Lawyers representing former President and standard bearer emeritus of the Unity Party (UP) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf have filed a lawsuit against former vice president and standard bearer of the party Joseph N. Boakai, alleging her expulsion orchestrated by Boakai was in violation of the UP’s Constitution and the 1986 Constitution of Liberia. The suit before … Read more
The national towing project which has over the years recorded repeated failures has once again failed owing to the controversy over the mandatory national tow levy. Initial fears looming over the possibility commencing and sustaining a towing programme in Ghana has been confirmed as the project is currently facing from partial to total abandonment. Read: … Read more
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has welcomed the decision by the Roads and Transport Committee of Parliament to okay the implementation of the controversial mandatory towing levy to be imposed on vehicle owners. It has, however, appealed to the Committee to reduce the levy by 50 per cent since the levy being charged … Read more
The Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO) has said it will review the over 300 documents allegedly containing evidence of embezzlement to the sum of $1.2 billion presented to it by some demonstrating Ghanaians yesterday. The demonstrating which was organised by Accra-based Adom FM was to put pressure on the government to punish corrupt officials … Read more
Is the ‘spoils system’ going to be the status quo? Was this young man offered appointment based on these reckless and sensational statements he made? Is the “spoils system” going to be the status quo? The spoils system also called patronage system is a practice where political parties, after winning an election, gives government jobs … Read more
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) business mogul and founding member of the party, Mr. George Ayisi Boateng has announced plans to lead a demonstration against the increment in lorry fares. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) business mogul and founding member of the party, Mr. George Ayisi Boateng has announced plans to lead a demonstration against … Read more
Some floating taxi drivers in the nation’s capital- Accra are left reeling after the adjustment in transport fares, which they complain will not inure to their benefit. According to them, a reduction in fuel prices will cushion them and have a domino effect on other sectors instead of the general increment in transport fares. Awotwi … Read more
The General Secretary of the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council, Andrews Kwakye has stated that but for the involvement of the Transport Ministry in its series of meetings they would have increased transport fares beyond the 15% announced. Explaining why they would have loved to do that, Andrews Kwakye said those in the transport business … Read more
Deputy Finance Minister-designate, Kweku Kwarteng, is wondering why transport fares have gone up despite tax cuts by government on petroleum excise duty. He told Evans Mensah on Joy FM’s Top Story programme Tuesday, the citizens need to demand some answers from transport operators for the price hikes that has been described as unfortunate by sections … Read more
Transport Unions across the country have agreed to a 15 percent increase in transport fares. The agreement was reached at a meeting Monday, April 3, 2017, with the Transport Ministry. The new fares will take effect on Thursday, April 5, 2017. The Ghana Transport Coordinating Council says it is Tuesday morning beginning to sensitise transport … Read more
Government and transport owners have been meeting for more than a month for the annual review Reliable information reaching Onua News suggests that transport fares would go up by tomorrow, Tuesday, April 4. Credible sources withing the transport operators say they will today meet officials of the Ministry of Transport over the review of fares. … Read more
A law will soon be passed to empower the National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) to enforce road regulations in the country, Transport Minister Kwaku Ofori Asiamah has stated. The NRSC, which is under the Transport Ministry, is currently mandated with promoting and coordinating road safety activities in the country. However, that will soon change after … Read more
By: Obed Attah Yeboah The Ghana Private Road and Transport Union (GPRTU) was formed to ensure the efficient management of commercial road transport in the country. As part of its core mandate, it is responsible for negotiating with the government, on behalf of its members, policies or initiatives that will promote the interest of private … Read more
The Ghana Government is planning on partnering with an established private airline company in the establishment of a national airline. The minister for Aviation, Cecilia Dapaah, had earlier hinted that Ghana will have its own national airline within the next two years when she appeared before the Appointments Committee of parliament. The country has been … Read more
Deputy CEO of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Sylvia Asana Owu, has lauded government’s quest to revamp the rail transport sector, saying would make the country’s ports more attractive neighbouring land locked countries, and ultimately open up the economy. “An efficient rail system will open up our corridors for effective transit business; this will attract … Read more
The Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah as part of his maiden visit to the Western region has visited the port of Takoradi and other state agencies under his ministry. The visit was to enable the Minister to know at first-hand the various sectors under the ministry and become acquainted with their operations. The minister … Read more
Successive governments have expressed their desire to behold a plane bearing the flag of Ghana on its tail, an embodiment of the soul of the nation, back in the skies more than a decade after the demise of Ghana Airways. The desire is yet to bear fruit. The processes have been long, rough and beset … Read more
The NPP government will work to ensure that the new national airline commences operations in at least one year’s time, Aviation Minister Nominee, Cecilia Dapaah has revealed. “…The consultant said two years and I said we should do it in a year if possible so between one and two years, I think that should be … Read more
The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has dismissed reports that transport fares have been increased by 15 percent effective today [February 6, 2017]. The council explains that it is yet to conclude discussions to determine new transport fares for the first pricing window of this year. “From the point of GRTCC, there has not … Read more
All 10 Minority members on Parliament’s Appointment Committee have voted against the approval of Otiko Afisa Djaba as Gender, Children, and Social Protection Minister. However, the Committee has recommended Ms. Djaba and five other ministerial appointees for approval by Majority decision. The Minority’s refusal to support Ms. Djaba’s approval stems from her disclosure during vetting … Read more