Category: Transport
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Businesses demand cuts in new import levy
Businesses in the import and export trade are demanding a reduction in the new EXIM levy on imports. They argue that the development will increase the cost of operation and overburden final consumers. “Absolutely the charge is very high; they could have still maintained the 0.5 percent usually been paid by importers…We’ve seen the goodwill…
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Gov’t to make airports more disabled friendly
Minister for Aviation Cecilia Abena Dapaah has assured that her ministry will formulate policies to guarantee all buildings are re-structured to ensure easy movement for the disabled at the airports. Numerous concerns have been raised about the inconvenient nature of buildings and structures at the airports which hinder the easy movement of the disabled. The Ghana Civil…
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We will investigate poor services by British Airways – Cecelia Dapaah
The Aviation Minister, Cecelia Dapaah has disclosed that her outfit will investigate allegations of poor services to Ghanaian passengers by British Airways when confirmed by Parliament. The conclusions of the investigations are expected to reduce the charges on luggage and improve treatment of Ghanaian passengers at Heathrow Airport. Though Madam Dapaah admits that the situation…
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National carrier to start within one year – Aviation Minister Nominee
The NPP government will work to ensure that the new national airline commences operations in at least one year’s time, Aviation Minister Nominee, Cecilia Dapaah has revealed. “…The consultant said two years and I said we should do it in a year if possible so between one and two years, I think that should be…
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We’ll cut VAT, reduce fuel cost for local airlines – Cecilia Dapaah
The Minister Nominee for the newly created aviation ministry, Cecilia Abena Dapaah has resolved to reduce taxes on domestic air fares to increase passenger volumes within the country. This is in fulfillment of the New Patriotic Party’s campaign promise to scrap the 17.5 percent VAT on domestic air tickets that make it unattractive for patronage.…
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Grievances of Antrak Air workers will be addressed- NLC
The National Labour Commission (NLC) has told Citi Business News, it is working to address some complaints made by former workers of Antrak Air to the commission. Some of the workers who besieged the premises of Citi FM last week stated that Antrak Air owe them over 10,000 cedis in salary arrears, as well as…
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15 percent increase in transport fares untrue – GRTCC
The Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) has dismissed reports that transport fares have been increased by 15 percent effective today [February 6, 2017]. The council explains that it is yet to conclude discussions to determine new transport fares for the first pricing window of this year. “From the point of GRTCC, there has not…
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Ethiopian Airlines expands operations
Management of Africa’s largest airline group, Ethiopian Airlines has announced plans to launch seven new destinations within five months this year. The move will be one of the greatest expansions in Ethiopian’s long and illustrious history. “From February to June, Ethiopian will launch new service to Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), Antananarivo (Madagascar), Conakry (Guinea), Oslo (Norway),…
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Ethiopian Airlines ready to partner Ghana build national carrier- Group CEO
The Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines Tewolde GebreMariam has expressed the group’s readiness to partner with Ghana to help rebuild a national airline. According to him, the plan is part of the group’s agenda to expand its reach in West Africa, by owning a substantial part of the sub-region’s aviation industry. Speaking to…
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Transport Ministry to reconsider Atuabo free port project
Transport Minister Nominee, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah says his outfit will reconsider the proposal to create a free port at Atuabo in the Western region to assess its contribution to the development of the country’s transport sector. Mr. Asiamah explains that the project should propel private sector growth if its operations are streamlined in order not…