Tag Archives: INCREASE

Salaries of public sector workers increase by 23%

The Government of Ghana through the Controller and Accountant General has implemented a salary adjustment for public sector workers by 23 percent. The decision follows the conclusion of negotiations with relevant stakeholders on the base pay for 2024. Controller and Accountant General, Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, said the salary adjustment took effect …

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4 simple ways men can increase the size of their penis

The size of the penis often matters during sexual intercourse and that’s why every man wishes to have a good-sized one. A large-sized penis is said to give much-needed confidence and also boosts a happy sex life. Although men, these days resort to different sorts of medication for penis enlargement, …

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Watch farmers rejoice as Akufo-Addo announces historic increase in cocoa price GH¢1,308

A spontaneous jubilation greeted the announcement of a new producer price for the 2023/2024 cocoa season by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo at Tepa in the Ahafo-Ano Municipality on Saturday. The President had to take a break in his speech for about five minutes as the elated farmers rushed in front of …

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Cocoa farmers demand increase in farm-gate prices to GH¢1,380

Cocoa farmers are demanding a farm-gate price of GH¢1,380 for a 62.5kg bag of cocoa beans, a 72.5 percent increase over the current price of GH¢800. As COCOBOD gets ready to announce new prices for the upcoming 2023/2024 cocoa season in the coming days, a group known as the Ghana …

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Remove these five taxes or we increase fares by 20% – Transport operators dare government

The Coalition of Transport Unions and Associations has called on the government to scrap what they consider to be nuisance taxes else they will increase fares by 20%. The Association gave the government a 13-day ultimatum to meet their demand, failure of which they will increase fares. The National Public …

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I’ll increase betting tax when I become president – Kennedy Agyapong

The Member of Parliament for Assin Central and flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Agyapong, has stated his intention to raise the betting tax when he is elected as president to discourage the youth from veering off track. Making an appearance on Accra-based UTV, the flagbearer hopeful highlighted concerns about …

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Fuel prices to increase marginally from Monday – COPEC

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has predicted a marginal increment in fuel prices in this pricing window [July]. According to the Executive Secretary of COPEC, Duncan Amoah, petrol and diesel prices are expected to see an increment of 2.6% and 2.4% respectively at various pumps. He however noted that …

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5 foods that increase your chances of conceiving twins

If you desire to have twins, some factors may increase the possibility e.g. age, height, and family history. However, your diet may also play a huge role in making it possible. According to studies, certain foods have been known to increase the chances of conceiving twins if eaten regularly. Here …

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Low or high amount of alcohol could increase risk of over 60 diseases, new study finds

  Any amount of alcohol could increase the risk of developing at least one of more than 60 diseases, according to new research published Thursday, June 8 in the journal Nature Medicine.   The 512,000 study participants, of whom 41% were men, were recruited from 10 areas across China. Oxford …

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US visa fees to increase from May 30

Effective May 30, 2023, nonimmigrant visa fees will be revised upwards by the United States of America Embassy in Accra. This means that B1/B2 visas for business and tourist travel, F visas for international students, J exchange visitor visas and other visa classes not requiring a petition will increase from …

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