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NAIMOS Raids Galamsey Sites in Western Region as Questions Mount Over “Regularization” by District Assemblies

134  A renewed nationwide crackdown on illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has once again brought Ghana’s fight against environmental destruction into sharp focus, following major operations by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) in parts of the Western Region. On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, operatives of NAIMOS extended their ongoing enforcement campaign to […]

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Hamdiya Mohammed Of Suntreso Hospital Urges Mass Participation in National Clean-Up Exercises

143  A Public Health worker at the South Suntreso Government Hospital in the Ashanti Region, Mohammed Hamdiya, has made a passionate appeal to Ghanaians to actively participate in national sanitation day activities and community clean-up exercises to help promote a healthier and disease-free environment. According to her, sanitation is not only the responsibility of government […]

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Ashanti Region Records 125 Fire Outbreaks in 28 Days — Regional Minister Calls for Urgent Collective Action

192  The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council has expressed deep concern over the sharp rise in fire outbreaks across the region, with a total of 125 fire incidents recorded between January 1 and January 28, 2026, according to reports from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). In an official statement issued by the Ashanti Regional Minister, […]

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NAIMOS Dismantles Massive Galamsey Network on River Pra in Eastern Region

261  The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has uncovered and dismantled a sprawling and deeply entrenched network of illegal mining activities operating on the Pra River in the Eastern Region, dealing a major blow to galamsey operations that have long polluted one of Ghana’s most vital water bodies. In a daring, intelligence-led operation conducted […]

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Kumasi Shuts Down for Sanitation Drive on February 7

174  The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has announced a massive metro-wide clean-up exercise scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to improve environmental sanitation and promote public health within the Kumasi Metropolis. In a statement issued by the Public Relations Unit of the Assembly, the KMA urged residents, […]

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Asante Akim North Municipal Calls for Collective Civic Action on January 21

233  In a decisive move to strengthen environmental sanitation and promote community well-being, the Asante Akim North Municipal Assembly has announced a large-scale municipal clean-up exercise scheduled for Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The initiative forms part of the Assembly’s broader strategy to enhance public health, restore environmental order, and rekindle civic responsibility among residents. The […]

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Local Gov’t Minister announces one-week nationwide clean-up

359  The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has announced a one-week nationwide clean-up exercise from Saturday, December 13 to December 20, warning MMDCEs to be on alert as inspections will be conducted without prior notice. Speaking during an unannounced tour of Ayawaso West Wuogon, La Nkwatanang, Madina and Adentan, in […]

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Mahmud Kabore Commends Jema Community for Galamsey-Free Status on behalf of Lands Minister

639  The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has praised the people of Jema for their unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and their role in the fight against illegal mining, also known as galamsey. Speaking through his spokesperson, Mr. Mahmud Kabore, at the Jema Environmental Stewardship Day & 1st Anniversary of […]