Government set to announce a gradual reversal of Benchmark Value Reduction Policy
The reversal of the Benchmark value reduction policy was met with stiff resistance from the trading community who threatened an astronomical hike in the price of imported goods should the government maintain its stance The reversal directive was later withdrawn by an order from the presidency but Madam Abena Osei-Asare says some concessions have been
GPHA calls for collaboration on efficient and sustainable port services
The Ghana Ports and Harbors Authority (GPHA) has called on operators, and stakeholders within the port enclave to strengthen collaborations towards the goal of increased delivery of efficient and sustainable port services. Likewise, the Authority has urged clients and general port users to comply with rules and regulations that have been instituted to ensure smooth operations and
Businesses will fold up if you go ahead with 50% benchmark value removal – A/R GUTA
The Ashanti Region branch of the Ghana Union of Traders Association has added its voice to the calls on the government to not remove the 50% benchmark value reduction as part of its plans to increase revenue. According to a statement from the group, it acknowledges the efforts the government is making to ensure that
Government committed to supporting maritime industry – Alhassan Tampuli
Deputy Transport Minister, Alhassan Tampuli has indicated of government’s resolve to support the maritime industry adequately. As the Coronavirus pandemic emerged, seafarers who are vital to the maritime industry contributed to the transportation of about 80 percent of trade by volume, including vital food and medical goods, energy and raw materials, as well as manufactured goods across
Port of T’di: Commercial operations commence at West Africa’s deepest terminal
Commercial operations have begun at the ultra-modern liquid bulk terminal (LBT) at the Port of Takoradi following the arrival of a 183.09-meter tanker vessel. The tanker vessel, GH Parks, has berthed at West Africa’s deepest liquid bulk terminal to discharge 9,500 metric tonnes of gas oil. The new liquid bulk terminal was commissioned by the
US Navy Vessel in West Africa for Anti-Piracy Exercise
Hershel Woody Williams training with Royal Moroccan Navy in September 2020 (US Navy photo) U.S. Navy expeditionary sea base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams is in West Africa where it is participating in maritime security training alongside Nigerian and Ghanaian maritime security authorities. The ship is scheduled to participate in a three-day sea training exercise with Nigerian