Category: Transport
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Fuel prices up by 14 pesewas
Citi Business News has learnt some Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have sanctioned a 14 pesewa increase in prices of petroleum products. [contextly_sidebar id=”H2UALSofwSKGgDvNdTczhR7qOOJWzYxz”]This follows the implementation of the full deregulation of the petroleum downstream effective today. A visit to the Total pump station in Adabraka this morning revealed Petrol was being sold at 3 cedis…
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GCAA to direct local airlines to increase flights following Antrak’s suspension
Director General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Abdulai Alhassan has told Citi Business News the authority is likely to direct domestic airline operators to increase their flights following the temporary suspension of operations of domestic carrier Antrak Air. [contextly_sidebar id=”DLTUPbnKTtw8p97ahbrRyDs2lFXwmxIo”]’The pressure will be on the existing airlines to pick the other passengers so…
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Kenya Airways resumes flights to Sierra Leone
Kenya Airways has resumed direct flights between Accra and Freetown, Sierra Leone. According to the Airline the resumption of flights comes after the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority gave the airline the go ahead to operate the flights. Kenya Airways suspended its operation to Kenya following a suspension on all flights from Ebola affected countries…
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Transport ministry to relocate operations of metro mass to Kpone
The Transport Ministry is planning to relocate the Metro Mass Transit Company from its current location at Kaneshie to Kpone. [contextly_sidebar id=”tWICftH9nNvEm85TEVmCMlWBzf0YYuIc”]This forms parts of efforts to help stabilize the operations of the transport company which plays a critical role in the transport sector. The floods on Wednesday saw vehicles and the warehouse of MMT…
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Port charges to increase in July
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority is proposing an upward review of some tariffs at the country’s ports in July this year. [contextly_sidebar id=”v6pJ6Vv8lynXOF31G0ppxo4734ZZNty4″]Vessel handling charges and stevedoring charges will see an upward review of 4percent whiles receipt and delivery charges with regards to imports handling will be increased by 20 percent. This implies that…
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Ten things you need to know about South Africa’s new visa rules
South Africa’s controversial new visa regulations kicked in on Monday June 1st,2015. [contextly_sidebar id=”EQzsnpU7bteN5a3ER06KMrTWbXwcx4Q9″]The regulations are part of government’s efforts to reduce child trafficking, but people who oppose it say the new rules will have a negative impact on the tourism industry. For those planning trips abroad, here is a list of what you need…