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Road Transport Operators have concluded negotiations on increment in fares pegging the percentage increase at 15 percent. These new fares will take effect Saturday, February 26, 2022. It includes fares for shared taxis, intra-city (tro-tro) and intercity (long distance) Earlier, the transport unions proposed a 30 percent upward adjustment but after a …

In a frantic effort to achieve an ambitious 80.3 billion Ghana cedis tax revenue target for the year 2022 and also attain a tax to GDP ratio of up to 16.5%, the government has initiated moves to widen the tax net and broaden the tax scope. Aside from the introduction …

Driver unions in Ghana are sharply divided as a section of the unionized coalition has broken ranks to announce a 30 percent increment in the fares despite an engagement with the government. The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) for instance has announced that commuters should expect an increment in …

The Leadership of the University Teachers of Ghana (UTAG), has agreed in principle to call off their strike after a crucial meeting with the Education Committee of Parliament. This was revealed by the Ranking Member of the Education Committee, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, who said UTAG will announce their decision after consultation …

Members of the Private Commercial Transport Operators, have hinted of an increment in transport fares by 30 per cent staring tomorrow Friday February 18. This is due to the increasing fuel prices in the country, the drivers said. “Members are therefore directed to implement the increase from tomorrow, 18th February, …

Gunshots have been heard in Tamale as armed Police personnel clash with Lamashegu youth in the Tamale Metropolis. According to eyewitnesses, the chaos started after a police patrol team allegedly shot and killed a young man driving a white Toyota Camry with a DV number plate after he had refused …

The Coalition of Transport Operators have disclosed that starting from Monday, February 7, transport fares will be increased by 30%. Speaking in an interview with Accra-based Citi News, the Public Relations Officer of the Concerned Drivers Association, David Agboado, hinted that passengers should expect an upward adjustment of transport fares, …

Information gathered by GhArticles.com indicates that President Nana Akufo-Addo has suspended the Sekondi-Takoradi MCE, Mr Abdul Mumuni Issah for assaulting a police officer. Sekondi-Takoradi MCE, Abdul Mumuni Issa was caught on tape insulting a police officer who refused to allow him to bypass a queue at a checkpoint. The MCE …

Broadcaster Blessed Godsbrain Smart, aka Captain Smart, has found himself in fresh trouble as the State is chasing him for alleged extortion. Before the Accra Circuit Court 6, today, Wednesday, presided over by His Honour, K.K. Obiri-Yeboah, Captain Smart was charged with two counts of extortion with the use of …

Barring any last-minute changes, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will from Tuesday, February 1, 2022, slap new charges on electricity consumers. According to a document in circulation among EGC staff, the company will be charging a screaming GH¢1, 020.00 for a single-phase meter, instead of the existing GH¢400.00. The …