About 78 Ghanaians have arrived at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra from the United States of America as the second batch of deportees following Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal migrants. Most of the deportees were handcuffed as they disembarked from the chartered flight, Onua FM‘s Kweku Antwi-Otoo reported on Wednesday. All of them are … Read more
After just weeks of stepping down as the Chairman of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Legal Committee in London, Dr. Kofi Mbiah, has gracefully bowed out as the Chief Executive of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority after 35 years of service to the Authority and to mother Ghana. Dr. Mbiah first announced his retirement when he … Read more
Airtel Premier, Airtel Ghana’s bespoke sub brand that provides unparalleled telecom and lifestyle solutions for high value customers is taking its exceptional customer service to the doorstep of customers through service clinics across the country. The team recently setup up a bespoke mobile service clinic at the Suame post-office in Kumasi, to engage and interact … Read more
Ghana’s Kotoka International Airport in Accra will from Monday close its VVIP and VIP lounges to the public until further notice, the Foreign Affairs Ministry has announced. “…It has become necessary to shut down the V. V.I.P and V.I.P Lounges at the Kotoka International Airport, with very limited access, from Monday 12th June, 2017 until … Read more
Ghana’s Kotoka International Airport in Accra will from Monday close its VVIP and VIP lounges to the public until further notice, the Foreign Affairs Ministry has announced. It has become necessary to shut down the V. V.I.P and V.I.P Lounges at the Kotoka International Airport, with very limited access, from Monday 12th June, 2017 until … Read more
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has announced that it will temporarily close down the VIP and VVIP lounges of the Kotoka International Airport. A statement by the Ministry on Friday said the closure has been necessitated by “circumstances beyond its control”. The two lounges will be closed from Monday 12th June, 2017 … Read more
Government has begun moves to build an ultra-modern international passenger airport in the Western Region. The move is in line with government’s quest to open up the country to investors and tourists. To this end, government has acquired some 8,000 acres of land at Princess Town in the Ahanta West district. Speaking to Class Business … Read more
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The number of Ghanaians visiting São Tomé ad Principe, a twin Island on the Atlantic Ocean that lies on the equator, has increased by about 20percent since 2015, necessitating the increase in flight frequency between the two countries to meet demand. The island nation, which boasts of pristine waters, lush vegetation, and ideal ocean spots … Read more
The Majority Chief Whip in Parliament and Member of Parliament (MP) for Sunyani East, Kwasi Ameyaw Cheremeh has reiterated government’s commitment to redeem its promises by initiating programmes and policies that is geared towards improving the living condition of Ghanaians. He assured that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration under Nana Akufo-Addo will set in … Read more
Okada business have seen a rise in demand in recent times. Being an affordable alternative to trotro and taxis, the business is said to be quite lucrative according to riders. People on the move find it very affordable, flexible and fast. They are best at navigating bad road networks and can help you beat city … Read more
The most anticipated business festival —the Citi Business Festival will be launched today at the head office of MTN in Accra at 10 am. The festival will include a series of on-air and outdoor events on different areas of the economy. The first in the series of the business fora will focus on how to … Read more
The Black Starlets of Ghana returned home to a hero’s welcome after a successful battle at the U17 African Youth Championship held in Gabon where the team won the Silver trophy for placing second in the tournament. The team failed to clinch the ultimate which Ghana had failed to win for the past 18 years … Read more
Minister of Aviation, Ms Cecilia Abena Dapaah, has asked foreign companies that supply high-tech equipment to the airline industry in Ghana to train Ghanaians in the maintenance of such equipment to cut down cost. “Many a time, we have to fly down technicians from abroad to come and fix the least problem when there is … Read more
The Integrated Social Development Center (ISODEC) has welcomed mass transfers within the Ghana Immigration Service. Some 31 senior officers of the Service were re-assigned from their various regional and district posts on Wednesday. ISODEC believes the shake-up is necessary for plucking financial leakages at the country’s entry and exit points. The Comptroller General on Wednesday … Read more
The new Hajj Board Chairman, Shiehk I. C. Quaye who made this known said negotiations were still underway with government to consider airlifting them to perform the pilgrimage. Last year, the Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) the body in charge of Hajj organisation, was accused by some would-be pilgrims of bias. They said the … Read more
The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has arrested two persons for allegedly attempting to traffick seven girls to Jordan in the Middle East. Courage Boadi, a travel and tours operator, and Michael Akantoganya, a self-styled businessman, were picked up at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) last Monday, as they were facilitating departure formalities for … Read more
Thirty-one middle-level management officials of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) have been reassigned from their duty posts across the country. This is the second major shake-up under the watch of new Comptroller of GIS, Kwame Asuah Takyi, who took office in March this year. The officers affected are of Superintendent, Chief Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent and … Read more
There is a seeming tension between the Action Chapel International and the owners of McDan Shipping Company over a parcel of land leased to the church by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) for a car park. Even before Action Chapel could start utilizing the 4 acres of land after clearing it, GACL wrote back … Read more
There is a seeming tension between the Action Chapel International and the owners of McDan Shipping Company over a parcel of land leased to the church by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) for a car park. Even before Action Chapel could start utilizing the 4 acres of land after clearing it, GACL wrote back … Read more