The Minority has threatened to go to court in a bid to compel the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to halt the implementation of the 3 percent VAT flat rate scheme. According to the Minority, the scheme was not consistent with existing laws governing Value Added Taxes and as such, its implementation was illegal and should … Read more
The Ghana National Service Secretariat has teamed up with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program (MIT REAP) to revamp the National Service Program and its related youth initiatives. The intent of this effort is to deliver better outcomes than the current tapestry of programmes. “This is something long overdue and a priority … Read more
The Minority in Parliament wants the government to immediately table before the House, the memoranda, and agreements covering the $19 billion facility contracted from China. The leader of the caucus, Haruna Idrissu, at a press conference on Wednesday, said the constitution demands that any such agreement between Ghana and other countries must be subject to … Read more
The Second Lady, Mrs Samira Bawumia, has paid a working visit to a model school in China with a view to replicate their successes in Ghana. The visit, which took place on the sidelines of the four day official state visit by the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, was to the Beijing Jingyuan Primary School, … Read more
All about the Chinese-Ghana deal… Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has cleared the air on speculations suggesting that government has borrowed a $15 billion loan facility from the Chinese government. The Vice President who negotiated the deal has used an analogy to make the point that the money is not a loan but a joint venture. Before … Read more
Member of Parliament (MP) for Ho Central Constituency in the Volta Region, and a member of the Finance Committee of Parliament, Mr. Benjamin Komla Kpodo, has called on Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and notable Economists to remain and wait till the Finance Ministry bring to Parliament details of the $15 billion Chinese loan agreement. According … Read more
Prices on goods have gone up by about 20.5%, following the implementation of the 3% VAT Flat Rate which commenced on July 1; the General Secretary of the Food and Beverages Association of Ghana, Samuel Aggrey has disclosed. Mr. Aggrey’s assertion follows an earlier meeting of businesses with the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, calling … Read more
The Second Lady, Mrs. Samira Bawumia, has held talks with the International Poverty Reduction Centre in China (IPRCC) to join Ghana in the fight against poverty. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the Communist Party has vigorously taken up the fight against poverty, moving over 700 million out of its clutches, according … Read more
The 2017 President’s Cup between Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak was rained off on Sunday after over an hour of play at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The Phobians had equalized Saddick Adams’ first half penalty through a corner kick when the heavens broke loose with rains. Referee William Agbovi had no option than … Read more
Vice- President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has inaugurated a 17-member Board for the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) with a call on the members to use their expertise and experience to rescue and resuscitate the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). “We have got to save and resuscitate the NHIS,” he said, adding, “You have got to … Read more
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has said the Akufo-Addo-led government will implement the Disability Act, Act 715, to assist Persons with Disability (PWDs). According to him, the act will ensure that all buildings across the country are made accessible to PWDs. Also, he said more PWDs, through an initiative introduced by the Ministry of Roads and … Read more
Relations between two sovereign nations should be conducted on the basis that both are adults. Adults discuss the real issues that threaten to derail their relationships. If they live closely together and an important fence that serves them both breaks down, they try to find realistic ways of repairing the damage. They – like children … Read more
Ghana and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for strategic ICT cooperation between Huawei and Ministry of Communications of the Republic of Ghana. As a result, Huawei will serve as the strategic ICT partner of the Ghanaian government and leverage on the company’s rich global ICT experience to boost ICT development, transfer ICT … Read more
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Isaac Asiamah, today led a team comprising of leaders of the Ghana League Clubs Association and the National Sports Authority to present the trophy at stake for Sunday’s President’s Cup match to Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia at the Flagstaff House today. The President’s Cup was instituted in 2003 by … Read more
Loans and grants from the Chinese government to Ghana are investments being embarked on by the Asian giant outside its territories, Jason Tutu, Head of Communications for Economic Fighters, has said. Following a four-day trip to China, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia announced a package from the Chinese government to Ghana for the mutual benefit … Read more
Vice President, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has fulfilled his promise to give the Hajia Mariam Alolo Islamic Institute, headquartered in Tamale, a mini bus. As the Northern Region premier women’s Islamic Institute, lack of transportation has compelled management to hire tricycles for its outreach programs. The Veep during his recent tour of the Northern Region … Read more
Ghana and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for strategic ICT cooperation between Huawei and Ministry of Communications of the Republic of Ghana. As a result, Huawei will serve as the strategic ICT partner of the Ghanaian government and leverage on the company’s rich global ICT experience to boost ICT development, transfer ICT … Read more
Government has announced the construction of an onshore natural gas transmission pipeline from Takoradi in the Western region to Tema in the Greater Accra region to transmit natural gas to power generation plants. It follows the signing of a Project Implementation Agreement (PIA) for the Aboadze-Tema Natural Gas Transportation Pipeline and gas infrastructure Project. The … Read more
The government of China is expected to pump some $ 19 billion into Ghana’s economy. Ghana, according to the Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, was able to secure the commitment due to new financing model designed by the Economic Management Team. Below is an infographic detailing how the said amount will be disbursed to the … Read more
National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has lambasted Vice President Bawumia’s justification of government’s decision to borrow $15 billion from the Chinese government, labeling the move as “frightening, scary and reckless,” particularly when he Dr. Bawumia criticized the Mahama government for contracting much lesser amount. According to him, the situation … Read more