Alhassan Sindon Wiayuka

Be vigilant, don’t allow govt to pass draconian policies – Mahama to NDC MPs

The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged the Minority in Parliament to resist any attempt by the government to impose more hardship on Ghanaians ahead of the December polls. Mr. Mahama says the Minority remains the only force capable of stopping the government from imposing hardship and draconian policies…

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U.S Embassy in Ghana commends GJA’s new approach to protecting journalists

By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The United States Embassy in Ghana has highly commended the Ghana Journalists Association for being assertive and standing up to politicians who attack media practitioners in the line of duty. According to the Embassy, for democracy to gain roots anywhere in the world, including the United States, where the practice is considered…

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Owner of Royal Cosy Hills Safari Resort in Jirapa stabbed to death; Police dispatch team of investigators to Wa, One Suspect in custody

The Ghana Police Service has commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Eric Johnson, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cosy Hills Hotel at Jirapa in the Upper West Region. According to the Police Statement, the deceased was found on 11th February, 2024 lying in a pool of blood in one of…

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There will be a new approach to sports funding by my government – Bawumia

The Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, says there will be a significant shift in sports funding by his government, to ensure Ghana meets the needs for modern sports development. Addressing Ghanaians on Wednesday February 7, 2024, to unveil his vision for Ghana, Dr. Bawumia said Ghana sports has not realised…

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Gov’t suspends VAT on electricity policy

Government through the Finance Ministry has directed ECG and NEDCo to suspend the implementation of the proposed 15% VAT on electricity consumption. The move to impose a tax on the consumption of electricity by residential customers has received stiff opposition from various quarters. Organised Labour gave government January 31 ultimatum to withdraw the insensitive tax…

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