At its sitting on 27th March, 2019, Cabinet placed a temporary ban on the importation of excavators. This has become necessary following Government’s decision to regulate the use of excavators, especially in its efforts to combat the illegal mining phenomenon, popularly referred to as galamsey.
The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority and the Ministry of Trade and Industry have taken note of this directive by Cabinet.
The ban is with effect form 1st May, 2019 until further notice.
The Public is, hereby, urged to take note of this directive.
Signed
KWAKU OFORI ASIAMAH
HON. MINISTER
Source: Ministry of Transport, retyped by GSA
