No one charges passengers a penny to use trolleys at Heathrow,Mr.gaisie. May be u could advise the government to reduce the number of duputy ministers.
No one charges passengers a penny to use trolleys at Heathrow,Mr.gaisie. May be u could advise the government to reduce the number of duputy ministers.
Bro Joe 10 years ago
Mr Gaisie is an ignorant person and must not be listened to. If he can not offer correct information ,his input into anything can create havoc and confusion.SHAMEFUL.....
Mr Gaisie is an ignorant person and must not be listened to. If he can not offer correct information ,his input into anything can create havoc and confusion.SHAMEFUL.....
TerrblY Spe cifiC 10 years ago
In fact where they were charging travelers, they have stopped. And this Gaisie "something" is the president of Entrepreneur Foundation in Ghana? He obviously doesn't travel abroad else he would know this. Who elected him pres ... read full comment
In fact where they were charging travelers, they have stopped. And this Gaisie "something" is the president of Entrepreneur Foundation in Ghana? He obviously doesn't travel abroad else he would know this. Who elected him president of that group?
Murtalla 10 years ago
A member of the robbery gang eh? What do we do with the taxes already being taken at the airport? Do you want to dive away visitors?
Progressive countries that reap $Billions do nto tax the use of trollies at the airports ... read full comment
A member of the robbery gang eh? What do we do with the taxes already being taken at the airport? Do you want to dive away visitors?
Progressive countries that reap $Billions do nto tax the use of trollies at the airports. We are already at the bottom of the tourism ladder. Why would we in our wildest dreams try to drive tourists away with GHS10 tax for the use of trollies? This will not work please!!!! .... and it is a very bad idea.
King Marc 10 years ago
The guy is simply unintelligent.This proposition just popped out of his mind and he thought it was a laudable idea.There are a lot of ways Government can generate revenue but i bet this trolley task smacks of ignorance.Alread ... read full comment
The guy is simply unintelligent.This proposition just popped out of his mind and he thought it was a laudable idea.There are a lot of ways Government can generate revenue but i bet this trolley task smacks of ignorance.Already any passenger passing through an airport is paying an airport tax,so why tax again for using the airport services.It must be emphasized that sometimes the airport tax are even much higher than the price of the ticket.Come again Mr Ato Gaise.Its strange GNA is also carrying this as a news item.Ignorance at its best.
King Marc 10 years ago
trolley task in 2 should be trolley tax
trolley task in 2 should be trolley tax
Derrick 10 years ago
What is this man talking about? Not all airports charge for using their trolleys. Widening the tax net makes sense but piling the taxes on a narow group of users(e.g. drivers, road users, fone users) makes no sense!!
What is this man talking about? Not all airports charge for using their trolleys. Widening the tax net makes sense but piling the taxes on a narow group of users(e.g. drivers, road users, fone users) makes no sense!!
MATHS 10 years ago
You took the comment out of my foul mouth. All those of us going through the Airport pay airport tax. What is the Airport tax for? Indeed this Gaisie man is looking for "heroism" of a strange kind. He is simply an IGNORAMUS ... read full comment
You took the comment out of my foul mouth. All those of us going through the Airport pay airport tax. What is the Airport tax for? Indeed this Gaisie man is looking for "heroism" of a strange kind. He is simply an IGNORAMUS and should be ignored.
CITIZEN ONE 10 years ago
I am trying to control my migraine before I start to unload, but truth is I can never fully express the level of my discontent at Ghanaian leadership, from top to bottom. It has to be the food(diet), water and perhaps genetic ... read full comment
I am trying to control my migraine before I start to unload, but truth is I can never fully express the level of my discontent at Ghanaian leadership, from top to bottom. It has to be the food(diet), water and perhaps genetics. We are born stupid, nourished stupidity, and practice survival of stupidity.
I already pay more than 10 measly Ghanaian filthy cedis just to get my luggage out into my vehicle, because the sky hop, gets tipped, even if you clean with clearance agents, they still beg for money. Soon after you cleared, some self appointed customs guys try to intercept you within seconds for another interrogation, hoping to extort some money still. Then the luggage tag identification crew still wants to extort money from you. Every freak of nature in Ghana wants you to "dash them something", as though you had to rob a bank just to come feed the entire nation. We are sick, totally sick people, and it is our genes.
This man wants 10 cedis charged for using the carts, so he can have it privatized, buy shares in that business and start making money.
Check this out. At the Ghana Immigrations Service, when you go out there to request extensions or other services, you are always prompted to kiosk services setup outside their offices. Even if you write your own letter expression your exact reasons, the lady at the counter will rubbish it and as you to go see this kid outside to draft a letter for you at 2 cedis. I asked the kid who amongst the officers owns these passport and typing pools, and he chuckles away.
My friends that is how irresponsible all our leaders our, and they must be punished, because over half the population is equally culpable and the sooner we start sifting through our human rubble the better.
We are products of our primitive, bush, filthy ancestors, and nothing we do can change us.
Frank 10 years ago
MR GAISIE SUGGESTION COULD BRING DISATER TO GHANA' AVIATION INDUSTRY INSTEAD OF IMPROVING IT. FOOLISH IDIOT. WHO TRAINED HIM? HE CALLS HIMSELF AN ENTREPRENEUR? FROM WHERE. FOOLISH IDIOT
MR GAISIE SUGGESTION COULD BRING DISATER TO GHANA' AVIATION INDUSTRY INSTEAD OF IMPROVING IT. FOOLISH IDIOT. WHO TRAINED HIM? HE CALLS HIMSELF AN ENTREPRENEUR? FROM WHERE. FOOLISH IDIOT
MAMI 10 years ago
It's not a bad idea but it to much five cedis will be fine.one idea also if you can crate a job to help people with thier lauggages it will be very you can open small office that people when they help for thier bags will com ... read full comment
It's not a bad idea but it to much five cedis will be fine.one idea also if you can crate a job to help people with thier lauggages it will be very you can open small office that people when they help for thier bags will come and ask so who ever in charge will help them.this people wwill have uniforms this is s good job for the youths
GO WEY YOU 10 years ago
This Gaise thing is mad ... NONESENSE. VILLAGER !
This Gaise thing is mad ... NONESENSE. VILLAGER !
afrobooklong 10 years ago
YOU DEY LIE...WE DON'T PAY FOR USING TROLLEYS AT HEATHROW AIRPORT...
kwasee s3m
YOU DEY LIE...WE DON'T PAY FOR USING TROLLEYS AT HEATHROW AIRPORT...
kwasee s3m
Adu Prempeh 10 years ago
Lair who pays for trolleys @ HEATHROW? Do you want passengers to carry their bags ? Not wonder you and your greedy bastards master's want to introduce talk tax . Fools
Lair who pays for trolleys @ HEATHROW? Do you want passengers to carry their bags ? Not wonder you and your greedy bastards master's want to introduce talk tax . Fools
"Dagban Doo " UK 10 years ago
This is a false statement,try and go on overseas trips, MR!!!!!!!!!
This is a false statement,try and go on overseas trips, MR!!!!!!!!!
GHANAVIA 10 years ago
Terribly, is that you or an impersonation?
It seems you are beginning to see the light others foresaw. What a positive change?
Terribly, is that you or an impersonation?
It seems you are beginning to see the light others foresaw. What a positive change?
DAN 10 years ago
in american cities most baggage claim areas are outside the secured (x-ray) areas so you family can come inside and help carry the baaggage or eat a meal at shop with you! Beside in ghana we can just pay a live person to carr ... read full comment
in american cities most baggage claim areas are outside the secured (x-ray) areas so you family can come inside and help carry the baaggage or eat a meal at shop with you! Beside in ghana we can just pay a live person to carry the bags, the same people that offer to push the trolley/cart
Emelia 10 years ago
Mr. Gaisie, which airport in the UK charges £2 trolley tax? Have you ever been in the UK? I guess not.. you are not an entrepreneur that one can rely on if your advice and facts are "fictitious"!!!
Mr. Gaisie, which airport in the UK charges £2 trolley tax? Have you ever been in the UK? I guess not.. you are not an entrepreneur that one can rely on if your advice and facts are "fictitious"!!!
GHANAVIA 10 years ago
Bankrupt and unproductive ideas will not and cannot save Ghana.
Are we so daft and bereft of income generating ideas for planning?
If this imposed government is incapable of managing the nation's affairs, they should ju ... read full comment
Bankrupt and unproductive ideas will not and cannot save Ghana.
Are we so daft and bereft of income generating ideas for planning?
