Author: Krobea

The government of the United States of America says Ghana’s decision to terminate the concession agreement between the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and Power Distribution Services Ghana Limited (PDS) was wrong. It said its independent investigations of the agreement proved that it was valid. Therefore, a decision by the West African nation to cancel the agreement is “unwarranted”. These were contained in a statement issued by the US Embassy on Tuesday, October 22 in Accra. The statement said as a result of the decision, Ghana will no longer qualify for the $190 million dedicated by the Millennium Challenge Corporation…

It was a night of heavy wins for the two English Premier League clubs on Match Day 3 of the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League. A Raheem Sterling hat-trick at the Etihad on Tuesday night gave Manchester City a 5-1 win over Italian side Atalanta. The English striker was not the only hat-trick hero on the night as Frenchman Kylian Mbappe scored his in a grand style. He came on as a substitute for Paris-Saint Germain to score three times and assist with one goal as the French giants saw off Club Brugge 5-0 in Belgium. Mbappe becomes the youngest French…

MPs have rejected plans to examine the PM’s Brexit bill in three days, leaving the legislation “in limbo”. The Commons supported the Withdrawal Agreement Bill earlier, but voted against the short timetable. Earlier, the PM warned he would seek an election if MPs dismissed the plan and the EU granted an extension to 31 October Brexit deadline. After the vote, he told the Commons he would “pause” the legislation until he had spoken to EU leaders. A spokesman from the European Commission said: “[The Commission] takes note of tonight’s result and expects the UK government to inform us about the…

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) will be able to do a good job in terms of power distribution if it is given the same support the government of Ghana gave to the Power Distributive Service (PDS), Dr Kwabena Donkor, the Former Minister of Power, has said. Dr Donkor told Winston Amoah on the Sunrise show on 3FM Tuesday that: “Basically with the conditions we approved for the PDS, if the same conditions had been approved for old ECG in running the place, their finances would have been better. “The quarterly tariff adjustment will be cost reflective and commercially profitable….…

The Convention People’s Party (CPP) says it is “ready and willing” to offer professionals who are knowledgeable, dedicated and courageous to help the government resolve the crisis that has led to the termination of the concession agreement with Power Distribution Services (PDS) Ghana Limited. The party said it is also ready and willing to help with “any other governance issue” if “the Akufo-Addo-led administration is willing to cooperate and accept a genuine helping hand in the interest of the state”. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, October 22 by the party’s Acting General Secretary, James Kwabena Bomfeh…

A private security company, Chriwdog Security Company, as part of efforts to motivate teachers in their line of work has presented three separate awards to some teachers of the New Akrade Presbyterian Primary School in the Eastern Region. The award ceremony was held during the school’s Education Week on Sunday, October 20. The three best teachers, Augustina Aboagyewaa, Edze Felix and Theophilus Buetey, were given certificates of honour and undisclosed amount of monies for their good work. The award is the first if its kind by the company. Aside motivating teachers, it is also aimed to prioritize commitment and hard…

After two weeks of international break, the Champions League continues with the game between Ajax and Chelsea on Wednesday. Since The Blues lost to Valencia on Match Day One, they are yet to be trounced by any team. As they travel to The Netherlands to play against Ajax, Chelsea must have it at the back of their minds that they are currently in third place in Group H and to move out of the danger zone, it is a must win game. Lucky Ajax are unbeaten in both The Eredivisie and Champions League.  De Godenzonen are currently Group H leaders…

Inter Milan will go all-out when they face Borussia Dortmund at San Siro Stadium on Wednesday night. Pressure lies on Antonio Conte’s head as his side has failed to win a Champions League game this season. In order not to succumb to the last place in Group F, the manager will have to get his tactics right when his men meet Dortumund. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortumund sits on top of Group F with four points but not comfortably. The German club has the same points as Barcelona and to maintain the lead, all three points must be attained. As the Europa…

The Board of Governors of the Danquah Institute has named Richard Ahiagbah as the Acting Executive Director. This follows the procession on Sabbatical leave by Edward Kwaku Asomani, effective Monday, October 21. Mr Asomani’s leave will precede his departure from the Institute “to enable him pursue important research work, which will lead to another assignment”. Mr Ahiagbah is said to come to the role with a rich experience. He has a track record in policy research, legislative lobbying and regulatory reform. He comes to the Institute with a strong public policy background. Also significant is his experience in electoral research…