A female chief has raised eyebrows on account of her stance against galamsey in her community, declining a mouth-watering cash offer and ordering the seizure of heavy-duty equipment of the illegal mining investors. Nana Quasie Essiem IV, Chief of Whindo in Effia Kwesimintsim, near Takoradi in the Western Region, said the illegal miners were led […]
Illegal miners, comprising both local and Chinese nationals, have taken control of a 261-acre section of the Breman-Adomanya forest in Wassa Amenfi West District. Their activities have caused extensive environmental damage, destroying cocoa and rubber farms and polluting the River Tano. Law enforcement in Asankragwa is aware of the situation, which escalated when miners attacked […]
Illegal miners, comprising both local and Chinese nationals, have taken control of a 261-acre section of the Breman-Adomanya forest in Wassa Amenfi West District. Their activities have caused extensive environmental damage, destroying cocoa and rubber farms and polluting the River Tano. Law enforcement in Asankragwa is aware of the situation, which escalated when miners attacked […]
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has been granted bail of GH₵1 million with two sureties after being invited by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). According to his lawyer, Andy Appiah-Kubi, the NPP regional chairman has been charged with . He confirmed to […]
The Ashanti Chapter Secretary of the Small Scale Miners Association (GNASSM), Mr. Michael Adu Gyamfi, has fiercely criticized calls for a state of emergency to combat illegal small-scale mining (galamsey), branding the idea a “misplaced priority” driven by a fundamental misunderstanding of the industry. In a bold statement, Mr. Adu Gyamfi argued that those clamoring […]
The Forestry Commission has arrested five Nigerien nationals for engaging in illegal mining (galamsey) in the Atiwa Forest Reserve near Kwabeng in the Eastern Region. The suspects are Ali Ibrahim, Hama Jibuo, Abubakari Ali ,Bailu Aliu and Farouk Ali According to the Forestry Commission, the arrest followed a tip-off received at dawn on September 17, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