If this imposed government is incapable of managing the nation's affairs, they should just say so and throw-in the towel.
Adu Prempeh 10 years ago
Fools the money is finish
Fools the money is finish
Mama Tula 10 years ago
Mr. Kobi Lee where did you learn that the use of troleys at airports are not charged. It is about time this tax is introduced as in many countries over the world, one has to slot in a coin to release a trolley for the passeng ... read full comment
Mr. Kobi Lee where did you learn that the use of troleys at airports are not charged. It is about time this tax is introduced as in many countries over the world, one has to slot in a coin to release a trolley for the passenger's personal use. This is a good idea to generate some income for the Airport Authorities.
kk 10 years ago
please this happens in shopping centers too n your money is refunded as soon as you pack it properly the coin slips out.
Have you seen any GHC10.00 coin habba.
please this happens in shopping centers too n your money is refunded as soon as you pack it properly the coin slips out.
Have you seen any GHC10.00 coin habba.
King Marc 10 years ago
Mama Tula,incase you dont know,Ghana has one of the highest airport taxes in Africa.So there is the need for one to enjoy the services for the tax paid.I hope you do travel through some airports anyway.Am saying this because ... read full comment
Mama Tula,incase you dont know,Ghana has one of the highest airport taxes in Africa.So there is the need for one to enjoy the services for the tax paid.I hope you do travel through some airports anyway.Am saying this because there are some people making contributions here, who even though are based abroad, can't remember their last time of passing through the airport gates.
Andy 10 years ago
Do you know how much Government of Ghana taxes plane tickets compared to other countries. I understand that for a 1500 cedis ticket one pays an additional almost 900 cedis as tax to govt, now how much more shd people pay for ... read full comment
Do you know how much Government of Ghana taxes plane tickets compared to other countries. I understand that for a 1500 cedis ticket one pays an additional almost 900 cedis as tax to govt, now how much more shd people pay for use of wobbly trolleys and generally second rate facility. Think, folks! May be govt should look at property rates, all these massive mansions, usury rental charges, should rather be looked. Users of plane services are already heavily taxed, plane fares are too expensive in Ghana.
kb 10 years ago
sorry to burst your bubble, you slot a coin or coins to gain access, however u get it back when you return the trolley to its designated point.
sorry to burst your bubble, you slot a coin or coins to gain access, however u get it back when you return the trolley to its designated point.
DKB 10 years ago
Please don't display your ignorance here. The coin that you insert to release the trolley for use is refunded when you return the trolley and push the chained metal key back into the slot. People like you are dangerous, you c ... read full comment
Please don't display your ignorance here. The coin that you insert to release the trolley for use is refunded when you return the trolley and push the chained metal key back into the slot. People like you are dangerous, you come here and misinform the masses. Tell me one country that charges for the use of a trolley. Even at heathrow you have the choice of using a free trolley or get a porter to carry your bags at a fee.
As usual , a lazy way of raising revenue. Providing trolleys is part of the services any responsible service provider offers to its customers. A very bad idea, shooting from the hip as usual without thinking through its impact on activities at the airport.
kb 10 years ago
Mama Tumu, Coin sloting is mostly done at the supermarket, and when you finish with the trolley, you take it back for your money. The only reason this is done is to return the trolley.
Mama Tumu, Coin sloting is mostly done at the supermarket, and when you finish with the trolley, you take it back for your money. The only reason this is done is to return the trolley.
CONCERN CITIZEN 10 years ago
Any where that you slot money into the trolley, if you pack the trolley back well your money flips back so if you are IGNORANCE AND HAS NOT BEEN TAKING YOUR MONEY BACK PLEASE DONT DO THAT AGAIN!!!ILLITERACY IS A DISEASE!! EG ... read full comment
Any where that you slot money into the trolley, if you pack the trolley back well your money flips back so if you are IGNORANCE AND HAS NOT BEEN TAKING YOUR MONEY BACK PLEASE DONT DO THAT AGAIN!!!ILLITERACY IS A DISEASE!! EG GERMANY AIRPORT AND SHOPPING MALLLS. NOWADAYS THEY DONT EVEN USE COIN THEY HAVE SOME DUMMY FOR THE SO IF YOU DONT HAVE THE DUMMY THEN YOU USE COIN!!!
DAN 10 years ago
unless your carrying excess baggage no reason to have trolley except you carrying baggage for young children or disable person.
unless your carrying excess baggage no reason to have trolley except you carrying baggage for young children or disable person.
Kwesi 10 years ago
When most of the airports are moving away from these charges, some old ideas seems to emerge from surprisingly young mouths.
Have you noticed that almost all the new traveling bags have wheels?
Both UK and US airports have ... read full comment
When most of the airports are moving away from these charges, some old ideas seems to emerge from surprisingly young mouths.
Have you noticed that almost all the new traveling bags have wheels?
Both UK and US airports have parked trolleys made obsolete by wheeled bags. that business is gone.
We need better leaders.
OSO 10 years ago
All that this man is saying is reapeating himself, that is government should continue to stress the the already stressed out ordinary ghanaian, he could not formulate one single idea that will help to creat jobs among the peo ... read full comment
All that this man is saying is reapeating himself, that is government should continue to stress the the already stressed out ordinary ghanaian, he could not formulate one single idea that will help to creat jobs among the people, to inturn pay their taxes to help develop the country, what I can hear he rattling over and over is how government should take money from the people already cash strapped. Just give us an example of one single airport in the US where they charge 2$ for trollers. In the US one pushes his own luggage unto a conveyer belt and that is it, you only pay when you ask for assistant, and that comes as tips and not charges...just lies.....Propaganda
KUNTA KINTI 10 years ago
NO ONE PAYS FOR TROLLEYS AT HEATHROW. YOU CAN SAY THAT FOR THE US BUT NOT FOR THE UK. LOOSE TALK
NO ONE PAYS FOR TROLLEYS AT HEATHROW. YOU CAN SAY THAT FOR THE US BUT NOT FOR THE UK. LOOSE TALK
OSO 10 years ago
Good contribution guys, the article is a boggus one and need not to be taken serious, Talking about roads, our highways have little or no markings on them, driving in the night is like taken a trip to hell, meanwhile they cha ... read full comment
Good contribution guys, the article is a boggus one and need not to be taken serious, Talking about roads, our highways have little or no markings on them, driving in the night is like taken a trip to hell, meanwhile they charge 5 pesewas on every vehicle that drives in tolls, where do all those money go????
Pontius Pilate 10 years ago
and i knew it was only GNA that would see this as a news worthy report. so lazy an enterprise. honestly i hardly read their post because they themselves do not carryout any serious research.
and i knew it was only GNA that would see this as a news worthy report. so lazy an enterprise. honestly i hardly read their post because they themselves do not carryout any serious research.
mighty goliath 10 years ago
stupid idiot.Ask the govt.to reduce salaries of ministers by 15% and see how much revenue would come in.
stupid idiot.Ask the govt.to reduce salaries of ministers by 15% and see how much revenue would come in.
Ananse 10 years ago
John Dramani Mahama (PREZ) and his stupid ministers again.
John Dramani Mahama (PREZ) and his stupid ministers again.
HAMMER, London 10 years ago
This man is so annoyingly stupid. He is by all standards unintelligent and should be dismissed by Ghanaians. Nonsense
This man is so annoyingly stupid. He is by all standards unintelligent and should be dismissed by Ghanaians. Nonsense
Ananse 10 years ago
Is jdm who is stupid to employ this man
Is jdm who is stupid to employ this man
egya kojo 10 years ago
i have not yet seen this in paris just want to tell this fool
i have not yet seen this in paris just want to tell this fool
kk 10 years ago
even singapore, malaysia, hong kong yes hong kong one the expensive cities in the world. trolley tax does not exist uncle ato look around you you V8 SUV's gulping our fuel for free.
even singapore, malaysia, hong kong yes hong kong one the expensive cities in the world. trolley tax does not exist uncle ato look around you you V8 SUV's gulping our fuel for free.
Koo Nimo 10 years ago
Mr Gaisie when was the last time you travel through Heathrow. Do not say what you dont know
Mr Gaisie when was the last time you travel through Heathrow. Do not say what you dont know
STRAIGHT TALK 10 years ago
No, no, no....... Are we so poor? A trolley tax?? Why didn't this man said anything about the waste in administration of government buisiness? I mean the corruption etc. No to airport trolley tax!!!
No, no, no....... Are we so poor? A trolley tax?? Why didn't this man said anything about the waste in administration of government buisiness? I mean the corruption etc. No to airport trolley tax!!!
