Electricity

Residents Of Agona East District Lament Decades-Long Struggle Without Electricity

Residents Of Agona East District Lament Decades-Long Struggle Without Electricity

Residents of Kofi Abam, Okotokwa, Kwame Ntiful, and five other communities in the Agona East District have endured decades without electricity, significantly affecting their daily lives and local economies. The situation is particularly harsh for schoolchildren, who struggle to study in the dark due to the lack of proper lighting. The absence of electricity has not only stalled economic development but also poses serious safety risks. Candles and lanterns are the main sources of light in these eight communities, severely limiting businesses that depend on power and worsening economic hardships. Frustrated residents have voiced concerns about increased vulnerability to crime.…
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Electricity Restored At LEKMA Hospital After MP’s Intervention

Electricity Restored At LEKMA Hospital After MP’s Intervention

Electricity supply to the LEKMA Hospital has been restored after it was cut off on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, due to unpaid bills. The situation forced the hospital to rely on its standby generator for the whole of Wednesday, July 17, 2024, but the intervention of the local Member of Parliament led to the restoration of power at the health facility. This incident has highlighted concerns about funding for hospitals to cover their utility costs. In March, the Ministry of Health issued a statement to assuage fears about potential electricity disconnections at 91 health facilities across the country. Despite this,…
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WR: Residents Of Obayeboe In Ellembelle Cry For Electricity

WR: Residents Of Obayeboe In Ellembelle Cry For Electricity

Residents of Obayeboe, a farming community in the Ellembelle District of the Western Region, are calling on government to connect their community to the national electricity grid. Obayeboe, a farming community is located on Aiyinasi-Kanokwari road and since the establishment of Akosomho Dam, the community is yet to see electricity. The community has at least 600 residents. Residents at Obayeboe depend largely on torchlights and candles for evening and night activities, our Western Regional Correspondent observed during his visit to the community. The situation, he observed compels majority of residents to travel to Nyamebekyere and Aiyinasi to charge their mobile…
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Business Journal: Electricity Tariffs Bite Hard On Small Business Operators

Business Journal: Electricity Tariffs Bite Hard On Small Business Operators

Apprentices in the hair care business are aborting their plans of setting up their own ventures. They blame it on the upward adjustment of electricity tariffs. Existing entrepreneurs are also adjusting their service charges to sustain their businesses. In Primary 6, Phillip Nartey developed the skill for barbering. Now an apprentice, he has plans to set up his own venture, but high electricity bills and the instability deter him. “In barbering, we do not charge for the trimming. We charge for the equipment used instead. If you visit and there are air conditioners, tv sets amongst others, you pay for…
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