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National Flood Clean-Up Begins Today… Government Orders Closure of Non-Essential Businesses in Affected Regions

230  The Government has announced the implementation arrangements for the two-day National Flood Aftermath Clean-up Exercise, urging all residents, institutions and businesses in the affected regions to fully participate in restoring environmental sanitation following recent flooding incidents. A press release issued by the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs said the nationwide exercise, […]

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GFZA Assures Support After Melcom Warehouse Fire

489  The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), Dr. Mary Awusi, has assured businesses operating within the Tema Export Processing Zone (EPZ) of the Authority’s commitment to strengthening fire safety and emergency response following the recent fire outbreak at the Melcom warehouse. Leading a management delegation to inspect the affected facility […]

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Ghana Reaffirms Commitment to Stronger Bilateral Relations with Egypt

432  Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening its longstanding diplomatic relations with the Arab Republic of Egypt following the presentation of Letters of Credence by Ghana’s Ambassador to Egypt, H.E. Prof. Justice Solomon Korantwi-Barimah, to the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, at a ceremony in Cairo. Following the […]

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Regularise permits or face demolition — Bibiani MCE warns developers

175  The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai, Mr Sebastian Obeng, has issued a strong warning to owners of unauthorised structures erected on waterways and other restricted areas to regularise their permits or face demolition as the Assembly intensifies efforts to prevent future flooding. The warning follows a heavy downpour that lasted for […]

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Don’t Let Floods Turn Into Malaria Crisis – Dr Prince Nelson Mortoti Warns

168  The Chief Executive Officer of PIWAK Natural Health and producer of the 3P Garlic Mixture, Dr Prince Nelson Mortoti, has urged Ghanaians not to allow the country’s recurring floods to develop into a public health crisis through the spread of malaria. According to him, while floods often result in the destruction of lives and […]

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Forestry Emerging as Next Frontier of Climate-Smart Investment… Dr. Gordon Kofi Sarfo-Adu to Pitch Ghana’s Green Economy Potential at International Summit in USA

668  Ghana’s forestry sector is set to gain significant international attention as the Executive Director of the Forest Services Division (FSD) of the Forestry Commission, Dr. Gordon Kofi Sarfo-Adu, prepares to participate in the prestigious Africa Agriculture Trade & Investment Summit 2026 in the United States. The summit, scheduled to take place from June 19 […]

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Modesta Impact Initiative Leads Drug Awareness Campaign in Kumasi Ghettos

609    The Modesta Impact Initiative, a non-governmental organization dedicated to improving lives and transforming communities through outreach, health services, education, and empowerment, has intensified its efforts to combat drug abuse by visiting the Colombia Ghetto Community at Krofrom in the Kumasi Metropolis as part of its Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation Sensitization Project. The outreach, […]

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Land Reclamation No Longer Optional for Miners-Alhaji Nje

729  The Ashanti Regional Deputy Security Coordinator, Alhaji Nje, has cautioned mining operators across the region that land reclamation is no longer optional but a mandatory requirement that must accompany every mining activity. He warned that individuals and companies that fail to restore degraded lands after mining operations would face sanctions, stressing that government would […]

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Bosomefreho DCE Backs Land Reclamation Efforts… Warns Against Irresponsible Mining Activities

426  The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Bosome Freho, Hon. Charles Appiah-Kubi, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to responsible mining and environmental restoration, expressing satisfaction with ongoing land reclamation activities in parts of the district. According to the DCE, the reclamation exercise aligns with the government’s broader agenda of promoting sustainable and responsible mining practices […]

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Dr Amoakohene Leads Flood Prevention Drive

521  The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has announced a series of urgent measures aimed at preventing and mitigating flooding across the Ashanti Region following recent heavy rains that affected several communities and exposed the growing threat posed by unauthorized developments on waterways. The Minister disclosed this after convening an emergency stakeholder meeting on […]