Commuters in Lapaz are feeling the pinch of a 20% surge in transport fares, a move that flies in the face of a directive from the government and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) advising drivers against fare hikes. While some drivers justify the hike citing the escalating costs of fuel and spare parts, […] The post Lapaz commuters grapple with
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has chided the Ministry of Transport over its directive to the Ghana Police Service regarding the implementation of new fares. The Ministry, on Monday, April 15, directed the Ghana Police Service to be on the lookout for commercial drivers who are charging fares exceeding the approved rates. Executive Secretary […] The post Transport
Joseph Kwaku Horgle with the award JK Horgle Transport Limited has been adjudged the Most Reliable Transport Company in 2023. The award, which was presented to the Chief Executive Read More... The post JK Horgle Transport Wins Total Energies Award appeared first
The Ministry of Transport has directed the Ghana Police Service and other security agencies to arrest any commercial driver who has resorted to charging new transport fares outside the existing one, thereby, putting undue burden on commuters. In a statement signed by its Public Relations Unit and released in Accra on Sunday, April 14, 2024, […] The post Arrest
Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) is undertaking comprehensive maintenance of the cooling systems within Terminal 3, KIA. The objective of the exercise is to address condensation problems which cause leakages and also enhance the efficiency of cooling systems in the terminal. The maintenance works, which will be carried out in multiple phases have been scheduled […] The post
The Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have urged commuters not to adhere to any proposed new transport fares that have yet to receive official approval. This announcement comes in response to the Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, declaring a 30 […] The post Don’t
The Ghana Private Roads and Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have urged commuters not to adhere to any proposed new transport fares that have yet to receive official approval. This announcement comes in response to the Transport Operators Union and the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, declaring a 30 […] The post Don’t
VIETNAM—Real estate tycoon Truong My Lan was sentenced to death by a court in Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam in the country’s largest financial fraud case on Thursday, state media outlet Vietnam Net said. According to an APNews report, the 67-year-old chair of the real estate company Van Thinh Phat was formally charged […] The post Real estate tycoon sentenced to death for fraud first
A strong caution against charging unapproved fares by certain drivers has been issued by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC). In a press release dated April 11, they stressed that increasing transport fares without approval is illegal and that passengers should ignore any increases. “It has […] The post Don’t
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has interdicted some staff following a recent cocaine smuggling incident at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). The decision was contained in a statement Read More... The post Airport Staff Interdicted Over Cocaine
The age-old battle between urban development and agricultural land is reaching new heights as real estate ventures encroach upon fertile grounds, transforming vast stretches of farmland into sprawling residential complexes, malls, and commercial centres. Across the country, prime agricultural lands are disappearing at an alarming rate, giving way to concrete jungles and high-rise buildings. The […] The post Article:
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) is set to meet with the Transport Ministry today, April 10, 2024, to discuss proposals for a potential increase in transport fares scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2024. The proposed fare hike comes in response to rising fuel prices, as stated by the Concerned Drivers Association and the […] The post GPRTU to meet
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region has announced that a final decision regarding the party’s participation in the upcoming Ejisu by-election will be made on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. This announcement follows the Electoral Commission’s (EC) scheduling of the by-election for April 30, 2024, following the passing of John Kumah on March […] The post NDC
The Transport Ministry and the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) will meet today, April 10, 2024, to go over ideas for a possible hike in transport fares that are planned for Saturday, April 13, 2024. According to the Transport Operators of Ghana and the Concerned Drivers Association, the proposed fare increase is a reaction […] The post Transport Ministry to meet with GPRTU
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a reduction in power supply to its Mobile Bulk Supply Point in the Tema region, resulting in widespread power outages across various areas. Communities affected by these outages include Afienya, The Quarries, Christian International School, and Otsebreku. Additionally, establishments such as the Ghanaman Soccer Academy, Hot Oven, […] The post ECG
In a fiery exchange of political rhetoric, the National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has launched scathing criticisms against the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama. Mustapha’s remarks come in response to Mahama’s recent announcement to separate the Youth and Sports Ministry, aiming to address […] The post Bawumia
The Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana and the Transport Operators of Ghana have jointly announced an increase in transport fares, effective Saturday, April 13, 2024, in response to the recent surge in petroleum prices. In a statement issued on Monday, April 8, 2024, they outlined the following adjustments: a 15% increase for short-distance or intracity […] The post Two
The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama has said that requests from the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) for load management have become an irritation to customers. He explained that the requests have become so frequent that they are now a source of disturbance to customers. This is contained in […] The post GRIDCo’s
The Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament has tasked the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to fast-track processes to ensure that consumers receive a load-shedding timetable in the coming days. At a crunch meeting with stakeholders in the energy sectors in Accra, the Chairman of the Committee, Samuel Atta Akyea, told the media that the […] The post Energy Committee tasks ECG to
Dreams FC are set to clash with Stade Malien at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday in the eagerly anticipated second leg of the CAF Confederations Cup quarterfinals. The post Dreams FC eye Confederation Cup semis in second leg clash against Stade Malien first appeared on 3News.
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