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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says Ghana is committed to reducing her carbon footprints, and contribute significantly to helping win the fight against climate change. Describing climate change as “the biggest threat to the realisation of the SDGs”, President Akufo-Addo explained that the issue has become an issue of grave concern to most leaders across the world, as it has considerable impact on the fundamentals required for survival on earth. “We, in Africa, suffer the most because our weak economies are most susceptible to the effects of climate change, and our capacity to withstand its damage is low,” he added.…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says Ghana is committed to reducing her carbon footprints, and contribute significantly to helping win the fight against climate change. Describing climate change as “the biggest threat to the realisation of the SDGs”, President Akufo-Addo explained that the issue has become an issue of grave concern to most leaders across the world, as it has considerable impact on the fundamentals required for survival on earth. “We, in Africa, suffer the most because our weak economies are most susceptible to the effects of climate change, and our capacity to withstand its damage is low,” he added.…

Source: 3news.com | Ghana

The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has asked consumers to remain calm as it negotiates on the implementation of the communication service tax (CST). Speaking at the Ghana internet conference, CEO of the Chamber Ken Ashigbey assured consumers they will not be shortchanged. The implementation of the communication service tax in October has generated a lot of conversation in the last few days. The Communication Ministry warned telecommunications companies of a forfeiture of their license if they continued with the upfront deduction of the 9 percent tax. But CEO of the Chamber, Ken Ashigbey says the directive requires a stakeholder engagement.…

The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has asked consumers to remain calm as it negotiates on the implementation of the communication service tax (CST). Speaking at the Ghana internet conference, CEO of the Chamber Ken Ashigbey assured consumers they will not be shortchanged. The implementation of the communication service tax in October has generated a lot of conversation in the last few days. The Communication Ministry warned telecommunications companies of a forfeiture of their license if they continued with the upfront deduction of the 9 percent tax. But CEO of the Chamber, Ken Ashigbey says the directive requires a stakeholder engagement.…

The National Insurance Commission (NIC) says 95 percent of insurance companies have submitted their plans to recapitalise their operations. This follows an August 30th, 2019 deadline set by the NIC for the insurance industry to present their plans following the increment in the minimum capital requirement for insurance companies. The NIC increased the capital for insurance companies from GH¢15 million to GH¢50 million and that of Reinsurance companies from GH¢40 million to GH¢125 million. That for Insurance Broking companies was also increased from GH¢300,000 to GH¢500,000. Insurance Commissioner, Justice Yaw Ofori has denied any attempts by the Finance Minister to…

The National Insurance Commission (NIC) says 95 percent of insurance companies have submitted their plans to recapitalise their operations. This follows an August 30th, 2019 deadline set by the NIC for the insurance industry to present their plans following the increment in the minimum capital requirement for insurance companies. The NIC increased the capital for insurance companies from GH¢15 million to GH¢50 million and that of Reinsurance companies from GH¢40 million to GH¢125 million. That for Insurance Broking companies was also increased from GH¢300,000 to GH¢500,000. Insurance Commissioner, Justice Yaw Ofori has denied any attempts by the Finance Minister to…

A group calling itself “Concern Citizens for Development” in Navrongo in the Upper East Region have served a public notice to embark on what they describe as a “massive peaceful demonstration” against the Akufo-Addo government for its plans to rename the University of Development Studies (UDS) campus in the town after the late C.K Tedam. The protest, which is slated for Friday, October 18, is to mount pressure on Akufo-Addo to rescind his decision to rename the university after the late former chairman of the Council of Elders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). “Members of the Concern Citizens for…

An emergency board meeting has been called by the foreign shareholders of the Power Distribution Services Ghana Limited in order to address issues that ultimately culminated in the suspension of the concession agreement with the government of Ghana. A letter sighted by 3news.com said the meeting will be held on Friday, October 18. Dated Monday, October 14, the letter was jointly signed by Ernio Acuna of Meridian Power Ventures (MEIRDIAN), who own 30 per cent shares in PDS, and Jorge Morgado of Aenergy, who own 19 per cent. It was addressed to the Chairperson of Millennium Development Authority (MDA), Professor…

I was persuaded not to contest in the upcoming Districts Assembly elections simply because I am a woman, says Fuseini Balchis affectionately called Yamba. Fuseini Balchis is poised to fill in the gap of the low participation of women at all levels though politics in the Ghanaian setting is patriarchy or male dominated. Yamba is a very determined teacher and has filed her nomination to contest in the upcoming District Assembly elections for the Jisonaayili Norris Electoral Area to lead her people in the development of the community. According to her, she has with the support of some NGOs in…