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Atwima Nwabiagya North NDC Calls for MP’s Apology Over ECG Bribery Claims

293  The Atwima Nwabiagya North Constituency Executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have demanded an immediate public apology and response from the area’s Member of Parliament, Hon. Frank Yeboah, over alleged involvement in a plot to disrupt electricity supply through bribery of Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) officials. In a strongly worded press statement […]

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Work Resumes on Sataso Bridge as Ashanti Regional Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Infrastructure Development

408  The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has announced the resumption of construction works on the Sataso Bridge in the Mampong Municipality following government intervention to address challenges that stalled the project. According to the Regional Minister, a new construction firm, Nathawo Constructions, has officially been engaged to take over the project after difficulties […]

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UK Deepens Ghana Forest Protection Efforts with New Camps to Combat Illegal Mining and Logging

354  The Government of the United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana’s environmental protection and forest governance agenda through the commissioning and handover of 10 forest protection camps and two checkpoint accommodation facilities to Ghana’s Forestry Commission. The facilities, situated within the Oda River Forest Reserve near Numereso in the Amansie Central District […]

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Amansie Central DCE Warns of Dire Consequences if Ghana’s Forests Are Not Protected

329  The District Chief Executive for Amansie Central Hon. Emmanuel Obeng Agyeman, has expressed deep concern over the growing threats facing Ghana’s forest reserves, warning that the destruction of the country’s forests could have devastating consequences for future generations if urgent action is not sustained. According to him, the fight to conserve Ghana’s forests has […]

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Forestry Commission CEO Inaugurates 12 New Forest Security Facilities to Curb Environmental Crimes In Amansie Central

687    The Forestry Commission has commissioned ten Forest Protection Camps and two checkpoint facilities at Numereso in the Ashanti Region, under the UK-Ghana Forest Governance Partnership, in a major step aimed at strengthening the protection of Ghana’s forest reserves. Speaking at the handing-over and commemorative inauguration ceremony yesterday , the Chief Executive of the […]

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Black Stars Legends, Musicians Lead Major Prison Outreach to Nsawam

312  A major humanitarian outreach aimed at inspiring hope and supporting inmates at the Nsawam Medium Security Prison will take place this Thursday, bringing together some of Ghana’s biggest football legends, current Black Stars players, musicians, and public figures. The initiative, organised by the KN Foundation in partnership with the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana […]

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Lands Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Ghana’s Forest Reserves

399  The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed government’s determination to intensify efforts to protect Ghana’s forest reserves against illegal mining, illegal logging and other environmental crimes threatening the country’s natural resources. The assurance was conveyed through the Board Chairman of the […]

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Bekwai Twafoɔhene Calls for Four-Year Closure of Ghana’s Forest Reserves to Restore Ecological Strength

355 The Twafoɔhene of the Bekwai Traditional Area, Nana Boampim Perko II, has made a passionate appeal to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, to temporarily close the country’s forest reserves for four years in a bold effort to restore their depleted ecological strength. According to the traditional leader, Ghana’s forests […]

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Ashanti Regional Minister Engages Amnesty International on Governance and Human Rights

328  The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has reaffirmed the region’s commitment to promoting good governance, human rights, peace, and development following a high-level engagement with the leadership of Amnesty International. The meeting, which took place at the Minister’s office on Monday morning, focused on key issues affecting the Ashanti Region, including governance, security, […]