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  • Customs affirms capacity to support 24-hour economy

    Customs affirms capacity to support 24-hour economy

    Theresa Potakey, the newly appointed Sector Commander of the Tema Collection for the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division, has confirmed that Customs is well-equipped with the personnel needed to maintain a 24-hour operation at the ports.

    Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on the occasion of a handover ceremony for her predecessor, Assistant Commissioner Christiana Odi Adjei (Rtd.), Potakey highlighted that the division is already functioning continuously, aligning with President John Dramani Mahama’s goal of fostering a 24-hour economy.

    She said, “We have a 24-hour policy, and I am glad that the president is hammering on it. I believe that apart from MPS, which provides 24-hour services, the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) and other freight stations will adopt that as we have the men to do our work to support that.”

    Assistant Commissioner Potakey emphasized that the Tema sector contributes over 80.5% of the total customs revenue, noting that if Tema underperforms, it negatively impacts the entire customs division. She vowed to lead the sector in surpassing its set revenue targets.

    In 2024, Tema’s collection exceeded its target of GH¢33,925,850,000, with a final tally of GH¢36,857,370,000.

    Potakey also expressed her commitment to addressing the welfare of officers and resolving any ongoing issues with stakeholders, aiming to ensure that the command exceeds its revenue collection goals by the year’s end.

    “We liaise with our stakeholders; I will intensify that and operate an open-door policy, ensuring that their issues are met. We know how to ensure that consignments are released without any delays. We have a backup always to ensure smooth service,” she said.

    The former sector commander, Assistant Commissioner Christiana Odi Adjei (Rtd.), has expressed strong confidence in her successor’s abilities, affirming that she is well-equipped to exceed the established targets.

    “I know what she can do and what she is capable of, so she is going to carry the mandate and make it roll even more, and even when she retires, I know that we have coached and mentored other people who can take up the mandate,” she stated. 

  • Human trafficking on the rise in Ghana – Report

    Human trafficking on the rise in Ghana – Report

    The 2024 Ibrahim Index of African Governance has revealed a troubling decline in Ghana’s efforts to combat human trafficking between 2018 and 2023.

    Once recognized as a regional leader in the fight against trafficking, the country has seen a worrying reversal of progress.

    While significant strides were made from 2013 to 2018, recent reports suggest a disturbing resurgence in trafficking activities, undoing much of the progress previously achieved.

    From 2014 to 2018, Ghana consistently maintained a solid anti-trafficking rating of 68.8 out of 100.

    However, from 2019 to 2023, the country witnessed a sharp decline, with 2022 and 2023 reaching the lowest rating of 31.3 out of 100.

    In response, the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has prioritized strengthening anti-trafficking efforts, including providing advanced training for 60 law enforcement agencies to enhance their capacity to tackle trafficking, child labour, irregular migration, and exploitation.

    While Ghana had previously made commendable progress, the recent rise in trafficking cases signals a need for renewed and intensified efforts to protect vulnerable populations and prevent further exploitation.

  • Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park was Ghana’s most visited tourist site in 2023 – Report

    Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park was Ghana’s most visited tourist site in 2023 – Report

    The 2023 Ghana Tourism Report reveals that the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park is now the most visited tourist destination in Ghana.

    Previously known as the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, the park reopened on July 4, 2023, after undergoing renovations in 2022.

    It has since attracted 208,577 visitors, surpassing Aburi Gardens, which was the top site in 2022 but has now fallen to fifth place among the top ten tourist destinations.

    The report also notes the impressive rise of several other attractions, including the Manhyia Palace Museum, which has re-entered the top ten for the first time since 2019.

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