Futurama 10 years ago
Please check your facts. Nobody pays for the use of trolleys at London Heathrow airport. At Gatwick airport it is a refundable £1.00.
Please check your facts. Nobody pays for the use of trolleys at London Heathrow airport. At Gatwick airport it is a refundable £1.00.
TerrblY Spe cifiC 10 years ago
ANYONE PURPORTING TO REPRESENT PRIVATE SECTOR INTEREST AND PROPOSING A PRO-TAX, PUBLIC-LED DEVELOPMENTAL AGENDA IS WOEFULLY MISPLACED.
DOES HE REALLY THINK THE GOVERNMENT CAN LEAD DEVELOPMENT IN GHANA?
ANYONE PURPORTING TO REPRESENT PRIVATE SECTOR INTEREST AND PROPOSING A PRO-TAX, PUBLIC-LED DEVELOPMENTAL AGENDA IS WOEFULLY MISPLACED.
DOES HE REALLY THINK THE GOVERNMENT CAN LEAD DEVELOPMENT IN GHANA?
TerrblY Spe cifiC 10 years ago
ANYONE PURPORTING TO REPRESENT PRIVATE SECTOR INTEREST AND PROPOSING A PRO-TAX, PUBLIC-LED DEVELOPMENTAL AGENDA IS WOEFULLY MISPLACED.
DOES HE REALLY THINK THE GOVERNMENT CAN LEAD DEVELOPMENT IN GHANA?
ANYONE PURPORTING TO REPRESENT PRIVATE SECTOR INTEREST AND PROPOSING A PRO-TAX, PUBLIC-LED DEVELOPMENTAL AGENDA IS WOEFULLY MISPLACED.
DOES HE REALLY THINK THE GOVERNMENT CAN LEAD DEVELOPMENT IN GHANA?
Kofi 10 years ago
Listen to another hypocrite. Which airport in the uk charges £2 for the use of trollies? Are u saying that Ghanaians doesn't pay adequate taxes? Who will collect the trolley taxes anyway.? So a passenger will go and pay befo ... read full comment
Listen to another hypocrite. Which airport in the uk charges £2 for the use of trollies? Are u saying that Ghanaians doesn't pay adequate taxes? Who will collect the trolley taxes anyway.? So a passenger will go and pay before going for his/her goods?
Do you know masons who build houses in ghana? These labourers do not pay any tax since the independence of ghana. Steal benders, carpenters, people and vehicles that supply water to these projects do not pay taxes. How many barbers in ghana are registered and pay tax? What about those who ship things from abroad and sell in ghana. Yes they pay tax for bringing the goods what about when they sell them each day.
Mr Ato you see trolley tax should be the last thing for I bet you somebody will chop the money. Look at road tax we collect in ghana yet the roads are as bad as any thing. Even we cannot repair the motto way aba. Please don't let us copy blindly for tax sake for those countries you mentioned have adequate systems to support it and they are discipline too.
BOMBER 10 years ago
This guy is out of touch.No body pays for trolleys in Europe.Proposing 10 cedis is abnormal.
This guy is out of touch.No body pays for trolleys in Europe.Proposing 10 cedis is abnormal.
shecquells 10 years ago
how do you pay for trolley at the airport, by the airline or the passenger travelling? Ghana why aaaaaa
how do you pay for trolley at the airport, by the airline or the passenger travelling? Ghana why aaaaaa
Felix 10 years ago
Oh NO we have another rubbish here! SIR you think Ghanaians don't travel, please tell me where in UK airport they charge £2? I as a big man like you why do you expose yourself to be con.
Oh NO we have another rubbish here! SIR you think Ghanaians don't travel, please tell me where in UK airport they charge £2? I as a big man like you why do you expose yourself to be con.
KNYC (USMC) 10 years ago
Morons in Power. Cut spending.
Morons in Power. Cut spending.
Ben 10 years ago
Have you travelled to JFK and you did not pay for your trolley.google airport trolley tax in the world
Have you travelled to JFK and you did not pay for your trolley.google airport trolley tax in the world
JUSTICE 10 years ago
This is a blatant lie, I was in America in Dec 2011, I never paid a cent for trolley, I live in Britain and travel every year no one pays for trolley use. Shut up if you have nothing to contribute
This is a blatant lie, I was in America in Dec 2011, I never paid a cent for trolley, I live in Britain and travel every year no one pays for trolley use. Shut up if you have nothing to contribute
Adama d'Gharty, 10 years ago
This just goes to show how ignorant most top-class Ghanaian political figures can be when it comes to feeding the nation with basic statistical analysis. Even if the wrong data given here and the information supplied proved t ... read full comment
This just goes to show how ignorant most top-class Ghanaian political figures can be when it comes to feeding the nation with basic statistical analysis. Even if the wrong data given here and the information supplied proved to be correct, where will the collected Gh.c10 tax end up today? This suggested tax will undeniably end up in some lazy, wicked politician's pocket at the end of the day denying the public the source of income needed for local development. Yes, some form of Airport dues and Taxes are needed to help develop and expand the ailing infrastructure at KIA, Accra but surely don't consider the use of airport trolleys as one Mr Ato Gaisie.
Kwadjo 10 years ago
Hey fool,
Let me tell you what to do with the GHc10 you collect from the trolley business, use it to expand the Kotoka international airport. We have heard enough about collecting tax for national developements that never wa ... read full comment
Hey fool,
Let me tell you what to do with the GHc10 you collect from the trolley business, use it to expand the Kotoka international airport. We have heard enough about collecting tax for national developements that never was.
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago
EVEN WITH HIS 4 EYES HE STILL CANT SEE. AT PEARSON AIRPORT IN TORONTO, U PAY 2 BUCKS TO USE THE TROLLEY AND I HATE IT. SO I HAVNT FLOWN OUT OF THAT AIRPORT IN 3 YRS. I ALWAYS GO TO BUFFALO. THIS GUY IS A RETARD. LITTLE MONIES ... read full comment
EVEN WITH HIS 4 EYES HE STILL CANT SEE. AT PEARSON AIRPORT IN TORONTO, U PAY 2 BUCKS TO USE THE TROLLEY AND I HATE IT. SO I HAVNT FLOWN OUT OF THAT AIRPORT IN 3 YRS. I ALWAYS GO TO BUFFALO. THIS GUY IS A RETARD. LITTLE MONIES LIKE THIS IS INSIGNIFICANT. THERE R BIGGER FISH OUTHERE
kk 10 years ago
There are so many V8 L/Cruisers on our alley ways and Gulping fuel for free.
How much is airport tax, and what services does the airport render to passengers, if trolley are charged for use
There are so many V8 L/Cruisers on our alley ways and Gulping fuel for free.
How much is airport tax, and what services does the airport render to passengers, if trolley are charged for use
Sakura 10 years ago
What do you mean by that? Do you understand what precedence means? By the way who said those V8 Land Cruisers gulp fuel for free? Away these silly emotional outburst! The V8 land cruiser was taxed when it arrived in Ghana and ... read full comment
What do you mean by that? Do you understand what precedence means? By the way who said those V8 Land Cruisers gulp fuel for free? Away these silly emotional outburst! The V8 land cruiser was taxed when it arrived in Ghana and it has nothing to do with taxing us for use of trolleys. This foolish idea is more like the MoF's idea to tax foreign currency remittance to Ghana.
Akwesi Pat 10 years ago
I dont know who this man is but is quite strange that passengers pay for trolleys.what i know is u slot the trolley with money and u take off your money after u 've packed it right place.
I dont know who this man is but is quite strange that passengers pay for trolleys.what i know is u slot the trolley with money and u take off your money after u 've packed it right place.
Willies 10 years ago
PLEASE LET US BE CAREFUL§ WHICH AIRPORTS IN THE U.K AND THE U.S.A CHARGE PASSENGERS FOR TROLLEYS? IT IS NOT ALL KINDS OF NONSENSE THAT WE HAVE TO IMBIBE.
PLEASE LET US BE CAREFUL§ WHICH AIRPORTS IN THE U.K AND THE U.S.A CHARGE PASSENGERS FOR TROLLEYS? IT IS NOT ALL KINDS OF NONSENSE THAT WE HAVE TO IMBIBE.
Ibrahim 10 years ago
The major problem in Ghana is corruption and extravagance. This man should have rather made a suggestion on how to check Corruption & Extravagance. If not, it will be like putting more water in a leaking bucket.
The major problem in Ghana is corruption and extravagance. This man should have rather made a suggestion on how to check Corruption & Extravagance. If not, it will be like putting more water in a leaking bucket.
