The Saturday live eviction night on TV3‘s Perfect Match Xtra Season Two was a nail-biting affair, filled with tension and emotional highs and lows for both housemates and fans. Read More... The post Tracy, Frankie Dodge Perfect Match Xtra Eviction
Dr Emmanuel Kofi Mbiah, a Maritime Law Consultant and Legal Practitioner has called for continued collaboration among the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) regional partners to remain vigilant against piracy in the sub-region. Dr Mbiah said this required a collective approach by these countries to reduce the rate of piracy in the region. […] The post ECOWAS
The survival of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) could come under threat as the government’s indebtedness to the Corporation continues to pile up. As of the end of 2022, the government owes the GNPC to the tune of $1.14 billion. The amount represents payments made on behalf of the government and SOEs, national and […] The post GNPC risks collapsing
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has urged the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to refocus on its primary responsibilities and intensify its efforts to operate independently. As the national oil company of the country, PIAC emphasizes that the corporation has a responsibility to prioritize the country’s welfare in all its operations. These suggestions […] The post Increase
The survival of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) could come under threat as the government’s indebtedness to the Corporation continues to pile up. As of the end of 2022, the government owes the GNPC to the tune of $1.14 billion. The amount represents payments made on behalf of the government and SOEs, national and […] The post GNPC
Service standard concerns Freight rates standardisation Transparency and predictability By Mohammed AWAL The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA), Kwesi Baffour Sarpong, has requested that shipping line charges in the sector be predictable, competitive, transparent and uniform. In his opening remarks during a meeting with the Ship Owners and Agents Association […] The post
In order to facilitate vessel clearance at the country’s ports, the maritime single window programme is to be rolled out soon. The digital platform will incorporate the activities of shipping lines and regulatory agencies and enable them share information so far as the clearance of vessels at the port is concerned. It is in line […] The post Editorial:
The global maritime trade is expected to see a steady growth of 2%–2.4% on the 2023 figures by the end of 2024. In the medium term, however, a 4% increase is expected to be seen by the end of 2028. Citing these predictions from UNCTAD, Drewry, Clarksons, Clyde and Co, Maritime Law Consultant and Legal Practitioner […] The post Dr.
Plans are far advanced for the rollout of the maritime single window program intended to facilitate vessel clearance at Ghana’s ports. The digital platform will incorporate the activities of shipping lines and regulatory agencies and enable them share information so far as the clearance of vessels at the port is concerned. This is in line […] The post Ghana
A one-of-a-kind passenger cruise ship MV World Odyssey, has visited Ghana’s ports carrying close to 500 students from around the world. The Bahamas-flagged, 175-meter-long vessel serves as a floating university campus for undergraduate and post graduate students, allowing them to travel the world while earning academic credit. The last port of call was Cape Town […] The post Ports
By Emmanuel AKOMEA The Minister of Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has announced plans to streamline port charges following a visit to the Tema port and discussions with Customs officials and agents. The decision seeks to tackle the multitude of charges at the country’s sea ports, curb duty evasion and address challenges in handling transit […] The post Port
RMU management, staff and some students in a group photograph after the ceremony The Regional Maritime University (RMU) on Friday held the 21st and 9th matriculation ceremonies for the Read More... The post RMU Holds Matriculation For
A three-member delegation from the Cameroon Shippers Council (CNSC) paid a courtesy call on the new Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) on Monday, 4th March 2024. The delegation, led by Faliki Aicha, Assistant Director of Trade Facilitation at the CNSC, also included Lewono Mbassi Marguenle, Export Promotion Officer, and Garba Houdou, […] The post
The Tema Port Fire and Safety Manager, Edward Heyman, has touted GPHA’s proactive efforts in fostering a culture of safety, expressing confidence for continued safe operations at Ghana’s seaports. This he said has been made possible by the various interventions set in place by management, with help from external stakeholders over the years. Mr. Heyman […] The post
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has acquired certifications in ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 27001:2013. These certifications offer a standardized framework for the organization to demonstrate its commitment to quality, health and safety at work, environmental sustainability, and information security. These certifications not only enhance the organization’s internal processes but also […] The post
The General Manager in Charge of Estate and Environment at the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, James Benjamin Gaisie, has stated that the Port Authority is ensuring that dust produced during the discharge of clinker is reduced to the barest minimum in order to rid the port environment of air pollution. Mr. Gaisie also said […] The post GPHA
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority recognizes its wealth, strength and future lie in the health and safety of its staff and stakeholders as well as the general sustainability of the environment. The organization therefore prioritizes the provision of a safe working environment for all its employees and port users. In addition to free medical […] The post
Dignitaries displaying the PIAC report at the launch The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), simplified report titled, “Citizen Version 2022,” has revealed that the Ministry of Finance has Read More... The post Finance
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has launched the maiden edition of the Citizens’ Version of its Statutory Reports on the management and use of petroleum revenues. The report provides an account of the use of petroleum revenues for the year 2022. The Citizens’ Version is part of efforts to provide citizens with relevant […] The post PIAC
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has urged International Oil Companies (IOCs) to be mindful not to deposit funds other than petroleum revenues into the Petroleum Holding Fund (PHF). In its 2023 semi-annual report, PIAC noted that Kosmos Energy Ghana Limited mistakenly paid withholding tax into the PHF in 2020 and 2021, totalling $3,999,325.65. […] The post Pay
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