Ghana’s New Tax Burden: Consumer Protection Agency Raises Concerns
The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) in Ghana has voiced serious concerns over the government's recent tax hikes, calling them "excessive" and a heavy burden on its citizens. In a year marked by over 20 new tax introductions, a sense of "tax fatigue" is palpable among the Ghanaian populace.
Kofi Kapito, the CEO of the CPA, expressed his discontent during an...
Ghana Strikes Landmark Debt Agreement with Creditors, Paving Way for IMF Tranche
The Ghanaian government has achieved a significant milestone in its quest for economic recovery, having successfully negotiated an agreement with its Official Creditors to restore the nation's debt sustainability.
This breakthrough aligns Ghana with the stringent targets set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.
In a momentous step forward, the government is now poised to secure the second tranche of...
Pilot unions are calling for a sudden strike on Saturday 13 January 2024 – FLIGHT INFORMATION FROM BRUSSEL AIRLINES
FLIGHT INFORMATION FROM BRUSSEL AIRLINES
News reached GQ TRAVEL & HOTELS - Saarbrücken today from Brussel Airlines newsroom.
We regret to inform you that the pilot unions call for a sudden strike,
that will be taking place on the 13th. January 2024. As a consequence, we unfortunately have to cancel part of our flights.
We apologize to all passengers who are impacted by...
Ishmael Nyave, 39, Sentenced to 20 Years for Defiling 13-Year-Old in Accra
The Adentan Circuit Court has sentenced a 39-year-old cleaner, Ishmael Nyave, to 20 years imprisonment for the defilement of a 13-year-old girl in Ashongman, Accra. Nyave, who pleaded guilty to the charge, has been convicted on his own plea by the court presided over by Sedinam Awo Balokah.
In a case that has shocked the community, the court also mandated...
South Dayi MP Files Suit Against Controller and Accountant-General Over Parliamentary Ambitions
Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, the Member of Parliament for South Dayi, has filed a lawsuit against the country's Controller and Accountant-General, Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem. The suit, filed in the Ghanaian courts, aims to prevent Mr. Kwaning-Bosompem from contesting in the upcoming parliamentary primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) while retaining his current position.
Mr. Kwaning-Bosompem, who is aspiring to become the NPP’s...
NPP Clears 326 Aspirants for Ghana’s Parliamentary Primaries Amidst Intense Competition
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) of Ghana has announced the clearance of 326 parliamentary aspirants for the upcoming January 27, 2024 primaries. This event is a significant step in the democratic process, marking the party's preparation for the election of its parliamentary candidates in constituencies currently held by NPP Members of Parliament (MPs).
From a total of 373 aspirants who...
Gabriel Attal Appointed France’s Youngest Prime Minister in a Historic Move by Macron
In a striking development in French politics, President Emmanuel Macron has announced Gabriel Attal as France's new Prime Minister. At just 34 years old, Attal shatters the record for being the youngest Prime Minister in the country's modern history, surpassing the previous record held by Laurent Fabius who took office at the age of 37 in 1984.
Gabriel Attal, the...
Bitcoin Briefly Surges Following Misleading SEC Social Media Post
Bitcoin experienced a short-lived surge on Tuesday following a misleading post on the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) official X account (formerly known as Twitter). The post erroneously stated that the SEC had approved the much-anticipated exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for Bitcoin. This unexpected announcement led to Bitcoin's value momentarily jumping to nearly $48,000 before correcting back to around...
Tesla Recalls Over 1.6 Million Vehicles in China for Software Issues
Tesla, the American electric car giant, has announced a significant recall of more than 1.6 million vehicles in China due to issues with steering software and door-locking systems, as reported by the Chinese regulator. This recall affects several of Tesla's popular models including the S, X, 3, and Y, and includes 7,538 imported vehicles.
In a move reflecting the advancements...
Entrepreneur’s GH¢1 Million Goat Farming Venture Threatened by Traditional Taboo in Berekum Senase
In a dramatic turn of events, Fredrick Benneh Frimpong, a young entrepreneur from Berekum Senase, is facing a significant challenge as traditional leaders have given him a two-week ultimatum to relocate his GH¢1 million goat farm. The community's leadership has declared it taboo to keep goats, putting Frimpong's substantial investment at risk.
The founder and CEO of Semanhyia Learning and...
