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1,977 The Bekwai Municipal Assembly has revoked its earlier authorization granting New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate hopeful in the area, one Henry Opoku-Ware, and its Japanese nationals to dredge the Oda River. The local Assembly decided following constant pressure from the residents of Anwiankwanta and Abenkyim near Bekwai where the Oda River serves the […]
2,124 High-powered inter-ministerial delegations from Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana have met in Accra to find ways of protecting transboundary water resources, forest cover and land for mutual benefits. Key among the discussions is finding long-lasting and sustainable solutions to the ripple effect of illegal small-scale mining in Ghana on transboundary water resources between Ghana and […]
1,947 The Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS) has learned with deep concern from the Daily Guide Newspaper’s publication on Wednesday March 1, 2023 with the headline; “Gang Busted for Stealing Lands Commission’s GH¢100m”. This is a serious breach of confidence on the Lands Commission’s internal processes and ability to safeguard revenues accruing to government. […]
1,929 A former Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Emmanuel Appoh, says it is illegal to either cut down or prune your own tree in Ghana without a permit from the EPA. He has, therefore, urged the public not to disregard the essence to obtain permit before felling any tree in Ghana. He […]
1,868 Samuel A. Jinapor, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources says the ecological integrity of Ghana’s Forest Reserves has, largely, been maintained despite several threats which impact negatively on the all-important resource. Some of these threats he said include bushfires, illegal mining and logging, agricultural expansion, settlement, among others. Responding to a question on […]
3,709 The Media Coalition Against Open Defecation (M-CODe) is to launch “M-CODe 2023 Anti-Open Defecation Nationwide Advocacy,” a national advocacy aimed at ending open defecation. In a statement signed by Mr Francis Ameyibor, M-CODe National Convenor ahead of the launch of the campaign, the coalition said it seeks through “M-CODe 2023 Anti-OD Nationwide Advocacy,” to […]
1,687 Illegal miners have taken over close to 1,000 hectares of farmlands at Ofoase in the Asante Akyem South municipality, polluting the River Anuru, the only water source in the area. The communities along this water body rely heavily on it to irrigate their farmlands and cocoa plantations. However, due to the pollution of the […]
1,901 Thirteen alleged National Security operatives have been arrested at Konongo in the Ashanti Region. The syndicate is said to have been illegally operating within the Asiwa enclave, extorting monies from small-scale miners. At around 12:00pm on Friday, the main Kumasi-Konongo high street was blocked by a police patrol team to halt a speeding Land […]
1,622 The Greater Accra Metropolitan Area (GAMA) Water and Sanitation Project team has organized a two-day training workshop for journalists who are into Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) reporting in ten regions of Ghana. The training workshop was to equip members of the Ghana Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Journalists Network (GWJN) from the beneficiary regions […]
1,517 The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor has urged the Nungua Traditional Council and all stakeholders involved in the impasse over the Ramsar site to exercise restraint as his outfit seeks to find an amicable solution to the issue. Addressing the Chiefs and Elders of the Nungua Traditional Council on […]