Ibrahim 10 years ago
I hope the Airport tax travellers pay in Ghana, which is one of the highest in the sub-region, should rather be looked into again. Mr. Gaisie is asking for double taxation for travellers. I beg to differ.
I hope the Airport tax travellers pay in Ghana, which is one of the highest in the sub-region, should rather be looked into again. Mr. Gaisie is asking for double taxation for travellers. I beg to differ.
Sakura 10 years ago
What a foolish idea!!He is talking nonsense. Establishment of an Electricity fund? He should tell the ECG to stop buying new 4WDs and come out with a grand plan so Ghanaians will not worry about power shortages. Mr. Gaisie, y ... read full comment
What a foolish idea!!He is talking nonsense. Establishment of an Electricity fund? He should tell the ECG to stop buying new 4WDs and come out with a grand plan so Ghanaians will not worry about power shortages. Mr. Gaisie, you are an educated illiterate of the highest order.
AAD 10 years ago
Yes, I recently paid $5 to use the airport trolley in JFK
and In Sierra Leone it is Le-10,000 equivalent of $2
Yes, I recently paid $5 to use the airport trolley in JFK
and In Sierra Leone it is Le-10,000 equivalent of $2
K Nana 10 years ago
Do you know that anytime one buys air ticket, airport tax of more than $50.00 is inclusive in the air ticket. Why??? GHC 10 for what??? Another chop chop???
Do you know that anytime one buys air ticket, airport tax of more than $50.00 is inclusive in the air ticket. Why??? GHC 10 for what??? Another chop chop???
Senior citizen Germany 10 years ago
Iam not sure mr Gaisie made reasonable research with his deputies on proposal of widdening the tax net before he came public with it.Widen the tax net does not mean Govevernment should overburden the poor citizenry without f ... read full comment
Iam not sure mr Gaisie made reasonable research with his deputies on proposal of widdening the tax net before he came public with it.Widen the tax net does not mean Govevernment should overburden the poor citizenry without first looking into areas where workers or the travelling public have been tax overburdened,eg,International travellers are already paying what they cannot bear to support Government.Each traveller coming to Ghana is forced to pay GC900 in addition to the air ticket,appart from that,one is forced to pay twenty Euros or dollers,depending on where one is comming from to the Airport management. Meanwhile,civil servants and public workers are already paying their due share of taxes to Government at source from their meagre monthly emmoluments.Mr Ato Gaisie should therefore should do much more exploits to properly discorver areas where they have escapped taxes or very little since Ghana was born.
Akua 10 years ago
Where in the UK does one pay for using the trolley? Utter nonsense. I have never paid for the use of a trolley in the UK airports. Did this man really research into what he is saying? I doubt it. These days people just tal ... read full comment
Where in the UK does one pay for using the trolley? Utter nonsense. I have never paid for the use of a trolley in the UK airports. Did this man really research into what he is saying? I doubt it. These days people just talk without checking the facts.
Ju N B 10 years ago
Why convert $5 to cedis n suggest we pay that much...are our economies the same? Idiot
Why convert $5 to cedis n suggest we pay that much...are our economies the same? Idiot
iPad 10 years ago
The Airport tax in Ghana at Kotoka is one of the highest in the World.
The politicians in Ghana always sees the Diasporian as a cash cow.
You guys should go on like this and one day you will hardly see any Ghanians coming t ... read full comment
The Airport tax in Ghana at Kotoka is one of the highest in the World.
The politicians in Ghana always sees the Diasporian as a cash cow.
You guys should go on like this and one day you will hardly see any Ghanians coming to Ghana on holidays or remitting money to Ghana. Then you lazy bastards will suffer.
kojo, SC.USA 10 years ago
.Has it come down to this Ghana??....Yall Govt ppl must be crazy!....well my luggage has wheels so no headache. like seriously??
.Has it come down to this Ghana??....Yall Govt ppl must be crazy!....well my luggage has wheels so no headache. like seriously??
Ajasco. 10 years ago
Hey Gaisie boy are you out of your mind? which airport charges three pounds for the use of a trolly? are you just testing waters to see passengers reactions or just being plain stupid to sujust something like that.If you nee ... read full comment
Hey Gaisie boy are you out of your mind? which airport charges three pounds for the use of a trolly? are you just testing waters to see passengers reactions or just being plain stupid to sujust something like that.If you need to save some money first start by sacking your thieving hangers on at the airport you stupid nobb head.
KOJO AMPOFO,MIAMI-FLORIDA,USA. 10 years ago
GAISIE!FOR GOODNESS SAKE,DO YOU HAVE TO LIE TO MAKE A POINT OR CONTRIBUTE.
YOU SIMPLY HAVE THE FACE OF A FOOL AND NAIVE PERSON SO I DO NOT BLAME U.
NEXT TIME YOU SAY SOMETHING,JUST THINK BEFORE MAKING SUCH STUPID AND ILL-CO ... read full comment
GAISIE!FOR GOODNESS SAKE,DO YOU HAVE TO LIE TO MAKE A POINT OR CONTRIBUTE.
YOU SIMPLY HAVE THE FACE OF A FOOL AND NAIVE PERSON SO I DO NOT BLAME U.
NEXT TIME YOU SAY SOMETHING,JUST THINK BEFORE MAKING SUCH STUPID AND ILL-CONCEIVED COMMENTS.LETS LEARN TO THINK AND MAKE ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTIONS
EVEN A ILLITERATE WILL NOT MAKE SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS.ITS TOO SIMPLISTIC.YOU SHOULD RATHER RECOMMEND REASONABLE WAYS FOR GOVT.TO REDUCE EXPENDITURE AND REDUCE THE BURDEN OF THE ORDINARY GHANAIAN NOT ADD UP,FOOL.YOU SHOULD BE FIRED FOR SUCH A NAIVE AND ILL-CONCEIVED COMMENT.I HOPE YOU ARE GENUINELY QUALIFIED AND HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE IN THAT LOUSY POST.
FOYOOSIS 10 years ago
This man Gaisie is a stupid ignorant fool. He's been a nation wrecker all his life, and it's only in Ghana that he can get away with it.
Now he's got the audacity to spew garbage to Ghanaians. I hope next time he would pu ... read full comment
This man Gaisie is a stupid ignorant fool. He's been a nation wrecker all his life, and it's only in Ghana that he can get away with it.
Now he's got the audacity to spew garbage to Ghanaians. I hope next time he would put on his thinking cup before making such suggestions.
angle man 10 years ago
Passingers arriving too from abroad should get a free ride to central Accra as its being done in JFK airport how is that too.
Passingers arriving too from abroad should get a free ride to central Accra as its being done in JFK airport how is that too.
BUKBAK 10 years ago
This Guy is the Liar of the Century. No one in Heathrow or gatwick airport pay for the use of trolleys. Even in US it may depend on the State but Washington Dulles only takes some token coins after which some are returned on ... read full comment
This Guy is the Liar of the Century. No one in Heathrow or gatwick airport pay for the use of trolleys. Even in US it may depend on the State but Washington Dulles only takes some token coins after which some are returned on parking it back. These are the dangerous University graduates in Ghana for whom this country makes progress. Imagine he were to be in a governmental position what will he bring to the table? Nothing.
Dr. med.William Acquah,Germany 10 years ago
Do you want to strip Ghanaians naked?Why do you stupid people always want Ghanaians to suffer more?Aren`t Ghanaians suffering enough?This is pure nonsense!
Do you want to strip Ghanaians naked?Why do you stupid people always want Ghanaians to suffer more?Aren`t Ghanaians suffering enough?This is pure nonsense!
kb 10 years ago
I do not know which airport this guy uses in the UK, but I can assure you that none of the airports in the UK charge for trolley. This is another means of stealing from the general public.
I do not know which airport this guy uses in the UK, but I can assure you that none of the airports in the UK charge for trolley. This is another means of stealing from the general public.
kb 10 years ago
This guy is less intelligent. His wife should leave him. He is a disgrace to his profession. expanding the tax net! Yes but not this. I know a Law firm in Ghana who have never paid tax in their 30+ years of existence.Go tell ... read full comment
This guy is less intelligent. His wife should leave him. He is a disgrace to his profession. expanding the tax net! Yes but not this. I know a Law firm in Ghana who have never paid tax in their 30+ years of existence.Go tell this to the Marines
CONCERN CITIZEN 10 years ago
Mr Gaisie is a big liar! which of the Airports in UK charges money for the use of the trolley. I have used all the big airports in UK and I am still using. He should tell me which one charges for the use of trolley? Because ... read full comment
Mr Gaisie is a big liar! which of the Airports in UK charges money for the use of the trolley. I have used all the big airports in UK and I am still using. He should tell me which one charges for the use of trolley? Because of all these sick and stupid people that is why these whites are mis-and-maltreating us! SHAME unto HIM! LIAR
Kwaa 10 years ago
What ignorance? These are the kind of people who would ruin Ghana if ever they had the nod to rule us. Lying through once teeth.I have travelled around Europe and I can't think of any airport where I was asked to pay for a tr ... read full comment
What ignorance? These are the kind of people who would ruin Ghana if ever they had the nod to rule us. Lying through once teeth.I have travelled around Europe and I can't think of any airport where I was asked to pay for a trolley. If Gaisie has any idea he should tell the government to provide benefits to those who don't have a job and are struggling to put food on the table for their families.
