Apostle Kofi Nkansah Sarkodie, popularly known as St Sark, has issued a strong call to the government to declare a state of emergency over the illegal mining crisis, widely known as galamsey as reported by Ghana Web. The outspoken head pastor of Open Arms Ministry in Kumasi criticized what he described as a lukewarm approach […]
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has issued a stern warning to holders of 962 small-scale mining licenses found to contain serious irregularities, stating they risk having their permits revoked within two weeks if corrective measures are not taken. This development follows a review conducted by a special committee established to […]
The CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Mines and Convener of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, Dr Ken Ashigbey, is calling on President John Dramani Mahama to declare a state of emergency in areas severely affected by illegal mining, also known as galamsey. According to Dr Ashigbey, the renewed urgency demonstrated by the Ministry of Lands and Natural […]
Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western region of Ghana is reeling from the aftermath of a devastating downpour that struck on Monday, June 16th, leaving a trail of destruction and displacing numerous residents. A relentless, two-hour deluge transformed streets into rivers submerging homes, offices, and marketplaces, and causing widespread damage estimated to be worth millions of cedis. […]
The $200,000 Effiakuma AstroTurf built in the Effiakuma Constituency has been turned into a swimming pool after heavy rains. According to reports, the artificial pitch in Effiakuma was submerged in water after hours of rainfall in Takoradi. In the viral video spotted on Facebook, residents, mostly children and teenagers, were seen swimming in the ool […]
A prominent Kumasi-based Muslim scholar, Alhaji Abubakari Musah, has expressed deep disappointment and outrage over the widespread destruction of Ghana’s forest reserves and river bodies, calling for severe punishment for those responsible including Bernard Antwi Bosiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Alhaji Musah who is […]
A prominent Kumasi businessman, Alhaji Abubakari Musah, Managing Director of Basfam Company Ltd, is calling on the government to prioritize the agricultural sector as a key driver for economic growth in Ghana. He believes that focused investment in agriculture can significantly boost job creation, enhance food production, and increase revenue mobilization for the state. Alhaji […]
A Kumasi-based reggae and highlife musician, Jackson Etuah, also known as Papa Jay, is appealing to the Ghanaian government, specifically President John Dramani Mahama, to implement stricter measures against musicians who promote profane and, in his view, damaging content in their songs. Etuah argues that the current trend in music is significantly impacting the lifestyle […]
Ghana’s President H.E. John Dramani Mahama has challenged African nations to transform their mining sectors from mere extraction to value-added industrialization. Speaking at the opening of the three-day “Mining in Motion” summit, President Mahama highlighted the paradox of mineral-rich nations remaining among the world’s poorest. “Africa’s minerals continue to fuel global industries while our people […]
As the rainy season approaches, a Kumasi-based Environmental Expert, Mr. Jones Doudo, is appealing to the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) to intensify its public awareness program, focusing on educating citizens about environmental laws and water safety precautions to prevent avoidable tragedies. Mr. Doudo expressed his concerns in anq interview, highlighting the annual trend of […]
