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US imposes visa restrictions – Ban targets election troublemakers

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Ahead of the December 7 polls, the United States of America (USA) has announced a new policy that will restrict US visas for any individual responsible for undermining democracy in the country. The US Department of State, which issued the … Read more →

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Mahama delivers keynote address at the Nasarawa investment summit in Nigeria

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Former President Mahama is in Lafia, Nasarawa State in Nigeria to attend and deliver the keynote speech at the Nasarawa Investment Summit 2022. Mr. Mahama is in Lafia at the invitation of the Executive Governor and his Economic Advisory Council. … Read more →

We won’t increase tariff more than 10% in future if PURC approves 148% proposal – ECG

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The Electricity Company of Ghana (EGG) has given an assurance that future tariff adjustments will not exceed 10 per cent should the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) approve its pending proposal.  ECG has proposed 148% increment which the PURC will look … Read more →

April inflation hits 23.6%

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The continuous increase in food and transport prices across the country has pushed the national year-on-year inflation for April 2022 to 23.6 percent. This was captured in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Ghana Statistical Service. The … Read more →

20% increase in transport fares unlawful – Deputy Transport Minister

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The Deputy Transport Minister, Hassan Tampuli, has described as unlawful, the increase in transport fares ahead of an engagement with transport operators. He said the conventional meeting between the Ministry and stakeholders in the sector has not been held to … Read more →

PURC meets utility service providers today on proposed tariff increment

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The Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) is expected to hold a crucial meeting with utility service providers today, Wednesday on proposed tariff increment. The Electricity Company of Ghana had proposed that its tariffs be increased by 148% for 2022 and … Read more →

FDA issues public alert on Indomie after recall in certain countries

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The Food and Drugs Authority has reacted to the recall and importation bans imposed on Indomie Instant Noodles (Chicken Flavour) in certain African countries. The FDA in a statement assured that the affected product “Indomie Instant Chicken Noodles’ with the … Read more →

Takoradi: Man sodomises 11yr old pupil at Effiakuma

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A 39-year-old man has sodomised an 11-year-old female at Effiakuma, a suburb of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis and later threatened her with death. The death threat was to keep her mute after the alleged ordeal but backfired after the family unexpectedly … Read more →

GRIDCo explains Saturday’s power outages

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After almost 48 hours of a major power outage countrywide, the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) has explained the cause. In a statement issued Monday morning (May 9, 2022), GRIDCo explained that on Saturday, May 07, 2022, their power system experienced … Read more →

Rising cost of living: Many taxes imposed on businesses among causes – GUTA

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The Vice President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Charles Gyan, says one of the major drivers of the rising cost of products in the country is the high tax burden on businesses. According to him, many businesses, … Read more →

E-levy: This is how much money GRA has made so far

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The Ghana Revenue Authority has disclosed that the Electronic transfer levy (e-levy) is already raking in significant revenue for the country. Head of Project Unit at GRA, Isaac Kwabena Amoako said collections from a single charging entity amounted to more … Read more →

Transport Minister to meet stakeholders on new lorry fares – GRTCC

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The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GTRCC) has indicated that the Transport Ministry is ready for a tripartite meeting including the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) to deliberate on a proposal for fare increase. The tripartite is made up … Read more →

Bitcoin value drops by 50% since November peak

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The value of Bitcoin continued to fall over the weekend as it dropped below $34,000 (£27,630), according to the Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange. The world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value has now fallen by 50% since its peak in November last … Read more →

More than 45,000 people perish in road crashes from 2000-2021

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More than 45,000 persons have died from road crashes from the year 2000 to 2021, says the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA). The Authority said the statistics implied that not less than 2,000 lives were lost yearly in road crashes … Read more →

Fishing vessel sinks between Elmina and Sekondi, Captain’s body found, 11 missing

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The body of the captain of a fishing vessel that sunk between Elmina and Sekondi-Takoradi has been retrieved. Fifteen persons who were onboard the vessel including four Chinese nationals and 11 Ghanaians have been rescued by the Ghana Navy and have been … Read more →

Free SHS puts a huge strain on national budget – Otumfuo

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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II says the implementation of the Free Senior High School policy has worsened the unemployment situation in the country. He said the flagship programme, despite increasing secondary school enrollment, has put a huge strain on the … Read more →

PHOTOS: Otumfuo sells rich Ashanti culture as he holds grand procession in Memphis

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It was a sight to behold when the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutus II lead a procession chiefs in Memphis in the United States of America (USA). Chiefs and queen mothers who owe allegiance to the Golden Stool were excited to … Read more →

Gucci stores to accept cryptocurrencies in US

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Italian luxury brand Gucci will start accepting payments in cryptocurrencies in some of its stores in America. Customers will be able to pay using a number of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin. The service will be rolled out later … Read more →

Karine Jean-Pierre: White House names first black press secretary

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President Biden has named Karine Jean-Pierre as his new top spokesperson – the first time a black, or openly gay, person has held the role. Ms Jean-Pierre, 44, has served as the administration’s principal deputy press secretary since Mr Biden … Read more →

Moskva sinking: US gave intelligence that helped Ukraine sink Russian cruiser – Reports

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The US provided intelligence that helped Ukraine sink the Moskva, Russia’s flagship Black Sea missile cruiser, several US media report. Unnamed officials said Ukraine had asked the US about a ship sailing to the south of Odesa.  The US said … Read more →

GPRTU to increase fares by 30% on Friday, May 13

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Commuters should expect an increase in transport fares by 30 percent come Friday, May 13. This is according to the Ghana Private Road Transport Union. According to the union, the decision is a result of an increase in fuel prices … Read more →

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