…plead with Asantehene to intervene Members of the Combined Kumasi Central Market Traders Association have taken a swipe at government over the abandonment of Kumasi Central Market Redevelopment Project phase II a year ago. They describe as “lies” information given to them when the project stalled last year – that the project has gotten to […] The post Kumasi
This new Commission disagrees towards the end into the Wallace v Fleming, 948 F.2d from the 997 (ERISA causes it to be unlawful to discharge otherwise punish an agenda participant or beneficiary to possess exercise their legal rights according to the plan). EEOC v. Houston Financing II, Ltd., 717 F.3d 425 (fifth Cir. 2013) (lactation […]
Resource – rich countries have, for decades, explored and exploited the valuable mineral resources they have been endowed with through large-scale mining activities. Historically, a key aspect of large-scale mining has involved the exploration of minerals through surface/land-based mining which has made significant contributions to developments in growing economies. For instance, In June 2023, Ghana […] The post
Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ellembelle, has called for a new and better approach to dealing with local level mining in the country. “The old approach has not stopped illegal mining activities and destruction of the environment, especially water-bodies – which is having negative effects on the health of individuals,” he […] The post Ellembelle
It was an intervention that came at the right time after a mechanized borehole and an adjoining 10,000-liter water tank were commissioned and handed over to the Benim Community in the Asante Mampong Municipality of the Ashanti Region. Some inhabitants had to abandon their farms and daily activities to witness the ceremony, which was to […] The post Benim
The Scripture Union Ghana has cut sod for the construction of a $7.4 million campsite project at Pepawani near Aburi in the Akwapim South Municipality of the Eastern Region. The ultra-modern multi-purpose project, situated on 14.2 acres of land, comprises a 1000-seat main auditorium, a 1000-seat multi-purpose hall, dormitories, and 13 chalets. It also includes […] The post Scripture
The Rural Empowerment Advocacy Project LBG (REAP), a non-profit organization that seeks to empower and support rural communities with livelihood programs, has launched its vocational training program dubbed the ‘REAP Vocational Project.’ The initiative aims to equip less privileged individuals in rural communities with free vocational training skills. The ‘REAP Vocational Project’ will enable less […] The post REAP
Officials from Ghana Gas and Quantum and traditional leaders cutting the tape to inaugurate the projects A state-of-the-art Early Childhood Development Centre with teaching and learning aids has been Read More... The post Ghana Gas, Quantum Hand Over Projects appeared first on
The year 2023 is ending on a high note for the extractive sector. The sector, comprising mining and oil industries, exhibited resilience in the face of challenges. The country’s return to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) merely a year ago, a strategic move shrouded in the government’s resolute commitment to fostering prosperity without external aid. […] The post Extractive
The National House of Chiefs has asked traditional leaders across the country to play key roles in addressing the long-standing issue of illegal mining as it continues to pose threats to water bodies and forest reserves. Following the recent arrest of individuals over illegal mining, the National House of Chiefs has tasked traditional leaders to […] The post Galamsey:
The Ghana National Service Scheme (NSS) has announced the commencement of the implementation of its second phase of biometric verification deployment into its operations. Over the past four years, the NSS has embarked on digital transformation journey, successfully digitising seventeen key processes aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and staff productivity. This process of digital transformation […] The post
To promote peaceful inter-ethnic coexistence and unity among members in the Northern region, the Nanumba North Municipality, with support from the Gulf of Guinea Social Cohesion Project (SOCO project), has organized intercultural dance competitions among the various ethnic groups in the area. According to the organizers, this initiative is designed to promote peaceful inter-ethnic tolerance […] The post Nanumba
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has once again defended the controversial mining lease agreement between Ghana and Barari DV for lithium exploration in Ewoyaa, Central Region. Addressing concerns from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and stakeholders about perceived unfavourable terms, Jinapor assured that the agreement prioritizes value addition to Ghana’s green […] The post Jinapor
The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union (GMWU) of the TUC held its 12th Quadrennial Delegates Conference at Tarkwa in the Western region on December 13, as the mining sector continues to witness massive transformation in its labour market and labour relations landscape. This was amply demonstrated by GMWU General Secretary, Comrade Abdul-Moomin Gbana, when he delivered his […] The post
Given the state of governance in our country and the long-held conviction that the country has not had enough benefits from mining, it is understandable that there is suspicion about a significant transaction such as the grant of a lithium mining lease to a subsidiary of an Australian-listed mining company whose significant U.S. shareholder will […] The post Controversies
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia government, has initiated an unprecedented wave of healthcare infrastructure development projects. While these projects were started prior to Read More... The post Gov’t
John-Peter Amewu Minister for Railways Development, John-Peter Amewu, has stated that the construction of the Western Railway Line on standard gauge from Takoradi Port to Huni Valley is facing ‘serious challenges’ due Read More... The post Galamseyers Attack
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