Pyongyang’s ‘traffic Ladies’
Snapping their heads from side to side, marching into the roads in close-fitting blue uniforms and black heels, the "traffic ladies" who marshal vehicles at the intersections of Pyongyang are an...
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AMA Shuts Down Six ‘illegal’ Landfill Sites
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has shut down six illegal landfill sites in the metropolis. The six include a huge site on the Mortuary Road, behind the International Central Gospel Church...
Warriors Secure Spot Among NBA Legends By Dumping Cavaliers
Capturing a second title in three seasons in historic fashion has put the Golden State Warriors among some of the NBA's greatest championship squads, overcoming a heartbreaking setback to become even...
Let’s Fight Threats of Occultism Radically- Circuit Chairman
Brother Christian Gaisey-Otoo, the Sunyani Circuit Chairman of the Methodist Youth Fellowship at the weekend expressed concern about moral decadence among the youth in the country. He said the...
Mahama Hints of Coming Back
Former President John Dramani Mahama has given the strongest indication yet that he would lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2020 polls. Although the NDC’s presidential candidate in...
ECG Must Stop the Sycophancy; Dumsor Is Back!
Definition of Dumsor has been redefined by the former District Chief Executive (DCE) of Ejisu in the Ashanti Region, Yamoah Afrifa Ponkoh. According to him, there is nothing like technical problem...
Being In Opposition Is Sickening; Ghana Would’ve Been Better Under NDC
Barely six months of Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration, former District Chief Executive for Ejisu in the Ashanti Region Yamoah Ponkoh cannot cope with the heat of being in opposition. He lamented...
Japan Court Clears Way For Nuclear Reactor Restarts
A Japanese court Tuesday gave the green light to switch on two more nuclear reactors despite heavy public opposition, in the latest victory for the government's pro-atomic push. Local residents lost...
Agreement Signed For $120m Wind Power Project In Ghana
The project is expected to require an investment of approximately $120 million and to start operations early 2019. ENGIE and eleQtra, a developer of power and transportation projects in sub-Saharan...
GRIDCo Faults Result In Mass Blackouts
Technical challenges confronting the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) resulted in widespread blackouts in GRIDCo-served regions on Monday evening. An announcement from the Electricity Company of Ghana...
Illegal, Unregulated Fishing Vessels Deserve Severe Sanctions
The President of the Republic, Nana Akufo-Addo, has strongly advocated for enhanced international co-operation for effective monitoring, and a severe sanctions regime to address the problem of...
Potent Malware Targets Electricity Systems
Hackers have developed powerful malware that can shut down electricity distribution systems and possibly other critical infrastructure, two cyber security firms announced Monday, with one report...
General Electric Announces Retirement of CEO Jeff Immelt
General Electric on Monday announced the departure of chief executive Jeff Immelt, who had made the risky bet of refocusing the American conglomerate on its industrial roots, particularly energy....
Pound Struggles To Rebound In After Shock British Vote
The pound struggled on Monday to recover from last week's sharp losses that came in the wake of a shock British election result that has thrown the country into uncertainty. Sterling took a beating...
Curry Vows More Aggressive Play After NBA Finals’ Struggles
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry promises more aggressive play in Monday's fifth game of the NBA Finals after being kept to half his playoff scoring average. The Golden State...
Floating Solar Farm Reflects China’s Clean Energy Ambitions
As the United States was withdrawing from the Paris climate pact, China's clean energy ambitions were being reflected in the launch of the world's largest floating solar farm. The 40-megawatt power...
Ghanaians Applaud Barbara Mahama’s Bravery In Reading Tribute To Late Husband
Even soldiers who are known for their bravery broke down in tears during the funeral rite of the late Major Maxwell Adam Mahama. But to the surprise of many, widow, Barbara Mahama showed bravery in...
Intensity Grows As Warriors On the Brink, Cavs On Edge
Emotions are running high in the NBA Finals, with superstars LeBron James and Kevin Durant exchanging heated words while Golden State and Cleveland are locked in a familiar tension-packed position....
I Will Let Jaden Have Your Pistol
Barbara Mahama, 27-year old widow of the late Major Maxwell Mahama Adam has promised to hand over the pistol of her late husband to his first-born Jaden Mahama. In an emotionally packed tribute read...
560MW of Power Lost In Dispute Over Pipeline Connectivity
Our attention has been drawn to a publication in The Chronicle newspaper of Monday, 27th May, 2017, under the above headline “Asogli Plant Shutdown…560MW of power lost in dispute over pipeline...