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Galamsey: We’re in crisis, but no one is responding – Ken Ashigbey

The founder of the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, has expressed frustration over the lack of urgency in addressing the devastating...

Residents attack firefighters at Dansoman [Video]

Some residents of Dansoman Roundabout near Zodiac have attacked firefighters who rushed to the area following a fire outbreak. Reports suggest the fire truck had...

FALSE! Ghana received over ȼ21bn COVID-19 support, not ȼ27bln

Claim: Ex-Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has alleged that the country’s financial support from the international community during the COVID-19 pandemic was GHȼ27 billion. Verdict: False. DUBAWA’s probe showed...

Fetu Afahye 2024: Oguaa Festival procession and durbar in pictures

Cape Coast came alive with vibrant energy during the annual Fetu Afahye festival, where the grand procession and durbar served as the highlight of...

Illuminate our highways to save lives — Judge appeals

Mrs. Surinam Awo Kwadam, a Circuit Court Judge, has urged the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), the Ghana Highway Authority (GHA), and other stakeholders...

‘Self-defense against nation-wreckers is justified’ – Professor Marfo on fighting galamsey

Professor Charles Marfo has made a controversial statement about the illegal mining also known as galamsey crisis affecting Ghana. Speaking with host Akua Boakyewaa Yiadom...

The New Force: Nana Kwame Bediako breaks silence over his running mate

Nana Kwame Bediako, Leader of the New Force, says he will announce his running mate for the 2024 Presidential Election “when the time is right.” Speaking...

UTAG calls for immediate nationwide ban on mining

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has joined calls for a ban on illegal small-scale mining, commonly known as galamsey, in forest reserves. These...

Galamsey fight: AERC calls repeal of executive instruments endangering forest reserves

The growing crisis of illegal mining, known as “galamsey,” continues to wreak havoc on Ghana’s environment, public health, and economy. Galamsey activities, driven by...

KNUST Geomatic Engineering students to develop maps for improved town planning

Geomatic Engineering students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology have begun a project to create maps to enhance town planning and...

Court rules being amended to set timelines for parliamentary election petitions – Chief Justice

Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo has announced that the Rules of Court are currently being amended to introduce specific timelines for parliamentary election petitions. This move...

Forest invasion: Land Minister’s half-truth to Parliament & the contradictions fueling mining in Ghana’s forest reserves

February 23, 2023, was a day of reckoning for Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources. Mr Jinapor, who is also the...

MoreCribs welcomes Dr Frederick Owusu Danso to its Board

MoreCribs, a leading Ghanaian construction company, proudly announces the appointment of Dr Frederick Owusu Danso, Head of the Building Technology Department at Takoradi Technical...

Govt scholarships must be awarded on merit, not political affiliation – GBA President

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has raised concerns about the distribution of government scholarships, alleging that the process is often influenced by political connections...

Free SHS: Send your ward to private schools if you can afford it – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has stood by his government's Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, amidst concerns that it is contributing to a decline in education...

Akufo-Addo conferred with GBA’s Lifetime Award

President Nana Akufo-Addo has been honoured with the Ghana Bar Association’s (GBA) Lifetime Award, making him the first recipient of this prestigious award. The award...

There’s a deliberate effort to label my family and I as corrupt – Akufo- Addo

President Akufo-Addo has stated that the opposition party is deliberately attempting to portray his government, his family, and himself as corrupt for political reasons. According...

Free SHS: Students from rich backgrounds must pay – GBA President

The President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Yaw Acheampong Boafo, has urged President Akufo-Addo and his government to reconsider the Free Senior High...

Full Text: Attorney General’s address at GBA’s Annual General Conference

It is always a delight to be at the annual conference of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA). It is even more exciting to be here...

I’ve taken systemic steps to combat corruption – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo says his administration has superintended stringent measures aimed at eradicating corruption in Ghana. These measures, he noted, have been implemented through significant upgrades...

I’ve taken the heat to reign in colleague ministers and uphold the law – AG

Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has spoken candidly about the challenges of his role in keeping colleague ministers in check...

GBA President slams Annoh-Dompreh over ‘irresponsible’ galamsey comment

The President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Yaw Acheampong Boafo, has criticized the Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP, Frank Annoh-Dompreh for accusing the National Democratic Congress...

76 people have been convicted for illegal mining since 2021 – Godfred Dame

Amid the growing anger over the devastation of the country's water bodies and forest reserves, Ghana’s Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame,...

Archbishop Agyinasare hits hard at leadership over Galamsey menace

Founder of the Perez Chapel International, Archbishop Charles Agyinasare, has strongly criticised the political leadership and Ghanaians for allowing illegal mining, commonly known as...

Serving as AG in a government’s 2nd term is not easy – Dame

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has recognized the considerable obstacles he has encountered since taking up his role. Speaking at...

Galamsey: Greed and ‘get rich quick’ mentality overtaking Ghanaians – Environmentalist

Environmentalist, Dr George Manful of the Frimpong Manso Institute has raised concerns about the increasing dominance of greed and the “get rich quick” mentality...

Galamsey: Over 850 people facing prosecution for illegal mining – Dame

Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has revealed that over 850 individuals are currently facing prosecution for their alleged involvement in...

Military can stop ‘galamsey’ in a week if not for political interference – Nyaho Tamakloe

Ghanaian statesman Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has stated emphatically that the military is capable of ending the devastating illegal mining menace in just a week...

ECG clamps down on power theft with new loss reduction project

The Ashanti South Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has launched a new initiative aimed at curbing power theft and addressing the...

Residents of Agona East District lament decades-long struggle without electricity

Residents of Kofi Abam, Okotokwa, Kwame Ntiful, and five other communities in the Agona East District have endured decades without electricity, significantly affecting their...

Reconsider proposed VRA, ECG and NEDCo merger – IES to govt

The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has asked the government to reconsider the proposed bill to merge the Volta River Authority (VRA), Bui Power...

Asuom youth protest at ‘galamsey’ sites [Video]

Aggrieved youth of Akyem Asuom in the Kwaebibirem Municipality of the Eastern Region have stormed about 10 illegal mining sites popularly known as galamsey...

Adopt Songor salt development master plan to end bloodshed – Groups to parliament

The violent confrontation, bloodshed and animosity add to the nightmare residents say they are dealing with following the release of 41,000 acres of the...

Asantehene pays historic visit to COA Research [Photos]

In a landmark event, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, paid a historic visit to COA Research and Manufacturing Limited Company, a leading pharmaceutical...

GBA president dismisses allegations of anti-NDC bias

The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) president, Yaw Acheampong Boafo, has rejected claims that it is biased against the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking on...

Immigration Officers intercept jerrycans of fuel being smuggled to Togo

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has intercepted and seized 45 jerrycans of petrol which were being smuggled into Togo. The exercise was undertaken by a...

JoyNews’ Rafiq Salam named GJA Best Journalist for Upper West Region

JoyNews’ Upper West regional correspondent, Rafiq Salam has been adjudged as the best journalist in the Upper West region. He beat 7 other journalists in...

Court orders arrest of couple over defrauding landlady of GH¢260K

The Ghana Police Service is on the hunt for a couple accused of defrauding their landlady of GH¢260,000 in Sakumono, Accra. This follows the issuance...

O’Reilly SHS student who stabbed classmate remanded for 2 weeks

The La District Court has remanded for two weeks, a final-year student at O’Reilly Senior High School, who fatally stabbed a classmate. The student, whose...

Rex Omar claims Creative Arts Agency operating without legal framework [Video]

Legendary musician Rex Omar has accused the Creative Arts Agency of operating illegally for several years due to the absence of a proper legal...