A Deputy Director and Advisor at the SDG Unit at the Office of the President, Dr. Felix Addo-Yobo, has revealed that as part of the ongoing Sustainable Ocean Plan project, a financing structure will be included to invite the requisite capital needed to support Ghana’s Blue Economy development. The Sustainable...
Experts are calling for government to allow science lead policy when it comes to Ghana’s ocean management. According to stakeholders within Ghana’s maritime sector, the hopes of a prosperous blue economy rely heavily on the use of scientific and historical data, the consistent application of modern technology, and a generally...
…Ghana's ocean journey toward sustainability and prosperity Ghana, a coastal nation with a vast expanse of ocean, is at a crossroads where it must navigate the challenges facing its marine resources to unlock their full potential. The ocean provides a plethora of opportunities, from economic growth and food security to...
A Ghanaian producer and exporter of Made-in-Ghana cosmetic products, Mr. Moses Atobrah, has called for the establishment of industrial zones or enclaves for small and medium-scale enterprises which will offer a boost to businesses to produce increasingly and efficiently. Speaking on the Eye on Port programme on strategising for the...
… launches Trade House in Kenya Ghana earned US$3.5billion from non-traditional exports in 2022, representing a 6 percent increase in the figures recorded in 2021. Cocoa paste and cashew nuts were the leading products, representing US$520.3million and US$294.2million respectively. The Director of Projects at the Ghana Export Promotion Authority, Mr. Alex...
A send-off ceremony has been held for the outgoing Director of Takoradi Port, Capt. Ebenezer Kojo Afadzi, at the Kampil Yard at Takoradi Port. The colourful ceremony attracted management and staff of both Takoradi and Tema Ports, security agencies and organisations among others. In his remarks, Capt. Afadzi said there have...
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), recently announced the introduction of an upfront payment of 12.5% on the customs values of VAT registerable imports at the various entry ports of the country. However, the Ghana Revenue Authority has clarified that this is not a new tax, but a tool to ensure...
Meridian Port Services Ltd. (MPS), operator of Tema Port, has said it will roll out phase-two of the port’s expansion project, marking another significant milestone in its development. The expansion project aims to enhance the capacity and infrastructure of Tema Port to meet the growing demands of trade and connectivity, and...
The Director of the Institute of Environment and Sanitation Studies at the University of Ghana, Professor Kwasi Appeaning Addo, has emphasised the need for urgent development of a comprehensive blue economy strategy. A blue ocean economy refers to the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and...
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority has again, this year, met with haulage truck drivers to highlight pertinent issues that are affecting the transit trade through Ghana. This year’s event, held at the new transit truck park in Tema, centred on road governance issues, customs compliance, safety and security on the corridor. Chairperson...