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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 …

Recent comments from Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh ( Napo), the New patriotic party running mate regarding galamsey (illegal mining) have sparked considerable debate.   To provide clarity, Mr. Joseph Archibald, a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has shared his insights into the intent behind Dr opoku prempeh …

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has condemned recent attacks on its personnel, vowing to pursue strict legal action against perpetrators. In two separate incidents, firefighters were physically and verbally assaulted while carrying out their duties. GNFS, in a statement on Tuesday, September 10 explained that ADO II Abdul Aziz …

Dr. Evans Nunoo, an economics lecturer, has urged the government to declare a state of emergency in the fight against galamsey. In the words of Dr. Evans Nunoo, the president must declare a state of emergency in order to combat the threat. He continued by saying that, despite the fact …