Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has stated that removing the betting tax will not have a significant impact on Ghana’s economy. During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on January 13, Dr. Forson explained that the betting tax generates less than GHC50 million annually, which he described as a “nuisance tax.” He added that eliminating it…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has disclosed that investigations into 197 additional complaints are ongoing, with cases at various stages of review. This update was included in the OSP’s July to December 2024 half-year report, released on Monday, January 13, 2025. The report highlighted the OSP’s commitment to pursuing cases that meet the…
Attorney General and Justice Minister-Designate, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has robustly defended the constitutionality of the government’s “Operation Recover All Loot” (ORAL) team, describing it as a vital mechanism to promote accountability and recover stolen state resources. During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, January 13, 2025, Dr Ayine dismissed concerns about the legal…
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced the commencement of “Operation Keep the Lights On” from January 15 to January 31, 2025, across all its operational areas. The initiative aims to recover arrears, inspect prepaid meters, and enforce compliance with disconnection regulations. ECG emphasized that self-reconnection is illegal, citing Legislative Instrument (LI) 2413, and urged customers…
Calm has been restored at Ntotroso in the Ahafo Region following an attempted security breach at the Newmont mining site on the night of Wednesday, January 8, 2025. According to a press release from the Ghana Police Service dated January 9, 2025, the incident involved an attempt by some individuals to allegedly steal gold from…
President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to establish a committee tasked with organising a National Constitutional Review Validation Conference. The conference aims to build broad consensus on proposed amendments to the constitution as part of his administration’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s justice system and addressing systemic inequalities. Speaking at the 92nd Jalsa Salana of…
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s justice system, underscoring that justice and peace are essential to the nation’s progress and aspirations. Speaking at the 92nd Jalsa Salana of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana in Gomoa Pomadze, Winneba, Central Region, President Mahama emphasized the moral imperative of upholding justice, a…
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has issued a strong warning about a looming power crisis, commonly referred to as ‘dumsor,’ urging the government to act swiftly to prevent nationwide outages. This warning follows concerns raised by Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu John Abdulai Jinapor, who revealed that Ghana’s fuel reserves are critically low,…
Mr. John Dramani Mahama has been officially sworn in as Ghana’s president at a grand inauguration ceremony held today at the Black Star Square in Accra. Thousands of Ghanaians, alongside dignitaries and global leaders, gathered to witness the historic event, which marked an important moment in Ghana’s democratic journey. Below are 20 important highlights from…
President John Dramani Mahama has been officially sworn into office, marking the beginning of his second term as the leader of Ghana. This significant event comes after a challenging political landscape, where Mahama’s first term was abruptly concluded in 2016 when he was defeated by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by…
