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GACL tells Airports/Airlines to allow Ghana Card holders board flights home without Visa

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The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced that holders of a valid GhanaCard should be allowed to board flights to Ghana, without the need for a visa.

According to a statement issued by the GACL on Saturday, February 12, 2022, a Machine Readable Travel Document (MRTD) that can be read and verified by the ICAO Public Key Directory (PKD) is available at most airports.

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The statement further noted that the use for the Ghana Card on MRTD takes effect from March 1st, 2022.

Following a “Key Ceremony” at the headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada, on February 9, 2022, Ghana’s National Identity Card (the GhanaCard) is now duly recognized globally as a valid ID card-passport, a Machine Readable Travel Document (MRTD) that can be read and verified by the ICAO Public Key Directory (PKD) at most airports,” GACL explained.

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Ghana Music Xperience streaming App officially Launched.

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The Ghana Music Xperience [GMX] streaming platform has been launched in Accra.

Ghana Music Xperience (GMX) is a leading music streaming platform created by Ghanaians, for Ghanaians. GMX brings you an exclusive collection of the best Ghanaian music, all in one place.
From highlife to hiplife, afrobeat to traditional rhythms, GMX celebrates Ghana’s rich musical heritage and modern sounds. Whether you’re enjoying chart-topping hits, or discovering emerging artists.

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GMX offers a seamless music experience tailored for the Ghanaian audience. Explore curated playlists, and immerse yourself in a unique blend of local content that resonates with the heart of Ghana. Join GMX today and enjoy all your favourite Ghanaian music.

The launch which took place at the De Iconic Events Centre in East Legon on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, was attended by dignitaries and stakeholders from the entertainment industry, including Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Vice President and Flagbearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP); Mr. Andrew Egyapa Mercer, the Minister for Tourism, Creative Arts, and Culture; Bessa Simons, the President of MUSIGA; and Mr Akwesi Agyeman, the CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority. Other notable attendees included rapper E.L, Zapp Mallet, Samini, Fred Kyei Mensah, and Kaywa.

Speaking as the special guest of honour, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia indicated,” This is a historic moment for Ghana…to have our own music streaming app..it is my distinct honour and pleasure to formally launch GMX, Ghana’s locally made streaming app”.

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