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Asantehene Otumfuo Destools Offinsohemaa

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has ended the over three-decade reign of Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko, the Queen mother of Offinso Traditional Area. Her destoolment was pronounced on Thursday, January 11, 2024, when the newly enstooled chief of Offinso, Nana Dwamena Akenten II appeared before the Asanteman Council headed by …

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We’ve not reversed plans to increase fares by 60% – GPRTU

The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has refuted media reports claiming that it has reversed its decision to raise transport fares by sixty percent or more following the passage of the Emission Levy Bill. The recently passed Emissions Levy Bill by Parliament imposes an annual fee of GHC100 on …

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Muslims to enjoy one extra public holiday after fasting-JDM

The 2024 flagbearer of National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has said the next NDC government will add an extra holiday to make it two days for the celebration of Eidul Fitr There has been a growing concern by the Muslim community about not getting enough days to celebrate the …

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WAIVE IMPORT TAX ON RAW MATERIALS-GNCCI TO GOV’T

The Ghana Chamber of Commerce and Industry, or GNCCI, is calling on the government to waive taxes on the importation of raw materials used in producing local industries. According to the first vice chairperson of GNCCI, Mrs Victoria Haja, these high import taxes have pushed the cost of production high …

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Over 9,000 teachers fail 2023 licensure exams

Out of the 20,181 teachers who sat for the 2023 Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE) 2 and 3, a significant number of 9,556—over 30%—have failed to meet the pass mark. According to the National Teaching Council (NTC), the results will officially be released on Thursday, December 21, 2023. A statement …

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Cashew farmers threaten to halt selling cashew beans to merchants

Cashew farmers in the cashew growing areas in the two Bono regions are threatening to halt selling of cashew beans to merchants this season due to current minimum price announced by the Chief Executive Officer of Tree Crops development Authority Hon.William Agyepong Quaitoo. The CEO announced a price of Gh7.00 …

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