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The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission in December announced a 59.2 per cent increase in electricity tariffs while water went up to about 89 per cent. In January fuel prices also went up by 27 per cent. The monthly change rate for…

The government has spent a total of GHȼ75,343,505.90 to improve roads in Ashanti, the out-going Regional Minister, Mr. Peter Anarfi-Mensah, has announced. This involved bituminous surfacing and rehabilitation, routine maintenance,…

The Minister of Finance, Seth Terkper says Ghana’s economy is experiencing a turnaround from the fiscal consolidation programme over the past two years and the medium term prospects are bright. Though there are risks to the medium…

The Cement Manufacturers Association of Ghana (CMAG) has called on government to eliminate any unfair trade regime which favours cement imports. Dr George Ahmoah-Dawson, CMAG Chairman, claimed the 10 per cent tax subsidy to DANGOTE…

Mrs Vida Aku Sika Tete Dzobo, Proprietress of Dora Memorial International School Complex, has called on Junior High Schools to stop “sieving” pupils for Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE). She said the practice had become…

Anglogold Ashanti has announced the tragic death of John Owusu, the Communication Manager of the Company at its Obuasi Mines on Saturday. A statement issued by the Company and copied to the Ghana News Agency said “AngloGold Ashanti…

The Minister of Finance Mr Seth Terkper has said that the recent energy levies and some of the new taxes that have been introduced are temporary and only part of the structural changes of the economy’s correction process. “When you…

The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) says any attempt to review downward the recent increment in water tariffs granted by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) will be unfavourable to the Company’s operations. Mr Stanley…

The CFAO Equipment, a leader in industrial and construction equipment supplies, has introduced the Toyota Material Handling into the Ghanaian market. As a specialised division of the CFAO Group, CFAO Equipment distributes…

Management of rural banks have been urged to widen their support for Small and Micro-enterprises especially in the area of agriculture. Mr Daniel Syme, the outgoing Upper East Deputy Regional Minister, made the call during the 25th…