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1,130 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 […]
882 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 […]
948 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 […]
1,189 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 […]
1,107 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 […]
1,381 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, […]
1,656 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 […]
1,088 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 […]
1,250 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 […]
1,300 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 […]