Category: Transport
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Flights to be disrupted soon by Aviation workers’ protest over encroachment of company’s lands
The Union and Professional Associations within the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), have hinted of a possible disruption to flight operations from Monday, March 17, 2020. The staff association is set to withdraw some services which are critical to aviation safety. The move is in reaction to what the workers deedcribe as the inability of management…
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Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors work to increase fuel supply to Mali, other landlocked countries
The Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors, CBOD, says it is ready to take the necessary steps to significantly increase Ghana’s share of the supply market for petroleum products, to landlocked countries in the West African sub-region to 50 % in the short-term. Currently, landlocked countries such as Mali and Burkina Faso are getting a majority…
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Automobile Dealers Union pushes for more dialogue on Customs Amendment Bill
The Automobile Dealers Union Ghana is urging government to be mindful of the survival of second hand car dealers in the country, as it works to ban the importation of used vehicles that are older than 10 years. The comments follow Tuesday’s passage of the Customs Amendment Bill at the second reading stage in Parliament,…
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$200m port projects at Mpakadan and Debre to boost transportation on Volta Lake
The Volta Lake is to host the Akwamu Port project in three years time when the facility starts operating. The project, which is being spearheaded by construction and real estate investment firm, LMI Holdings, will see the construction of two ports at Mpakadan and Debre in the Eastern and Savanna Regions respectively. The construction of…
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UNIPASS roll out on March 1: Freight forwarders caution against major setback
The Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF), has warned government against a major setback in clearing activities at the Elubo and Aflao borders following a directive to all clearing agents to use the UNIPASS system. A letter from the Senior Minister’s office sighted by Citi Business News said selected points of entry have been earmarked…
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Encroachment on our lands threatens aviation safety – GCAA
The staff union of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is warning of an imminent interruption in the company’s operations over the continuous invasion of lands which accommodate some air navigation equipment. The workers are demanding an end to what they call the illegal takeover of lands demarcated for their work. Already, they are resisting…
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Silver Star Auto launches new Peugeot and Citroën Range of vehicles in Ghana
Two global brands, Peugeot and Citroën models have been launched in Ghana by automobile dealer, Silver Star Auto Limited (SSAL) at a ceremony in Accra. The introduction of the new Peugeot and Citroën range of vehicles which have been upgraded to conform to current trends in the market brought together stakeholders of the brand who…
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Aviation workers angry with gov’t for encroaching on lands needed for air safety
The Professional Workers’ Union of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, GCAA, is demanding an end to what it calls unlawful encroachment of the Authority’s lands. The workers say lands demarcated for aviation safety purposes are being taken over by the government which they fear could jeopardize safety at the country’s International Airport. In an interview…
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Construction of poor roads to tourism and hospitality sites to start this year
Some deplorable roads leading to some of the country’s major hospitality and tourism facilities are to be constructed this year according a Deputy Minister of Tourism, Dr. Ziblim Barri Iddi. “We had very bad roads leading to our major tourist attractions, so the directive by the President in 2018 was that the Roads Minister works…
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Goil introduces new fuel grade unto Ghanaian market
From Monday, February, 17, 2020, customers of Goil should be able to access the company’s higher grade petrol (RON 95). Goil says the new product will be sold country-wide at no extra cost to its customers. A statement announcing the new fuel type said, “by the game changing development, consumers no longer need to pay…