POLITICS

ICEG raises red flag over emission levy

Despite being progressive, the Institute of Climate and Environmental Governance (ICEG) has stated that there is uncertainty surrounding the implementation of the emission levy, which began on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Noting that “countries like Germany and Italy use almost 95%” of their emissions taxes “to finance their green projects …

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Mahama begins Upper East regional tour today

As part of his building Ghana tour, former president John Dramani Mahama is scheduled to visit the Upper East Region today. In a statement, the Upper Regional NDC announced that their flagbearer will be visiting today, February 2, 2024. In order to engage with the chiefs, Mr. Mahama is anticipated …

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Organized Labour to demonstrate over 15% VAT on electricity

A nationwide protest by Organized Labour is scheduled to take place in response to the government’s plan to impose a 15 percent value-added tax (VAT) on household energy consumption. The scheduled date of the demonstration is Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) General Secretary, Dr. Anthony Yaw …

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Reject NPP and NDC, they are both corrupt – Hassan Ayariga

The All People’s Congress (APC) founder and leader, Hassan Ayariga, has charged that the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are both failing to address the needs of the populace, especially the impoverished. In an interview with Accra-based Original FM 91.9, Kwaku Owusu Adjei stated …

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