Kwaa 10 years ago
Cheap publicity...no brains!
Cheap publicity...no brains!
Asaseaban 10 years ago
The idea to charge every traveler GH.10
Cedis at Kotoka Int.Airport is stupid. Why should somebody be charged GH.10 cedis if the person is not going to need a trolley ? It should be a USER FEE for those who need the trolley ... read full comment
The idea to charge every traveler GH.10
Cedis at Kotoka Int.Airport is stupid. Why should somebody be charged GH.10 cedis if the person is not going to need a trolley ? It should be a USER FEE for those who need the trolley as it is used in Canada and in some other countries.
Ship Dealer 10 years ago
Are you serouis GH 10. For Trolleys. Please
Come again...
Are you normal ghana's.
Are you serouis GH 10. For Trolleys. Please
Come again...
Are you normal ghana's.
kojo 10 years ago
This is foolish. Let travellers enjoy the use of trolley free at KIA.....
This is foolish. Let travellers enjoy the use of trolley free at KIA.....
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago
..MUAHAHAHAAA
VERY SOON, THIS APONKYE FACE WILL BE TELLING US TO PAY 5 CEDIS TO USE THE WASHROOMS AT KOTOKA.
..MUAHAHAHAAA
VERY SOON, THIS APONKYE FACE WILL BE TELLING US TO PAY 5 CEDIS TO USE THE WASHROOMS AT KOTOKA.
maame yaa 10 years ago
I do believe his suggestion was faulted, for the amount he's asking for is quite outrageous.There is however no need for all these insulting remarks..
I do believe his suggestion was faulted, for the amount he's asking for is quite outrageous.There is however no need for all these insulting remarks..
Lafia 10 years ago
silly article,in Thailand,Singapore,Beijing,Dubai,Cairo,Nigeria etc i never heard about this tax. Ghana will remain forever an idiot country
silly article,in Thailand,Singapore,Beijing,Dubai,Cairo,Nigeria etc i never heard about this tax. Ghana will remain forever an idiot country
Frank 10 years ago
MR ATO GAISIE WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU TRAVELLED TO THE UK? DO NOT PRETEND YOU CAN FOOL GHANAIAN PUBLIC BY CLAIMING YOU KNOW ALL. THIS IS CLEVERLY WORKED TO GO INTO THE POCKETS OF SOME FEW PEOPLE AT THE AIRPORTS, JUST LIKE ... read full comment
MR ATO GAISIE WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU TRAVELLED TO THE UK? DO NOT PRETEND YOU CAN FOOL GHANAIAN PUBLIC BY CLAIMING YOU KNOW ALL. THIS IS CLEVERLY WORKED TO GO INTO THE POCKETS OF SOME FEW PEOPLE AT THE AIRPORTS, JUST LIKE THE ROAD TOLLS ON OUR HIGHWAYS.
KOMLA TULASI 10 years ago
ATO GAISIE, WHERE DID YOU GET THIS INFORMATION FROM THAT IN THERE ARE CHARGES TO USE TROLLEYS IN THE U.K.??? ARE YOU DREAMING OR YOU LIVE IN A DIFFERENT WORLD??? WHAT YOU SAY IS NONESENSE. YOU MAY RATHER ADVISE THE GOVERNMEN ... read full comment
ATO GAISIE, WHERE DID YOU GET THIS INFORMATION FROM THAT IN THERE ARE CHARGES TO USE TROLLEYS IN THE U.K.??? ARE YOU DREAMING OR YOU LIVE IN A DIFFERENT WORLD??? WHAT YOU SAY IS NONESENSE. YOU MAY RATHER ADVISE THE GOVERNMENT TO FIND WAYS OF CURBING IRRELEVANT EXPENDITURE AND CORRUPTION WITHIN THE GOVERNMENT AND OTHER MINISTRIES RATHER THAN ALREADY OVER-BURDENED TAX PAYERS.
TRY TO BE SENSIBLE NEXT TIME RATHER THAN TALKING THRASH!!!
nana 10 years ago
This is complete paucity of ideas from someone who is heading an entrepreneurial foundation. For his information paying for the use of the trolley at the airport is not a tax by the US or UK govts. They are services provided ... read full comment
This is complete paucity of ideas from someone who is heading an entrepreneurial foundation. For his information paying for the use of the trolley at the airport is not a tax by the US or UK govts. They are services provided by private companies so obviously one has to pay for it and one has the option to use it or not to. Is he aware that the tax passengers pay for using the airports as well as the fuel surcharges etc makes up almost half of the ticket fares? Deduct 2 cedis from civil servants to support government agencies? Preposterous!
Adams g 10 years ago
Ur Ndc gov hv lost it.. U r nw on a wild goose chase.
Ur Ndc gov hv lost it.. U r nw on a wild goose chase.
Ohene. 10 years ago
NDC = idiots.
NDC = idiots.
Ben 10 years ago
GOOGLE ,What is the cost of a Smarte Carte at JFK airport?The cost is $5.00,so why all this talk talk,its a good suggestion to create employment and generate revenue to put our airport in a top class level,so folks lets suppo ... read full comment
GOOGLE ,What is the cost of a Smarte Carte at JFK airport?The cost is $5.00,so why all this talk talk,its a good suggestion to create employment and generate revenue to put our airport in a top class level,so folks lets support the idea.
Ben 10 years ago
AIRPORTS in Spain will start charging a euro for passengers to use luggage trolleys, according to the Spanish Airport Authority, AENA.
The first airport to charge will be Madrid’s Barajas airport followed by Tenerife Sou ... read full comment
AIRPORTS in Spain will start charging a euro for passengers to use luggage trolleys, according to the Spanish Airport Authority, AENA.
The first airport to charge will be Madrid’s Barajas airport followed by Tenerife South, Alicante, Barcelona’s El Prat airport, Palma de Mallorca, Málaga and Gran Canaria – all the major flight destinations for Spain’s most popular holiday resort towns.
The State-run airline governing body, AENA, says this is part of a plan to claw back €3.2 million and clear huge debts.
AENA has defended the decision by saying Madrid’s airport’s luggage trolleys currently cost €3.7 million a year to maintain, but this will be reduced to €500,000 if they charge €1 per use – a saving of 3.2 million.
Other European airports have already implemented similar charges, including Germany’s Hahn, Munich, Cologne and Düsseldorf; Italy’s Milan, Genoa, Torino and Rome-Fiumicino, and Athens.
Airports in the UK, including Manchester, Bristol, Luton, Birmingham, Leeds and Cardiff all charge up to two pounds per time.
An exact timescale for the charges to be implemented has not yet been announced.
Ama Serwa. 10 years ago
I have always wondered why KIA does not charge for the use of luggage trolleys as is the case at international airports in the US. KIA's trolleys are even more stable and convenient to use. Can't believe all the numerous peop ... read full comment
I have always wondered why KIA does not charge for the use of luggage trolleys as is the case at international airports in the US. KIA's trolleys are even more stable and convenient to use. Can't believe all the numerous people who are saying that such charges don't occur in the US. Amazing!
Ama Serwa. 10 years ago
Of course, if you can carry your own luggage in and out of the airport, the need for luggage trolley does not arise for you to pay for one.
Of course, if you can carry your own luggage in and out of the airport, the need for luggage trolley does not arise for you to pay for one.
Efo Koshie 10 years ago
Sure you are very innocent about the tax travellers pay when travelling to ghana. our airport tax is one of the highest in the world and you are dreaming about trolley tax. congrats.
Sure you are very innocent about the tax travellers pay when travelling to ghana. our airport tax is one of the highest in the world and you are dreaming about trolley tax. congrats.
