling on the President of the republic of Ghana and his Vice, H.E. Nana Akuffo Addo and H.E. Dr. Bawumiah as a matter of urgency to sack the CEO, Dr. Joseph Boahen Aidoo and his board to allow for new better hands to salvage …
Read More »The 2 taxes government introduced in January 2024
In January 2024, the government introduced two new taxes, adding to the fiscal landscape of the country. These tax measures were announced as part of efforts to shore up revenue and support various developmental projects and initiatives. The first tax introduced was the controversial 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on …
Read More »Government procures 12 modern trains from Poland
The Government of Ghana has acquired new trains for the country’s railway transportation system. The initial batch of 12 contemporary diesel powered trains is intended for operation on both regional and long-distance lines of Ghana Railways. It is anticipated to be delivered from Poland by the middle of the upcoming …
Read More »Review the constitution to ensure democracy occurs at grassroots – CDD to government
The Co-Founder of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Prof. Agyemang-Duah, has called on the government to review the constitution to ensure that democracy takes place at the grassroots level. According to him, if such a measure is taken, it will help to equip the grassroots with the essence of …
Read More »Government must withdraw L.I. seeking to restrict import of strategic products -Minority
The Minority in Parliament, Cassiel Ato Forson has called on President Akufo-Addo to immediately cause the withdrawal of a regulation seeking to restrict the importation of rice, fruit juice, margarine, cement, fish, sugar and 16 other “strategic products”. The Trade Minister, Kobina Tahir Hammond, who is pushing this regulation hopes it will help …
Read More »Asantehene tasked chiefs to seek answers from the government on why projects have stalled in the Ashanti Region
Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged chiefs to press the government and Members of Parliament for accountability regarding stalled projects in the Ashanti region. His call follows delays in projects such as Phase 2 of both the Kejetia Market, the Kumasi International Airport as well and the Komfo …
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