Category: News
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GSA calls for collaboration to strengthen paperless system
The Ghana Shippers Authority(GSA) has called for a collaborative effort among all shippers to further strengthen the paperless system at the ports. The paperless system, which was implemented a year ago was to reduce human interactions which leads to various forms of corruption. Addressing a gathering on a forum on paperless port project, the Chief…
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Heineken Launches its 500ml Bottle in Ghana
Heineken, a premium beer brand globally, has introduced its 500ml bottle and 500ml can onto the Ghanaian beer market. The decision by the beer brand, which is distributed locally by Guinness Ghana Breweries Ltd. (GGBL), is bound to increase and drive more variety on the beer market front in the country as this innovative move…
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ACEP cautions GOIL on Exxon Mobil deal
The Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) has cautioned the Ghana Oil Company Limited (GOIL) to ensure that it puts in place the necessary measures to absorb any risk that may arise from its partnership with Exxon Mobil. GOIL is set to become ExxonMobil’s local partner as it begins full-scale exploration for oil in Ghana’s…
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UK economy grows at fastest rate since late 2016
The UK economy grew by 0.6% in the three months to September, with warm weather boosting consumer spending, the Office for National Statistics said. The figure for the third quarter is in line with predictions from the Bank of England and other forecasters. However, buoyant growth in July was offset by a slowdown in August and…
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Guyana, Ghana, and Tanzania to sign open skies air services agreement
Guyana is expected to sign Air Services Agreements (ASA) with Tanzania and Ghana later this month to pave the way for any airlines that might be interested in flying between Africa and South America, a senior official of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced Wednesday. GCAA Director of Air Transport Management, Saheed Sulaman said…
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Porsche Centre Ghana welcomes new Cayenne models
The latest generation of Porsche’s successful SUV model line is now available in Ghana. Customers can choose from three variants right from the start: the Cayenne, Cayenne S and Cayenne Turbo. Arrival of the brand’s flagship SUV was celebrated at a special event held by Porsche Centre Ghana, Universal Motors Ltd. at Kempinski Hotel Gold…
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Unilever Ghana appoints new Managing Director
Unilever Ghana is delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs. Gladys Amoah as the new Managing Director for Ghana. Her appointment takes effect from the 1st of November, 2018. Mrs. Amoah, who was the Customer Development Director of Unilever Ghana, takes over from Mr. Ziobeieton Yeo, who resigned as the Managing Director of Unilever Ghana…
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Finance Ministry to write off $141m GRIDCo debt
The Finance Ministry may write off about 141 million dollars debt sitting on the books of GRIDCO. The debt was incurred after GRIDCO was formed out of the Volta River Authority. The debt has in recent times affected the operations of the state power delivery company, making it unattractive to investors. Speaking to Citi Business…
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Passion Air welcomes third aircraft
Passion Air has taken delivery of its third aircraft for its operations. The airline, which is the latest to join the domestic aviation space will now expand its routes with the new aircraft. The new aircraft comes three months into the start of operations by Passion Air. The aircraft also heralds the new Accra –…
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IFS cautions gov’t on rolling out many policies in 2019 budget
The Institute for fiscal Studies, IFS, is warning economic growth will drag in 2019 if government fails to prune the numerous policies it is undertaking and seeks to undertake. According to the Institute, while it is commendable for government to roll out ambitious programs for the development of the country, the fiscal space is too…