Just in: GRA to auction overstayed goods and vehicles at the Tema port on 27th and 28th December, 2018

As part of efforts to mop-up revenue before the end of the year and in accordance with Sections 93 (1) and 59 (2) of the Customs Act, 2015  (Act 891) which mandate the Commissioner-General to AUCTION OVERSTAYED GOODS AND FORFEITED VEHICLES, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division will auction vehicles and general goods at […]

Breaking News: GRA ordered by Accra High Court to stop 2018 promotion interviews and exams

The Ghana Revenue Authority has been ordered to stop its ongoing staff promotion examination and interviews with immediate effect. This was after some staff of the Authority sought redress in an Accra High Court seeking an injunction on the Authority from Proceeding with the Promotion exams and interviews. Justice Jennifer Akua Tagoe of the High […]

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 […]