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I’ll increase revenue without increasing taxes-Ato Forson

I’ll increase revenue without increasing taxes-Ato Forson

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister-Designate for Finance, has highlighted the importance of compliance in increasing Ghana's revenue. He believes that there is no need to raise taxes given the country's significant revenue mobilisation potential. “I

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Ghana’s 8th Parliament to dissolve ahead of 9th Parliament Inauguration

Ghana’s 8th Parliament to dissolve ahead of 9th Parliament Inauguration

To prepare for the inauguration of the 9th Parliament, Ghana's 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic will formally dissolve today, January 6, 2025. The legislative term that started on January 7, 2021, comes to an

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“I am deeply saddened by the devastating fire at the Kantamanto market- Akufo-Addo

“I am deeply saddened by the devastating fire at the Kantamanto market- Akufo-Addo

Deepest condolences have been sent by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to the thousands of traders who lost their wares in the catastrophic fire at Kantamanto in the Greater Accra region. Numerous businesses and stalls

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Parliament approves over GHC68.1bn 2025 Mini-Budget

Parliament approves over GHC68.1bn 2025 Mini-Budget

GH¢68,134,674,527 has been approved by Parliament as a total expenditure in advance of appropriation to cover public service costs for the first quarter of 2025. The sum is what the government will need from the

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Akufo-Addo to deliver final message on the State of the Nation today

Akufo-Addo to deliver final message on the State of the Nation today

Prior to the 8th Parliament's dissolution, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is expected to deliver his final State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Friday, January 3, 2025. According to Article 67 of the

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Parliament reconvenes today

Parliament reconvenes today

The Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) will host the next meeting of Ghana's Parliament today, Monday, December 16, 2024. This marks its first sitting since the pivotal December 7 general elections

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Parliament to reconvene at AICC Grand Arena on Dec. 16

Parliament to reconvene at AICC Grand Arena on Dec. 16

Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has announced that the seventh meeting of the fourth session of the eighth Parliament will take place at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).

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Majority women caucus urges Lydia Alhassan to sue Dumelo over ‘bloody widow’ comments

Majority women caucus urges Lydia Alhassan to sue Dumelo over ‘bloody widow’ comments

The Majority Women Caucus in Parliament has denounced comments made by NDC's Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary candidate, John Dumelo, suggesting that his opponent, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, was involved in her husband's death. At a press

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Fire outbreak at Job 600 block of Parliament

Fire outbreak at Job 600 block of Parliament

A fire has completely destroyed portions of the Accra Job 600 building, which houses MPs' offices. Although the precise source of the fire is still unknown, it did damage a warehouse. There are still investigations

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Parliament passes Affirmative Action Bill into law to promote gender equality

Parliament passes Affirmative Action Bill into law to promote gender equality

Parliament has given assent to the Affirmative Action, Gender Equity Bill 2024, paving the way for its implementation as a tool to address gender imbalances in the country. The legislation, now known as the Affirmative