Kpong Power Station Retrofit Project Commissioned
President Akufo-Addo, has commissioned the Kpong Generating Station Retrofit Project and commissioned 500,000 cook stoves for distribution to Ghanaians. The President said government’s commitment to making Ghana a net exporter of electricity to other West African countries, is unwavering. The completion of the retrofit, according to President Akufo-Addo “restores this power station into “as new” […]
“Ghana Beyond Hundred” document to be launched today
A document outlining clear strategies and framework towards Ghana’s economic stability and social growth, is to be launched today, by the National Development Planning Commission, NDPC. Director General of the Commission, Kojo Esseim Mensah Abrampa, at a news conference in Accra, said the Ghana Beyond Hundred document, is an expression of the needs of Ghanaians. […]
President Akufo-Addo Commissions 204 Housing Units at Tema Community 22
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the National Housing Mortgage Fund (NHMF) gated estate at Tema Community 22 with the aim of bridging the country’s two million housing deficit. The 204 houses estate located in the Ashaiman Municipality, constructed in nine months by the Tema Development Company (TDC) in partnership with the GCB Bank, […]
Prince Harry says upbringing blinded him to unconscious racial bias
Britain’s Prince Harry said it took him years to realise that unconscious racial bias existed and his eyes had been opened by spending time in his wife Meghan’s shoes. The prince spoke during a conversation about racism with Patrick Hutchinson, the Black activist who was photographed by Reuters carrying a white man to safety during […]
Eurovision Song Contest set for May 2021 with same “Open Up” theme
Eurovision Song Contest organisers on Monday announced dates for the 2021 event in Rotterdam with the same “Open Up” theme planned for this year’s edition before it was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Semi-finals will be held on May 18 and 20, and the final on May 22 — with 41 countries participating despite […]
Japan and U.S. begin major military exercise as concern about China grows
Japan and the United States on Monday began air, sea and land exercises around Japan in a show of force in the face of increased Chinese military activity in the region. The Keen Sword exercise is the first big drill since Yoshihide Suga became Japan’s prime minister last month with a vow to continue the […]
NPP inaugurates “Committed Patriots” at Agbozume
The Ketu South Branch of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has inaugurated a group called ‘Committed Patriots” at Agbozume ahead of 2020 Presidential and Parliamentary elections slated for December 7. The 18-Member Team has been tasked to go to all the rural areas within the Municipality to preach “the good things the NPP government […]
Algeria set to vote for constitutional changes
Algerians are set to vote on November 1 on proposed constitutional changes more than a year after mass street protests forced long-time ruler Abdelaziz Bouteflika to step down. The constitutional amendments are part of reforms that incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune pledged after being elected last December. Tebboune has been criticized by the Algerian protest movement, […]
UK Armed forces take control of suspected oil tanker hijacking in English Channel
Members of Britain’s armed forces boarded a ship in the English Channel and gained control after a and detained seven individuals, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday in a tweet. “In response to a police request, the Defence Secretary and Home Secretary authorised Armed Forces personnel to board a ship in the English Channel […]
Used car exports from developed countries cause air pollution – UN warns
Millions of used vehicles exported from Europe, the United States and Japan to the developing world contribute significantly to air pollution, according to a report by the UN Environmental Programme (UNEP) published on Monday. The exported cars, vans and minibuses are of poor quality and as a result hinder efforts to mitigate climate change, UNEP […]
