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Farmers at Dwenewoho stranded as galamsey activities take over farmlands

393  Farmers and the youth of adjoining communities in the Dwenewoho enclave in the Atwima Nwabiagya South District of Ashanti Region  have petitioned the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to intervene and control the wanton destruction of the environment through illegal mining activities in the area. Reports indicate that farmers and the youth are stranded […]

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Small-scale mining task force arrested 3 Yemenis in Oda recently – Martin Ayisi

410The CEO of the Minerals Commission, Martin Ayisi has disclosed that on Monday, May 1, the small-scale mining task force in Oda arrested three Yemenis in the area. He said that the Commission has involved the police to undertake the necessary procedures to prosecute the perpetrators. “Just this Monday, the holiday, the small scale task […]

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GKMA connects 5000 households to GWCL

705  The Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area (GKMA) Sanitation and Water Project has connected about five thousand (5000) households to Ghana Water Company to access clean and quality drinking water. The project is a World Bank sponsored project aimed at increasing access to water supply and improved Sanitation in Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area (GKMA). Engineer Somuah […]

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Leaked Memo:NPP guru stopped from mining in Oda River

771  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 […]

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Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire move to address pollution of Bia, Tano rivers

588  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 […]

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RE: Gang Busted For Stealing Lands Commission ‘s Ghc100m

570    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. […]

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Ecological integrity of Ghana ’s forest reserves intact – Jinapor

545  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 […]