The Editor of the Finder Newspaper, Elvis Darko, has rubbished claims discounting the discovery of cocaine at the Tema Port that reportedly went missing. The Sector Commander of the Customs Excise and Preventive Service (CEPS), of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), at the Tema Port, Confidence Nyadzi, had earlier dismissed claims that 500 kilogrammes of … Read more
The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has announced measures to deal with the smuggling of petroleum products which is costing the nation about GH¢850 million. As part of the measures, exporters of petroleum products from the country are to pay the same taxes that local retailers and wholesalers of the products pay, but, unlike their local … Read more
Ten bags of suspected cocaine, each weighing 50kgs (500kgs in all) hidden in a consignment of rice with an estimated street value of about $30 million has vanished from the Tema Port under mysterious circumstances, The Finder Newspaper has reported Surprisingly officers under whose watch this happened are still at post at the Tema Port. … Read more
Investigations by The Finder have revealed that Ghana’s image in the comity of nations has once again been heavily dented as the country failed another major test in the fight against drugs. The Finder can report that 10 bags of suspected cocaine, each weighing 50kgs (500kgs in all) hidden in a consignment of rice with … Read more
Investigations by The Finder have revealed that Ghana’s image in the comity of nations has once again been heavily dented as the country failed another major test in the fight against drugs. The Finder can report that 10 bags of suspected cocaine, each weighing 50kgs (500kgs in all) hidden in a consignment of rice with … Read more
Investigations by The Finder have revealed that Ghana’s image in the comity of nations has once again being heavily dented as the country failed another major test in the fight against drugs. The finder can report that 10 bags of suspected cocaine, each weighing 50kgs (500kgs in all) hidden in a consignment of rice with … Read more
Drivers have been advised to heed to diversion signs on the Tema Motorway as the second phase of work on the Akosombo and Harbour approach roads begins on Sunday, April 30. This forms part of construction works on the improvement of the Tema Motorway Roundabout. As a result, all vehicles passing through the Tema Motorway … Read more
The Centre for Transport Security Dialogue (CETSED), a transport sector advocacy institute, is calling on government to cancel a deal between the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and Amaris Terminal Limited. According to CETSED, the deal makes Amaris Terminal Limited “the sole authorised service provider for the scanning and pre-examination of export consignments apart … Read more
A decade after oil discovery! The bold steps, the mistakes, the lessons, and the future When Ghana discovered hydrocarbons in commercial quantities a decade ago in 2007 under the erstwhile Kufour administration, the expectation was that proceeds of the oil find would expand the country’s national income base and eventually be utilised in addressing its … Read more
A decade after oil discovery: The bold steps, mistakes, lessons, and the future The country appeared to have lost momentum following the 2009 political transition When Ghana discovered hydrocarbons in commercial quantities a decade ago in 2007 under the erstwhile Kufour administration, the expectation was that proceeds of the oil find would expand the country’s … Read more
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority says it is doing all in its power to take advantage of Tema Port’s strategic location in the maritime world. According to the General Manager of Personnel and Administration of GPHA, Kumi Adjei Sam, the port is being developed to position it as the centre of tourism on the … Read more
Deputy Energy Minister, Hon. Dr. Mohammed Amin Anta, has commissioned a 13.5 million litre Marine Gas Oil (MGO) Tank facility in Takoradi. The facility which is owned by the Ghana Oil Company Limited (GOIL) is meant for storing and dispatching of Marine Gas Oil (MGO) at the Takoradi Port to service vessels in upstream operations. … Read more
The Meridian Port Services (MPS), Tema, has been adjudged the ‘Terminal Operator of the year’, at the maiden Ghana Maritime and Shipping Awards. MPS was awarded for providing world-class container handling services which contributes to trade facilitation and Ghana’s total throughput volume at the Port. Chief Executive Officer of MPS, Mohamed Samara, expressed his delight … Read more
Indigenous oil marketing giant, GOIL, has commissioned a 13.5million Marine Gas Oil Storage facility at the Takoradi Port in the western region. The facility, which cost 15 million dollars and completed in 18 months, was funded by the company from its own internally-generated resources. Fitted with the latest modern environmental safety equipment and standards, it … Read more
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has bemoaned the terrible nature of the country’s rail transportation system. This, according to GPHA’s Director General, Paul Asare makes it difficult to transport goods from the ports to the hinterlands. He thus called for concerted efforts to ensure the connectivity of the rail system to the hinterlands. … Read more
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has paid a surprise visit to the Passports Office in Accra. He was at the office to assess at first-hand operations at one of Ghana’s busiest agencies. Dr. Bawumia took the time to interact with some applicants at the office to learn about their challenges and promised that government would … Read more
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) on Monday announced that it would invest GH¢13.3 million in the operations of PSC Tema Shipyard and Drydock Company to enhance its profitability. The funds would help the company to purchase some equipment to help revamp the operations of the shipyard. Paul Asare Ansah, Acting Director-General of GPHA, … Read more
The Member of Parliament for Okaikoi Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, believes a forensic investigation into the shareholding structure of the Meridian Port Services Limited (MPS) is needed. Speaking to Citi News, the MP noted that, Ghana has a stake in the MPS structure, but said he was privy to information indicating that “ the shares … Read more
Acting Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Paul Ansah, says all contracts signed during the administration of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will be reviewed. The newly appointed GPHA director said every single project undergo a critical review to ascertain if they are in the interest of the state. “All agreements, all … Read more
The newly appointed Acting Director General of the Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority(GPHA), Paul Ansah has served notice he will review a number of contracts signed under the erstwhile Mahama administration to ensure value for money. Some of the contracts were aimed at expanding the capacity of the Port and Harbours, but Mr Ansah insists … Read more