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Parliament has directed Prof. Kenneth Attafuah, the Executive Secretary of the National Identification Authority (NIA), to refund over GHc98,000 deducted from the Authority’s Account as penalty for the delayed transfer of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) contributions. The NIA, having failed to remit SSNIT contributions promptly, covered the …

The Public Accounts Committee has directed that, the Northern Regional Director and Accountant of the National Sports Authority are arrested for allegedly squandering more than 160,000 cedis belonging to the Authority. The 2022 Auditor General’s report cites the Northern Regional Management of the Sports Authority for spending the money in …

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 …

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 …

The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has accused the Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Rev. Dr. Ammishaddai Owusu-Amoah, of attempting to re-award a contract given to a Ghanaian company to an Indian company. The MP alleged that although the Ghanaian company, Axom Ghana, is performing as …

The Ghana Statistical Service’s 2022 Demographic Health Survey has revealed that, approximately 5 percent of Ghanaian men are not circumcised. This equates to about 835,000 individuals in Ghana. The survey, which delves into various aspects including the prevalence of HIV/AIDS-related behaviors, STDs, health insurance, and health coverage, also indicates that …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has highlighted ongoing efforts towards the complete revitalization of the Tema Oil Refinery. This declaration came during the inauguration ceremony of the Santuo Oil Refinery, owned by the Chinese firm, Santuo Group, in Tema. Emphasizing the potential of a fully operational Tema Oil Refinery alongside …

Businessman, Prince Kofi Amoabeng, has revealed he was recently denied a visa to the United States of America (USA). According to the co-founder of defunct UT Bank, he was scheduled for a routine medical check up but due to a court case, his passport had been confiscated. However, he was able …

JoyNews sources at the Manhyia Palace have dismissed media reports suggesting the withdrawal of summons for Ashanti Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, to appear before the Kumasi Traditional Council. Members of the Kumasi Traditional Council on Monday directed the NPP, led by its …

A police officer, identified as Constable Prince Amoah has died in line of duty on Wednesday January 24, 2024. According to reports, the deceased and other colleagues went on patrol at a galamsey site in Kwawu, a community in Enchi-Kwawu in the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region. On …