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Sack GRA boss now, he is over aged – Group to Akufo-Addo

Concerned Citizens of Ghana, a group of Ghanaians, are demanding the immediate removal of Mrs. Julian Essiam, a revenue generation officer, and Rev. Dr. Ammish-Addai Owusu-Amoah, the commissioner general of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), from their positions. They allege that they are doing so illegally. At a press conference …

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Asenso-Boakye pledges Ghana’s backing for global climate change initiatives

The Minister of Works and Housing, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to international initiatives that seek to decarbonize the building and construction industry in an effort to combat climate change and its effects on people’s lives, communities, and livelihoods. At the second Ministerial Meeting on Urbanization and Climate …

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Oforikrom residents demonstrate against bad roads in community

Numerous residents of the nearby communities in the Oforikrom Municipality, including Boadi, Emena, Apemso, Appiadu, Kokoben, Kotei, Deduako, and others, have flocked to the streets in protest of the inadequate road system in the enclave. The area’s irate citizens bemoan the fact that getting around is difficult due to the …

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You cannot impose import restrictions – IMF to gov’t

The Ghanaian government has been informed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it is not permitted to impose or increase import restrictions for the purpose of maintaining a balance of payments. This is a commitment made in the IMF bailout package to provide Ghana with about $3 billion in …

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Parliament approves 2024 budget after headcount

The 2024 budget was ultimately approved by Parliament in spite of strong opposition from the Minority. Following the headcount, 138 votes were cast in the majority caucus and 136 in the minority caucus. Following the conclusion of the debate on Wednesday, November 29, Speaker of the House Alban Bagbin called …

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NPP sets new date for parliamentary primaries

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Council has decided to move the January 20, 2024, date of the parliamentary primaries in constituencies where incumbent members of parliament are present to January 27, 2024. This choice was made subsequent to the National Executive Council’s Wednesday, December 6, 2023, meeting. At a …

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Gov’t suspends L.I to ban yemuade3, other restricted items

The Export and Import Regulations 2023 Bill has encountered strong opposition, so the government has decided to halt its planned implementation. The purpose of the Legislative Instrument is to limit the importation of 22 specific strategic goods, including rice, poultry, animal and vegetable oil, margarine, and fruit juices. The remaining …

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Pressure mounts on CPP as all national executives resign

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) national executive council (NEC) has unanimously voted to remove all of its national executives from office. The party demanded the resignation or dismissal of all national executives at a meeting held in Kumasi, the regional capital of the Ashanti people. Widespread discontent with the leadership’s …

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Afari Military Hospital to be completed in March 2024

Afari Military Hospital in the Ashanti Region has 500 beds. The government has set a deadline of March 2024 for its completion and operationalization. This is a significant development as contractors are starting work again after receiving funding from the government. The 500-bed Afari Military Hospital will relieve some of …

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