Patrick Paintsil

Paa Kwesi Paintsil holds close to a decade of experience in the journalism practice with specialization in the field of maritime trade and logistics reporting. He is an EU trained international trade analyst, specifically in the area of agricultural trade.
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IEAG alleges smear campaign against GMA officials, amid marine labour certification roll-out

Effort by the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) to enforce compliance to safe and decent working conditions for seafarers have been

By Patrick Paintsil 4 Min Read

SOAAG calls for the introduction of terminal handling charges

…as shipping lines debunk rip-off allegations

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Pervasive labour violations in Ghana’s fisheries sector prompts urgent action from duty bearers

A recent fact-finding trip to the Albert Bosomtwi-Sam Fishing Harbour in Takoradi, in the Western Region of Ghana by journalists

By Patrick Paintsil 6 Min Read

Demystifying the claims of rip-offs and arbitrary charges in Ghana’s port sector—from the shipping lines perspective

The recently passed Shippers Authority Act, now two months old, has ignited a wave of mixed reactions from key players

By Patrick Paintsil 8 Min Read

Ghana: New certification and licensing scheme to regulate post-harvest fish sector

USAID-sponsored project Feed the Future Ghana Fisheries Recovery Activity (GFRA), in collaboration with its strategic partners—comprised of key state standards

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Ghana Chamber of Shipping unlocks the potential of Ghana’s blue economy

The deputy minister of Transport, Fredrick Obeng-Adom has emphasised the importance of utilizing the nation's water bodies in ways that

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Burkina Faso Chamber of Commerce visits GPHA to strengthen business ties

The Director General of Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, Michael Achagwe Luguje, has reiterated the Authority’s commitment in offering port facilities

By Patrick Paintsil 3 Min Read

Transport minister impressed with completed Jamestown fishing port

Minister for Transport, Kweku Ofori Asiamah, is expected to sign the acceptance certificate of completion for Jamestown Fishing Port soon

By Patrick Paintsil 4 Min Read

Largest floating book fair returns to Ghana to share knowledge, help and hope

“Our desire goes beyond just people coming to the ship, but we are also happy and willing to go to

By Patrick Paintsil 7 Min Read

Dissecting the new Shippers’ Authority Act; uncovering veiled intents and implications on the maritime business (Part 1)

Ghana’s parliament last month passed the new Ghana Shippers’ Act 2024, amending its 50-year old establishment law, the NRCD 254

By Patrick Paintsil 10 Min Read

Dr. Prince Alvin Kwabena Ansah: Navigating Ghana’s tech sector with vision and innovation

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, few names resonate as profoundly in Ghana as Dr. Prince Alvin Kwabena Ansah.

By Patrick Paintsil 9 Min Read

US$14m cold store facility commissioned in Tema

A new 14-million-dollar 8,000-ton cold storage facility has been built and commissioned in Tema, adding to the country’s growing asset

By Patrick Paintsil 4 Min Read