Kosmos Energy has posted a net loss of $108.3 million for the second quarter of 2016 due to low production of oil. A release from Dallas, USA, indicates the oil company sold only half the quantity of oil compared to what it sold during second quarter last year. “Second quarter 2016 oil revenues were $46 … Read more
Nana Amuah Afenyi VI, Chief of Ekumfi Otuam and Mankrado of Ekumfi Traditional Area in the Central Region of Ghana, has expressed her disappointment and shock at plans by the Volta River Authority (VRA) to construct a coal-fired power plant at the Ekumfi Traditional area to ease the erratic power supply in Ghana. Speaking at … Read more
Dr Charles Wereko-Brobby, the presidential candidate of the United Ghana Movement (UGM) in 2000. He was born in Kumasi in March 1953. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Fuel and Combustion Engineering and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Solar Energy Engineering, both from the University of Leeds, UK. The UGM presidential candidate … Read more
Netherland-based Ghanaian rapper and song writer Elvin Mensah alias Slim Kofi was born on the 9th of August, 1991. He spent his early life living in an Army barracks and attending an Army school till his secondary education at Accra Academy Senior High school. He cherished music since childhood but his passion for music arose … Read more
One fine morning on the 23rd of June, Michael Kafui Gamos was born at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra. Little was known Michael will later will be called Stargo and will grow into a sought after lyricist whose career many artists of his generation waiting to be signed now relish. This lyrical power house … Read more
Some energy analysts in the country have expressed qualms about a deal between the government of Ghana and Early Power Limited for the installation of a 400MW combined gas turbine power plant at a cost of $647 million and have called on parliament to reject it. The agreement, being spearheaded by Early Power Limited, involves … Read more
Fugro has completed a 33-month period of metocean data acquisition for Hess Ghana Exploration Limited, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Hess Corporation and leading independent energy company that explores and produces crude oil and natural gas. Measurements were made at three locations in an area offshore western Ghana known as the Deepwater Tano/Cape Three … Read more
Folks, I have been monitoring media reports surrounding the Nigerian Chief Momodu Dele, taking account of all his complimentary remarks about President Mahama and wondering why Ghanaians won’t appreciate his good leadership style and the benefits, particularly the development projects dotting the national landscape. He has been reported at several times as wondering why Ghanaians … Read more
Ask any weight-loss expert about the secret to dropping excess pounds, and he or she will tell you it’s as easy as basic math: Burn more calories than you consume, and the weight will surely come off. And that’s pretty much right. But if you talk to someone who’s actually tried to lose weight – … Read more
As already well-known since Soviet days, Russia has pursued a pragmatic policy aimed at enhancing multidimensional ties with the countries of the continent on the bilateral and multilateral basis. Experts say while building mutually beneficial cooperation remains one of the main priorities of Russia, its economic cooperation with Africa has hit stumbling blocks, for example, … Read more
Acknowledging the huge untapped economic potentials in the relations between Russia and Africa, Ekaterina Dyachenko, the Founder of the B2B Export Group of Companies said in an interview Thursday that her company would collaborate with the authorities of the Republic of Ghana in organizing the next Russian-African Forum (RAF) in February 2017 in Accra, capital … Read more
Workers of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have disclosed that they have prepared a new load-shedding timetable to enable consumers plan their activities to efficiently but President John Mahama has asked the power distribution company not to publish it. “The timetable for the current load shedding also called ‘dumsor’ is ready but the president … Read more
Commercial flights to Wa, the Upper West regional capital will begin in September. Engineers on the ongoing expansion works are currently putting finishing touches to the terminal and installing the necessary air traffic gadgets and will hand over the facility next month. This was disclosed when President Mahama inspected the project as part of his … Read more
Residents of Tema Newtown and its surrounding communities are calling on government to relocate the Karpowership, a Turkish floating power plant stationed at Tema. According to the residents, smoke emanating from the power ship is polluting their environment causing havoc to even wildlife in the area. The residents said they might be compelled to demonstrate … Read more
The President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama has acknowledged that prospecting at the public sector are the narrowest and that graduates must explore the private and the informal sectors for jobs. Speaking at the maiden congregation of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in Sunyani, President Mahama advised graduates to keep their eyes … Read more
Former President John Rawlings has said that there is too much hardship in Ghana. In his view, although infrastructure has improved in the country, the economic difficulty is having a heavy toll on the citizenry. Speaking on the Morning Starr on the occasion of his 69th birthday, the former military leader told host Nii Arday … Read more
You may want to step away from your smartphone after reading this. Some dermatologists warn that frequently exposing your face to the electromagnetic radiation from smartphones, including when taking all of those selfies, may damage your skin’s DNA, speeding up the aging process and causing premature wrinkles, according to the Telegraph. “Your cell phone will … Read more
President John Mahama says that the government is making strenuous efforts to making Ghana a power hub. Speaking at the maiden congregation of the University of Energy and Natural Resources in Sunyani last Saturday, President John Mahama indicated that as part of measures to solving the energy crisis, the country will be made a major … Read more
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS on Friday said notable progress has been made in its plan to establish a single currency by 2020 and the adoption of a single biometric identity card for member states. The Liberian Ambassador to Nigeria, Professor Al-Hassan Conteh, stated this in Abuja, while speaking on behalf of … Read more
A single monkey caused a nationwide blackout in Kenya after falling on to a crucial piece of equipment. The monkey fell on a transformer at the Gitaru hydroelectric power station on Tuesday, electricity provider KenGen said in a statement. The transformer then tripped, resulting in the loss of 180 megawatts of energy and triggering a … Read more