Ghana Maritime Authority gets to work following Mahama’s Kingston directive
Following an earlier analysis of President John Dramani Mahama’s proposal to strengthen maritime connectivity between Tema and Kingston, independent writer and IMANI Center for Policy & Education Associate, Kay Codjoe, contacted the Ghana Maritime Authority for its perspective on how the directive is being interpreted and implemented. The Authority responded with a clear emphasis on […]
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) is actively working on strengthening maritime connectivity between Tema and Kingston, following President John Dramani Mahama's directive during his August 2026 visit to Jamaica. The GMA has emphasized the need for commercial and technical work to move the proposal from a presidential intent to sustainable trade, focusing on establishing the cargo base, understanding markets, examining shipping models, and determining the economics required for stronger maritime links between Ghana and Jamaica.
Dr. Kamal Deen Ali, Director General of the Ghana Maritime Authority, stated that the authority sees this directive as an opportunity to move beyond a political statement and undertake the necessary technical work to determine what is commercially possible.
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