I Relate More With Forestry Job Than the Ports – Sir John

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie popularly known as Sir John, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission. He takes over from Mr Samuel Afari Dartey. Mr Owusu Afriyie who confirmed his new appointment in a radio interview on Monday had earlier been promised the … Read more

We’ll Review Contracts Signed Under NDC – GPHA Director

The newly appointed Acting Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Paul Ansah, has served notice his administration will review all contracts signed during the administration of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Some of the contracts according to the then administration, were largely aimed at expanding the capacity of the Ports and Harbours Authority. … Read more

NPP Group In Kumasi Begs Nana Addo To Appoint Sir John

A group calling itself the Ashanti Youth Caucus (AYC) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is appealing to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to consider former General Secretary of the party Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie affectionately called Sir John for a position in his government. The group said it was disappointed when it turned out that … Read more

GPHA Records 59 Per Cent Increase In Transit Trade

The Golden Jubilee Terminal at the Tema Port in 2016, recorded a 59 per cent increase in the number of transit trade it handled during the year. A total of 44,000 Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit (TEUs) were handled showing a 59 per cent increment over the 27,810 worked on in 2015. Mrs Esther Gyebi-Donkor, Golden Jubilee … Read more

Roads Minister Inspects Ongoing Works In Tema

The Minister of Roads and Highways, Mr Kwasi Amoako-Atta, yesterday inspected a number of ongoing road works in the Tema metropolis. They include the Tema Roundabout road improvement network, the Africa Unity, Agba Mami/ BBC/ Police Station/ Polyclinic, as well as A-Lang roads. The 19.2-kilometre Tema town roads projects are being executed by Construtora Queiroz … Read more

President Akufo-Addo Has Promised Me Position

The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akomea, has revealed that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is going through the process of appointing him as Chief Executive Officer of a state institution. According to him, there are some laid down processes that must be followed in appointing a CEO to that … Read more

Workers Appeal To Akufo-Addo

WORKERS of Tema Shipyard and Dry-dock Company Limited have called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to integrate the Tema Shipyard and Dry- dock Company into the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) for effective management. A petition dated Wednesday, February 15, 2017 and intercepted by Today to the president through the ministry of transport stressed the need … Read more

My Appointment Is Secured

The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akomea, has revealed that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is going through the process of appointing him as Chief Executive Officer of a state institution. According to him, there are some laid down processes that must be followed in appointing a CEO to that … Read more

40-Member Japanese Delegation Explore Business Opportunities At GPHA

A 40-member Japanese delegation led by the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana has visited the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA). The delegation was made up of officials from the Japan embassy in Ghana, Cote’divoire and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) was received by management of the GPHA. The purpose of the visit is to explore … Read more

Japanese Delegation Visit GPHA To Explore Business Opportunities

A 40-member Japanese delegation led by the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana has visited the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA). The delegation was made up of officials from the Japan embassy in Ghana, Cote’divoire and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) was received by management of the GPHA. The purpose of the visit is to explore … Read more

I Won’t Lobby For Post – Sir John

A former national officer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, popularly known as Sir John, has rubbished claims that President Akufo-Addo has sidelined him in his appointments. The former NPP General Secretary has told Apple FM in the USA that he is not lobbying for any position and is not … Read more

Sponsors of the Tema Port Expansion Project Visit Site

Executives from APM Terminals and Bolloré Transport & Logistics, the sponsors of the Tema Port Expansion Project, have toured the existing Meridian Port Services Terminal (MPS) inside Tema Port and the adjacent port expansion project site. Reviewing the operations of the MPS Container Terminal, the executive delegation toured the existing facilities where they commended the … Read more

Stop Stampeding Akufo-Addo

Supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) should be patient with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in his appointments, George Ayisi-Boateng, a leading member of the NPP in the Ashanti Region, has said. His comment comes at a time some members of the party in the NPP’s stronghold have expressed worry over the apparent neglect … Read more

Ignore GPHA Rebels and Continue the Good Works of Anamoo

With the appointment of Paul Ansah as acting Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), he has been advised to continue with the good works he has inherited from Mr. Richard Anamoo and ignore the rebels who would want to selfishly hinder the progress of the port. Mr. Eric Arthur, an aide to … Read more

I Won’t Push Akufo-Addo – Sir John

Former General Secretary of the main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, popularly known as Sir John, has said he will not railroad President Nana Akufo-Addo into giving him an appointment. Speaking to Apple68FM, Virginia, USA, Sir John, who was widely speculated in the media as having been penciled by President Akufo-Addo for … Read more

We’re Okay With Akufo-Addo’s Appointments – A/R NPP

Members of the communication team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region have expressed satisfaction with the appointments so far made by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Raphael Safo Patrick, a member of the team, has said party supporters and constituency executives in the region have given the president the thumbs up … Read more

TOR GRA Collection Point Has No Internet Connection

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) office at the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has no internet connection to enhance revenue collection and being up-to-date with the operations of their stakeholders. In the Greater Accra Region, the TOR GRA comes next to the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), when it comes to revenue collection. The TOR … Read more

Akufo-Addo Appoints New GPHA Boss

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed the Corporate, Marketing and Public Affairs Manager of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Paul Asare Ansah, as acting Director-General of the GPHA. He takes over from Richard Anamoo, who was relieved from the post on January 23, 2017. A statement announcing the appointment noted: “Pursuant to section 8(2) … Read more

Nana-Addo Appoints Paul Ansah As New Head of GPHA

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- Addo has appointed Mr. Paul Asare Ansah as the acting Director-General of the Ghana Ports and harbors Authority(GPHA). A statement signed by the president on February 22, 2017 said “pursuant to section 8(2) of the GPHA Act 1986(PNDCL160). I herby appoint you to act as the Director-General of the GPHA, … Read more

Paul Ansah Is New GPHA Boss

Paul Ansah, Acting Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has named Paul Ansah as acting Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA). A letter dated Wednesday February 22, 2017 announcing the appointment said: “Pursuant to section 8(2) of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority Act … Read more