Gostav 10 years ago
Am sorry , this guy don't know what is talking about , has he ever travelled to the UK,? Trolley is free in the EU, everybody is calling themselves President of an association . God help Ghana, if they want to the popular, ... read full comment
Am sorry , this guy don't know what is talking about , has he ever travelled to the UK,? Trolley is free in the EU, everybody is calling themselves President of an association . God help Ghana, if they want to the popular, they use this 419 means.
James 10 years ago
The tips we give to the unemployed at the Airport who assist travelers on arrival with their trolleys are sometimes more tha $5.00,we can gainfully employ them if we charge some small amount and also put our Airport in a top ... read full comment
The tips we give to the unemployed at the Airport who assist travelers on arrival with their trolleys are sometimes more tha $5.00,we can gainfully employ them if we charge some small amount and also put our Airport in a top class to avoid floods and metro services harassment.I 100% support this idea.
Agbeve 10 years ago
Hahahaha... I have a better idea! Why dont we ban the trolley kraa and employ kaya yoo to carry our bags. In that way we create jobs for the youth; cut down on importation of trolleys to save our foreign exchange, etc... Ab ... read full comment
Hahahaha... I have a better idea! Why dont we ban the trolley kraa and employ kaya yoo to carry our bags. In that way we create jobs for the youth; cut down on importation of trolleys to save our foreign exchange, etc... Abi?
Kwasi A. 10 years ago
Dear Mr. Gaisie,
I am not surprise about your recommendation that government must charge passengers for use of trolleys (aka luggage cart). Unfortunately you are not giving the full facts to the Ghanaian publ ... read full comment
Dear Mr. Gaisie,
I am not surprise about your recommendation that government must charge passengers for use of trolleys (aka luggage cart). Unfortunately you are not giving the full facts to the Ghanaian public. In the United States, these trolleys as you call them are run by private people and they are locked up in machines in most airports. Passengers will have to pay (slot) the carts for use. On the other hand some of them can be found idle when passengers empty/vacate them. You see your recommendation is a good one but who the hell do you want to be entrusted to collect the GHC10.00? I want you to research your recommendations very well and you will find that the person/s who run the trolleys (carts) have employed people to round them up, put them back in the machine to identify how often they're removed. Oh less I forget, they pay taxes on them too to develop the airport to make it as clean as you see it every time you travel. I am sorry but I will like to ask you and your group "how much taxes do you pay every year towards the upkeep of the nation? In the countries you have cited such petty businesses have been leased out to individual people through government bidding and the winner takes all. Are you recommending that as well or it is going to another government establishment that feeds the foot soldiers of the government like the latrine business (ban-bini-gyima)? May I give you a piece of advise Mr. Gaisie; not only are you misinformed but no one should even waste time listening to you because you seem to be one of the people who happen to come abroad once in a while and think oh I have an idea for the government. Again you're right some airports charge money for the so called trolleys but not as expensive as you allege; therefore look before you leap.
American D 10 years ago
GHC 10 for a trolley? Food is not even that expensive. And to take money from the airport employees, so they can make us dash them somemore when we come to Ghana. Please... I get what you are trying to do, but if there is a ... read full comment
GHC 10 for a trolley? Food is not even that expensive. And to take money from the airport employees, so they can make us dash them somemore when we come to Ghana. Please... I get what you are trying to do, but if there is a fee it should be more like GHC 1.
BTW, where will the money go? Surely NOT to the people in the rural areas and for the children who need to pay for school fees and books.
Come back to reality...
Sammy Agyei 10 years ago
Has he forgotten that we pay Airport Tax? Nonsense.
Has he forgotten that we pay Airport Tax? Nonsense.
Moses 10 years ago
The countries that you are citing do not charge anywhere close to what you are suggesting. Besides you forgot to mention that the facilities at Kotoka is nowhere close to any facility you will find at airports in Europe or Am ... read full comment
The countries that you are citing do not charge anywhere close to what you are suggesting. Besides you forgot to mention that the facilities at Kotoka is nowhere close to any facility you will find at airports in Europe or America. I was in Ghana in January, and I tried to go and use a washroom in the main check in area. First of all there was only one washroom for men, and I couldn't believe what I saw when I opened the door. I couldn't even step into the washroom to use it. I had to go to the domestic check in area to use the washroom there. What a disgrace. If I as a Ghanaian citizen feels this way, how much more wll a foreigner see us?
To this asshole asking for stupid charges, he must know that he can't pick mushrooms in his living room. How much income taxes does he pay anyway? If Ghanaians pay their taxes as they are obliged to do, the Government will get all the money it needs to provide for the citizens.
Bankudade 10 years ago
Just look at this IDIOT and what he is saying. Show us proof that shows that in the US you get charged $5 to use the trolley this is not true. yes you get charge but $5. And none of the tolls on the bridges doubles up when th ... read full comment
Just look at this IDIOT and what he is saying. Show us proof that shows that in the US you get charged $5 to use the trolley this is not true. yes you get charge but $5. And none of the tolls on the bridges doubles up when there is a special event going.
Pee 10 years ago
This are the kind Ghanaians Ghana needs. This man wanna see Ghana grows. Thank you Ato
This are the kind Ghanaians Ghana needs. This man wanna see Ghana grows. Thank you Ato
PLUMBER 10 years ago
As a traveller,I ahve noted each time I pass throygh the Ngerian airports where trolley use is paid for, Kotoka Int. Airport is mentioned as a very travel friendly place. Let us keep it this way for some time.
As a traveller,I ahve noted each time I pass throygh the Ngerian airports where trolley use is paid for, Kotoka Int. Airport is mentioned as a very travel friendly place. Let us keep it this way for some time.
Mansa Musa 10 years ago
Are you crazy? you cannot even enforce the existing laws at the airport yet you want to further whet your beak by introducing this 'insane' law. Have you thought about those helpers at the airport who look famished and are al ... read full comment
Are you crazy? you cannot even enforce the existing laws at the airport yet you want to further whet your beak by introducing this 'insane' law. Have you thought about those helpers at the airport who look famished and are always looking for a cheap buck. They will pocket these money. Put in place a proper mechanism, provide good central air-conditioning at the arrival hall, respect your clients then we can talk about your insane proposition. Your services is below zero at our airport!
Ankonam 10 years ago
This proposal appears to come from a nonentity. Internationally, airports charge an airport tax which takes care of all the services travellers would need. This tax component is incorporated in the ticket. It means that an ... read full comment
This proposal appears to come from a nonentity. Internationally, airports charge an airport tax which takes care of all the services travellers would need. This tax component is incorporated in the ticket. It means that anyone who buys a ticket pays that tax. It is sheer lunacy for anyone to suggest that a seperate trolley tax is charged. This is an idea coming from the "Chew, Pour, Pass" variety who believe they know everything. Frequent travellers would regard the claims by this chap as nonsensical. Ghanaians should vehemently resist such a tax.
WOMAAME TWE 10 years ago
YOU ARE MAD, call me 00447961127716
Mr Sam Ato Gaisie, President of the Entrepreneur Foundation of Ghana (EFG) stupid fool that useless, imbecilic trolleys you use at the so-called KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, cannot be co ... read full comment
YOU ARE MAD, call me 00447961127716
Mr Sam Ato Gaisie, President of the Entrepreneur Foundation of Ghana (EFG) stupid fool that useless, imbecilic trolleys you use at the so-called KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, cannot be compared to the UK AND US TROLLEYS. Kwasia boy
kwame 10 years ago
This guy is insane or getting insane...Why do they always compare what others do.
This guy is insane or getting insane...Why do they always compare what others do.
No one charges passengers a penny to use trolleys at Heathrow,Mr.gaisie. May be u could advise the government to reduce the number of duputy ministers.
Mr Gaisie is an ignorant person and must not be listened to. If he can not offer correct information ,his input into anything can create havoc and confusion.SHAMEFUL.....
In fact where they were charging travelers, they have stopped. And this Gaisie "something" is the president of Entrepreneur Foundation in Ghana? He obviously doesn't travel abroad else he would know this. Who elected him pres ...
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A member of the robbery gang eh? What do we do with the taxes already being taken at the airport? Do you want to dive away visitors?
Progressive countries that reap $Billions do nto tax the use of trollies at the airports ...
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The guy is simply unintelligent.This proposition just popped out of his mind and he thought it was a laudable idea.There are a lot of ways Government can generate revenue but i bet this trolley task smacks of ignorance.Alread ...
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trolley task in 2 should be trolley tax
What is this man talking about? Not all airports charge for using their trolleys. Widening the tax net makes sense but piling the taxes on a narow group of users(e.g. drivers, road users, fone users) makes no sense!!
