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Bawumia’s solution against galamsey most practical I’ve heard so far – Nana Aba Anamoah

Ghanaian broadcaster, Nana Aba Anamoah has praised Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's approach to addressing illegal mining, commonly known as "galamsey". According to her, it...

Chieftaincy Ministry inaugurates six Traditional Councils in the Volta region

The Volta Regional House of Chiefs under the auspices of the Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has inaugurated six new traditional councils in...

Kwahumanhene allegedly extorts GH₵2m from ADB loan applicant

The Office of the President has written to the Paramount Chief of Kwahu, who is the Board Chairman of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB)...

BoG directs Kwahumanhene to resign as ADB Board chair

Bank of Ghana (BoG) has directed the Paramount Chief of Kwahu in the Eastern Region who doubles as the Board Chairman of Agricultural Development...

14-year-old promotes peace as chair of Peace Council Board

Sophia Kamasa, a 14-year-old final-year student at New Ayoma M/A JHS in the Jasikan District, Oti Region, assumed the role of Board Chair of...

Court declines Ama Governor’s request to travel abroad

The Accra Circuit Court has denied an application by Elorm Ababio, popularly known as Ama Governor, seeking permission to travel outside the jurisdiction. This ruling...

AG orders EPA to lay L.I. on mining in forest reserves in Parliament for revocation

The Attorney General (AG) has directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to submit Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which allows mining in forest reserves, to...

Legon Botanical Gardens to be closed down

Mulch Company Limited has announced the permanent closure of the Legon Botanical Garden on October 30, 2024. The Dutch company shared the news which has...

Catholic Archdiocese leads protest walk against galamsey

The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra has organized a protest march against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, following a "Service of Preparation" held at...

Dormaa youth arrest over 10 ‘galamseyers’

Youth in Dormaa Ahenkro have taken matters into their own hands by arresting more than 10 illegal miners (galamseyers) operating in the area. The action,...

Ministry of Education spokesperson Kwasi Kwarteng called to the Bar

In a remarkable addition to his already diverse and accomplished career, Kwasi Kwarteng Frimpong, the spokesperson for Ghana's Ministry of Education, has been called...

Six die in gory accident at Atwedie

Six people reportedly died on the spot in an accident at Atwedie near Juaso on the Accra-Kumasi highway on Friday October 11, 2024. The accident...

Galamsey: Deployment of military not sustainable – Eco-Conscious Citizens

Prominent environmental advocacy group, Eco-Conscious Citizens, is urging the government to adopt a more sustainable and long-term approach to tackle the illegal mining crisis,...

Galamsey: Applaud Organised Labour for suspending strike – TUC Chairman

Organised Labour has defended its decision to call off the nationwide strike scheduled for October 10, which aimed to pressure the government into taking...

Catholic Church to hold protest walk against galamsey today

The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, in partnership with the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious and Catholic Lay Faithful and Professionals, will embark on...

NPA assures public of adequate LPG supply amid reports of shortage

The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has addressed concerns over a potential shortage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Ghana, assuring the public that there...

Bolgatanga Central MP donates 50 motorbikes to NDC in Upper East Region

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, has donated 50 motorbikes to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Upper East...

Kyerematen will appoint 50% women in govt — Hopeson Adorye

A member of Alan Kyerematen’s campaign for President, Hopeson Adorye, has said Mr Kyerematen’s government will consist of 50 per cent women if elected. Mr...

Birim river: Changfans, water pumps destroyed on first day of military operation against galamsey

A total of 18 changfang machines which were being used for illegal gold mining were destroyed on the first day of the renewed military...

Gov’t to launch US$5m fund and first phase of UG digital hub on December 1

The government will on December 1, 2024, commission the phase one of the country’s first youth digital hub and launch a US$5 million Endowment...

Over GH¢1 billion invested in infrastructure across public universities – Education Minister

The Government has made substantial investment in infrastructure across public universities in Ghana with the allocation of over GH¢1 billion for the construction of...

Galamsey: Shoot and kill illegal miners – Joe Wise reiterates

The first Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joe Osei Owusu,shoot-to-kill strategy as the antidote to ending the galamsey menace. Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu,...

Small-Scale Miners Association vows to expose members involved in galamsey

The Director of Communications for the Association of Small-Scale Miners, Abdul Razak Alhassan, has issued a warning to members of the Association involved in...

Galamsey: You came with Kalyppo; we’ll sack you with ‘brown water’ – Akufo-Addo told

Convener of the One Ghana Movement, Senyo Hosi, has called on President Nana Akufo-Addo to ensure that he leaves behind a positive legacy, particularly...

Dr Apaak authorises release of over GH₵231K to support 264 Builsa South students

Builsa South Member of Parliament(MP) Dr Clement Apaak has authorised the District Assembly to release and disburse GH₵231,200 cedis from his portion of the...

Galamsey: Small-Scale Miners push for restriction on changfa engine importation

The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners is imploring the government to restrict the importation of changfa engines as part of solutions to...

Court grants UCC VC’s stay of execution, restrains further actions until final determination

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has been given the green light to resume his duties. This follows...

Barker-Vormawor taken to hospital again as his health deteriorates in custody

Convener of Democracy Hub, Oliver Barker-Vormawor, has been rushed to the Police Hospital on Thursday due to serious health concerns. He has been in Police...

Driver’s mate dead, 3 injured in separate accidents in Accra

A driver's mate has been killed with three others injured in two separate accidents in Accra. Both accidents occurred in the early hours of Wednesday,...

Galamsey: Catholic Bishop Conference clears air on environmental prayer walk

The Ghana Catholic Bishop Conference (GCBC) has refuted claims that it is organising an environmental prayer protest walk against galamsey in Ghana. According to Most...

Galamsey: Organised Labour reacts to bribery allegations

Organised Labour has categorically dismissed allegations that money influenced the leadership to call off its intended strike in the fight against galamsey. The President of...

Okyehene praises Napo for role in Free SHS success

The Okyehene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Pannin has praised the contribution of the running mate of the NPP, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh that led to...

All you need to know about the new CitizenApp

On October 7, 2024, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia officially launched the CitizenApp, the latest digital innovation aimed at improving the interaction between the...

Manasseh Azure writes: Ghana Medical Association’s day of shame

Last week, I broke the news that the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) would not take part in organised labour's anti-galamsey strike. My sources told me...

Govt boosts GMeT operations with new equipment

The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation has provided logistical support to the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMeT) to enhance its operational capabilities for more efficient...

Bawumia inspects work on Digital Youth Hub at UG

The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has inspected the progress of work on a Digital Youth Hub (DYH) being constructed at the University of Ghana...

Commuters express frustration over massive gridlock on Accra-Kumasi road

Gridlock on the Accra-Kumasi highway has persisted for over eight hours, leaving drivers and passengers stranded and frustrated. The severe traffic jam has forced many...

Police deny involvement in cocoa smuggling at Missiga

The Ghana Police Service has denied allegations of involvement in a cocoa smuggling operation at the Missiga security checkpoint at Bawku in the Upper...

Two businessmen jailed 17 years over theft of electronic gadgets

An Adentan Circuit Court has sentenced two individuals to a total of 17 years in prison for their involvement in stealing electronic gadgets worth...

The People’s Forum: Drivers at Kwabenya Station decry deteriorating roads

Drivers at the Kwabenya Kia station in the Ga East District of the Greater Accra Region have expressed frustration over the poor state of...