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The Ghana Utilities Manufacturing Company (GHUMCO) in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis of the Western Region has been closed down for failing to adhere to safety gas discharge protocols, resulting in a gas leakage Wednesday morning. According to workers of GHUMCO, at about 6:50 Wednesday morning, they heard a loud blast from where their tank farm is located. Before long, they saw their colleagues working at that section running helter-skelter amidst screams of a gas leakage. Due to past experiences, they also joined in and ran out of the compound. In an interview with 3news.com, Former Workers Union Chairman Charles Eshun explained…

The worry for many was how to find a cure for their illness but the ambition of Premier Health Insurance, a private health insurance company in Ghana, was how to find a cure for the problems that bedeviled the health care system of the country. Cash and carry was long gone but the alternative came with its own migraine. A quality, affordable and reliable healthcare service delivery was a great desire, a promise only few could give and even fewer could keep but Premier Health Insurance made that promise and dared to deliver. In April, 2011 when the idea of…

The Managing Director of Graphic Communications Group Ghana Limited (GCGL), Ato Afful, says the state media firm is poised towards ensuring that challenges confronting the various regions of the country are identified and highlighted for necessary attention. He made the comment during the launch of the maiden edition of the ‘Graphic Spotlights’ at Takoradi in the Western Region, where he said potentials in the various regions will also be highlighted to attract needed investment. The ‘Graphic Spotlights’ is an initiative to help throw the spotlight on challenges confronting all sixteen regions of the country. It will see the dedication of…

Education Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has said Ghana under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is the best period to study in the country. The introduction of the Free SHS policy has resulted in an increment in student enrolment by some 31%, as opposed to the spectre of 100,000 students falling out of school each year at the Junior High School level in the years before 2017. “For the first time in 10 years, under President Akufo-Addo, we have said this and nobody has been able to dispute it, every child in every secondary school has been supplied with all…

Working from home certainly has plenty of perks. Namely, a strict pyjama dress code and the chance to sneak in a bit of daytime telly. But without the camaraderie of the office, working from home can feel pretty lonely at times. And the presence of a furry friend can make a world of difference. For distribution sales manager Michael Reeg from Georgia, his dog Meeka is a real asset when he is busy working away in his home office and has helped to ease his transition to telecommuting. Driven Meeka pads on over to Michael’s home office every day without…

South Africa has announced free visa for all categories of Ghanaians travelling to that country. The decision was announced Wednesday before South Africa’s Parliament by the Home Affairs Minister, Pakishe Aaron Motsoaledi. No further details, including the implementation date, were provided by the Minister who was presenting his Ministry’s 2019/2020 budget to parliament for approval. Ghana becomes one of the seven new countries South Africa has added to its list of visa-free countries. “Today, we wish to announce an addition to our visa – free countries. These are: Qatar, United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Cuba, Ghana, Sao Tome…

It was all fun at the Kwesimintsim Lorry Park last Saturday as the Community Street Rap Battle train made its second stop in the community. The crowd could not resist the scintillating performances as they chanted the names of their favourite underground rap artistes. In all, 16 underground rap artistes represented various hoods in the Zone. The competition had three sessions: the first round is the Freestyle Session, where artistes were made to do a capella; the second session was performances with beats while the third session was dubbed the ‘The Real Battle’. With the third session, rappers were made…

It was all fun at the Kwesimintsim Lorry Park last Saturday as the Community Street Rap Battle train made its second stop in the community. The crowd could not resist the scintillating performances as they chanted the names of their favourite underground rap artistes. In all, 16 underground rap artistes represented various hoods in the Zone. The competition had three sessions: the first round is the Freestyle Session, where artistes were made to do a capella; the second session was performances with beats while the third session was dubbed the ‘The Real Battle’. With the third session, rappers were made…

Singer Becca has said it is unfair for the artistes who endorsed Menzgold to be blamed for the mishaps that hit the gold- trading firm. Menzgold has been in the news for failing to acquire the right license for its operations, a situation that led to the company being closed down, with customers funds being locked up. In an interview with Johnnie Hughes on TV3 New Day, the musician said, “I don’t think that any artiste at all should be blamed for this. Like any institution, nobody reveals their inside details to you.” She believes the artistes who endorsed the…

Singer Becca has said it is unfair for the artistes who endorsed Menzgold to be blamed for the mishaps that hit the gold- trading firm. Menzgold has been in the news for failing to acquire the right license for its operations, a situation that led to the company being closed down, with customers funds being locked up. In an interview with Johnnie Hughes on TV3 New Day, the musician said, “I don’t think that any artiste at all should be blamed for this. Like any institution, nobody reveals their inside details to you.” She believes the artistes who endorsed the…