Former Ghana winger, Laryea Kingston has expressed his eagerness to coach the Black Stars if given the opportunity. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is searching for a new head coach for the national team following the dismissal of Chris Hughton. A dedicated five-member committee has been established to spearhead this quest. …
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Govt drops VAT on electricity, set to engage IMF on revenue shortfall
Reports suggest that the government has opted to cancel the imposition of the 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity. This decision, which relieves consumers from the new tax on electricity bills, is said to have been borne out of a cabinet meeting on February 2, 2024. The New Patriotic …
Read More »Grammys 2024: Taylor Swift makes history with best album award
Taylor Swift stole the show at this year’s Grammy Awards, becoming the first performer to win the prize for album of the year four times. The superstar had previously been tied for three best album wins with Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon and Frank Sinatra. She received the prize from Celine …
Read More »Withdraw Emissions Levy, the timing is wrong – Nana B to govt
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, is urging the Nana Akufo-Addo government to immediately withdraw the controversial Emissions Levy. He asserts that emission levies are typically imposed on developed nations that have embraced electric cars to address climate change. …
Read More »Demo against GFA: Police gives green light to Countryman Songo, other top journalists
The Ghana Police Service has given green light for a planned demonstration by influential journalists against the Ghana Football Association (GFA). The demonstration scheduled for Wednesday February 14 is to demand accountability from GFA and the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The conveners include Adom TV’s indefatigable presenter, Patrick Osei-Agyemang …
Read More »Emissions levy: We’ll increase our fares accordingly – GPRTU
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has disclosed that it will increase transport fares following the imposition of the Emissions Levy which took effect on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The Emissions Levy which is contained in the 2024 budget is in line with the government’s efforts aimed at tackling …
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