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Galamsey crisis: We should not tolerate such sins against humanity- Christian Council

The Christian Council of Ghana has joined calls for the fight against illegal mining locally known as 'galamsey to be intensified, stating that such sinful...

World Assemblies of God fellowship to host 2026 congress in Ghana

The World Assemblies of God Fellowship(WAGF) has announced the church will be hosting its 2026 world congress for the first time on the African...

‘Galamsey’ breeding school dropouts – GNAT General Secretary

In a heart-wrenching revelation, General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Musah exposed the alarming truth about galamsey's impact on...

Let’s treat galamsey as a serious crime – NCCE

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has said illegal mining commonly known as galamsey must be treated as a serious crime.In a statement,...

Gov’t committed to sustainable and legal mining – Lands Ministry insists

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has reiterated the government's commitment to promoting sustainable and legal mining practices in Ghana.The ministry has in...

Profile of GBA’s first female President, Efua Ghartey

Efua Ghartey is a distinguished legal professional and co-founder of the law firm Ghartey & Ghartey.After graduating from the University of Ghana, Legon, she...

I used to pay my workers with my wife’s salary – Leslie Addo Listowell

Rector of GH Media, now known as GH Schools, Leslie Addo Listowell, recounted that due to the challenge of inadequate funds, he had to...

Game Park Limited pays over GH¢15m to Ghanaians in its first year

Game Park Limited, a leading name in Ghana's lottery sector, is celebrating one year of successful operations in the country.In its first year, the...

Zipline, GHS reduce maternal mortality in Ashanti region by 56.4% – Study

A recent impact assessment study on aerial logistics to improve maternal health and emergencies has revealed a remarkable reduction in maternal mortality by 56.4%...

Galamsey: Political parties shouldn’t play politics with our lives – Catholic Bishops Conference

President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC), Most Rev Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, has urged political parties not to play politics with the lives...

Galamsey is a silent killer and must be stopped – Ghana Institution of Geoscientists

General Secretary of the Ghana Institution of Geoscientists, Prof. Prince Ofori Amponsah, has described illegal small-scale mining as a silent killer that must be...

Efua Ghartey makes history as first female GBA President

Efua Ghartey has made history as the first female president of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), marking a significant achievement in Ghana’s legal profession.Her...

I became a taxi driver after I was sacked from NET 2 TV – GH Media School Rector

Rector for GH Media School, Leslie Addo Listowell, has disclosed that he became a taxi driver after he was regrettably sacked from NET 2...

Galamsey: We’ll start licking clay as water if we don’t act now – Dr Ken Ashigbey

Convenor of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, has called on the government to take swift action to eradicate illegal mining in...

Organised Labour threatens nationwide strike over galamsey crisis

Organised Labour, led by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), has issued a strong warning to the government, threatening a nationwide strike by the end...

Nkwanta South MCE hands over 717 desks to GES

As part of efforts to enhance the learning environment in Nkwanta South, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Felix Owusu-Gyimah, has handed over 717 dual...

West Central Africa Division of Health Ministries invest GH₵ 500K to Combat heart disease

The Health Ministries Director for the West Central Africa Division of the Seventh-Day Adventist(SDA) Church, Dr. Paul Amo-Kyeremeh, has announced a groundbreaking initiative at...

Illegal mining ravages Ayamfuri-Wassa Akropong road, threatening environment and health

Illegal small-scale mining operations have taken over the main Ayamfuri-Wassa Akropong road in the Western Region.Miners are openly extracting gold in clear violation of...

Fire destroys three shops at Kamara

A fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday, September 11, devastating three auto parts shops and a cold store along the Kamara-Mamprobi...

Galamsey: Small-Scale Miners Association to redeploy taskforce to affected areas

The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners has announced plans to redeploy its task force to areas where illegal mining, commonly known as ‘galamsey,’...

