Author: Michael Ogbodu
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Event Organisers want ban on post-event receptions reviewed
The Event Vendors Association of Ghana (EVAG) is calling on the Government to reconsider its recent ban on post-event receptions. The group argues that the restriction further worsens the plight of the ailing industry that has suffered immensely from the ban on social gatherings that were imposed last year when the pandemic struck. In an…
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Solidaridad launches reclaim sustainability programme in Ghana
Solidaridad, an international civil society organization, has launched its RECLAIM Sustainability! programme at a brief ceremony in Accra. The five-year programme, which is implemented by Solidaridad and TrustAfrica with funding from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, seeks to contribute to sustainable and inclusive cocoa, oil palm and gold supply chains, in which producers receive…
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GUTA commends Bagbin for addressing concerns raised over alleged review of GIPC Act
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has commended the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin for addressing concerns they raised over a purported review of the GIPC Act 2013, Act 865. The Speaker of Parliament is reported to have hinted of a review of the GIPC Act to exempt the capital requirement for Nigerian retailers…
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Mid-year budget review: Energy consultant calls for removal of some petroleum taxes
Ahead of the presentation of the 2021 mid-year budget review today, Thursday, July 29, 2021, Energy Consultant, Dr. Yussif Sulemana, says he expects the government to review some taxes introduced in the petroleum sector. He argues that as oil prices on the global market continue to surge, the government stands to make up for any…
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Enforce COVID-19 safety protocols at workplaces – Bureau of Public Safety urges
With the COVID-19 delta variant contributing to a surge in infections in the country, the Bureau of Public Safety is asking employers to be more vigilant with the enforcement of the safety protocols to minimise the spread of the virus at their premises. Speaking to Citi Business News, Executive Director of the Bureau of Public…
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Mid-year budget review: Hotels association calls for measures to reduce cost of living
Ahead of the mid-year budget review, the Ghana Hotels Association is calling on the government to introduce policies that will reduce the cost of living in Ghana. According to the association, this would increase the disposable income of the public, which will help increase patronage of tourism and hospitality facilities across the country. President of…
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New Edubiase MP calls on colleagues to buy locally assembled cars
As the discussions on MPs’ loans for cars rages on, the Member of Parliament for New Edubiase Constituency in the Ashanti Region, Abdul-Salam Adams, is urging his colleagues to endeavour to purchase from local car assembling companies. The Member of Parliament argues that buying from such companies would contribute significantly to the country’s economy. “It…
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Hotels association welcomes government’s $55 million grant but raises concerns with disbursement
The Ghana Hotels Association has stated that it is elated about the news of an expected $55 million grant to boost the tourism sector amid the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. President of the Ghana Hotels Association, Dr Edward Ackah, indicated that “in this COVID-19 era, any form of support to an industry that has…
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Tourism sector is key to implementation of AfCFTA – Chamber for Tourism
The Chamber for Tourism Industry Ghana has stated that the sector is instrumental in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) agreement. Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, Prince Ntiamoah Boampong stressed that “One of the sectors that will play a major role in this free trade is the tourism sector because…
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Tourism Chamber welcomes GHS55 million allocation to sector
The Chamber for Tourism Industry Ghana has indicated that news of a GHS55 million injection into the tourism industry is a welcoming one as it will significantly boost the fortunes of the sector. Earlier this week, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Ibrahim Mohammed Awal announced that the amount which is from the World…