You took the comment out of my foul mouth. All those of us going through the Airport pay airport tax. What is the Airport tax for? Indeed this Gaisie man is looking for "heroism" of a strange kind. He is simply an IGNORAMUS ...
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I am trying to control my migraine before I start to unload, but truth is I can never fully express the level of my discontent at Ghanaian leadership, from top to bottom. It has to be the food(diet), water and perhaps genetic ...
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MR GAISIE SUGGESTION COULD BRING DISATER TO GHANA' AVIATION INDUSTRY INSTEAD OF IMPROVING IT. FOOLISH IDIOT. WHO TRAINED HIM? HE CALLS HIMSELF AN ENTREPRENEUR? FROM WHERE. FOOLISH IDIOT
It's not a bad idea but it to much five cedis will be fine.one idea also if you can crate a job to help people with thier lauggages it will be very you can open small office that people when they help for thier bags will com ...
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This Gaise thing is mad ... NONESENSE. VILLAGER !
YOU DEY LIE...WE DON'T PAY FOR USING TROLLEYS AT HEATHROW AIRPORT...
kwasee s3m
Lair who pays for trolleys @ HEATHROW? Do you want passengers to carry their bags ? Not wonder you and your greedy bastards master's want to introduce talk tax . Fools
This is a false statement,try and go on overseas trips, MR!!!!!!!!!
Terribly, is that you or an impersonation?
It seems you are beginning to see the light others foresaw. What a positive change?
in american cities most baggage claim areas are outside the secured (x-ray) areas so you family can come inside and help carry the baaggage or eat a meal at shop with you! Beside in ghana we can just pay a live person to carr ...
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Mr. Gaisie, which airport in the UK charges £2 trolley tax? Have you ever been in the UK? I guess not.. you are not an entrepreneur that one can rely on if your advice and facts are "fictitious"!!!
Bankrupt and unproductive ideas will not and cannot save Ghana.
Are we so daft and bereft of income generating ideas for planning?
If this imposed government is incapable of managing the nation's affairs, they should ju ...
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Fools the money is finish
Mr. Kobi Lee where did you learn that the use of troleys at airports are not charged. It is about time this tax is introduced as in many countries over the world, one has to slot in a coin to release a trolley for the passeng ...
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please this happens in shopping centers too n your money is refunded as soon as you pack it properly the coin slips out.
Have you seen any GHC10.00 coin habba.
Mama Tula,incase you dont know,Ghana has one of the highest airport taxes in Africa.So there is the need for one to enjoy the services for the tax paid.I hope you do travel through some airports anyway.Am saying this because ...
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Do you know how much Government of Ghana taxes plane tickets compared to other countries. I understand that for a 1500 cedis ticket one pays an additional almost 900 cedis as tax to govt, now how much more shd people pay for ...
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sorry to burst your bubble, you slot a coin or coins to gain access, however u get it back when you return the trolley to its designated point.
Please don't display your ignorance here. The coin that you insert to release the trolley for use is refunded when you return the trolley and push the chained metal key back into the slot. People like you are dangerous, you c ...
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Mama Tumu, Coin sloting is mostly done at the supermarket, and when you finish with the trolley, you take it back for your money. The only reason this is done is to return the trolley.
Any where that you slot money into the trolley, if you pack the trolley back well your money flips back so if you are IGNORANCE AND HAS NOT BEEN TAKING YOUR MONEY BACK PLEASE DONT DO THAT AGAIN!!!ILLITERACY IS A DISEASE!! EG ...
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unless your carrying excess baggage no reason to have trolley except you carrying baggage for young children or disable person.
When most of the airports are moving away from these charges, some old ideas seems to emerge from surprisingly young mouths.
Have you noticed that almost all the new traveling bags have wheels?
Both UK and US airports have ...
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All that this man is saying is reapeating himself, that is government should continue to stress the the already stressed out ordinary ghanaian, he could not formulate one single idea that will help to creat jobs among the peo ...
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NO ONE PAYS FOR TROLLEYS AT HEATHROW. YOU CAN SAY THAT FOR THE US BUT NOT FOR THE UK. LOOSE TALK
Good contribution guys, the article is a boggus one and need not to be taken serious, Talking about roads, our highways have little or no markings on them, driving in the night is like taken a trip to hell, meanwhile they cha ...
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and i knew it was only GNA that would see this as a news worthy report. so lazy an enterprise. honestly i hardly read their post because they themselves do not carryout any serious research.
stupid idiot.Ask the govt.to reduce salaries of ministers by 15% and see how much revenue would come in.
John Dramani Mahama (PREZ) and his stupid ministers again.
This man is so annoyingly stupid. He is by all standards unintelligent and should be dismissed by Ghanaians. Nonsense
Is jdm who is stupid to employ this man
i have not yet seen this in paris just want to tell this fool
even singapore, malaysia, hong kong yes hong kong one the expensive cities in the world. trolley tax does not exist uncle ato look around you you V8 SUV's gulping our fuel for free.
Mr Gaisie when was the last time you travel through Heathrow. Do not say what you dont know
No, no, no....... Are we so poor? A trolley tax?? Why didn't this man said anything about the waste in administration of government buisiness? I mean the corruption etc. No to airport trolley tax!!!
Please check your facts. Nobody pays for the use of trolleys at London Heathrow airport. At Gatwick airport it is a refundable £1.00.
ANYONE PURPORTING TO REPRESENT PRIVATE SECTOR INTEREST AND PROPOSING A PRO-TAX, PUBLIC-LED DEVELOPMENTAL AGENDA IS WOEFULLY MISPLACED.
DOES HE REALLY THINK THE GOVERNMENT CAN LEAD DEVELOPMENT IN GHANA?
ANYONE PURPORTING TO REPRESENT PRIVATE SECTOR INTEREST AND PROPOSING A PRO-TAX, PUBLIC-LED DEVELOPMENTAL AGENDA IS WOEFULLY MISPLACED.
DOES HE REALLY THINK THE GOVERNMENT CAN LEAD DEVELOPMENT IN GHANA?
Listen to another hypocrite. Which airport in the uk charges £2 for the use of trollies? Are u saying that Ghanaians doesn't pay adequate taxes? Who will collect the trolley taxes anyway.? So a passenger will go and pay befo ...
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This guy is out of touch.No body pays for trolleys in Europe.Proposing 10 cedis is abnormal.
how do you pay for trolley at the airport, by the airline or the passenger travelling? Ghana why aaaaaa
Oh NO we have another rubbish here! SIR you think Ghanaians don't travel, please tell me where in UK airport they charge £2? I as a big man like you why do you expose yourself to be con.
Morons in Power. Cut spending.
Have you travelled to JFK and you did not pay for your trolley.google airport trolley tax in the world
This is a blatant lie, I was in America in Dec 2011, I never paid a cent for trolley, I live in Britain and travel every year no one pays for trolley use. Shut up if you have nothing to contribute
This just goes to show how ignorant most top-class Ghanaian political figures can be when it comes to feeding the nation with basic statistical analysis. Even if the wrong data given here and the information supplied proved t ...
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Hey fool,
Let me tell you what to do with the GHc10 you collect from the trolley business, use it to expand the Kotoka international airport. We have heard enough about collecting tax for national developements that never wa ...
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EVEN WITH HIS 4 EYES HE STILL CANT SEE. AT PEARSON AIRPORT IN TORONTO, U PAY 2 BUCKS TO USE THE TROLLEY AND I HATE IT. SO I HAVNT FLOWN OUT OF THAT AIRPORT IN 3 YRS. I ALWAYS GO TO BUFFALO. THIS GUY IS A RETARD. LITTLE MONIES ...
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There are so many V8 L/Cruisers on our alley ways and Gulping fuel for free.
How much is airport tax, and what services does the airport render to passengers, if trolley are charged for use
What do you mean by that? Do you understand what precedence means? By the way who said those V8 Land Cruisers gulp fuel for free? Away these silly emotional outburst! The V8 land cruiser was taxed when it arrived in Ghana and ...
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I dont know who this man is but is quite strange that passengers pay for trolleys.what i know is u slot the trolley with money and u take off your money after u 've packed it right place.
PLEASE LET US BE CAREFUL§ WHICH AIRPORTS IN THE U.K AND THE U.S.A CHARGE PASSENGERS FOR TROLLEYS? IT IS NOT ALL KINDS OF NONSENSE THAT WE HAVE TO IMBIBE.
The major problem in Ghana is corruption and extravagance. This man should have rather made a suggestion on how to check Corruption & Extravagance. If not, it will be like putting more water in a leaking bucket.
