August 2023 - Page 70 of 83

07 Aug

‘Pay Your Taxes To Help Revive Economy’ – Kwarteng

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The chairman of parliament’s finance committee, Kwaku Agyemang Kwarteng, has called for a renewed commitment to payment of taxes to help government overturn the current economic challenges. Although he said rationalisation of the government’s expenditure is equally important in the recovery process, he admitted that it is not enough – underscoring the need to raise more domestic revenue. The Obuasi West Member of Parliament also cautioned against granting tax exemptions to certain individuals and entities, stressing that such exemptions – in the name of investment promotion -represent a challenge; and as such do not always offer value for money. “It will not…

07 Aug

FDA Extends Food Safety Education To Millers In New Juaben South

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In its latest efforts to improve food hygiene and safety practices, the Eastern Regional Office of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended its educational outreach to millers in the New Juaben South Municipality. The programme was designed with the objective of providing millers with the essential knowledge and skills required to follow established hygienic practices and ensure the production of safe and high-quality food products. By providing this comprehensive training and guidance, the FDA seeks to promote a culture of food safety within Ghana’s milling industry, ultimately safeguarding public health and consumer confidence. Ms. Anita Owusu-Kuffour, Eastern Regional…

07 Aug

NPA To Commence Cylinder Recirculation Model In September

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The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) is set to roll out the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM) programme in September this year, Perry Okudzeto, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Authority has said. He said under the CRM, residents of Accra and other selected parts of the country do not have to own a cylinder to use Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for domestic and commercial activities. “Filled LPG cylinders will be kept at exchange points for customers to pay for the content and pick up the filled cylinders after registering with their National Identity Card”. The implementation of the CRM, he said…

07 Aug

I Didn’t Know Kaywa Will Be Disappointed Over My Exit – Lasmid

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Former Highly Spiritual signee, Lasmid, has said that he didn't know leaving Kaywa's record label was going to be a disappointment to him. This comes after the “Friday Night” hit maker’s former boss was seemingly unhappy about issues that characterized his exit. Kaywa's disappointment was with regard to Lasmid's refusal to sign a contract after investing huge sums of money into his craft. Kaywa in an earlier interview said, “Someone like Lasmid, after investing and pushing to put him to the next level, he decided to leave. If I talk about the investment, you will know it really went deep.…

07 Aug

I Want To Create A Dance Festival In Ghana – Dancegod Lloyd

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Ghanaian dance star, Dancegod Lloyd, has revealed that he is working on creating a dance festival in the country. According to Dancegod, this venture will create an avenue for Ghanaian dancers to have their own platform in order to tap into the business aspect of their craft. “The next step is for dancers to own their space. Owing your space is not just doing stuff on your own but there are so many things you can do as a dancer. You must consider yourself as a brand. “There is a new movement, a new thought that I have and I’m…

07 Aug

I Don’t Foresee Myself Being Ordained As A Pastor – Nacee

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Ghanaian gospel musician, Nacee, has stated that he is uncertain about becoming a pastor in the future. Speaking on Property FM in Cape Coast with Amansan Krakye, the ‘Aseda’ hitmaker said he wants to remain a musician, adding, that's his God-ordained office. He opined, “I’m not sure that one day I want to become a fully-fletched pastor because I’m really happy with the office God has given me and I want to remain where I am for now. “I like it that way so I don’t want to be forced to be ordained as a pastor by force but I…

07 Aug

Palgrave Lauds Visionary Leader Akufo-Addo

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Parliamentary Candidate hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the Abuakwa North Constituency Palgrave Frimpong Boakye-Danquah has lauded President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as a “visionary leader”. He stresses that for a dream of 2003-2007 to be kept and achieved in 2023 proves that the President is visionary. “Not many people would remember how they dreamed about Ghana and make that à possibility,” the Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security stated on Facebook on Thursday, August 3. “I actually pray that young politicians like myself would ensure that the things we put on paper about the Ghana tomorrow- would…

07 Aug

Family Of Man Cursed By Prophet Azuka Threatens To Drag Him Before Otumfuo

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The family of Kofi Pages, a Canadian-based Ghanaian is threatening to drag leader of Shinning Grace Chapel, Prophet Ogya Nyame alias Azuka to the palace of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for raining curses on the family and their kinsman. According to the family, they will seek a summons against Prophet Azuka to justify why he invoked curses against their son and the family. Kofi Pages during a TikTok live by Prophet Azuka engaged in a sustained banter where he accused the prophet of being a fraud and duping gullible Ghanaians in the name of Christianity. Incensed by his…

07 Aug

Beverly Afaglo Claps Back At People Who Feel She Is Bitter And Irrelevant

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Ghanaian actress and entrepreneur, Beverly Afaglo has taken to her social media pages to subtly react to certain comments made about her in the media space after she made some comments in a recent interview she granted. Beverly is reported to have told Fiifi Pratt on Kingdom FM that she believes that some of the actresses who gained popularity in the movie industry when she decided to take a break and focus on her marriage are now keen to find life partners as well. The remark got Ghanaian publicist and PR manager, Alexander Fiifi Abeka, popularly called Xerda, to take…

07 Aug

Drama As Yul Edochie’s Second Wife Deletes Pete Edochie’s Photo From Instagram

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Judy Austin, Yul Edochie's second wife, has reportedly taken down his father-in-law's photo, from her timeline on social media. Judy Austin pulled down Pete Edochie's photo after the latter's 'harsh' criticisms following Yul's first wife's lawsuit and divorce. In the interview, Pete claimed he had no knowledge of Judy and Yul's marriage and shared an Igbo parable saying; "He who goes to the farm and gets ants-infested firewoods (amongst all the good firewoods in the farm) shouldn’t be surprised when Lizards start paying him a visit (like lizards disturbing nah)". Pete described Yul Edochie's first wife, May, as one of his favourite daughters-in-law,…