The University Teachers’ Association of Ghana has hinted that, as long as the government remains adamant towards meeting their demands and the legal battle lingers on, they will stay off all teaching and related activities. This follows the decision of the High Court (Labour Division) in Accra, presided over by His Lordship, Justice Frank Rockson […]
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‘Speaker’s frequent travels for medical review worrying’ – Annoh-Dompreh
The Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has described as worrying the seeming frequent absence of the Speaker of Parliament from the jurisdiction to seek medical attention. After returning from medical leave on the 23rd of January, the Speaker is scheduled to jet off once again over the weekend for another medical review. In the Speaker’s […]
‘Talk Tax’ was successful despite opposition, E-levy won’t fail either – Ursula
The Minister for Communication and Digitalization, Ursula Owusu Ekuful, says the e-levy will not erode the gains made in digital transactions as some have suggested. She’s of the view that the government will raise adequate revenue from the e-levy for national development. Speaking at the government’s first town hall meeting in the Eastern Regional capital, […]
UTAG members don’t mind going to jail over ongoing strike – Prof. Gyampo
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) is accusing the government of intimidation aimed at getting it to suspend its nationwide strike. The industrial action by the lecturers, in demand of better conditions of service, is now in its third week. This stand-off between UTAG and the government has become a source of worry among […]
E-levy will turn many lives around; gov’t will be transparent with it – Afenyo-Markin
Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin is courting the support of Ghanaians for a smooth passage of the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy popularly known as E-levy. To him, the E-levy was designed to allow for an improved standard of living. He said the citizenry must be optimistic about the proper utilization of the tax policy […]
E-Levy: GHC44m spent by beauty industry in online transactions – Ursula
The Communication and Digitization Minister, Ursula Owusu Ekuful, has said the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy) would not amount to double taxation. She disclosed that over Ghc44million was spent by the fashion and beauty industry through electronic platforms depriving the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) the needed tax component. “Businesses have move from physical locations to online […]
Wa Overlord implores Prez to resolve Speaker’s security impasse
The Paramount Chief of Wa and Overlord of the Waala Traditional Council, Naa Fuseini Pelpuo lV, has implored President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to make a swift response in addressing the security arrangement impasse that has rocked the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin. This call was contained in a statement signed by Naa Fuseini Pelpuo lV and dated Friday, […]
Free SHS, NABCO, became possible from funds NDC said Akufo-Addo couldn’t get – Ofori-Atta
A number of development initiatives have been implemented by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo with funds the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) doubted the President could get to finance those projects, Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, has said. Making a case for the introduction of the E-levy at the Townhall Meeting held in Koforidua on Thursday January 27, […]
UTAG Strike: “Conditions of Service are non-negotiable” SRC President Bernasco directs government
The government has been reminded of its obligation to heed to the agreements between it and labour as more labour unions have hinted of their intentions to lay down their tools, an action that has already eaten deep into the educational sector. University students across the 15 public universities, continue to register their frustration at […]
Throwback Most Rev. Naameh demystifies comments on Anti- LGBTQ+
The Catholic Church has once again reiterated its strong support for the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill which seeks to provide remediative approaches for persons caught in the act. Addressing a press conference to debunk a report by several media houses alleging that Ghana could become an Islamic State if parliament does not pass the Proper Sexual Rights […]