Tag: National Cathedral
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Tax analyst proposes 10% levy on churches to fund National Cathedral
Tax Analyst, Francis Timore Boi is advocating for the introduction of a 10% levy on the gross revenue of churches to raise the needed funds for the construction of the National Cathedral. He maintains the move is deep-seated in the Bible which remains the guide of the Christian community. Speaking in an interview with Citi News,…
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Minority blocks GH¢80m National Cathedral budget
The Minority in Parliament has voted against the approval of budget estimates of GH¢80 million for the construction of the National Cathedral for 2023. The Minority says this follows the failure of the Finance Ministry to account for an amount of GH¢114 million out of the GH¢339 million spent so far on the project. Speaking…
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Aviation workers angry with gov’t for encroaching on lands needed for air safety
The Professional Workers’ Union of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, GCAA, is demanding an end to what it calls unlawful encroachment of the Authority’s lands. The workers say lands demarcated for aviation safety purposes are being taken over by the government which they fear could jeopardize safety at the country’s International Airport. In an interview…