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484 President John Dramani Mahama has taken another significant step towards promoting girls’ education and empowerment in Ghana. On Thursday, he officially launched the free sanitary pad initiative for girls in school, under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Gender and Social Protection. This initiative is a testament to the […]
468 The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, on behalf of H.E. John Dramani Mahama and the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has formally extended an invitation to the President of the Ga Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, to chair the national launch of a free sanitary pad distribution […]
495 The Minerals Commission has issued a statement regarding Akonta Mining Limited’s claim of having a valid mining lease in an area located outside the Tano Nimiri Forest Reserve. The Commission’s attention was drawn to the matter following a press conference held by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, which stated that the Company […]
626 The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced a significant breakthrough in the government’s fight against illegal mining, also known as galamsey. In a press briefing held on April 21, 2025, Minister Buah revealed that Akonta Mining Company Ltd., a legally registered mining company, has been implicated in a […]
588 The Ghana Police Service has intensified its efforts to combat illegal mining, also known as galamsey, in the Western Region. On the fourth day of their operations, the police raided a galamsey site in the Samreboi forest, resulting in the arrest of 21 more individuals involved in illegal mining activities. This brings the total […]
615 Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has taken a significant step towards promoting environmental cleanliness in the region by joining the AshantiFest clean-up exercise today. The initiative aims to clean up Greater Kumasi, focusing on various venues across the city. The minister joined the cleaning exercise at several key locations, including: – Dr. […]
581 The NDC Branch Chairman for Island City at Ahenema Kokoben in the Atwima Kwanwoma municipality , Reuben Solomon Jabari, has strongly denied allegations that he forcibly took two plots of land belonging to the founder of Ebenezer Miracle Worship Centre, Prophet Ebenezer Adarkwa Yiadom, popularly known as Opambour. The man of God, in […]
400 A shocking exposé has revealed the alarming extent of corruption and environmental destruction perpetrated by Clean-Jobs Resources, a mining company operating in the Western North Region of Ghana. The company’s alleged involvement in galamsey operations, in collusion with high-ranking forestry officials, has raised serious concerns about the government’s ability to combat the menace of […]
669 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 […]
673 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 […]