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Cushion Ghanaians against fuel price hikes now – Kwabena Donkor to gov’t

The Member of Parliament for Pru East, Dr. Kwabena Donkor, has accused the Minister of Finance of feet-dragging in implementing proposals to cushion Ghanaians against rising fuel prices. According to Dr. Donkor, there is no justification for the refusal of the government to protect consumers in the face of rising fuel prices. “I am aware…

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CDA Unveils Groundnut Grinding Mills in Sissala West

The Community Development Alliance, CDA has commissioned two state-of-the-art groundnut grinding mills in Sissala West. The beneficiary communities were Gwollu and Bouti. The initiative, part of the Ghana Trade and Investment Activity, GTIA, is aimed at supporting women engaged in groundnut cultivation and its value chain. During a short durbar, the Member of Parliament for…

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John Mahama Pledges to Address Maize Pricing Woes for Sissala Farmers

By Araphat Dimah Former President and National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, John Dramani Mahama, has assured farmers in the Sissala area that he would tackle the persistent challenges in maize pricing when elected into office. Speaking at a farmers’ forum held at the Tumu College of Education (TUTCO), today, March 9, 2024, Mahama has…

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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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NPP’s Lydia Alhassan launches ‘Grab a Skill’ Training Program for Students

By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency in the Greater Accra region, Madam Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has launched an ambitious skills training programme aimed at equipping students in tertiary institutions with hands-on employable skills as they pursue their academic goals. A total of 125 selected tertiary students out…

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Diligently follow bailout programme guidelines – IMF to Ghana

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has emphasised the importance for Ghana to stay committed to its bailout program to fully realize its benefits. The Bretton Woods Institution stressed the need for effective implementation of structural reforms, especially following the disbursement of the $600 million second tranche to the government. However, Ghana’s efforts to engage the…

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UK Gov’t re-affirms commitment to deepening trade, investment with Ghana

The United Kingdom (UK) Government has renewed its commitment to supporting and deepening trade and investment opportunities with Ghana for mutual benefits. Mr Andrew Mitchell, the UK’s Minister of State, Development & Africa, gave the assurance at the ninth meeting of the United Kingdom-Ghana Business Council (UK-GBC) at the Jubilee House, in Accra, on Wednesday….

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