8+ hour, 59+ min ago  (270+ words) The Ghana Industrial Trawlers Association (GITA) has called for immediate and significant investment in maritime security following a recent armed attack on artisanal fishers off the coast of Senya Bereku in the Central Region. Describing the incident as deeply troubling,…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (171+ words) Minister for Transport, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, The Minister for Transport, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, has urged the newly inaugurated Board of the Tema Shipyard and Dry Dock to explore Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to modernise the facility and enhance its global competitiveness....

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (209+ words) President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the urgent need to strengthen Ghana's security services following recent attacks on citizens, including a pirate assault at Senya Breku in which 71 fishermen were robbed while returning from a fishing expedition in the early…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (202+ words) The Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya West, Gizella Tetteh Agbotui, has disclosed that discussions are underway to strengthen security arrangements for fishermen operating along the coast, following a recent pirate attack that left scores of fishermen traumatised. Her comments…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago  (412+ words) The government is strengthening regulatory frameworks and enforcement mechanisms to safeguard Ghana's marine sector, the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, has said. She also called for clear coordination protocols and stronger partnerships to advance a sustainable and equitable…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (241+ words) Ghana Navy Ship (GNS) Pru The government has commissioned the Ghana Navy Ship (GNS) Pru at Sekondi as part of efforts to modernise the Ghana Navy and enhance its operational readiness. The vessel was officially inducted into the Navy Fleet…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (343+ words) Government is rolling out a major transformation programme across Ghana's transport and logistics sector. The initiative is to drive sustainable economic growth, with key projects including the Big Push infrastructure programme and port expansion works to support trade. The Director…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (326+ words) Some major trade and business associations have called on the Ministry of Finance to suspend its directive mandating compulsory local marine cargo insurance for all imports into Ghana, citing concerns over rising business costs and lack of stakeholder consultation. The…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (328+ words) The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has raised alarm over worsening congestion at the country's ports, with hundreds of containers remaining uncleared for prolonged periods. The Association warns that the situation is disrupting supply chains, increasing operational costs, and…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (437+ words) The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has expressed serious concern over a directive requiring all commercial imports into the country to be covered by mandatory local cargo insurance, effective February 1, 2026. In a statement signed by the Executive Secretary…...