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The convener of the pressure group, #FixTheCountry movement, Oliver Mawuse Barker-Vormawor, has made some damning allegations about the Akufo-Addo government and the National Security Minister, Kan Dapaah, of attempting to offer him money and appointments to stop his activism. The group, which has on several occasions criticised the government, has …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has stated that the NPP Government is overburdening businesses in the country. According to him he is disheartened by they way businesses in the country are crawling on their knees as a result of the reckless management of the economy. He stated among others that …

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Tuesday, 21st February 2023, presented 100 pick-up vehicles, 600 motorbikes and 6 Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) vehicles to the Police Service, in addition to commissioning the National Police Headquarters facelift project. According to the President, the presentation of these equipment, …

Government has agreed to increase the base pay on the Single Spine Salary Structure by 30% for all public sector works. This comes after several negotiations it had with Organized Labour. The group earlier demanded a 60% increment as compensation for the harsh economic conditions. Minister for Employment and Labour …

A meeting between Organized Labour and government over the demand for a 60% increment in base pay on the single spine salary structure has ended inconclusively for the seventh time. This is a result of the failure of both parties to reach a consensus on the proposed percentage. Organized Labour …

The Finance Minister has proposed in the 2023 budget presentation an increment in the Value Added Tax (VAT) by 2.5 per cent. The standard VAT rate is 12.5%, except for supplies of a wholesaler or retailer of goods, which are taxed at a total flat rate of 3%. The proposal to …