Customs implements gov't directive on import duty reduction
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority on Thursday begun implementing government’s directive to reduce import duties at Ghana’s designated ports. Vice President Mohamudu Bawumia announced the government’s directive at a town hall meeting organized by the Economic management team. The benchmark values of all imports attracted a 50 per cent reduction but thirty […]
Gov't reduces benchmark port values by 50%
Government has announced an immediate, drastic reduction in the benchmark values against which duties paid by importers at Ghana’s ports are calculated. Starting from Thursday, April 4th, 2019, the benchmark or delivery values of imports, with the exception of vehicles, have been reduced by 50 percent, while that for vehicles will be reduced by 30% […]
Take advantage of Ghana-Oracle partnership to innovate – Veep Dr. Bawumia to Youth
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has challenged Ghana’s youth to take advantage of the various partnerships, policies and programmes being implemented by Government to innovate and make technology an integral part of Ghanaian society. For Vice President Bawumia, Government’s focus on building a technologically adept society, leading to the decision by several global players […]
Righting fundamentals of the economy can’t be taken for granted – EMT
The Government’s Economic Management Team (EMT) Wednesday defended its pursuit of macro-economic stability, which is posting positive results, saying it holds the key to an industrial revolution, sustainable jobs and making things better for the poor. Addressing the maiden Town Hall Meeting, in Accra, members of the Team, chaired by Vice President Mahamudu, rejected the […]