A deputy Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Oboasi, Kwaku Kwarteng has bemoaned the poor rate of revenue collection on the part of Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority which has led to a continues decline of revenue target for the past three years. Speaking at a day’s Seminar organized by the Maritime […]
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Revenue leakages at the ports: GPHA DG charges security department to plug all loopholes
The Director General of GPHA, Michael Luguje has charged staff of the Tema Port security department to work assiduously to block all revenue leakages and increase national revenue. During an engagement with staff of the security department, he reminded personnel that, one major attraction and advantage GPHA has over other ports in the sub-region is […]
Cargo diversion at the ports: security agencies at Tema port collaborate to stem the tide
The acting Director-General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Michael Luguje has promised to work in close collaboration with the security agencies to make the port as secure as possible. Michael Luguje made this known when the various security agencies in the Port paid a courtesy call on him. “Our role is cut to […]
Paperless Port: GPHA goes 99% paperless-Esther Gyebi-Donkor
The General Manager, Marketing and Corporate Affairs of GPHA, Mrs. Esther Gyebi-Donkor has disclosed that the Port Authority’s processes are 99% paperless. Speaking in an interview with Eye on Port to assess the one year implementation of the paperless system at the Ports of Ghana, she revealed that with the integration of GPHA’s IT systems […]
CTN brouhaha: angry shippers have no case-Customs boss
The Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Isaac Crentsil has told Bestnewsgh.Com that persons pushing for the suspension of the controversial Cargo Tracking Notes (CTN) are only misleading the trading public by engaging in propaganda. According to Mr. Isaac Crentsil, concerns raised by some associations in the shipping industry against the […]
First Port Duty Rule: GPHA raises alarm, calls for broader consultation
The Ghana Ports and Harbour Authority is raising red flags over poor stakeholder consultations ahead of government decision to roll out a new cargo transit policy called first port duty rule. According to the GPHA, there are “serious implications” associated with the first port duty rule policy, hence government must address all bottlenecks associated with […]
Transit trade gets boost as GSA signs MoU with Burkinabe counterpart
The Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Burkinabe counterpart Burkina Shippers’ Council (CBC)to facilitate transit trade between the two countries. The MoU will define a bilateral cooperation between the two parties aimed at strengthening their roles in the promotion and implementation of policies geared towards continued improvement of […]
We are committed to trade facilitation-Customs Commissioner assures stakeholders
Commissioner of the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Isaac Crentsil has assured stakeholders in the Shipping industry that the Division is committed to improved trade facilitation and will not do anything untoward to hamper the free flow of international trade at the ports.
GPHA extends number of years for medical care for retirees
The acting Director General of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Michael Luguje has promised to extend the number of years for medical care for pensioners of GPHA to after 70 years.
WestBlue boosts operations of Ghana Post
The technical support providers for the Customs division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Westblue consulting has boosted the courier operations of Ghana Post, the designated universal operator of postal services in Ghana.
Paperless port has reduced corruption in Tema Port – Director
The Director of Tema Port, Edward Osei has disclosed that the implementation of the Paperless concept by the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has cut down corruption drastically.