840 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 […]
Sanitation
Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality Benefits from 175 Acre Galamsey Land Reclamation
425 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 […]
Minerals Commission CEO Under Fire: Concerned Small Scale Miners Call for Sack
475 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 […]
Ashanti Regional Minister’s Wife Joins Independence Day Clean-Up Exercise
609 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 […]
Environmental Protection Authority Ladies Association Launched
531 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 […]
Every Day is Sanitation Day in Ashanti Region: Dr. Amoakohene’s Bold Initiative
438 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, […]
Ashanti Regional Minister Leads Massive Clean-Up Exercise in Kumasi on Independence Day
459 The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, in collaboration with the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly, is organizing a massive clean-up exercise at Allabar on Thursday, March 6, 2025, as part of the Independence Day celebrations. The exercise aims to promote cleanliness and sanitation in the community, and the public is invited to join in and […]
Lands Minister Urges Ghanaians to Join Fight Against Illegal Mining, Promises Relentless Pursuit of Perpetrators
525 Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP – Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has issued a stern warning to operatives of illegal mining in the country, stating that the war being waged by the government against this menace will be relentless, retributive, fair, and firm. According to him, the government has set out to achieve […]
Ashanti Regional Minister Opens Mining lease Secretariat at RCC
1,143 Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has made a clarion call to all miners in the region to bring their mining leases to the Regional Coordinating Council (RCC) to ensure responsible mining practices. This move is aimed at preventing mining in forest reserves and water bodies, as well as holding accountable those who fail […]
Kenkey Mill Opposite Adehyeɛ Market Closed Down By FDA Over Sanitation Concerns
620 In a swift response to allegations of insanitary conditions, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and Environmental Health Officers in Kumasi have shut down the Kenkey Mill opposite Adehyeɛ Market, effective immediately. The decision follows a joint assessment of the premises on Thursday, February 20, 2025, which revealed violations of Section 52 of the […]