Tag: GCNET
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GCNET to pilot paperless regime in August
The Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet) has told Citi Business News it will from next month [August], pilot its systems aimed at achieving a paperless transaction at the ports. The General Manager, of GCNET Alwin Hoegerle, explains that the exercise should help adjust the system for a smooth take off in September 2017. “Probably…
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10 companies honored at 2017 Trade Facilitation Awards
Ten companies have been awarded for their role in trade facilitation for the year under review. They were rewarded at the 2nd edition of the National Trade Facilitation Awards held at the Labadi Beach Hotel over the weekend. The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) was awarded as best Ministry Department and Agency. Also, Buvensa Company Limited emerged…
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Port agencies to pilot paperless services soon – Titus Glover
The various agencies at the country’s ports are racing against time to meet the September 1st deadline to enroll onto a paperless regime. The agencies, Citi Business News understands will commence a pilot phase of the program ahead of a complete take off in September. According to Deputy Transport Minister Titus Glover, the pilot should…
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GCNet denies contributing to excessive delays at the ports
The Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet) has dismissed reports of technical breakdown in its systems which lead to delays at the ports. According to the company, it has the necessary mechanisms in place to manage possible distortions to the operations at the ports. The Terminal Supervisor at the GPHA, Emmanuel Ashaley Neequaye earlier bemoaned…
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GCNet, West Blue overlapping due to slow uptake of single window
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has given indication the double window platform at the ports will continue to exist until such a time that operators become absolutely conversant with the single window platform being handled by West Blue Consulting. According to the GPHA, the co-existence of the operations of the Ghana Community Network…
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Ghana is operating a double window, not single window – GPHA
The Director General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Paul Ansah has made a startling revelation that the country is operating a double window at the country’s ports contrary to the planned single window platform. According to him, the dual mandate being carried out by the Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet) and…
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GCNet supports Ghana @60 with 250,000 cedis
The Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet), has donated 250,000 cedis to the Planning Committee of the Ghana at 60 Years On. The contribution is geared at supporting the activities of the committee for the Independence celebrations. According to GCNet, the gesture is to demonstrate its patriotism and deepen its position as a leading public…
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GCNET updates platform for tracking export proceeds
Exporters, who defy the current procedure of channelling proceeds via the electronic Ministries Department and Agency (e-MDA) platform, will risk being blocked from making any transactions for at least two months. This is the indication from the Ghana Community Network services limited (GCNET). According to the online portal service, the inability of commercial banks to…