COMMUNITY WATCH

Access to clean water remains a pressing global challenge, with millions of people still struggling to meet this basic need. Water scarcity not only affects health but also disrupts education and economic productivity, particularly in rural areas.   The United Nations, through Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), aims to …

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a public alert regarding recent fake recruitment scams targeting job seekers. These scams typically involve fraudulent messages or emails that request personal information or payment in exchange for a job opportunity at the FDA. The FDA has cautioned the public to remain …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has commissioned the Flower Pot Interchange in Accra. This significant infrastructure project aims to ease traffic congestion on the North and South corridors of the Tema Motorway, enhancing connectivity and improving travel times for commuters. The Flower Pot Interchange features an 802-meter dual carriageway viaduct …

Civil society groups last week ramped up the campaign against illegal mining, commonly called galamsey in local circles, as they mounted perhaps the biggest pressure on government to end the unfolding environmental calamity. With the Ghana Water Company Limited revealing that its plants risked breaking down as a result of …

Frank Asiedu Bekoe, popularly known as Protozoa, the NPP parliamentary candidate for Suhum, addressed allegations made against him during a political debate organized by TV3 for the various aspirants in the Suhum constituency. Speaking at the debate, Protozoa expressed frustration over accusations made by Professor Frimpong Boateng, whom he referred …

On the 9th of September 2024, the Atwima Mponua District witnessed a significant milestone in its development efforts with the official unveiling of seven earth-moving equipment under the District Road Improvement Project (DRIP). This event, celebrated in a charged and colourful atmosphere, brought together traditional authorities, political leaders, party supporters, …

In a bold move to tackle the menace of illegal small-scale mining, also known as galamsey, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has ordered the deployment of the police and military to crack down on the activity. The decision was taken after a National Security Meeting to assess the impact of …

The Developmental Journalists Association (DJA), a leading advocacy group, has raised concerns about the adverse environmental and socio-economic impacts of galamsey, calling for more decisive action to address the issue.   A press release by the Executive and Members of the Association, highlighted the devastating effects of galamsey on Ghana’s …

The Hive Ecosystem graciously sponsored the seventeenth water borehole project, which was inaugurated on September 08, 2024, at Kwaagyei, a suburb of Nsuta in the Sekyere Central of Ashanti region.   Hive, a social media platform built on blockchain, was quite proud and happy with this milestone. This historic moment …

Organised Labour, led by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), has issued a stern warning to the government, threatening a nationwide strike by the end of September if decisive action is not taken to address the escalating galamsey (illegal mining) crisis. In a statement issued by Joshua Ansah, Secretary General of …