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Power Outages Being Resolved – Neil Owusu writes
In recent times we have been grappling with erratic power outages. These unpredictable and frustrating disruptions of electricity supply has been attributed to various factors including aging infrastructure, maintenance issues, transmission challenges, illegal connections to name a few. This unwelcome guest has left Ghanaians and businesses in the dark and seeking answers. However, amidst this […]
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UEFA International Tournament: Ghana lash Serbia 5-1 in second game
Ghana’s Black Starlets gave a showdown, securing a 5-1 victory over Serbia at the VGAFK Stadium in Volgograd, Russia, during the ongoing UEFA U-16 International Development Tournament in the early hours on Friday, April 26, 2024. Ghana’s lineup against Serbia featured Abdulai Nortey initiating the first goal with a magnificent curler in the 16th minute, […]
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Ashanti
Sokwai Community resorts to open defecation for lack of toilet facilities
Residents of Sokwai in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region have resorted to Open Defecation for lack of toilet facilities, Mr. Collins Nsiah Junior, Assembly Member of Pasro-Sokwai Electoral Area has disclosed. Sokwai is a farming community and residents have for years been attending to nature’s call in the bush and open […]
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General
GPRTU: Drivers at Sparna Junction call for dedicated transport station
Drivers at the Sparna Junction, Tema Motorway Branch of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) are urging the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly to permit them to establish a dedicated transport station for passengers along the route in a bid to improve road safety and combat congestion. The proposed station aims to prevent drivers from parking […]
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Fire Service probes cause of YWCA Palm Oil Factory fire
The Bunso fire station of the Ghana National Fire Service has commenced investigations into the cause of fire that ravaged the 31st Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) Palm Oil Factory at Akyem New Tafo in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region. The cause of the devastating fire which is not readily known according […]
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International
Haiti violence: Residents see no end to crisis as capital city reels from gang warfare
“Port-au-Prince is in panic mode,” a friend in the Haitian capital texted me. Residents of Petionville, a wealthier area of of the city, are shaken after their most violent day so far in the country’s spiralling security crisis. More than a dozen bullet-ridden bodies lay in the street – the victims of the latest gang […]
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Business
Privatising ECG’s retail department should be considered – Deputy Energy Minister designate
Collins Adomako-Mensah, the Deputy Minister Designate for Energy, has expressed his view that privatizing the retail segment of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) could significantly improve its billing system. However, he cautioned against the complete privatization of the company, arguing that it would not be a wise decision. Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee during […]
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Music
Stonebwoy electrifies crowd at maiden Rolling Cocoa Festival in Washington DC
Afro-Dancehall superstar Stonebwoy stunned the crowd at Washington DC’s Rolling Cocoa Festival with a noteworthy performance on Saturday night, at The Anthem. At the weekend, the acclaimed afrobeat, dancehall and reggae singer and songwriter delivered an epic performance of songs, mix of medleys and classics, backed by a band, at his headlining set for the […]
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Govt’s failure to employ us depressing – Unemployed Nurses
The Coalition of Nurses and Midwives in the Northern Region has described the government’s failure to post them to various health facilities as depressing. The graduate unemployed nurses and midwives numbering over 75, 000 bemoaned the lack of unemployment 4 years, after completion of school. The Coalition on Friday, March 1, 2024, hit the streets […]
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Recent power cuts will be fixed within 2 weeks – Deputy Energy Minister designate
The Deputy Minister-designate for the Energy Ministry, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has announced that the government is taking steps to resolve the recent power disruptions being experienced in various parts of the country within the next two weeks. Former Power Minister Dr. Kwabena Donkor expressed concerns about Ghana’s electricity generation capacity, disputing President Akufo-Addo’s claim in Parliament […]
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Akufo-Addo to present State of the Nation Address today
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is scheduled to deliver the State of the Nation Address to Parliament today, February 27, 2024. The address is in accordance with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, which states that the President shall deliver a message on the State of the Nation to Parliament at the start of each […]
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General News
‘Approve All Outstanding Exemption Applications’
President Akufo-Addo has urged Parliament to consider and approve all outstanding exemption applications as a matter of urgency, to send positive signals to the business community. Speaking in Parliament,
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Akufo-Addo to present penultimate State of the Nation Address tomorrow
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will present the State of the Nation address to Parliament tomorrow, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. This is in accordance with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution, which states that the President shall deliver a message on the State of the Nation to Parliament at the start of each session and before […]
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Bawku: NCA lacks authority to sanction media content – MFWA
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has intervened in the closure of four media outlets in Bawku, Upper East Region, asserting that the National Communications Authority (NCA) lacks the authority to enforce ethical and professional standards. MFWA argues that the NCA is not a suitable entity to impose sanctions on media content. The stations […]
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Rainstorm rips off roof of Gomoa Okyereko Police station
A devastating rainstorm has caused extensive damage to the Gomoa Okyereko Police Station in the Central Region. Officers of the station are left with no option but to receive cases under a tree. The entire roofing of the police station has been ripped off, causing damage to the building’s ceiling. Electrical installations have also been […]
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Rainstorm rips of roof of Gomoa Okyereko Police station
A devastating rainstorm has caused extensive damage to the Gomoa Okyereko Police Station in the Central Region. Officers of the station are left with no option but to receive cases under a tree. The entire roofing of the police station has been ripped off, causing damage to the building’s ceiling. Electrical installations have also been […]
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We’ll thwart govt’s efforts to exploit us for votes – NABCO trainees
Trainees of the now-defunct Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) have expressed readiness to thwart any attempt by the government to exploit the NABCO programme for political gains, especially ahead of the 2024 general elections. Despite their efforts, the trainees claim that all attempts to prompt the government to fulfill its payment obligations of the nine-month arrears […]
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Business
Ghana’s oil revenue dropped to $521m in second half of 2023
The latest Ghana Petroleum Holding Fund (PHF) semi-annual report, released by the Bank of Ghana, shows that the country received over $521 million into its Petroleum Holding Fund (PHF) for the second half of 2023. However, this amount represents a decrease compared to the US$696.82 million petroleum receipts recorded during the same period in 2022. […]
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General News
President Akufo-Addo To Present Last SONA On Feb 27
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is set to present his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. The announcement was made by
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