Environment

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Deserves Commendation For his stand against illegal mining

By King Amoah In recent times, the issue of illegal mining has emerged as a significant challenge in many communities across Ghana, particularly in the Ashanti Region. The destruction of land, pollution of water bodies, and the degradation of the environment are dire consequences that have raised alarm among various stakeholders. However, amidst this crisis, […]

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Ghanaian mining engineer Dr Solomon Owusu hailed as hero in fighting against galamsey.

By Lawrence Odoom. Dr. Solomon Owusu, a Ghanaian-USA based mining engineer, has been commended for his tireless efforts in combating illegal mining (galamsey) in Ghana. In a statement, Dr. Owusu expressed his triumph and vindication, saying, “Thanks be to God for vindicating me.” Dr. Owusu’s crusade against galamsey has been marked by relentless attacks, frustration, […]

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The disgrace of illegal mining among legislators: Speaker of Parliament advises Mps to reverse attitudes.

By King Amoah. In a powerful address to the Members of Parliament (MPs), Speaker Hon. Alban Bagbing has brought to light a pressing and troubling issue that undermines the integrity of the legislative profession, the involvement of some legislators in illegal mining activities. The Speaker’s remarks have ignited a crucial conversation about ethics, accountability, and […]

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Unlawful mining activities: A call to action to address water shortages in Ghana.

By King Amoah. The ongoing struggle against unlawful mining activities in Ghana has reached a critical point, prompting urgent calls for government intervention. Rev. David Armstrong, founder and leader of Mo Mary Fellowship in an interview, has sounded the alarm on the detrimental impacts of these illicit practices, particularly their contributions to the country’s escalating […]

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Rev Minister urges government to address illegal mining practices and deport lawlessness aliens when necessary

  By King Amoah. In a recent statement that has sparked significant discussions, Rev. David Armstrong, founder and leader of the Mo Mary Fellowship in Kumasi, has made a passionate appeal regarding the environmental degradation caused by illegal mining activities, particularly those involving foreign nationals, including a notable focus on Chinese nationals. Rev Armstrong’s calls […]

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Curbing open defecation: A Landmark Initiative By President Akuffo Addo’s Government.

Author: King Amoah, Managing Editor, Connectghananews.com / Opera News, Content Writer / Modernghana.com, Chief. Correspondent In recent years, Ghana has made significant strides in promoting public health and sanitation, particularly through the aggressive curbing of open defecation—a practice that has long been a challenge to public health and environmental sustainability. Under the stewardship of President […]

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Halt The Unnecessary Noise making Of The So Called Evangelists From Market Areas – Kejetia Traders To EPA

Halt The Unnecessary Noise making Of The So Called Evangelists From Market Areas – Kejetia Traders To EPA. A cross section of traders who operates within the Kumasi business enclave have. registered their disappointment about the manner in which some people have been turning Kajetia market into a preaching zone. These so-called preachers, the traders […]

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Gov’t urged to prioritize environmental issues to curb unwanted diseases

Gov’t urged to prioritize environmental issues to curb unwanted diseases. The chief of Denanse a town along the Kumasi Offinso road in the Afigya Kwabre North District in the Ashanti region, Nana Atonsa Yiadom II has stressed the need for the government to take environmental issues seriously so as to help curb the necessary diseases […]

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Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources commissions 38 ultra modern toilet facilities within Greater Kumasi

Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources commissions 38 ultra modern toilet facilities within Greater Kumasi. The Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Hon. Freda Akosua Prempeh on Thursday October 12, 2023, commissioned 38 out of 129 ultra modern toilet facilities within eight Assemblies in the Greater Kumasi in the Ashanti region. The project is funded […]