The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has clarified that the 3% VAT flat rate will not increase cost of goods imported into the country. The GRA explained that the 3% VAT flat rate is not designed to increase cost as speculated by importers. “The scenario that has been run for the 3% VAT flat rate should not increase taxes. It’s all […]

A coalition of registered nurses and midwives have threatened to embark on what they describe as “mother of all picketing” if the government fails to grant them financial clearance to be employed. According to them, they have been unemployed for over a year despite completion of their academic studies and mandatory rotation. A release issued by the group called on the president […]

The Progressive Peoples’ Party (PPP) has criticized the government’s flagship educational policy, Free SHS, arguing that it is not comprehensive. According to the party, the policy, which is aimed at making Senior High School education in public schools free will not address the key issues on education. Related stories Speaking on Citi FM’s news analysis program, The Big Issue, the Director of […]

The rating agency Moody’s says the 150 basis points policy rate cut by the Bank of Ghana last week is credit positive for the country’s banks. Moody’s says the cut which exceeded market expectations of a 100-basis-point reduction will reduce their bank’s asset risks, which will outweigh the loss in profitability from lower interest income. “Also, the rate cut signals […]

The lack of space has compelled officials of the Ghana Education Service Directorate in North Dayi District of the Volta Region, to turn a toilet facility into an office space. The decision, however bizarre it might be, had to be taken to fix the unbearable situation brought upon the staff of the Directorate, due to insufficient space. The North Dayi […]

The Minority in Parliament says it deserves some commendation for demanding the withdrawal of the Office of Special Prosecutor’s bill expected to fight corruption. The opposition lawmakers said though they support the bill in principle, they will not stop to ensure that the government complies with the Constitution and Standing Orders of Parliament in its bid to get it passed. […]

The Speaker of Parliament has vowed to haul before the House the appropriate officials to explain why some MPs are being “harassed.” Prof Mike Ocquaye said by law and by Parliament’s Standing Orders, MPs must be treated with some level of decorum even when they are deemed to have committed any offence. Quoting portions of the Standing Orders he said […]