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Domestic tourism: Stakeholders demand reduction of taxes and levies
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture and the Ghana Tourism Authority are hopeful that the Ministry of Finance will consider providing tax reliefs in the mid-year budget review for operators in the sector following a paper they presented on the issue. According to the two entities, poised to make tourism the number one GDP […]
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‘Accept Responsibility For Economic Outcomes’
Dr. John Kwakye The Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr. John Kwakye says government must accept responsibility for the economic outcomes during the 2020-22
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Economic indicators were worse in 2023 than what Akufo-Addo inherited in 2016 – IEA
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has criticized the government for its poor macroeconomic performance from 2020 to 2022. During this period, Ghana experienced an economic downturn, with the government seeking a 3 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Giving a post-analysis of President Akufo-Addo’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), on April […]
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French West African States yet to learn from Mozambique
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH Russia has now started calling for combined strategic partnership and international efforts to drastically address the complexities of rising insecurity and adopting a multilateral military force for countering terrorism in Africa, particularly in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. An official statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry called for finding common solutions […]
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OSP has been rendered toothless in fight against corruption – IEA
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has expressed apprehensions regarding the functioning of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). According to him, the OSP, despite having two Special Prosecutors, appears to have been incapacitated by the appointing authority. During an IEA press briefing on Wednesday, April 3, Dr John Kwakye, the Director of Research […]
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Ghana’s dependence on IMF, World Bank, a lazy man’s approach – IEA
Dr. John Kwakye, the Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), has criticized the Akufo-Addo government for its dependence on funds from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and other donor agencies to strengthen the local currency. He labelled the government’s heavy reliance on foreign aid, including Eurobonds and cocoa syndicated […]
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Zoomlion donates to support 8-year-old Leukemia patient
Zoomlion Ghana Ltd., as part of its corporate social responsibility, has made a cheque donation for GHC25,000 to support the treatment of 8-year-old Akua Ankumah. Akua has been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Lukemia (ALL) and is currently at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital receiving treatment. She needs urgent care of bone marrow transplant and other chemotherapy […]
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Dumsor timetable would have averted the incident at Tema General Hospital – Nana Yaa Jantuah
The time has come for a timetable to be released by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) for the erratic power supply (Dumsor) being experienced in parts of the country, former Director of Public Relations and External Affairs at the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Nana Yaa Jantuah, has said. She explained that a timetable […]
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Govt to fast-track completion of Sea Defence projects
The government has committed to fast-track the completion of Ghana’s sea defence projects following a two-day tour by the Minister for Works and Housing Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah. Most of the projects commenced in 2018 are near completion but slowed down owing to financial constraints. The slowdown reversed some of the progress made on the projects and […]
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Onua FM’s Y3n Ns3mpa team teams up with Buzstop Boys to clean Ring Road
The hosts of Yen Nsempa on Onua 95.1 FM Nana Yaa Brefo and Isaac Ekow JB together with their team organized a clean-up exercise at Ring road Busy Internet with Buzstop Boys, Crusaders of Change, and Zoomlion to clean the city. On the chosen day, volunteers gathered at the designated meeting point armed with brooms, […]
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Suspending approval of new ministers needless – Atta Kyea
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Kyea, has argued that the letter from the Presidency to Parliament on the anti-gay bill does not constitute a violation of the Constitution. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, suspended the approval of ministers and deputy ministers of state nominated by President Akufo-Addo on Wednesday. This […]
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2024 polls: Reject leaders who beg for Western aid – Kwakye
The Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr John Kwakye, has said that Ghanaians should vote for leaders who will rely on the natural resources of the country to generate revenue for development. He says leaders who beg for Western aid should be rejected. Ghanaians are preparing for the polls on […]
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CIAMC kicks off 2024 Professional Year
… with focus on development administration The Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultants-Ghana has officially opened its doors to the 2024 Professional Year. The gathering, graced by distinguished members of the board, students, marked the beginning of a year dedicated to the theme “Development Administration: The Instrument for Achieving Sustainable Growth.” Addressing the audience, […]
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Fidelity Bank champions development of young entrepreneurs
Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately-owned bank has held its inaugural Stakeholder Workshop, as well as the Orange Summit, to address critical needs in sustainability and young entrepreneur development. These events are in line with the bank’s commitment to a brighter future for Ghana, through impactful initiatives on two key fronts – fostering sustainable development and […]
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Celebrating one month of Y3n Ns3mpa: A vibrant journey of community engagement
Y3n Ns3mpa oooo, Y3n Ns3mpa! The chant echoes through the airwaves as Onua FM 95.1 celebrates the one-month milestone of its dynamic morning show, Y3n Ns3mpa. For those who missed out on the live sessions, here’s a glimpse into the vibrant world of community-focused discussions and lively interactions that have defined the show’s success in […]
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YEA equips over 21,000 youth in brick production and construction
Over 21,000 youth are being trained by the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and CSIR-BRRI in specialized skills under the Youth In Brick Production and Construction module of the Agency. The trainees will be taken through a meticulously designed training module to impart knowledge and skills that they need to succeed in the field of burnt […]
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YEA equips 21,000 more youth In brick production and construction
21,000 youths are being trained by the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and CSIR-BRRI in specialized skills under the Youth In Brick Production and Construction module of the Agency. The trainees will be taken through a meticulously designed training module to impart the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the field of burnt brick […]
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