By King Amoah. The Ashanti regional Communication Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Mr. Paul Kwabena Yandoh has put forth a resolute argument that a declaration of a state of emergency is the only viable alternative to effectively combat and end the menace of illegal gold mining popularly known as galamsey. Mr. Yandoh specifically […]
Environment
Techiman South Mayor issues stern warning: Observe environmental laws or face prosecution.
By King Amoah. Residents within the Techiman South Municipality in the Bono Eas Region have been put on notice: strict adherence to sanitation and environmental laws are no longer optional. Hon. Kweku Adjei Mensah, the Municipal Mayor has issued a resolute warning, stating that his administration will not hesitate to prosecute offenders with no room […]
Dormaahene leads ant-galamsey taskforce to arrest galamsevers, 7 water pump machines seized
The Dormaahene Osaagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Agyemang Badu II, along with the Dormaa anti-galamsey task force and chiefs from the Dormaa Traditional Council, has conducted an operation at Dormaa-Akwamu, Akontanim, and Kobedi. The operation was aimed at illegal mining (galamsey) activities in the area. According to the report, during the operation, three individuals were arrested, and […]
Some Soldiers and policemen in Sefwi Wiaso accused of been taking bribes from illegal miners
A renewed fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality has led to the arrest of five individuals, but the operation has also uncovered disturbing claims of corruption among security officers. The crackdown, led by Municipal Chief Executive Gyasi Dominic with support from the Blue Water Guards, targeted miners operating […]
Ashanti chief warns: Declare galamsey emergency or face struggle in vain after tragic loss
The echoes of a recent tragedy—the August 6 military aircraft disaster that claimed the lives of eight government officials on a crucial mining assignment in Obuasi have resonated deeply across Ghana. In the wake of this profound loss a powerful voice from traditional authority has risen in a plea that is both desperate and […]
A sacred debt: End galamsey now to honour our fallen heroes
Editorial Comments by Connectghananews.com The air in Ghana still hangs heavy with the tragic memory of eight government officials, whose lives were abruptly and cruelly cut short in a military plane crash. They were on a crucial mission, a mission to confront the destructive menace of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. Their sacrifice, an […]
Accountant General confirms paying out Ghc 809 million to Highway Contractor between July-August 2025 to complete Nsawam – Pokuase road.
Controller and Accountant-General Kwasi Agyei has confirmed that the contractor handling the Pokuase–Nsawam highway Aproject has received a total payment of GHS 809 million between July 24 and August 4, 2025. The disclosure was made during an interview with Kwame Sefa Kayi, where Mr. Agyei provided precise details of the payment schedule and amounts, shedding […]
Journalist’s Urgent Call On President Mahama’ To Save GAMA/GKMA Sanitation Projects From Collapse
By King Amoah, Kumasi In his quest to ensure that the Ghana government saves the Ministry of Sanitation, Environment and Water Resources’ Greater Kumasi Metropolitan and Geater Accra Metropolitan Assemblies (GKMA/GAMA’s) sanitation projects from collapse, a Kumasi-bssed veteran journalist Mr King Amoah has called on His Excellency President John Dreamani Mahama to intervene and help reactivate and fund […]
Declare state of emergency on galamsey or be disgraced-Apostle Kofi Nkansah to Mahama
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 […]
Lands Minister to revoke licenses of Small Scale Miners amidst irregularities
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 […]