I hope the Airport tax travellers pay in Ghana, which is one of the highest in the sub-region, should rather be looked into again. Mr. Gaisie is asking for double taxation for travellers. I beg to differ.
What a foolish idea!!He is talking nonsense. Establishment of an Electricity fund? He should tell the ECG to stop buying new 4WDs and come out with a grand plan so Ghanaians will not worry about power shortages. Mr. Gaisie, y ...
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Yes, I recently paid $5 to use the airport trolley in JFK
and In Sierra Leone it is Le-10,000 equivalent of $2
Do you know that anytime one buys air ticket, airport tax of more than $50.00 is inclusive in the air ticket. Why??? GHC 10 for what??? Another chop chop???
Iam not sure mr Gaisie made reasonable research with his deputies on proposal of widdening the tax net before he came public with it.Widen the tax net does not mean Govevernment should overburden the poor citizenry without f ...
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Where in the UK does one pay for using the trolley? Utter nonsense. I have never paid for the use of a trolley in the UK airports. Did this man really research into what he is saying? I doubt it. These days people just tal ...
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Why convert $5 to cedis n suggest we pay that much...are our economies the same? Idiot
The Airport tax in Ghana at Kotoka is one of the highest in the World.
The politicians in Ghana always sees the Diasporian as a cash cow.
You guys should go on like this and one day you will hardly see any Ghanians coming t ...
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.Has it come down to this Ghana??....Yall Govt ppl must be crazy!....well my luggage has wheels so no headache. like seriously??
Hey Gaisie boy are you out of your mind? which airport charges three pounds for the use of a trolly? are you just testing waters to see passengers reactions or just being plain stupid to sujust something like that.If you nee ...
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GAISIE!FOR GOODNESS SAKE,DO YOU HAVE TO LIE TO MAKE A POINT OR CONTRIBUTE.
YOU SIMPLY HAVE THE FACE OF A FOOL AND NAIVE PERSON SO I DO NOT BLAME U.
NEXT TIME YOU SAY SOMETHING,JUST THINK BEFORE MAKING SUCH STUPID AND ILL-CO ...
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This man Gaisie is a stupid ignorant fool. He's been a nation wrecker all his life, and it's only in Ghana that he can get away with it.
Now he's got the audacity to spew garbage to Ghanaians. I hope next time he would pu ...
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Passingers arriving too from abroad should get a free ride to central Accra as its being done in JFK airport how is that too.
This Guy is the Liar of the Century. No one in Heathrow or gatwick airport pay for the use of trolleys. Even in US it may depend on the State but Washington Dulles only takes some token coins after which some are returned on ...
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Do you want to strip Ghanaians naked?Why do you stupid people always want Ghanaians to suffer more?Aren`t Ghanaians suffering enough?This is pure nonsense!
I do not know which airport this guy uses in the UK, but I can assure you that none of the airports in the UK charge for trolley. This is another means of stealing from the general public.
This guy is less intelligent. His wife should leave him. He is a disgrace to his profession. expanding the tax net! Yes but not this. I know a Law firm in Ghana who have never paid tax in their 30+ years of existence.Go tell ...
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Mr Gaisie is a big liar! which of the Airports in UK charges money for the use of the trolley. I have used all the big airports in UK and I am still using. He should tell me which one charges for the use of trolley? Because ...
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What ignorance? These are the kind of people who would ruin Ghana if ever they had the nod to rule us. Lying through once teeth.I have travelled around Europe and I can't think of any airport where I was asked to pay for a tr ...
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Cheap publicity...no brains!
The idea to charge every traveler GH.10
Cedis at Kotoka Int.Airport is stupid. Why should somebody be charged GH.10 cedis if the person is not going to need a trolley ? It should be a USER FEE for those who need the trolley ...
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Are you serouis GH 10. For Trolleys. Please
Come again...
Are you normal ghana's.
This is foolish. Let travellers enjoy the use of trolley free at KIA.....
..MUAHAHAHAAA
VERY SOON, THIS APONKYE FACE WILL BE TELLING US TO PAY 5 CEDIS TO USE THE WASHROOMS AT KOTOKA.
I do believe his suggestion was faulted, for the amount he's asking for is quite outrageous.There is however no need for all these insulting remarks..
silly article,in Thailand,Singapore,Beijing,Dubai,Cairo,Nigeria etc i never heard about this tax. Ghana will remain forever an idiot country
MR ATO GAISIE WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU TRAVELLED TO THE UK? DO NOT PRETEND YOU CAN FOOL GHANAIAN PUBLIC BY CLAIMING YOU KNOW ALL. THIS IS CLEVERLY WORKED TO GO INTO THE POCKETS OF SOME FEW PEOPLE AT THE AIRPORTS, JUST LIKE ...
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ATO GAISIE, WHERE DID YOU GET THIS INFORMATION FROM THAT IN THERE ARE CHARGES TO USE TROLLEYS IN THE U.K.??? ARE YOU DREAMING OR YOU LIVE IN A DIFFERENT WORLD??? WHAT YOU SAY IS NONESENSE. YOU MAY RATHER ADVISE THE GOVERNMEN ...
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This is complete paucity of ideas from someone who is heading an entrepreneurial foundation. For his information paying for the use of the trolley at the airport is not a tax by the US or UK govts. They are services provided ...
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Ur Ndc gov hv lost it.. U r nw on a wild goose chase.
NDC = idiots.
GOOGLE ,What is the cost of a Smarte Carte at JFK airport?The cost is $5.00,so why all this talk talk,its a good suggestion to create employment and generate revenue to put our airport in a top class level,so folks lets suppo ...
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AIRPORTS in Spain will start charging a euro for passengers to use luggage trolleys, according to the Spanish Airport Authority, AENA.
The first airport to charge will be Madrid’s Barajas airport followed by Tenerife Sou ...
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I have always wondered why KIA does not charge for the use of luggage trolleys as is the case at international airports in the US. KIA's trolleys are even more stable and convenient to use. Can't believe all the numerous peop ...
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Of course, if you can carry your own luggage in and out of the airport, the need for luggage trolley does not arise for you to pay for one.
Sure you are very innocent about the tax travellers pay when travelling to ghana. our airport tax is one of the highest in the world and you are dreaming about trolley tax. congrats.
Am sorry , this guy don't know what is talking about , has he ever travelled to the UK,? Trolley is free in the EU, everybody is calling themselves President of an association . God help Ghana, if they want to the popular, ...
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The tips we give to the unemployed at the Airport who assist travelers on arrival with their trolleys are sometimes more tha $5.00,we can gainfully employ them if we charge some small amount and also put our Airport in a top ...
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Hahahaha... I have a better idea! Why dont we ban the trolley kraa and employ kaya yoo to carry our bags. In that way we create jobs for the youth; cut down on importation of trolleys to save our foreign exchange, etc... Ab ...
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Dear Mr. Gaisie,
I am not surprise about your recommendation that government must charge passengers for use of trolleys (aka luggage cart). Unfortunately you are not giving the full facts to the Ghanaian publ ...
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GHC 10 for a trolley? Food is not even that expensive. And to take money from the airport employees, so they can make us dash them somemore when we come to Ghana. Please... I get what you are trying to do, but if there is a ...
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Has he forgotten that we pay Airport Tax? Nonsense.
The countries that you are citing do not charge anywhere close to what you are suggesting. Besides you forgot to mention that the facilities at Kotoka is nowhere close to any facility you will find at airports in Europe or Am ...
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Just look at this IDIOT and what he is saying. Show us proof that shows that in the US you get charged $5 to use the trolley this is not true. yes you get charge but $5. And none of the tolls on the bridges doubles up when th ...
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This are the kind Ghanaians Ghana needs. This man wanna see Ghana grows. Thank you Ato
As a traveller,I ahve noted each time I pass throygh the Ngerian airports where trolley use is paid for, Kotoka Int. Airport is mentioned as a very travel friendly place. Let us keep it this way for some time.
Are you crazy? you cannot even enforce the existing laws at the airport yet you want to further whet your beak by introducing this 'insane' law. Have you thought about those helpers at the airport who look famished and are al ...
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This proposal appears to come from a nonentity. Internationally, airports charge an airport tax which takes care of all the services travellers would need. This tax component is incorporated in the ticket. It means that an ...
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YOU ARE MAD, call me 00447961127716
Mr Sam Ato Gaisie, President of the Entrepreneur Foundation of Ghana (EFG) stupid fool that useless, imbecilic trolleys you use at the so-called KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, cannot be co ...
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This guy is insane or getting insane...Why do they always compare what others do.