{
  "id": 2978882,
  "title": "GMet warns of funding crisis over GCAA arrears",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/gmet-warns-of-funding-crisis-over-gcaa-arrears",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T07:46:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/gmet-warns-of-funding-crisis-over-gcaa-arrears/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) is grappling with a significant funding crisis due to alleged withholding of statutory payments by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), according to the agency's Director-General, Dr Asuman. GMet has been providing critical aeronautical meteorological services to the aviation sector, essential for aircraft safety and navigation, but it is struggling to maintain and upgrade its equipment due to unpaid fees. The agency is owed approximately GH¢59 million, with the GCAA estimating the amount at GH¢22 million. Dr Asuman clarified that GMet is entitled to 10% of landing charges, 10% of en-route charges, and 5% of airport passenger service charges, all of which contribute to the safety of aviation operations in Ghana. Despite ongoing negotiations and efforts to reach a resolution, the GCAA has continued to resist payments, citing financial constraints. GMet has now turned to legal avenues, preparing to take the matter through the appropriate legal channels if the outstanding obligations are not met.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) says it is facing a serious funding challenge as the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) allegedly withholds millions of cedis in statutory payments due the agency for weather services provided to the aviation sector. The Director-General of GMet, Dr Asuman, said the situation was affecting the agency’s ability to maintain … The post GMet warns of funding…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}