Ban galamsey to protect lives – Medical Laboratory Scientists to govt

The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) has raised serious concerns about the escalating health risks posed by illegal mining, commonly known as...

Prophet Kumchacha invokes curses on Ministers, chiefs involved in galamsey

Founder and leader of Heaven's Gate Ministries, Prophet Nicholas Osei, widely known as Prophet Kumchacha, has invoked curses of death and illness on government...

The Ghana Report launches maiden Jobs and Entrepreneurship Fair to combat unemployment

The Ghana Report has launched its first-ever Jobs and Entrepreneurship Fair, scheduled to run from September 19th to October 5th, 2024, at the Independence...

Ban galamsey until sustainable solutions are found – Christian Council

The Christian Council of Ghana has joined the growing chorus calling for a complete and decisive ban on illegal mining, popularly known as "galamsey."This...

NIA pilots Ghana Card to Ghanaians in Canada

In a major step to extend Ghana Card services to Ghanaians living outside the country, the National Identification Authority (NIA) has begun issuing cards...

Damaged effigies: Court awaits comprehensive report on accused mental status

The Kwabenya Circuit Court has adjourned to September 18, the case of Newwell Gavu, the man held for destroying six Statues of the big...

Lawyer shortage hits Legal Aid

The Public Defenders Division, one of the three functional divisions of the Legal Aid Commission, was able to resolve only 323 out of the...

Kuntunse murder: Police pray for more time to complete investigations

The case of the Police Constable accused of shooting a driver to death over transport fare at Kuntunse Satellite, near Amasaman has been adjourned...

How a young boy asked Otumfuo to hold his flag while he visited the washroom [Watch]

During Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's historic visit to Cape Coast for the Fetu Festival, a memorable moment unfolded involving a young boy who...

Land occupied by Asaase radio not connected to disputed Cantonments property – Lands Commission

The Lands Commission has clarified that the property located at No. 7, 5th Circular Road in Cantonments has never been owned or occupied by...

Minerals Commission deletes critical information about mining companies after The Fourth Estate revelations

The Minerals Commission has deleted crucial information about mining companies from its website after The Fourth Estate reported on how leading members of the New Patriotic...

Akosombo Dam flood: Ablakwa announces GH¢100k emergency rent support for victims

The North Tongu MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has made known his intention to undertake a comprehensive resettlement and compensation for victims of the Akosombo...

PWDs reject wheelchairs donated by Ghana Federation of Disability 

Wheelchairs donated to Persons With Disability (PWDs), by the Ghana Federation of Disability (GFD) have continued to be unused and left to the mercy...

Lower Manya Krobo NDC raises alarm over voter register irregularities

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Lower Manya Krobo constituency has raised concerns about a possibly inflated voter register.During a press briefing at...

Joana Gyan Cudjoe files nomination form for Amenfi central parliamentary seat 

Mrs Joana Gyan Cudjoe, the Amenfi Central National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate, has submitted her nomination forms to the Electoral Commission, to contest...

34 Lives lost through inland water transport accidents — Report

A Performance audit report conducted by the Auditor-General has exposed safety issues and regulatory shortfalls in the country's inland water transport sector.The report, covering...

Election tampering by officials should be considered ‘treason’ – Afari Gyan

Former Chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Kwadwo Afari Gyan, has called for stringent penalties for individuals who commit serious election offences, particularly...

Christian Council’s Rev. Fayose urges naming, shaming of politicians involved in galamsey

The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Rev. Cyril Fayose, has called for the public naming, shaming, and prosecution of politically exposed...

Chief, elders of Ejura express appreciation to Akufo-Addo for compensation payment to shooting victims

The chief, queen mother, and elders of Ejura have expressed their appreciation to President Akufo-Addo and his administration for the prompt action and payment...

Prioritise women inclusion at workplaces – Employers urged

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Yom Yom Services Limited, Mohammed Iddi, has appealed to employers to prioritise the inclusion of women in their...