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Regularise permits or face demolition — Bibiani MCE warns developers

91  The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai, Mr Sebastian Obeng, has issued a strong warning to owners of unauthorised structures erected on waterways and other restricted areas to regularise their permits or face demolition as the Assembly intensifies efforts to prevent future flooding. The warning follows a heavy downpour that lasted for […]

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Don’t Let Floods Turn Into Malaria Crisis – Dr Prince Nelson Mortoti Warns

79  The Chief Executive Officer of PIWAK Natural Health and producer of the 3P Garlic Mixture, Dr Prince Nelson Mortoti, has urged Ghanaians not to allow the country’s recurring floods to develop into a public health crisis through the spread of malaria. According to him, while floods often result in the destruction of lives and […]

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Forestry Emerging as Next Frontier of Climate-Smart Investment… Dr. Gordon Kofi Sarfo-Adu to Pitch Ghana’s Green Economy Potential at International Summit in USA

569  Ghana’s forestry sector is set to gain significant international attention as the Executive Director of the Forest Services Division (FSD) of the Forestry Commission, Dr. Gordon Kofi Sarfo-Adu, prepares to participate in the prestigious Africa Agriculture Trade & Investment Summit 2026 in the United States. The summit, scheduled to take place from June 19 […]

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Modesta Impact Initiative Leads Drug Awareness Campaign in Kumasi Ghettos

548    The Modesta Impact Initiative, a non-governmental organization dedicated to improving lives and transforming communities through outreach, health services, education, and empowerment, has intensified its efforts to combat drug abuse by visiting the Colombia Ghetto Community at Krofrom in the Kumasi Metropolis as part of its Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation Sensitization Project. The outreach, […]

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Land Reclamation No Longer Optional for Miners-Alhaji Nje

645  The Ashanti Regional Deputy Security Coordinator, Alhaji Nje, has cautioned mining operators across the region that land reclamation is no longer optional but a mandatory requirement that must accompany every mining activity. He warned that individuals and companies that fail to restore degraded lands after mining operations would face sanctions, stressing that government would […]

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Bosomefreho DCE Backs Land Reclamation Efforts… Warns Against Irresponsible Mining Activities

369  The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Bosome Freho, Hon. Charles Appiah-Kubi, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to responsible mining and environmental restoration, expressing satisfaction with ongoing land reclamation activities in parts of the district. According to the DCE, the reclamation exercise aligns with the government’s broader agenda of promoting sustainable and responsible mining practices […]

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Dr Amoakohene Leads Flood Prevention Drive

459  The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has announced a series of urgent measures aimed at preventing and mitigating flooding across the Ashanti Region following recent heavy rains that affected several communities and exposed the growing threat posed by unauthorized developments on waterways. The Minister disclosed this after convening an emergency stakeholder meeting on […]

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Flooded roads disrupt academic activities at KNUST, leave students stranded

416  Heavy flooding on parts of the campus of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology disrupted movement and academic activities on Thursday morning, leaving many students stranded between halls of residence and lecture venues. The flooding, triggered by a heavy downpour, overwhelmed drainage systems across sections of the campus and rendered several key […]

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Ridge Nhyiaeso Residents, students Join National Sanitation Day Exercise

426  Residents of the Ridge Nhyiaeso Electoral Area in the Kumasi Metropolis have participated in a massive clean-up exercise as part of activities marking this year’s National Sanitation Day, reaffirming their commitment to environmental cleanliness and public health. The exercise, which brought together residents, students, assembly staff and other stakeholders, was led by the Assembly […]

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Ashanti Targets Three Million Trees Under 2026 Reforestation Drive

449  The Ashanti Regional Forestry Commission has launched the 2026 edition of its “Tree for Life” (T4L) Reforestation Initiative, with a target of planting three million trees across the region to restore degraded lands and strengthen environmental sustainability. The launch, held at the Armed Forces Senior High School in Kumasi to coincide with the observance […]