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Mahama assents to Acts abolishing e-levy, betting tax and others
President John Dramani Mahama has fulfilled a key campaign promise by assenting to a set of acts that abolish the betting tax, e-Levy, and emissions tax, among others.
The signing, which has just been completed, in his office marks a major step in his administration’s efforts to reduce the financial burden on Ghanaians and drive economic growth.
The removal of these taxes was a central promise in the NDC’s manifesto aimed at easing the cost of living and encouraging business expansion.
Parliament on Wednesday, March 26, passed a bill to abolish the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy).
The repeal of the E-Levy has been widely welcomed by Ghanaians, who strongly opposed the tax.
The levy, which was introduced in 2022 by the previous New Patriotic Party administration, imposed a 1.5% tax on electronic transactions, including mobile money transfers, bank transfers, and online payments.
Since its introduction, there have been protests and public outcry, with critics arguing that it disproportionately affected low-income earners and the unbanked population.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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High Commissioner of Babrbados calls on Minister for Tourism
H.E. Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland, the High Commissioner of Barbados, has payed a courtesy call on Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts
The courtesy call was to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two nations in the field of culture.
This meeting marked a significant step towards strengthening cultural ties between Barbados and Ghana and focused on potential areas for collaboration in the tourism, culture and creative arts sectors.
The High Commissioner emphasized the importance of cultural diplomacy and highlighted the mutual benefits that could arise from collaborative efforts in promoting both countries’ rich cultural heritages.
The Minister expressed interest in learning from Barbados’ successful initiatives promoting cultural tourism and developing creative industries. In turn, the Ambassador highlighted the importance of leveraging the African diaspora in Barbados and the Caribbean as a bridge for furthering collaboration with Ghana.
Both parties agreed to establish a framework for formalising the cooperation, including the drafting of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to guide future initiatives and exchanges.
The courtesy call between H.E. the Ambassador of Barbados and the Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts underscored the potential for stronger cultural ties between Barbados and Ghana.
The discussion focused on key areas of collaboration in the arts, tourism, and creative industries, which could foster a greater understanding and appreciation of each country’s cultural heritage.
Both sides expressed optimism about the future of this partnership, which will undoubtedly contribute to the growth of cultural diplomacy between the two nations.
The meeting concluded with the following recommendations:
There is a need to formalize the cooperation by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) outlining the areas of collaboration.
Additionally, to initiate cultural exchange programmes and collaborative art exhibitions to strengthen people-to-people ties.
Present at the meeting were Mr. Phil Philips, Commercial and Cultural Attaché, Barbados High Commission, and Mr. Divine Owusu-Ansah, Director for Culture and Creative Arts at the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts
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Police arrest two suspects in connection with electrical cables
The Central Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the transportation of some electricity cables believed to be the property of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
The suspects, Mohammed Sulemana and Iddrisu Basit, both driver’s mates of an articulated truck, were arrested on April 1, 2025 at Gomoa Awombrew in the Central Region.
The truck, with registration number GC 7410-11, loaded with 28 rims of ECG cables was found parked at Gomoa Awombrew.
Officials from ECG, led by their Operations Officer, Mr. David Ackom, confirmed ownership of the cables but stated that no such consignment was expected in the area.
The truck, remains under police guard at Gomoa Awombrew while efforts are ongoing to arrest the truck driver, Zibo Imoro, who is currently on the run.
Investigation continues.
