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We will come after you – Eastern Regional Minister warns illegal miners [Listen]
The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has cautioned illegal miners to brace for a crackdown, as a task force will soon be...
Toxic Cover-Up: The hidden danger of high-lead ‘American Paints’ in Ghana
Research has shown that exposure to lead-based paint can cause severe cognitive impairments, affecting learning ability, memory, and overall brain development.
JoyNews’ latest Hotline documentary,...
Finance Minister engages market women and kayayei ahead of 2025 budget
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has concluded an insightful engagement with market women, kayayei (head porters), and other traders at Makola Market.
The meeting...
Full details: Illegal mining spree on Manhyia-linked concession
It remains to be seen what steps the government will take after the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, publicly lamented that illegal miners had...
Mahama has done very well in his honeymoon period – Prof Adei
Renowned economist and former Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Professor Stephen Adei, has praised President John Dramani Mahama for his performance...
Should we pay taxes to Akufo-Addo to finish Agenda 111 for you? – John...
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary, John Boadu, has responded to criticisms from the Ministry of Health over the completion of the Agenda...
Ghana outlines economic solutions at National Dialogue
Ghana has outlined a series of ambitious reforms aimed at restoring macroeconomic stability, promoting sustainable growth, and strengthening governance to address prevailing economic challenges.
These...
Assemblymen demand action against NDC executives over alleged kidnap and torture
About 16 assemblymen in the Kintampo South constituency of the Bono East Region have petitioned the National Democratic Congress (NDC), demanding action against its...
Council of State under 1992 constitution: A flawed system in need of review and...
Ghana’s democratic governance, as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution, is built on a framework of checks and balances designed to ensure accountability, stability, and...
Alleged rapist remanded again
A Tarkwa District Magistrate Court has remanded a 24-year-old galamsey operator, Vitus Nsore, into police custody for allegedly raping a 56-year-old woman at Amoanda...
Not everyone will get an appointment – Opare-Addo [Audio]
The Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare-Addo, has defended President John Mahama’s appointments, describing them as a true reflection of the party’s...
IET-Ghana commemorates 2025 World Engineering Day
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (IET), GHANA, ON WORLD ENGINEERING DAY 2025.
Fellow Ghanaians, esteemed engineers, policymakers, and development...
Illegal miners block River Ankobra, turn it into a stagnant pool
Illegal miners have blocked the River Ankobra at multiple points in Prestea-Hemang and Awodua in the Western Region, preventing its natural flow.
JoyNews can confirm...
Minister for Local Gov’t pledges good governance and accountability
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has emphasized the government's commitment to good governance and accountability.
Speaking during a meeting...
Full Text: President Mahama’s 2025 SONA
President John Mahama on Thursday, February 27, delivered the First State of the Nation Address(SONA) for his second term.
In the much-anticipated address, the President...
Livestream: Mahama delivers first SONA
President John Mahama is set to deliver his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) for his second today, February 27 in Parliament.
This is...
Mahama to deliver first State of the Nation Address today
President John Mahama is scheduled to present his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, February 27, 2025, as programmed by Parliament.
The presentation...
Tema West Youth petition NDC over MCE nominee shortlist
The Democratic Concerned Youths of Tema West have petitioned the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the exclusion of Romeo Elikplim...
FDA responds to BBC report on unapproved drug imports
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has responded to a BBC Africa Eye investigation exposing the export of unapproved drugs containing tapentadol and carisoprodol...
You’re not in your movie industry; be more serious to assist Agric Minister –...
The First Deputy Minority Whip, Habib Iddrisu, has urged Deputy Minister-designate for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, to be supportive and take his role...
Asantehene destools chief of Ohwim over multiple charges
The Chief of Ohwim in the Ashanti Region has been destooled by the Asantehene over multiple offenses leveled against him at the sitting of...
There’ll be no cover up; we’ll deal with those behind illegal mining – Western...
Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has vowed to deal with individuals involved in illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, regardless of their political affiliation.
Speaking...
Mineral Commission decentralizing operations to fight illegal mining and enhance efficiency
The Minerals Commission of Ghana is at an advanced stage in establishing regional and district offices to enhance supervision to check illegal mining and...
Lands Ministry condemns attack on journalist by illegal miners
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has strongly condemned the recent attack on Citi News journalists by illegal miners, also known as galamsey...
Illegal miners have destroyed over 7,500 football pitches of forest reserve – Lands Minister
Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has revealed that the devastation of forest reserves by illegal miners is equivalent to...
Gov’t reclaims forest reserves: A bold stand to save Ghana’s forests and water bodies
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tackling illegal mining in Ghana, declaring a relentless and...
44 of Ghana’s Forest Reserves under siege by heavily armed illegal miners – Lands...
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has revealed that 44 of Ghana’s forest reserves are under severe threat from heavily...
Lands Minister raises alarm over illegal miners taking over forest reserves
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has expressed deep concern over the growing threat of illegal mining (galamsey) in Ghana,...
Illegal Mining: Ghana needs billions to reclaim and restore degraded lands – EPA
Ghana will need billions of dollars to treat, reclaim, and restore vast degraded lands and water bodies affected by illegal mining activities over the...
Only 40 out of 800 illegal miners prosecuted – Lands Minister
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has revealed that only 40 out of over 800 illegal miners have been prosecuted...
National Security cracks down on illegal miners disrupting Western Rail Lines
The Minister of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has initiated discussions with National Security to protect the remaining sections of the Western Rail Line from...
Illegal miners have invaded my concession – Asantehene
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is lamenting the invasion of his mining concession by illegal miners, causing significant damage.
According to him, illegal miners...
Nine illegal miners remanded by Obuasi Circuit Court
The Obuasi Circuit Court, presided over by His Lordship Mark Tairima Diboro, has remanded nine illegal miners into police custody for engaging in illegal...
Eastern Regional Minister reacts to burning of excavators in Atiwa Range Forest [Listen]
Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Adjei Awatey, has reacted to the destruction of four excavators during a dawn operation targeting illegal mining activities in the...
Lands Minister inaugurates 18-member committee to sanitise mining sub sector
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has been walking the talk regarding the fight against illegal mining and the protection of the environment.
In...
IET-GH Women Wing pays courtesy call on Prof. Opoku Agyemang
The Women in Engineering (WIE) wing of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-GH), led by its Chairlady, Engr. Mrs. Adjoa Agyinba T....
Illegal mining threatens airport, military barracks infrastructure in Obuasi
There is growing fear and uneasiness among residents of Adaase, a farming community in Obuasi, over the upsurge of illegal mining activities in the...
Shifting Artificial Intelligence (AI) from the Lab to real-world impact
Dr. Eric Tutu Tchao, the lead for AI in Agriculture under the Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development (AI4SD) project, is leading efforts to apply...
Aowin Traditional Council performs rituals to banish MP [Video]
The Aowin Traditional Council in the Western North Region has performed rituals to banish Member of Parliament (MP) Oscar Ofori Larbi from stepping foot...
Amakye-Bare residents stop illegal mining, vow to safeguard farmlands
Residents of Amakye-Bare, a farming community in the Atwima Nwabiagya North District of the Ashanti Region, have taken a firm stand against illegal mining,...