Stakeholders in the proposed paperless transactions at the nation’s entry points have firmed up their commitment to the September 1, 2017 date for take-off. Existing electronic platforms which support paperless transactions at the port are expected to facilitate the successful implementation of the programme, but it has become necessary to clearly define roles, improve information … Read more
The Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet) has dismissed reports of technical breakdown in its systems which lead to delays at the ports. According to the company, it has the necessary mechanisms in place to manage possible distortions to the operations at the ports. The Terminal Supervisor at the GPHA, Emmanuel Ashaley Neequaye earlier bemoaned … Read more
The stakes are high to improve trade among countries across the world and governments encouraged by the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) initiatives have introduced reforms to eliminate bureaucratic procedures in the trade supply chain. Ghana, in its quest to become the preferred trade hub within the West African sub-region, is leaving no stone unturned to … Read more
The Ghana Shippers Awards, a few months after its launch, has received tremendous participation of key stakeholders, companies and respected individuals within the shipping industry. Notable and most recent to this endorsement is the partnership with the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, an agency of the Ministry of Transport mandated by the laws of Ghana to effectively … Read more
The Chief Executive Officer of West Blue Consulting Mrs. Valentina Mintah has insisted that the company’s mandate with the Ministry of Finance does not conflict with the activities of GCNet which has also signed a contract with the Trade Ministry. The president of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) Kwabena Ofosu-Appiah early this week … Read more
The Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Isaac Crentsil, has assured businesses that his outfit will ensure reduction in the time and cost of doing business at the ports and provide value for money services. He said his outfit shall facilitate trade by adopting international best practices to boost confidence … Read more
Kingsley Carlos Ahenkorah, a Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry has sparked some apprehension and controversy among stakeholders of the international business community especially those who trade in Ghana with his recent call on Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet) to redouble its efforts to actualize Single Window operations in the country. The Deputy Minister … Read more
Trade and Industry Minister, Mr Alan Kyerematen, has stated that the implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) by the government has boosted the country’s economic development. That, he said, was the reason Ghana was one of the first countries to sign the World Trade Organisation (WTO) trade facilitation agreement. At the opening of the … Read more
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has charged GCNet and West Blue Consulting to work at improving consignment valuation at the ports to help increase revenue. The two companies which are working to implement the Single Window Project at the ports are expected to meet a revenue target of 33 percent even though they missed a 30 … Read more
The new Commissioner-General of Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Mr Kofi Nti, has expressed confidence in having a paperless system under the Ghana National Single Window (GNSW) project that will help enhance trade facilitation in the country. He made this known after touring the Customs Technical Bureau office located at the Ministries in Accra last Thursday. … Read more
Trade facilitation and revenue mobilization company, GCNet has presented 17 million Ghana cedis to the Ministry of Finance as dividend for its operations in 2016. The company earlier paid 10 million cedis to government in 2016 as the first installment. Speaking to Citi Business News after presenting the cheque, the Executive Chairman of GCNet, Dr. … Read more
Trade facilitation and revenue mobilization company, GCNet has presented 17 million Ghana cedis to the Ministry of Finance as dividend for its operations in 2016. The company earlier paid 10 million cedis to government in 2016 as the first installment. Speaking to Citi Business News after presenting the cheque, the Executive Chairman of GCNet, Dr. … Read more
West Blue Consulting has received the Technology/Innovations Award at the maiden Ghana Maritime and Shipping Awards held over the weekend at the La Beach Hotel in Accra. The world class IT-consulting & technology firm was awarded for providing technical support in trade facilitation in Ghana. This award adds to the many awards that West Blue … Read more
West Blue Consulting, a world class business and IT-consulting and technology firm has provided a single platform to boost the operation of Courier Services in the country. The platform which forms part of the Pre-Arrival and Assessment Report System (PAARS) of the National Single Window has placed the country’s courier services on International stage and … Read more
Exporters in the country have been trained on the implementation of a single and shared exporter online registration system for export declaration, Tuesday. The export platform will enable exporters lodge their documents, including the Ghana Export Promotion Authority Registration Certificate, Ghana National Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) Certificate of Origin, invoices, customs declarations and all export … Read more
Exporters in the country were yesterday trained on the implementation of a single and shared exporter online registration system for export declaration. The export platform will enable exporters lodge their documents, including the Ghana Export Promotion Authority Registration Certificate, GNCC Certificate of Origin, invoices, customs declarations and all export permits, at a single location (electronically) … Read more
Exporters in the country have been trained on the implementation of a single and shared exporter online registration system for export declaration. The export platform will enable exporters lodge their documents, including the Ghana Export Promotion Authority Registration Certificate, GNCC Certificate of Origin, invoices, customs declarations and all export permits, at a single location(electronically) to … Read more
Government has cut the tape for the construction of 60 e-libraries throughout the country. Dubbed: “Ghana, 60 years on,” the project forms part of the second phase of activities of the Ghana @ 60 celebrations. The Ghana @ 60 Committee, in collaboration with West Blue Consulting, an ICT solutions company working as the technical partners … Read more
West Blue Consulting, the technical partners of the Ghana National Single Window (GNSW) project is collaborating with [email protected] Committee to build 60 electronic libraries (e-libraries) in 60 selected deprived communities in the country. The e-library project which was launched in Accra today as part of the programmes of Ghana’s 60th anniversary celebrations, aims at improving … Read more
The Minister of Education, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, yesterday cut the tape for the construction of 60 e-libraries throughout the country. Dubbed: “Ghana, 60 years on,” the project forms part of the second phase of activities of the Ghana @ 60 celebrations. The Ghana @ 60 Committee, in collaboration with West Blue Consulting, an ICT … Read more