Category: Transport
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Services sector still major contributor in Ghana’s economy
Provisional figures released by the Ghana Statistical Service shows that the Services sector is still the major contributor in Ghana’s economy. The sector recorded the highest growth of 4.7 per cent boosted by transport and storage, information and communication, public administration, defence and social security. It was followed by the the industry sector which grew…
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Domestic air travel volume unchanged during Xmas
Despite the increased travels that usually characterise festive seasons, domestic airlines are yet to witness any of such increases. The airlines say the volume of patronage of air transport has not changed significantly during the Christmas season. According to them, the numbers have been almost the same as expected for their fleets. “Patronage has not…
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Ghana suspends plans to get a new national airline
Ghana has suspended plans to get a partner for the new national airline. This is because the work of the approval committee in the Public Private Partnership process has stalled following the election of a new government. The halt in operations of the committee will continue until the incoming NPP administration concludes appointments to key…
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GoldStar Air gets license, prepares to fly in 2017 second quarter
GoldStar Air is likely to commence operations by April 2017, barring any last minute hitch. This comes on the back of the granting of an air carrier license by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority, GCAA. The Air Carrier License is among others an indication of the economic and financial strength and capability to operate as…
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Drone users must receive Police permit before flying – GCAA
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has clarified that its new directive on the use of drones is influenced by this year’s general elections. Per the new directive, drone users to secure a written permission from their respective District and Regional police stations before using the equipment. “Not at all, there is nothing to do…
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Domestic flight low despite mass movement for election
As the elections get closer, one would expect that domestic aviation traffic will be on the rise as people move to their constituencies to vote across the country. Checks by Citi Business News has gathered that patronage of domestic air travel is low as compared to road transport services. A visit to some bus terminals…
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Govt not subsidizing GOIL- Terkper insists
Finance minister, Seth Terkper has debunked suggestions that government pays subsidies to the Ghana Oil company limited, (GOIL). There were reports in the media suggesting that government was subsidizing GOIL. But speaking at the company’s annual staff Awards and Dinner night in Accra, Mr. Terkper disclosed that it was rather government that owed the company…
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Tanker drivers resist ban on ‘10-year old’ vehicles
Gas tanker operators in the country have vowed to resist any move by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), to ban the use of gas tanker vehicles that are over ten years old. The NPA recently announced that gas tankers which are above ten years will not be allowed to operate by next year. Speaking to…
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Prepare to face maritime litigations – CJ to Judges
Chief Justice, Georgina Theodora Wood has called on the judiciary to prepare for possible litigations associated with Ghana’s increasing maritime trade business. According to her, the significant increase has also led to intense business activities among key players in the shipping industry. “Indeed this growth has produced a bursting activity among key players such as…
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GPHA to take control of railway sector – Mahama
President John Mahama says his government is considering making Ghana’s Railway sector a subsidiary of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority. This is in government’s bid to coordinate activities in the transport sector. To this end, the government is seeking to amend the current legislation establishing the Ghana Railway Authority and its role in facilitating…