506 The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, says government remains fully committed to protecting Anglogold Ashanti Obuasi Mine while working to ensure responsible and environmentally-sound small scale mining in Obuasi. The Minister stated this on Monday, 5th June 2023 when he paid a working visit to Obuasi following the invasion of […]
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Gov’t remains committed to protecting Anglogold Ashanti Mines- Lands Minister
1,121 The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, MP, says Government remains fully committed to protecting Anglogold Ashanti Obuasi Mine while working to ensure responsible and environmentally-sound small scale mining in Obuasi. The Minister stated this on Monday, 5th June 2023 when he paid a working visit to Obuasi following the […]
NPA impounds 181,000 litres of crude oil and diesel in Western Region
906 The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has confiscated 73,000 litres of crude oil and 108,000 litres of diesel from smugglers on the high seas in the Western Region. The separate operations were led by the Navy and Marine Police between January and April 2023. The Western Regional Manager of NPA, Mrs. Sandra Aidoo made this […]
Sanitary pad ‘Demo’ looms in Ghana, as Students chief demands removal of 20% tax
605 Student’s Chief of the Tamale Technical University and Executive Director of Dagbon Advocacy Network, Naa Nurudeen Ibrahim says his outfit will lead a peaceful demonstration if government fail to remove the 20% levy on sanitary pad and other mensural products. According to him the high cost of the product is as a result of […]
Seedling contractors association demands GH¢28m arrears from govt
1,886 The Ashanti Regional branch of the Seedling Contractors Association is demanding payment of over GH¢28 million owed its members by the government. According to the group, the amount is for the supply of seedlings for the tree planting exercise during the Green Ghana Day celebrations for 2021 and 2022. One of the leaders of […]
Small-scale mining fetched Ghana almost $1.2bn in 2022 – Minister
814 The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has stated small-scale mining has been contributing increasingly to the nation’s gold output as the sector produced a total of 712,405 ounces of gold last year. He said it brought to the nation almost US$1,200,000,000 in export receipts, adding that all diamonds produced in […]
Asantehene Saddened About Spate Of Illegal Mining Activities In Amansie Area
601 Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II says he is unhappy with the spate of illegal mining activities that has ravaged lands in the Amansie area of the Ashanti Region. He will be visiting the area to demand answers from local chiefs who allowed the menace to destroy their lands. He spoke at the launch of […]
Farmers at Dwenewoho stranded as galamsey activities take over farmlands
852 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 […]
Small-scale mining task force arrested 3 Yemenis in Oda recently – Martin Ayisi
701The 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 […]
Yabi Community Gets Modern Toilet Facility
1,271Nana Kontomire Kwame Frimpong Ababio, Chief of Yabi,a rural community located within the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti region has provided a modern lavatory for residents in the area. It is a 32-seater public toilet facility with 2-bathrooms, a living room, an office and a dining hall. He commissioned it on Thursday 20th April, […]