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360 The Sekyere Kumawu District is set to intensify efforts to preserve its natural resources, following a high-level meeting between the District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. Kwasi Amankwaa, and a delegation from the Forestry Commission. The meeting underscores the local government’s commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable land management, and protection of the region’s vital forest […]
1,152 On May 17, 2025, the Rapid Response Team of the Forestry Commission embarked on an intelligence-led operation in the Upper Wassaw Forest Reserve in the Bibiani Forest District to clamp down on illegal mining activities. The team targeted an area known as Amenase, where reports of galamsey (illegal small-scale mining) had been rampant. Upon […]
1,880 The President of the Republic, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, has appointed Dr. Gordon Kofi Sarfo-Adu as the Acting Human Resource Director of the Forestry Commission (FC), effective February 2025. This appointment is a significant development in the FC’s efforts to strengthen its human resource management and development. Dr. Sarfo-Adu is a highly qualified professional […]
1,406 The Atwima Mponua NDC Constituency Chairman, Mr. Haruna Salifu, popularly known as Chairman Kutu, has debunked a viral video that accused him of involvement in illegal mining, also known as galamsey. In response to the false allegations, Chairman Kutu has taken legal action against Amaro Shakur, the publisher of the video, seeking damages of […]
1,359 The Ghana Police Service has intensified its efforts to combat illegal mining, also known as galamsey, in the Western Region. On the fourth day of their operations, the police raided a galamsey site in the Samreboi forest, resulting in the arrest of 21 more individuals involved in illegal mining activities. This brings the total […]
1,037 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 […]
1,319 The Ghana Green Guard USD$25 billion climate futures initiative agreement commits to deliver a series of diversified regenerative solutions to drive a healthier and more sustainable future for all Ghanaians. The agreement is a public-private collaborative partnership between the developer CarbonPura Africa, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) representing the government of Ghana and PSPH […]
1,725 The Western North Regional Chapter of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) wishes to bring the attention of the President, the Interior Minister, the Western North Regional Minister, Heads of Security agencies, the Media and all concerned citizens to the rising state of insecurity in the region borne out of political impunity and greed. The […]
1,338 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 […]