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Amenfi Central NDC parliamentary aspirant reacts to galamsey allegations
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary aspirant for Amenfi Central, Joana Gyan Cudjoe has reacted to claims that she is engaged in illegal mining...
Galamsey: Catholic Church petitions Akufo-Addo to declare state of emergency
The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, along with the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious, Ghana, have petitioned President Akufo-Addo to declare a state of...
Catholic Archdiocese of Accra’s prayer walk against galamsey [ Photos]
The Catholic Archdiocese of Accra, in partnership with the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious and Catholic Lay Faithful and Professionals, on Friday, October...
Galamsey: Sehwi Atronsu residents threaten to burn excavators
Residents of Atronsu, a farming community in the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region, have called on authorities to halt illegal...
Chief Justice calls for urgent action against galamsey and sand winning
The Chief Justice, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, has made a clarion call for action against the unlawful activities degrading Ghana’s environment, particularly illegal mining, commonly...
Galamsey: Let’s renegotiate how we do mining in Ghana – Dzifa Gomashie
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ketu South Constituency in the Volta Region, Dzifa Abla Gomashie has reiterated the need for the fight against...
Galamsey: We pray God touches the hearts of people – Catholic Bishop
The National President for Peace Justice and Creation of the Catholic church of Ghana, Father Nicolas Azzineh, has said it is his prayer that...
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...
Galamsey: How Organised Labour’s front was destabilised to abandon intended strike
In the lead-up to a highly anticipated nationwide strike scheduled for October 10, 2024, the organised labour front in Ghana was poised to take...
Prez Akufo-Addo must give instructions, not only enforcements to fight galamsey – KNUST UTAG...
President of the KNUST chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), Professor Eric Abavare, is demanding that the President and government give...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I have a concession but not involved in galamsey – Sam Pyne [Audio]
The Metropolitan Chief Executive of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA), Sam Pyne, has dismissed allegations of his involvement in illegal mining commonly known as...
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...
Transport unions withdraw from ‘galamsey’ protest
Various transport unions in Ghana have reversed their decision to participate in a sit-down strike initiated by Organized Labour to protest the devastating impact...
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...
Galamsey: Suspension of strike sole decision of Organised Labour’s leadership – KNUST-UTAG
President of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), Professor Eric Abavare, has...
Military destroys Chanfans in anti-galamsey operation on Birim River
The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners, in collaboration with the military, has intensified efforts to combat illegal mining, particularly on water bodies, as...
Galamsey: We can’t trust the government – Ransford Gyampo
The President of the University of Ghana chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UG-UTAG), Prof. Ransford Gyampo, has expressed strong distrust in...
Deploying military alone won’t curb galamsey menace – Mireku Duker
Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has voiced his opposition to the deployment of military forces as the solution to...
Attitudinal change needed to effectively combat galamsey – Ursula
Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has appealed to Ghanaians, urging collective responsibility in the fight against illegal mining, also known as galamsey.
The...
Galamsey: Ban on Ghana’s agric exports imminent – Importers and Exporters Association
The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana has raised concerns about the serious threat illegal mining poses to the country’s agricultural exports.
The Association warns...
Galamsey: Why Organised Labour suspended strike – Spio-Garbrah reveals [Listen]
Former Minister of Trade, Dr. Spio-Garbrah has said money played a role in the decision by Organised Labour to suspend their planned strike over...
Greed is fueling galamsey – Spio-Garbrah [Video]
Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, former Minister of Communications, has attributed the thriving illegal mining (galamsey) industry to greed.
Speaking on Adom FM’s Burning Issues show, he criticized...
Ghanaians urged to “Wear red” on Thursday to show revulsion for galamsey
Convener of the Media Coalition against Galamsey, Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey has called on Ghanaians to show their revulsion against illegal mining, commonly known as...
Galamsey: Organised Labour’s strike call off disappointing – Former MP
Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Adentan, Kojo Adu Asare, has expressed disappointment over Organised Labour’s decision to call off its planned strike.
According to...
Akufo-Addo reaffairms commitment to end galamsey
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reaffirmed his commitment to ending illegal mining, also known as galamsey, in the country.
This comes after Organised Labour...
Galamsey: There’s a lack of seriousness from the government – Prof Aning
Security analyst, Professor Kwesi Aning, says that the demands by organised labour reflect the government's dereliction of duty in the fight against illegal mining...
Galamsey: Deputy lands Minister rallies against illegal mining in Western Region
As the government intensifies the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, the Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources in charge of...
Greed and irresponsibility fueling galamsey crisis – Dr. Frank Bannor
Development Economist and Head of Research at the Danquah Institute, Dr. Frank Bannor has called for greater responsibility and introspection in addressing the destructive...
Organised Labour should prioritise dialogue in galamsey fight – Dr. Bannor
Development Economist and Head of Research at the Danquah Institute, Dr. Frank Bannor, has called on labour unions to pursue dialogue with the government...
Anti-galamsey protesters must face the law, but we must solve menace – Kufuor
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has called for justice to be served on the #StopGalamsey demonstrators who allegedly committed some breaches during their recent...