The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) and the Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC) have hinted of the provision of some incentives to attract vessels to the Takoradi Port, especially to cart cocoa.
The two bodies are to meet with the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) to finalise the incentives which are...
Government intends to use the development in the automobile industry as a catalyst for import substitution and exports of Ghanaian products within the African region.
Speaking at the Mid-Year Policy Review in Parliament, Finance Minister said the automobile industry is considered by government as a strategic anchor and one that...
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According to Regulation 128 (1) of Road Traffic Regulation Act LI 2180 the “Licensing Authority shall not register a motorcycle to carry a fare-paying passenger.” ... Section 128 (3) further stipulates that “a person shall not ride on a motorcycle or tricycle as a...
Data from the National Insurance Commission (NIC) have showed that out of the total value of cargo imported into the country – estimated at GH¢90billion last year – only 6 percent took insurance from Ghanaian insurance companies, indicating that the majority of importers rather took insurance from overseas companies,...
The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), has urged government to review aspects of the current law pertaining to fees charged at the ports as a result of delays in the clearance of goods to reduce cost.
Mr Edward Tetteh-Owusu Akrong, the President of (GIFF), who made the call, said...
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Tuesday cut the sod for construction of the first-ever interchange in the Western Region at a ceremony in Takoradi.
The historic Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, which is part of the Synohydro agreement, will be constructed at the PTC Roundabout in Takoradi and brings to...
In our part of the world, job creation poses a great challenge to nation building. It exposes our vulnerability as a country. Many people especially the youth have resulted to crime and many other undignifying means of livelihood.
Over the past decade, we have experienced a sharp growth in the...
Intercity STC, the nation's premier Transport Company, has signed a five-year contract agreement with Nacasky Company Limited for setting up a complete Fleet Management System for its outfit.
The alliance between ISTC and Nacasky Company Ltd. will enable the two entities to work together to improve agility in operating out and...
The Ministry of Communication has commenced the roll out of a comprehensive digital system to support the nation’s quest to open its economy up to the world.
The move, according to Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Communication Minister, is to ensure that the country has utmost control over travellers and keeps track...