124 Tensions flared at Ayikuma in the Shai-Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region after angry residents and some miners reportedly clashed with operatives of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) during an operation against illegal mining activities in the area. The confrontation occurred when the anti-illegal mining team attempted to remove equipment seized […]
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Razak Kojo Opoku defends Erastus Asare Donkor, says journalist has remained consistent on galamsey
167 Financial economist and academic Dr Razak Kojo Opoku has commended investigative journalist Erastus Asare Donkor for his continued efforts to expose illegal mining activities and their impact on Ghana’s environment. Dr Opoku said Asare Donkor had remained consistent in his coverage of galamsey, regardless of which political party is in government, although his work […]
MP to petition parliament over breast cancer equipment shortage
349 The Member of Parliament (MP) for Atwima Nwabiagya South, Shirley Kyei Tiwaa, popularly known as Obaa Noaa, has announced plans to raise concerns in Parliament over the inadequate availability of modern equipment for the treatment of breast cancer in Ghana. She said the shortage of essential medical equipment at health facilities remained a major […]
Ashanti Regional Minister Cautions Traders Against Market Fires
362 The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has cautioned traders at the Kumasi Central Market against activities that could trigger fire outbreaks, urging them to adopt proactive measures to safeguard their shops and merchandise. The warning follows a fire outbreak that affected traders at the Kumasi Central Market, near the Aboabo Station, raising fresh […]
Oforikrom Assembly Set For Massive Clean-up Exercise On Saturday
339 The Oforikrom Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti Region is set to embark on a massive clean-up exercise as part of efforts to improve sanitation, protect public health and promote a cleaner and healthier environment within the municipality. The exercise, scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026, will commence at 6:00 a.m. and is expected to […]
SCORECARD FOR THE SEA: Holding Ghana’s Marine Fisheries Management Plan (2022–2026) to Account.
455BY KINGSLEY E. HOPE At first light along Ghana’s Cape Three Points coastline in the Western Region, fishermen push wooden canoes into waters that have sustained generations of coastal families. But those waters may soon be declared off-limits. Onshore, women fish processors wait with empty baskets and cold-smoking ovens, their anxiety sharpened by catches that […]
Tatale-Sanguli Assembly to hold clean-up exercise at Kpabultabu on Saturday
488 The Tatale-Sanguli District Assembly, through the Office of the District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. Mary Tagba, is set to organise a clean-up exercise at Kpabultabu on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The exercise, which is expected to bring together residents and other stakeholders, forms part of efforts to promote environmental cleanliness, proper sanitation and a […]
Hon. Abubakar Sedik Clears Massive Refuse Heap at Mankranso Zongo to Safeguard Public Health
388 A massive refuse heap that had accumulated at Bɔɔla Kɛseɛm in Mankranso Zongo has been successfully evacuated and transported to the final disposal site following an intervention by the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ahafo Ano South West District, Hon. Abubakar Sedik. The refuse, which had grown into a huge mountainous heap, had become […]
Alabar Traders Get More Time as KMA Extends Decongestion Deadline
458 The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has extended the deadline for the implementation of its planned decongestion exercise at the Alabar Trading Area and other affected parts of the metropolis. The decision follows an engagement between the management of the Assembly and the leadership of the Alabar Motorcycle Association, led by its Public Relations Officer, […]
Atwima Mponua DCE Leads Community Clean-Up Exercise at Anansu
473 The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Mponua in the Ashanti Region, Ibrahim Issahak, has commended residents of Anansu for demonstrating a strong commitment to sanitation and community development. The DCE made the commendation when he joined residents of Anansu yesterday to support a community clean-up exercise organised by the community leadership under the […]