The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority has seized 53 pistols [side arms], 65 pieces of live ammunition, 74 magazines, and a PC hoster at the Golden Jubilee Terminal at the Tema Port. The suspects were arrested and subsequently transferred to the Marine and Railway Police Station, Tema …
Read More »Gov’t Releases Funds To Clear Global Fund Commodities At Tema Port
The Ministry of Health says it has received funds from the Finance Ministry to clear about 64 Global Fund outstanding containers at the Tema Port. In a press release, the ministry stated that the amount of GH₵7,429,694.39 received would enable the Health Ministry to handle the payment of demurrage and …
Read More »GPHA Confirms Incident Involving Fight Between Its Security Personnel And Immigration Officers At Tema Port
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) says normalcy has been restored after the clash between the authority’s security personnel and officers from the Ghana Immigration Service. The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) frowned on the scuffle that took place at the Tema port. The altercation occurred between the …
Read More »Tema Port Truck Drivers Declare Sit-down Strike
The Tema port truck drivers have announced their intention to go on a sit-down strike on Monday, May 6, 2024. The drivers are protesting against a series of issues including attacks by armed robbers, harassment by uniformed personnel, and unlawful detention. They are calling for immediate action to address these …
Read More »MoH Clears 14 Out Of 182 Containers With Essential Medicines Stuck At Tema Port
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received 14 out of 182 containers at the Tema Port holding essential medicines for antiretroviral, Tuberculosis (TB), and malaria treatments donated by the Global Fund (GF). The essential medical commodities, including antiretroviral drugs for HIV patients, were stuck at the Tema port for almost …
Read More »NACOC Seizes 1,035,000 Tramadol Tablets And Capsules At Tema Port
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), on Monday, January 29, 2024, intercepted several capsules and tablets of tramadol at the Tema Port. A total of 1,035,000 tablets and capsules of tramadol with a net weight of 4,734.38 kg were seized. In a statement issued on Tuesday, NACOC said it was discovered …
Read More »Antiretroviral Medication Delayed At Tema Port Cleared – MoH
The Ministry of Health has announced that it has cleared the antiretroviral medications that were delayed at the Tema port. It was alleged the medication donated had been sitting at the Tema port since July 2023 as a result of the Ministry’s alleged inability to pay the import duties. The …
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