The Management of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has written to all airports and airlines to allow persons holding valid Ghana Card to board flights to Ghana without the need for visa. A statement issued by the GACL on Saturday February 12 said “Following a key ceremony at the Headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal ...
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Junior rapper like you taking a senior to court? – Ambolley slams Okyeame Kwame
Ambolley makes allegation against Okyeame Kwame Ambolley sued Defamatory suit against Ambolley served online Veteran musician Gyedu-Blay Ambolley cannot fathom why his ‘junior’ Okyeame Kwame would sue him for alleging that he had misappropriated Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) funds. While stating unequivocally that he has evidence to back his claim, Ambolley said in an interview with JoyNews that he did not err by ...
Read More »Volt wants to tax home equity when sold
Volt’s parliamentary group wants to tax the surplus value of houses after the sale. The political party says it is investigating whether that is possible. Stefan ten Teije 05-02-22, 12:00 According to MP Nilüfer Gündogan, this form of tax is easier to arrange than taxing profit on capital. ,,It sounds like a very mean instrument, but it is far from it. Now there is ...
Read More »Brussels wants to extend corona travel pass ‘just to be sure’ until mid-2023
Europe wants to extend the corona travel pass ‘just to be sure’ until the middle of next year. It wants to be prepared for a possible increase in infections later this year or the appearance of new variants. The travel certificate, introduced in the middle of last year, normally expires in the middle of this year. Frans Boogaard Feb 3 2022 Last update: 03-02-22, 16:11 To ...
Read More »Here are the fixed and mobile speed cameras along the road
In order to fine speed offenders, the Netherlands has section controls, fixed speed cameras and mobile controls. In addition, there are also officers driving around who often check in inconspicuous cars. How do you know where those flashes are? Car editing / car week 10-02-22, 05:00 Last update: 10-02-22, 08:44 During section checks, your average speed is measured on a stretch of road. So there is ...
Read More »278 companies established under 1D1F- Alan Kyerematen
Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen says the government has so far facilitated the establishment of a total of 278 companies and projects under the One District, One Factory (1D1F) initiative. According to the Minister, 106 companies out of the 278 are currently in operation, 148 are under construction whilst 24 of the projects are at the mobilisation stage. This ...
Read More »Ghana Card is valid for travel as e-passport, ignore propaganda – Dr. Boako
An aide at the vice president’s office Dr. Gideon Boako has said the claim that the Ghana Card is now equivalent to an e-passport still holds true. Responding to attention put out by ICAO seeking to explain the recent announcement it made on the subject matter, Boako in a Facebook post said the former’s statement lends credence to the claim ...
Read More »Kotoka International Airport readies for E-passport rollout
Immigration officers are undergoing training for the use of card-readable machines used to authenticate e-passports that have been installed at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The training, according to AviationGhana sources at the airport, is expected to be completed by the end of February for the roll-out of the Ghana Card e-Passport programme. For now, the Ghana Card e-Passport will ...
Read More »Amsterdam introduces ‘self-residential obligation’ to cut off investors
The ‘self-residential obligation’, whereby home buyers in Amsterdam are not allowed to rent out their home, but must live in it themselves for the first four years, will come into effect on 1 April. The council announced this today. Domestic editors 03-02-22, 10:28 Last update: 03-02-22, 13:20 The new rule should ensure that fewer homes are bought by investors and rented out for high ...
Read More »Man is believed to have been dead for years in a home in Southeast Amsterdam
A man in Amsterdam-Zuidoost has probably been lying dead in a house for years. The man was found by a bailiff. The Parool 10-02-22, 17:16 Last update: 10-02-22, 17:54 The body was discovered this week in a house at Nieuwlandhof. Police had previously received reports, but were unable to enter the home because nothing suspicious was seen. Local residents tell city broadcaster AT5 that they have also ...
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