Frank Aboagye Jackson, Author at APMediaGH

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Government Scraps Betting Tax and E-Levy in 2025 Budget

In a significant move aimed at easing financial burdens and stimulating economic growth, the government has announced the abolition of the 10% Betting Tax and the 1% Electronic Levy (E-Levy) in the 2025 budget. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson made

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Finance Minister Unveils Plan to Combat Inflation and Stabilize Cedi in 2025 Budget

The government has announced a comprehensive strategy to address inflation and exchange rate pressures, aiming to restore economic stability and provide relief to businesses and households. During the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presentation, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Unpaid Pharmacists To Receive Relief In 2025 Budget, Finance Minister Pledges

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has promised to resolve the issue of over 300 pharmacists who have been working without pay since June 2023. During the presentation of the 2025 budget, Dr. Forson acknowledged the plight of the unpaid pharmacists,

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Ato Forson: Mahama’s 2025 Budget Will “Reset” Ghana’s Economy

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has expressed strong confidence in President John Dramani Mahama's ability to revitalize Ghana's economy through the 2025 budget. He asserted that the budget will serve as a crucial instrument for stabilizing the economy and paving

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Mabel Okyere Celebrates Nomination, Not Loss, at 2024 TGMA

Gospel artist Mabel Okyere has expressed her contentment with her nomination for "Gospel Song of the Year" at the 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), despite not winning the award. Okyere stated that she was pleased Nacee's "Aseda" won, believing it

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Election Defeat a Setback, But NPP Will Bounce Back – Miracles

Dennis Miracles Aboagye, former Communications Director for the Bawumia Campaign Team, has reassured supporters that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is committed to rebuilding and emerging stronger after their recent election loss. Despite securing approximately 41% of the vote and losing

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Raphinha’s Ascent: From Football’s Brink To Barcelona’s Hope

Three hours ago, the football world buzzed with Raphinha's name, a stark contrast to the desolate scene on his 18th birthday. Alone in a cramped Florianopolis room, the Avai U20 outcast stared at a silent phone, no messages, no offers. Injured

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

2025 Budget: Don’t Cut Free SHS Funding – Akim Oda MP To Gov’t

Alexander Akwasi Acquah, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, has called on the government to make substantial allocations to the Free Senior High School (SHS) Secretariat in the upcoming 2025 budget. He emphasized the importance of

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Gov’t Lacks Funds To Complete Agenda 111 Projects – Akandoh

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that the government currently lacks the financial resources to complete the stalled Agenda 111 hospital projects, a flagship initiative from the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration. His remarks have raised fresh

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Ato Forson To Present 2025 Budget Today

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance, is set to present the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament today. This marks the first significant economic plan under the Mahama administration since it took office. The highly anticipated budget