The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has painted a gloomy picture of the potential loss of Ghana’s premium position in the international cocoa market due to activities of illegal mining. In an interview on The Point of View with Bernard Avle, Prof. Michael Kwarteng, Director of the Anti-Corruption Galamsey Unit of COCOBOD, lamented the adverse impact […] The post Ghana
Scores of uncovered pits left behind by illegal miners are posing serious threat to residents of some mining communities in the Nzema areas of the Western Region. About seven Read More... The post 7 Die In Galamsey Pits appeared first on DailyGuide
The truck loaded with the tanks of fuel The youth of Sefwi Akontombra in the Western North Region have reportedly intercepted a vehicle which was loaded with tanks of Read More... The post Sefwi Youth Seize Galamsey Fuel appeared first on DailyGuide
The Chinese and Ghanaian miners Tongues are wagging in the country as to whether the four Chinese nationals who were arrested by staff of the Forestry Commission on December Read More... The post Pressure Mounts Over ‘Dead’ Chinese Illegal Miners appeared
Freelance journalist Edem Srem has voiced concerns regarding the destruction of Ghana’s water bodies due to illegal mining, known as ‘galamsey’. The degradation of water bodies and vegetation across various regions is attributed to ‘galamsey’ activities. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo faces significant criticism for not effectively addressing the issue. During an interview on The […] The post Western
Freelance Journalist, Edem Srem, has voiced concerns over the irrigation practices in farming communities affected by illegal mining activities. He noted that mercury used in mining contaminates water bodies, which are then utilized by farmers for crop irrigation. In an interview on The Point of View on Citi TV, he warned that produce from these polluted […] The post Ghanaians
Nana Yaw Barima Barnieh, the Communications Manager of Ghana Water Limited (GWL) for the Western and Central Regions, has revealed that certain food vendors are using water contaminated by illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, to cook for the public. He added that the company’s 30 percent reduction in water production due to galamsey, […] The post Central
The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) in the Central Region has cut its production by 30 percent at the Sekyerehemang Headworks as a result of galamsey activities along the banks of the River Pra. According to the water company, although some communities within the region will be affected by the move, it is ready to augment […] The post Central Region: GWL cuts water production
In line with Ghana’s strategy to increase trade within Africa under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) in collaboration with the National Coordination Office (NCO) of the AfCFTA participated in the Ghana Expo 2024 in Tanzania from Wednesday 24th January to Sunday 28th January 2024, at the Mlimani City Conference Centre […] The post
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer for the Forestry Commission, Sulemana Nyadia Nelson, has expressed concern over the safety of staff manning Ghana’s forests, particularly those in mining communities. He made these remarks during the National House of Chiefs meeting with liaison officers at various institutions held last Wednesday, January 31, in Kumasi. Sulemana revealed that […] The post Forestry
With the continued degradation of the environment through illegal mining(gamalsey) and other human activities, millions of people are estimated to lose their jobs in the coming years, the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations (MELR) has said. The ministry has, therefore, called for a rapid and emergency approach to reverse some of the impacts of […] The post Labour Ministry warns: Galamsey
The deceased, Constable Prince Amoah A Police Constable, identified as Prince Amoah, met his untimely death last Tuesday when the police vehicle he was onboard with other policemen fell Read More... The post Policeman Dies In Galamsey Operation appeared first on
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:
Renowned economist Kwame Pianim has urged Ghanaian authorities to leverage digital tools like drones, apps, and even satellites to combat the illegal mining practice known as “galamsey.” Expressing concern over the widespread destruction caused by illegal miners across various mining areas in the country, the NPP stalwart proposed the adoption of cutting-edge digital technologies that […] The post We
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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