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Ghanaians are to anticipate an upward evaluate in tariffs in July this yr because the Electricity Company of Ghana, Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) and different utility firms name for a rise in tariffs to assist enhance their work.
The Electricity Company of Ghana is requesting 148% enhance in utility costs whereas Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) additionally asks for 334% enhance in water tariffs.
The tariffs increment proposed by the utility firms have been vehemently opposed as critics dread it would compound the plight of Ghanaians.
Touching on the problem, seasoned journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr. blames the management of Ghana for this downside.
According to him, the leaders of the nation have extraordinarily upset Ghanaians.
Mr. Pratt defined that the appointment of individuals with out experience to be members of the Board of Directors of State enterprises is a main contributory issue to this problem.
In order to resolve these points, Mr. Pratt suggested the President and his appointees to “stop giving the State enterprises out as a token of appreciation to people for helping them to win elections”.
Source: Ameyaw Adu Gyamfi/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Hohoe Municipality Command, has conducted fire safety inspections and public education at selected fuel filling stations within the municipality.
The exercise, held from July 3, 2026 to July 5, 2025 was led by the Municipal Commander, DO III Bismark Hosu-Porbley.
During the inspection, the team assessed the fire safety preparedness of the facilities. Staff were also educated on fire prevention, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of firefighting equipment.
Management of the affected fuel stations expressed appreciation for the exercise and pledged to comply with the recommended safety measures.
The GNFS said the exercise reaffirms its commitment to continuous fire safety awareness and risk reduction to safeguard lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Massive celebrations were recorded countrywide as the Black Stars opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the match late in the game as he shot in a decent cross from substitute Brandon Asante.
The win gave Ghana a positive start in the competition, placing them in second position behind England, also with three points but with a superior goal aggregate.
After the final whistle, the streets and other viewing centres were turned into partying grounds as fans, mostly clad in the team’s paraphernalia, danced to several World Cup-themed music.
Others blew the vuvuzelas in joyous mood with others putting up a spirited ‘jama’ session.
