In a fast evolving international business climate, the demands on the maritime industry abounds. Expectations on maritime service providers in the maritime industry are not only economic in nature but also social, environmental and political. The likelihood to meet these demands is increased by a commitment to continuous learning and unlearning. This is why maritime […] The post Opportunities
The Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited (SML), a revenue assurance company, has sued the Fourth Estate and ace investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure for defamation. SML has dragged the Fourth Estate and Manasseh to court for allegedly publishing falsehood about its dealing with the Ghana Revenue Authority in latter part of the year 2023. In the suit, […] The post SML drags Fourth
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) on Monday 29th January, 2024 intercepted several capsules and tablets of tramadol at the Tema Port. A statement issued by the Commission yesterday said a total of One million and Thirty-Five Thousand (1,035,000) tablets and capsules of tramadol, with a net weight of Four Thousand Seven Hundred and Thirty-Four, and […] The post NACOC seizes varieties of tramadol
Access Bank has provided funding support to three women entrepreneurs within the agribusiness sector. Each of the beneficiaries received a seed capital of GH¢100,000.00 through the “Access W” initiative, specifically Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Thon programme to upscale their business and consequently increase their access to capital. Out of a total of 50 female entrepreneurs who participated in […] The post
The “Aya” series explores the pains and pleasures of everyday life in a working-class neighborhood in West Africa.
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority has introduced a Time Release Study aimed at assessing the average time goods in customs charge are cleared at the various ports and frontiers of Ghana. It is also intended to serve as a benchmark on which future studies will be conducted. The overall objective of the […] The post Time Release Study: Customs, GRA Geared
A court in southern Russia sentenced a Ukrainian woman to a decade in prison for spying, state-run news agencies reported on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Russian courts have handed down a string of heavy sentences, including Russian citizens against people accused of working with Ukraine during the Kremlin’s two-year military offensive against that country. The […] The post Russia
Only a week after the 366-meter-long 13,676 TEU Maersk Edirne left the Port of Tema, a similar-sized containership has called the Port. The CMA CGM Scandola Valletta is the second of thirteen vessels of the same class designated for the newly introduced West Africa Express Service (WAX) where Tema is the first port of call. […] The post Transshipment Ambitions Augmented
A historic milestone in the annals of the Port of Tema has been chalked with the arrival of a 13,000+ containership earlier this week at the MPS Terminal 3. The call of the Maersk Edirne marked the commencement of a new express service, making the Port of Tema the first port of call in West […] The post Tema Port Becomes First Port of Call in West Africa appeared first on The
Over the years, deliberate efforts have been made by experts to navigate the waves of transformation in the banking industry to facilitate the identification of emerging trends; improve understanding and appreciation of these trends to advance service delivery and corporate performance; and enhance competitiveness and accelerated growth of the banking industry; while contributing meaningfully to […] The post
The Tema Port Expansion Project in Ghana epitomizes a strategic milestone in Africa’s maritime and economic landscape. This ambitious project, scheduled for completion by September 2025, is not just an infrastructural upgrade but a pivotal catalyst for economic transformation. The significance of this expansion is underscored by its scale and potential impact: it is set […] The post
Women-led businesses in the country interested in exporting under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will be given bank loans at a subsidiSed interest rate of 10 percent, Ashanti Regional Director, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Mamuda Osman, has said According to him, this is part of governments effort to support women in business […] The post AfCFTA:
The General Transport, Petroleum and Chemical Workers' Union (GTPCWU) of the Trades Union Congress has assured of the immediate reinstatement of two union executives who were interdicted by the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Board of Directors in connection with the controversial TOR-Torentco deal. The Board alleged that the Chairperson for the Junior Staff Association at […] The post Torentco
…as GPHA partners 1st Battalion of Infantry to train security staff Worldwide, maritime trade and cargoes are increasingly being targetted by organised criminal conspiracies and individuals involved in smuggling, cargo-theft and terrorism. This has made the safety and security of port property and workers even more crucial. Which is why the Ghana Ports and Harbours […] The post
Over a thousand widows in the Walewale constituency of the North East Region have received generous support from the Member of Parliament and Minister for Gender, Women, and Children, Hajia Lariba Zuwera, to usher in the new year. Each widow was provided with bags of rice, oil, clothes, and a hundred cedis each, marking the […] The post Gender Minister
Media Personality and business mogul, Deloris Frimpong Manso, popularly known as Delay, has revealed how she was called ugly because she was too broke to afford certain basic things in her life. Comparing her recent looks to now, Delay attributes her good looks now to the ability to afford beauty therapy and accessories. According to […] The post ‘Poverty made me look very ugly’ –Delay appeared
Following the blueprint of many successful nations, the Government of Ghana looks to shore up the consumption of locally produced goods and services by restricting imports of selected 22 strategic items. This move is also intended to empower local industries, bolster the cedi’s performance, create employment, increase domestic revenue among other positive economic outcomes. A […] The post Right
Parliament has approved an amount of $338 million for the redevelopment and expansion of the Accra Tema Motorway project. The project was necessitated by the rapid deterioration of the motorway which often results in traffic congestion and accidents. The project would include construction works on the 5.7 km George Walker Bush Highway and a portion […] The post Parliament
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