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Ghana’s 2nd Lady to speak at WHO’s energy meeting

  Hajia Samira Bawumia, Second Lady/ Photo Credit: Sbawumia Ghana’s Second Lady, Her Excellency, Mrs Samira Bawumia, a champion of clean and safe cooking methods, is on the WHO list of eminent personalities and global icons, for advocacy on the use of clean energy in both domestic and medical facilities. …

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Energy Ministry denies $1.5b loss allegation over GNPC, Genser energy deal

  Deputy Minister of Energy, Dr Mohammed Amin Anta The Ministry of Energy has denied allegations against it over an agreement between the GNPC and government. Deputy Minister of Energy, Dr Mohammed Amin Anta, has denied allegations by IMANI and ACEP that Ghana was losing over $1.5 billion through a …

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Egyapa Mercer picked as Dep. Energy Minister as Akufo-Addo names two deputies for Trade

  by;brightwebtv/nana asare barimah President Akufo-Addo has picked the Member of Parliament for the Sekondi constituency, Andrew Egyapa Mercer as the deputy Energy Minister-designate, Starrfm.com.gh can confirm. The former head of the National Petroleum Authority, Alhassan Tampuli has also been nominated as the deputy Transport Minister-designate while John Kumah and …

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Reduce your sex rounds, save energy for Dec. polls – Police told

By:brightwebtv.com/ nana Asare barimah The Ghana Police Service embarked on a route march in Accra to assure the public of its readiness ahead of the elections. The Accra Regional Commander of the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Afful Boakye-Yiadom, has urged police personnel across the country to reduce their sex drive …

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‘Dumsor’ is back – Deputy Energy Minister confirms

By:brightwebtv.com /Nana asare barimah    The Ministry of Energy Mr. William Owuraku Aidoo has somewhat admitted that ‘dumsor’ is back and they are working hard to restore full energy. Speaking in an interview monitored by MyNewsGh.com, Deputy Minister of Energy, apologized for the power interruptions [dumsor] currently being experienced in some parts …

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Bus Carrying Level 300 Students of University Of Energy and Natural Resources Catches Fire – PHOTOS

By:brightwebtv.com/nana asare barimah Sad news reaching us from Sunyani is that a bus conveying Level 300 students of the University Of Energy And Natural Resources to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology for their practical work has been engulfed by fire and completely burnt.   According to a …

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Petroleum prices increased as OMCs apply revised energy sector levies

  By:brightwebtv.com/nana asare barimah Prices of the various petroleum products have started going up from Monday after the various Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) were directed by the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to start applying revised Energy Sector Levies. The NPA’s directive is as announced in the Supplementary Budget presented by the …

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22 things you need to know about energy distribution post PDS suspension

By:brightwebtv.com/nana asare barimah Below are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the PDS concession suspension and ECG’s take over. 1. What is the Millennium Challenge Compact II? This is an agreement between governments and the United States of America to support Ghana in areas that need revamping in our development …

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Its official: Energy Commission appoints ECG as interim operator of electricity

By:brightwebtv.com/nana asare barimah   The Energy Commission has announced the appointment of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) as an interim operator of electricity in Ghana. Following the suspension of Power Distribution Services’ (PDS) concession agreement by government on Tuesday, the Energy Commission said the appointment was in accordance with …

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Audio: Energy Minister cites fraud as reason PDS contract was suspended

By; brightwebtv/nana asare barimah   Energy Minister, John Peter Amewu It has emerged that fraud was suspected in the concession agreement government entered into with Power Distribution Services (PDS). Energy Minister, John Peter Amewu, who revealed this on Joy News’ AM Show, Wednesday, said the government was forced to suspend …

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