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TOR plans to commence refinery operations in last quarter
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The Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Mr. Edmond Kombat has indicated that, they intend to commence refinery operations in October, 2025.
He made this statement when officials of TOR appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Energy to brief the Committee on their mandate, work plans for the year 2025 as well as their operational challenges.
The Chairman of the Committee and MP for Ho West, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedrah, in his opening address indicated that,the engagement forms part of the Committee’s oversight responsibility of the agencies under the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.
The MD in his presentation indicated that, they will continue with the Gantry and Terminal upgrade.
They will also complete ongoing projects commenced by the previous Administration as well as work on their debt and financial restructuring as well as retooling of their laboratory.
The MD made a special appeal to the Committee to help them resolve some of their challenges.
They include restructuring of their debts with the ESLA receivables,converting GOG debts into equity,reinstating the TOR portion of the ESLA Levy,allowing TOR to participate in the primary distribution margin,giving TOR a representation on the Laycan Committee among others.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA), through its Technical Directorate, will organize a one-day workshop for Ghana Premier League coaches ahead of the 2026/27 season.
The virtual session will bring together head coaches of all Premier League clubs for an engagement aimed at strengthening technical standards, enhancing professionalism, and ensuring a common understanding of key issues ahead of the new campaign.
It will be led by GFA Technical Director, Dr. Joseph Kwame Mintah, together with members of the Technical Directorate.
The workshop will provide a platform for coaches to engage the directorate on matters relating to their roles and responsibilities, with focus on key technical and administrative areas to ensure the smooth running of the competition.
Particular attention will be paid to the conduct and responsibilities of team officials, with emphasis on discipline, professionalism and adherence to competition regulations.
The exercise is expected to equip participants with relevant guidance and practical information as clubs finalize preparations for the new season.
The 2026/27 Ghana Premier League will kick off on Saturday, September 5, 2026, when Vision FC host Young Apostles at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema New Town.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, on Monday’s, August 31, 2026, decorated Inspector Hance Atubra of the Tarkwa Divisional Headquarters with his new rank of Chief Inspector.
The decoration ceremony took place at the National Police Headquarters in Accra.
Chief Inspector Atubra was promoted in recognition of his bravery and exceptional efforts in saving lives and protecting property during a fire outbreak at Aboso in the Western Region on August 26, 2026.
The IGP commended him for his courage, quick response and dedication to duty, noting that his actions exemplify the professionalism and service expected of police officers.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
