My administration will be business-centered – Dr Bawumia to GUTA
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, has assured the Ghanaian business community of his plans to implement business-friendly tax reforms to boost transactions under his administration. Interacting with members of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) in Accra, on Friday, Dr Bawumia reiterated his resolve to implement a flat […]
GUTA urges government to strengthen economic stability in 2024
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), has urged the government to ensure, that the economic stability gained in 2023 is made stronger in 2024. President of GUTA, Dr Joseph Obeng said this would help make businesses buoyant and expand to employ more youth. In an interview with the GNA, Dr. Obeng said once there […]
GPHA defends port tariff adjustments
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) has defended the recent port tariff adjustment. In a reaction to concerns raised by the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), the GPHA said “like all other increments done in the past, the rates of increment in this year’s tariff adjustment were informed by the outcome of a […]
GUTA demands suspension of new tariffs by GPHA
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) has called on the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) to suspend the implementation of its new tariffs. Instead, the association has asked the GPHA to engage stakeholders, as the adverse impact of these increases will further compound the high cost of doing business. The President of GUTA, […]
Engage Workers- GFL to Parliament on passage of fresh Tax Bills
The Ghana Federation of Labour, GFL, has entreated members of Parliament to engage critical Industry players prior to any action on new Taxes. In a statement signed by its General Secretary Abraham Koomson, the Federation asked members of Parliament to do the needful to halt further deterioration of the conditions of most people to avert […]
GUTA excited over appreciation of Cedi
By: Michael Ahinsah The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association has expressed excitement over Governments efforts in stabilizing the cedi. On Friday 9th December, 2023 Bloomberg reported that the Cedi is the world’s best performer against the US Dollar compared to some 150 currencies monitored by Bloomberg. According to the report, “The cedi has rallied 10 […]
Parliamentary Committee on Trade appeals to traders to consider moderate pricing of goods
By: Edzorna Francis Mensah The Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Trade, Industry and Tourism Carlos Ahenkorah has appealed to Traders to consider letting down prices of goods which they did in time past to cushion Ghanaians at this moment of economic hardship. Mr. Ahenkorah made this known when Parliamentary Select Committee on Trade, […]
GUTA members to reopen shops today
The leadership of Ghana Union of Traders Association, GUTA, has called for the reopening of shops for business today, October 21, 2022. The decision was reached following series of meetings with President Akufo-Addo, and other government officials last night. President of GUTA, Dr Joseph Obeng called on members to comply while they monitor the rate […]
GUTA Shops Closure: Middlemen takeover ‘Abossey Okai’ Spare Parts Market
Middlemen, popularly called ‘Affair Boys’ Wednesday took over trading activities at the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Market to attend customers “partially” following the closure of shops by owners as directed by the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA). Most shops were closed as of 0900 hours but a few opened “partially” to engage middlemen who […]
IGP tours Central Business District of Accra
The IGP, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, is touring the central business district in Accra to ensure that the Ghana Union of Trade Associations (GUTA), members who have closed their shops or opened them are protected. The IGP is currently meeting with members of GUTA at Opera Square. More stories here
