Board Members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have described as unlawful and a breach of natural justice the decision by the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) to impose a GHC5.8m fine on them for alleged regulatory non-compliance. In a letter written by their lawyer, Yaw Acheampong Boafo on their behalf, the board members […] The post Your fines to
Samuel Dubik Mahama Accusations have been made against the Board Members of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) for their failure to Read More... The post ECG Board Members Reject GHC5. 8m FinevImposed
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has interdicted all staff implicated in the recent cocaine smuggling incident at the Kotoka International Airport. The Herald Newspaper reported that the scandal emerged following the arrest of a significant quantity of illegal drugs at Brussels Airport in Belgium, with reports indicating that the cocaine was smuggled through KIA […] The post GACL
Residents of Koforidua, the capital of the Eastern Region in Ghana, are demanding urgent action from the management of the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) to address the ongoing water rationing crisis that has persisted for four years. The residents are also requesting an increase in water production to meet the growing demand. Since 2020, GWCL […] The post Koforidua: Residents
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has revealed that it dispatched more than 100 notifications of power outages during the initial quarter of 2024. The majority of these notices Read More... The post ECG Responds To PURC Over Dumsor Timetable appeared first on
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has disclosed that it issued over 100 notices of power outages in the first quarter of 2024. Much of the notices, according to the power distributor, were to pave the way for maintenance works to be carried out on some of its transmission equipment. The disclosure was in response […] The post Over 100 power outage
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is on course in respect of compliance with the 5 requirements under the Cash Waterfall Mechanism procedure. This is contained in a statement dated March 26, 2024, issued by the Commission and signed by its Executive Secretary, Dr Ishmael Ackah. […] The post PURC
Dr Eric Obutey, the Head of Research and Corporate Affairs at the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), has stated that the commission has instructed the Electricity Company of Ghana to distribute funds from the Cash Waterfall Mechanism (CWM) by March 25, 2024. He clarified that the CWM is a system designed to distribute the revenues […] The post PURC
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has ordered the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to comply with the Cash Waterfall Mechanism (CWM) and pay all tariff revenues as prescribed and allocated under the CWM to secure the financial integrity of the energy sector. According to the PURC, the objective of the CWM is to ensure […] The post PURC bares
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has suspended its proposed $20 round-trip passenger fee following parliamentary scrutiny. Parliament, on Wednesday, March 13th summoned the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, to address concerns regarding the fee’s legality. This action stemmed from objections raised by the Minority Caucus, who argued that the GACL lacked the authority […] The post GACL
Patrick Bannor Antwi presenting the cheque to College of Nursing and Midwifery SRC Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Ishmael Ackah has presented a check of Read More... The post PURC Supports College Of Nursing SRC appeared first on
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has explained the rationale behind the tariff review for the first quarter of 2024. On February 28, the commission announced a minor decrease in electricity tariffs for residential consumers, while maintaining the current rates for lifeline consumers (0-30 kWh) and residential consumers using 0-300 kWh. PURC highlighted that the […] The post PURC
The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) management has provided clarity regarding its recent decision to shut down operations in Bawku which has left residents expressing concerns over water scarcity. Stanley Martey, the communications manager for the GWL, explained in an interview with Citi News that the decision to cut off the water supply was made due […] The post GWL clarifies decision
Dr. Ishmael Ackah – CEO of PURC Electricity tariffs for residential consumers within 301kWh and above have been reduced by 6.5% starting April 1 to June 30, 2024 In Read More... The post Residential Electricity Tariffs Down By 6.5% appeared first on
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a slight reduction in electricity tariff for residential consumers but said there will be no change (0%) in the prices paid by lifeline consumers (0-30 kWh), as well as residential consumers within the consumption bracket of 0-300 kWh. PURC says the marginal tariff reduction of 6.56% will […] The post PURC
The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) management in the Ashanti Region has announced that water supply has been fully restored within the Greater Kumasi Metropolis. The institution clarified that the water interruption was caused by an unstable power supply from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to both the Barekese Water Treatment Plant and the Achiase […] The post GWL restores
The Ghana Water Limited has stated that the water shortage situation in the Tamale community has worsened due to the prevailing harmattan weather conditions in the northern part of the country. Director of Communications at the Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Stanley Martey, said that the unfavourable weather conditions have led to the drying up of […] The post GWL blames
Ghana Water Limited has refuted the claim made by Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam Nettey George, regarding the importation of a new water treatment called ‘One Drop’. This follows an accusation made by the MP on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on February 1, 2024, alleging that the government, together with GWCL, has procured […] The post GWL denies
The Managing Director of the Ghana Water Company Limited, (GWCL) Ing. Dr. Clifford Braimah, has stated that the population of Accra has outgrown the capacity of the water company. Residents in various parts of Accra, including Adenta, Kasoa, Weija, and Apaapa in La, have voiced concerns about the irregular water supply affecting their communities. This […] The post Water
The management of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has highlighted the challenges it faces in the constant supply of water to residents in the Greater Accra Region. GWCL states that its production of water supply to Accra is 150 million gallons per day. Residents in various parts of Accra, including Adenta, Kasoa, Weija, and […] The post We supply 150 million
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