Canan, a name that evokes images of a promised land in the Bible. But for the people of Canan, a small island community in the Afram Plains, Eastern Region of Ghana, the reality is quite the opposite. Canan’s estimated population of 1,000 predominantly immigrant residents from Ningo Prampram is struggling with a lack of essential […] The post E/R:
A Political Marketing Communicator, Professor Kobby Mensah, has shared his disappointment in the Performance Tracker initiatives by government. He has described it as unfit for purpose and a global disgrace. According to him, the Performance Tracker is not fit for purpose which is very disheartening. “The tracker is not fit for purpose because … I […] The post Govt’s
Popular Ghanaian Disc Jockey, DJ Isaac Cool, has tragically passed away after a month-long battle for recovery following a February accident. The family confirmed his death, expressing gratitude for the support received during his hospitalization and requesting continued prayers. Isaac Cool, known for his work at EIB Network’s Starr 103.5fm, emerged from a coma in […] The post Ghana’s
The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union of the Trades Union Congress, has announced plans to stage a five-day protest at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Jubilee House beginning on Monday, April 15, 2024. Their stance is to pressure the government into revoking the mining lease of Future Global Resources Limited, operators of the […] The post Mine
Speaking at a National Policy Dialogue organized by Women in Mining Ghana, in Accra on Thursday, March 21, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has expressed government’s unwavering commitment to partnering with Women in Mining Ghana and stakeholders across the industry to drive meaningful changes for a more inclusive and prosperous […] The post Lands
Ghanaian Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak has unfortunately failed in her attempt to become the Guinness World Record holder for the longest individual cooking marathon, also known as a cook-a-thon. The Read More... The post Ghanaian
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has stated that it has commenced a probe into the clash between some residents of Manso Tontokrom and security personnel of Asanko Gold Mine Limited, in collaboration with the appropriate security authorities. An altercation between residents of Manso Tontokrom and Asanko Gold Mine security personnel on Saturday, March […] The post Perpetrators
Govt officials in a pose after the press conference Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has detailed the comprehensive vision of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Read More... The post Land Ministry Details Bawumia’s
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The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, has delivered a compelling address at the thirtieth anniversary of the Investing in African Mining Indaba held at the Cape Town, on Monday, 5th February 2024, with a resounding call to “Invest in the number one mining destination of Africa, the Minister showcased the […] The post Invest
The Lands Commission (LC), as part of its digitalization drive, has established a modernized land record management system. The initiative, aimed at fast-tracking land documentation, includes scanning, geo-referencing, digitizing, and archiving of existing records. Additionally, the modernized land system is expected to facilitate the retrieval of files for various purposes. The disclosure was made last […] The post Lands
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has urged African countries to make investment opportunities attractive for investors while insisting on the importance of value addition for the growth of their country’s mineral infrastructure. He stressed the need to move away from the “dig and ship” approach, highlighting two essential pillars to […] The post Make
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has expressed disappointment in the Vice Chancellor of the University of Media, Arts, and Communication (UniMAC), Professor Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo, for making some comments on the Book and Research Allowances (BRA) given to teachers. Professor Kwansah-Aidoo, during a public lecture organized by the SD Dombo University of Business and […] The post UTAG
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Samuel A. Jinapor, MP, has called on the investor community to partner with the Government to establish a large-scale mining operation in Dollar Power in the Bole District of the Savannah Region. He said available geological data shows that the Dollar Power enclave is highly mineralized, with […] The post Partner
One of the first methods of resolving disputes outside of typical judicial proceedings is arbitration. The Greek philosopher, Aristotle, said that, “It is equitable to agree to arbitration rather than going to court because the umpire in an arbitration looks to equity while the juryman sees only the law. It is also equitable to be […] The post
Ghana has been lauded for its ambitious Free Senior High School (SHS) programme, aimed at making quality high school education accessible to all. Spearheaded by the government, this initiative has made substantial investments, amounting to approximately GH¢8.4billion, and has provided education opportunities to a commendable 5.7 million Ghanaians over the past seven years. However, beneath […] The post
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, has underscored the importance of value addition to the successful and responsible exploitation of natural resources, urging African countries to follow the blueprint being implemented by Ghana. Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2024 at Aburi in the Eastern Region, Mr. Jinapor gave prominence to […] The post
The Judicial Service of Ghana has explained circumstances under which it entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Works and Housing to redevelop state lands allocated to it. According to the Service, the release of land to the Ministry was done according to due process. “Following a series of meetings between representatives of Government, […] The post Judicial Service wades into
The 10-day attempt to break the longest cooking record of all time at the modern city hotel in Tamale, has been brought to an end. The initially scheduled 5 days cook-a-thon had to extend to its tenth day after the management team of chef Failatu Abdul Razak picked information of another person surpassing the 120 […] The post Failatu Abdul-Razak ends 10-day cook-a-thon
Failatu Abdul-Razak’s cook-a-thon has garnered not just delicious smells, but also tourism-boosting partnerships. The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and Zaina Lodge have stepped up to offer even more enticing packages after the event concludes. Mr. Angelo Yossi Dogbe, GTA’s Northern Regional Director, has been a constant presence throughout the marathon. Beyond the already allocated funds […] The post Cook-a-thon:
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