Category: Transport
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No significant increase in fuel prices-IES
The Institute of Energy Security (IES) has predicted prices of petroleum products to remain stable for the second pricing window in March. The IES largely attributes the prediction to the insignificant increase in the price of key indicators such gasoline on the international market. “Fortunately for consumers in this window, the international indicators have been…
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AWA renews commitment to safe flights after Kumasi incident
Domestic airline company, Africa World Airlines (AWA), is assuring its customers of their continuous safety on the company’s flights. The assurance comes on the back of an incident it witnessed on one of its aircrafts on a flight to Kumasi on Sunday, March 11, 2018. A statement from AWA and copied to Citi Business News…
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Air disaster looms over ‘neglect’ of safety concerns – Group
The Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) is warning of what it refers to as a looming danger in Ghana’s aviation industry due to the neglect of safety standards. As a result, it is demanding a thorough audit into the operations of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). The civil society group maintains that the failure…
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Brussels Airlines flies all-women to Ghana to mark International Women’s Day
On 8 March, flight SN289 with a 100% female crew takes flight to Accra (Ghana), where both the Brussels Airlines Country Manager and Station Manager are women. In the cockpit will be Captain Daniela and First Officer Marie. The service in the cabin will be managed by Veronique, Patty, Xandra, Isabelle, Maité, Ingrid, Caroline and…
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Tema Port Expansion project reaches key milestone
The first concrete element was moved from land into sea marking a new phase of the Tema Port Expansion project delivered by Meridian Port Services. This achievement is significant as it shows the project is on time for building the first 700 meters of quay wall ensuring the new port facility can be operational by…
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Over 200 new products affected by CET
Photographers, non-alcoholic beer importers and as well as vehicle owners will from March 1, 2018 be affected by the ECOWAS Common External tariff (CET). This means importers of such goods will be made to pay approved tariffs at the ports before being allowed to clear their goods. The move follows a review of the Harmonisation…
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Opponents of CTN demand strict monitoring at ports
Business associations want custom authorities to be tough and avert any lapses in the clearing process at the ports. They argue that the inability to implement existing laws have partly accounted for the losses hence must be checked. The comment comes after the suspension of the Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN) last Friday, February 16, 2018.…
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Gov’t orders suspension of CTN at the ports
Government has ordered the suspension of the Cargo Tracking Note (CTN) at the ports. The directive, follows a meeting held on February 14, 2018, with the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI), and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), chaired by the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The CTN was introduced by government to track all imports…
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Favourable business climate crucial for new airlines
CUTS International Ghana, is urging government to put in the necessary conditions needed to attract investors into the domestic aviation industry. The assertion comes on the back of the collapse of some domestic airlines, leaving the Africa World Airlines as the only domestic airline operator. Speaking to Citi Business News on the matter, Country Coordinator…
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Importers resist Customs’ Cargo Tracking Notes policy
Businesses at the ports are opposing customs new policy, the Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN), saying it will add unto their cost of production. The CTN is expected to track all imports to Ghana to reduce revenue losses with under declaration. Even before its implementation in March 2018, the businesses say they will be disadvantaged. The…