Business

Cedi Summit: ISSER Director questions wholesale subsidies

June 27, 2022

The Director of the Institute for Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana; Prof. Peter Quartey, remains unconvinced by the effectiveness of blanket subsidies. Prof. Quartey said he did not believe in wholesale subsidies because “you cannot subsidise both the rich and poor at the same rate.” “If you need to […]Continue Reading

Business

‘We’ve generated only 10% of estimated E-Levy revenue so far’ – Gabby Otchere-Darko

June 27, 2022

The electronic transactions levy (e-levy) introduced by government to generate additional cash for the government is raking in only 10% of estimated revenue, according to a leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko. The government commenced the implementation of the levy on May 1, 2022, after its initial announcement in the […]Continue Reading

POLITICS

Caught in conflict: GII calls for dismissal of Deputy Sanitation Minister

June 27, 2022

Programmes Manager for the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) has asked the President to direct the Deputy Sanitation Minister to proceed on leave, following a JoyNews investigation that cited him in an alleged conflict of interest case. Mary Addah speaking on the Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Monday stated that this is necessary to facilitate investigations into […]Continue Reading

Crime

Tiler gets 7 years for defilement; claims victim forced him to have sex with her

June 27, 2022

Patrick Mawunyega, a 24-year-old tiler, who defiled a 15-year-old girl after helping her with her homework, has been sentenced to seven years imprisonment by an Adentan Circuit Court. Mawunyega said it was the victim who forced him to have sex with her. He, however, pleaded guilty and was charged with defilement. The court presided over […]Continue Reading

NEWS

You can only demonstrate from 8am to 4pm – High Court tells Arise Ghana

June 27, 2022

An Accra High Court has ruled that pressure group, Arise Ghana can stage its protest only between the hours of 8am to 4pm. The court additionally directed that the protest should commence at the Obra Spot here in Accra and end at the Independence Square. This was the decision of the court in connection with […]Continue Reading

POLITICS

Current government is tolerant – Asabee

June 27, 2022

The Aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Asamoah Boateng, popularly known as ‘Asabee,’ has defended the government’s swift response to critics. According to Mr Asamoah Boateng, the government is not intolerant of the views of the public. However, “it is just that we respond quicker.” His remark came in response to a question […]Continue Reading

Crime

Special prayers to be held for victims of Ejura incident

June 27, 2022

A special prayer event will be held on Thursday, June 30 for victims and persons who lost their lives in the Ejura disturbance between the Police and some irate youth. The prayers would be held on the theme, “The Role of Justice in Ensuring Peace-building and Community Reconciliation.” According to the Joint Committee of Victims […]Continue Reading

POLITICS

Akufo-Addo’s Minister caught in conflict? – JoyNews investigations

June 27, 2022

JoyNews’ investigations have revealed how a company linked to the Deputy Sanitation Minister, Amidu Issahaku Chinnia, and registered in the names of his brother, cousin, and personal driver won government contracts at the Upper West Regional Coordinating Council during his tenure as Deputy Regional Minister. The Batuowiisi Company Limited was set up in 2017 barely a […]Continue Reading

Opinion

E-levy has failed to live up to government’s expectation – Gabby Otchere-Darko

June 27, 2022

A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Otchere-Darko, has disclosed that the Electronic Transactions Levy (e-levy) has generated less than ¢60 million, close to two months of its implementation. He said the levy has failed to live up to the expectations of the government. “What options are open to the government? The question should […]Continue Reading

Business

Don’t launch YouStart amidst our unpaid allowances – NABCO trainees to government

June 27, 2022

A group of trainees under the National Builders Corps (NABCO), have called on the government to halt the implementation of the YouStart initiative until their allowances are paid. The group, identified as ‘NABCO Trainees Association of Ghana (NABTAG)’ says they do not understand why the government intends to roll out a new policy, when their […]Continue Reading