Author: Michael Ogbodu
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Incentivize vessels that dock at Tema and Takoradi ports – CMC appeals
The Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC) says it is in talks with the Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority (GPHA) to give rebates to vessels that dock at both the Tema and Takoradi ports. The company believes the discount will encourage more vessels that dock at the Tema port to also patronize the Takoradi port. Speaking to…
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GACL $3,500 penalty for airlines with passengers without PCR test outrageous – Chamber for Tourism
The Chamber for Tourism Industry Ghana has described a recent directive by the Ghana Airports Company Limited to various airlines flying into Ghana as a potential drawback to efforts being made to attract tourists to the country. Airport managers earlier this week indicated that airlines that fly passengers without PCR tests or disembark passengers with…
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Chamber of Pharmacy Ghana advocates for establishment of Pharma Bank
The Chamber of Pharmacy Ghana is calling for the establishment of a Pharmaceutical bank to aid the operations of its members. According to the chamber, the introduction of such an intervention would help address the specific financial needs of businesses in the pharmaceutical industry. Speaking at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for…
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Exhaust all legal options before embarking on strike – Labour analyst to workers
Labour analyst, Senyo Adjabeng has urged public servants to ensure they exhaust all available options within the law to have their concerns addressed instead of resorting to strike actions. According to Mr Senyo Adjabeng, failure to follow due process will mean persons who illegally embark on strikes will face the law for causalities that result…
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COPEC predicts marginal decrease in fuel prices
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) is predicting a marginal decrease in prices of fuel at the pump. This reduction should be expected by the end of September, according to COPEC. Speaking to Citi Business News, Executive Secretary of COPEC, Duncan Amoah, said consumers should expect either one or two percent reduction in prices of…
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GIFF urges shippers to understand incoterms to avert losses
The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders is asking persons who plan on shipping goods into the country to do their due diligence in order to avert unexpected losses. According to the association, some people who bring goods into the country are oblivious of some of the technicalities involved in the process and end up incurring…
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Chamber of Pharmacy to establish Pharma Park
As part of efforts towards making Ghana a pharmaceutical hub in West Africa, plans are underway to establish a pharmaceutical Park within the Dawa Industrial Zone in Tema. The Chairman of the Chamber of Pharmacy Ghana, Harrison Abutiate believes the establishment of the park is a big move towards the president’s vision to have 60%…
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Dealing with local insurance companies better for business – GSA to shippers
The Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA), says in order for shippers in the country to transact business competitively, it is imperative that they engage the services of local insurance companies. Speaking at a workshop organised in Accra, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GSA, Benonita Bismarck, said her outfit is working in conjunction with the National…
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Sports betting companies hopeful of boost in business as football leagues resume [Video]
Globally, businesses have been negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Some were compelled to shut down while others had to work with lean staff in order to continue operating. In Ghana, one business that was also affected by the impact of the COVID-19 induced restrictions was sports betting. The suspension of major football activities meant…
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COPEC to publish regular consumer survey to improve service from OMCS
As part of efforts to ensure that the interests of consumers are protected at the fuel pumps, the Chamber Of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has begun releasing regular surveys on Oil Marketing companies in the country. According to COPEC, the findings of the survey will help guide consumers in their decisions on the ideal OMC to…