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28 Jul

Finance Minister To Engage MPs Ahead Of Mid-Year Budget Review

Wontumi1Business2023 Mid-Year Budget Review.

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta is expected to have an intensive engagement with Members of Parliament today, July 28, ahead of the presentation of the mid-year budget review next week. The presentation of the mid-year budget review is scheduled to take place on Monday, July 31, 2023. The event is expected to shed light on the government’s fiscal plans for the rest of the year and address measures to ensure economic stability and growth. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin urged the lawmakers to avail themselves to make inputs into the Mid-year budget review. “Basically, it will be focusing…

28 Jul

I Wasn’t Emphatic About Cecelia Dapaah’s Money Being Funeral Donation- Hon Wilkinson Clarifies

Wontumi1NewsCecelia Dapaah, Hon. Clement Wilkinson, Movement in The Morning

Municipal Chief Executive of Amasaman, Honorable Clement Wilkinson, has given clarity about his opinion he shared regarding the theft of Cecelia Dapaah's gigantic sums of money. Speaking in an interview with Kwaku Dawuro, on Movement In The Morning show, on Movement TV/Wontumi radio, Hon Wilkinson gave clarity on his utterance he made on UTV which he claims has been highly misinterpreted by the public. According to him he was not insistent that the thousands of dollars stolen from the former Minister of sanitation, Honorable Cecelia Dapaah was from funeral donations but rather, had a possibility due to the amount of…

28 Jul

My Children Are Always Insulted Over ‘GHAMRO Thief’ Tag – Rex Omar Fumes

Wontumi2ShowbizRex Omar

Chairperson for Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMRO), Rex Omar has disclosed how people have resorted to embarrassing his children due to claims that he has stolen monies belonging to GHAMRO. Talking to Amansan Krakye on Property FM in Cape Coast, the singer disclosed, that anytime people meet his kids, the first thing they say is, 'isnt your father that Rex Omar? the one that is squandering GHAMRO monies?" He remarked, “Even nowadays when my kids are walking in town people insult them that their father is feeding fat on stolen money belonging to GHAMRO.I have kept quiet all these years because I lead…

28 Jul

I Deserve 2024 VGMAs Artiste Of The Year – Nacee

Wontumi2ShowbizNacee

Nacee has admitted that he deserves to win the 2024 VGMA Artiste of the Year. When asked about the conversation that people are having about him relating to his achievement this year during an interview with ZionFelix in London, the Ghanaian Gospel artiste and producer agreed with them. He said he has heard the comments people have been passing about his work. The ‘Aseda’ hitmaker thinks he is getting the same pressure and support people gave to Piesie Esther in the VGMA 2023. Nacee believes these remarks are being made because of the excitement people have gotten following the release…

28 Jul

Beyoncé’s Mother Tina Knowles Files For Divorce From Second Husband Richard Lawson

Wontumi2ShowbizBeyoncé’s mother

After 8 years of marriage, Beyoncé‘s mother Tina Knowles-Lawson has filed for divorce from her second husband Richard Lawson. According to TMZ, Tina filed for the divorce on Wednesday on the grounds of irreconcilable differences and stated the date of separation as Tuesday. The 69-year-old in the divorce documents has also asked the court to cancel the court’s power to grant spousal support to her or Lawson. Initially called Celestine Knowles, Tina had her name changed to Celestine Lawson in the wake of her marriage with Richard. She has, however, asked for the former name to be restored. Tina was…

28 Jul

What Happened To Ebony Was Not A Prophecy; I Saw It In A Dream – Kaywa

Wontumi2ShowbizEbony

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Highly Spiritual Music, David Kojo Kyei, widely known as Kaywa has disclosed that the tragic accident that happened to Ebony occurred to him in a dream. The artiste manager who doubles as a man of God shared that looking at the severity of the dream, he did not hesitate to call Bullet, who was Ebony’s manager about what he saw. He added that he had a personal relationship with Bullet especially when it comes to prophecies concerning his record label and artistes. Speaking on Prime Morning on Joyprime, hosted by Rosellyn Felli, he stated…

28 Jul

Finance Minister To Engage Mps Ahead Of 2023 Mid-Year Budget Review

Wontumi2BusinessKen Ofori-Atta

The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta will on Friday, July 28, 2023, engage Members of Parliament in intensive discussions ahead of the government’s presentation of the 2023 Mid-Year Budget Review. The discussions are expected to provide updates on the government's fiscal plans for the remainder of the 2023 financial year as well as chart a path towards economic stability and growth. Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin addressing lawmakers on the floor of the House urged them to avail themselves to make inputs into the mid-year budget review which will be presented by the Finance Minister on July 31, 2023. “Basically, it will be focusing on the welfare…

28 Jul

Tema Fishermen Want Government To Reconsider Closed Season Period

Wontumi2BusinessTema fishermen

Fishermen at the Tema Canoe Landing Beach Basin are urging the government to reconsider the timing of the closed fishing season, expressing concerns over its impact on their festive period. Ismael Ashitey, one of the fishermen, voiced his dissatisfaction with the current period designated by the government, citing difficulties faced during their celebrations. The call was made during an interview with the B&FT, following a tragic incident where two fishermen lost their lives at sea. The unfortunate incident occurred when the fishermen encountered the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority’s (GPHA) Marine Taskforce, and their bodies were later discovered ashore on…

28 Jul

Importers And Exporters Urged To Refrain From Unlawful Practices

Wontumi2BusinessImporters and Exporters

Importers and Exporters have been advised to refrain from engaging in unlawful practices to reduce duty payments, as they may face consequences during the Post Clearance Audit process. This came up during a seminar on Customs Post Clearance Audit organized by the Ghana Shippers' Authority (GSA) in Kumasi. The seminar was organized in response to recurrent complaints from importers and exporters regarding the financial inconveniences they face after undergoing the Post Clearance Audit conducted by the Ghana Revenue Authority. The objective of the Post Clearance Audit is to verify the accuracy and correctness of the information provided by importers or…

28 Jul

Pay Them – Arsenal Legend Charges Nigeria FA To Pay Bonuses Owed Super Falcons

Wontumi2SportsIan Wright

Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has challenged the Nigeria Football Federation to settle salary arrears of players of the senior national women's team following their win over Australia. Wright in a post on Twitter write, “Pay them!!!!!! @thenff,” after the Super Falcons astonishingly beat tournament co-host 3-2 to go top of Group B. A report by Daily Mail suggests that the Super Falcons are yet to receive FIFA's £15,760 (AUS$30,000) paid to the associations to be disbursed to players for participation in the group stages of the tournament. In addition, the players are said to be owed others bonuses from their…