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457 A task force against illegal mining, led by Captain (Retired) John Kwame Jabari, has launched a 24-hour joint operation with the Forestry Commission to combat illegal mining in forest reserves across the Ashanti Region . This operation is a significant step towards addressing the menace of illegal mining, which has been a major concern […]
376 In a bold move to combat illegal mining, a combined Anti-Galamsey Taskforce has successfully carried out operations at Offin Shelterbelt and Kotokum in the Atwima Mponua District. The taskforce, comprising personnel from National Security, the Police, and the Forestry Commission, faced a violent ambush by armed illegal miners at Offin Shelterbelt. One officer was […]
366 Captain (Retired) John Kwame Jabari, Ashanti Regional Security Coordinator, has proposed a novel approach to combat illegal mining in Ghana: instant reclamation. According to Captain Jabari, immediately reclaiming mined lands when illegal miners are arrested and their equipment seized would deter others from engaging in galamsey. If the pits are left uncovered, illegal miners […]
425 Mr. Ibrahim Alhassan, a concerned citizen, has made a passionate appeal to Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, to join forces with Eratus Asare Donkor of the Multimedia Group to tackle the menace of illegal mining in the Ashanti Region. This call to action comes in response to Dr. Amoakohene’s question on Facebook, […]
734 A disturbing report has emerged of a large-scale invasion of the Jimira Forest Reserve by Chinese miners, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. According to sources, over 50 excavators were deployed to the reserve yesterday, located in the Ashanti Region, under the Nkawie Forestry District Services Division. The miners’ activities have resulted […]
330 The Minerals Commission has handed over reclaimed galamsey sites to three communities within the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region at a ceremony held at the palace Ogyeahohoo in Sefwi Anhwiaso. A total of 175 acres of degraded lands have been restored under the Lands Reclamation and Restoration Programme implemented by the […]
388 The President of the Concerned Small Scale Miners Association, Michael Kojo Peprah, has issued a stern warning to President John Mahama, calling for the immediate removal of the Minerals Commission CEO, Mr.Martin Ayisi. According to Peprah, Ayisi’s continued stay in office poses a significant threat to the fight against illegal mining in Ghana. The […]
498 In a remarkable display of dedication and community spirit, Mrs. Juliet Amoakohene, wife of Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene, participated in the Independence Day clean-up exercise at Alabar and its surrounding areas in Kumasi, the Ashanti regional capital. Her selfless efforts lasted for six hours, demonstrating her commitment to keeping the city clean […]
410 Yesterday, March 4, 2025, marked a significant milestone for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ghana, as the Environmental Protection Authority Ladies Association (EPALA) was officially launched at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Naa Deide Chamber. The launch ceremony brought together patrons of EPALA, staff of EPA, sister institutions, and the media to celebrate women’s unity […]
346 The Ashanti regional Minister, Dr. Amoakohene has commissioned a Ministerial Committee on Sanitation and City Greening. The move is a decisive step towards restoring Kumasi’s status as the Garden City and ensuring a cleaner, healthier environment for all. Developing strategic policies to improve waste management and urban greening. Coordinating sanitation efforts across communities, markets, […]