GhiG Attributes Galamsey Surge to Political Interference

The Ghana Institute of Geoscientists (GhiG) has attributed the surge in illegal mining activities (galamsey) to political interference and influences from high-ranking officials. The institute has criticized these individuals for hindering the fight against galamsey, a significant environmental issue in Ghana.

Austrian Neurosurgeon Under Investigation for Allowing Daughter to Drill into Patient’s Skull

An Austrian neurosurgeon is facing investigation for allegedly allowing her 13-year-old daughter to participate in a brain surgery, including drilling a hole into a patient's skull. The incident occurred in January when a 33-year-old man was admitted to the University Hospital

Media Coalition Urges Government to Declare State of Emergency for Water Bodies

Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, Convenor of the Media Coalition Against Galamsey, has issued a stern warning to the government to take immediate action to end illegal mining in Ghana. He emphasized the impending water crisis if the situation persists, citing the ongoing

GJA Demands Commitment to Fight Galamsey from Presidential Candidates

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Dwumfour, has challenged all presidential candidates from various political parties to publicly pledge their commitment to combating illegal small-scale mining (galamsey). During a press conference in Accra, Mr. Dwumfour outlined several demands

Ghana Faces Water Importation Crisis Amidst Galamsey Menace

The Paediatric Society of Ghana has issued a dire warning about the country's impending water importation crisis if illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, continue unabated. Dr. Hilda Manteebea Boye, the Society's President, sounded the alarm, emphasizing the devastating impact

Galamsey: Declaring A State Of Emergency “Draconian and Far-Reaching” – Lands Minister

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has described calls for a state of emergency to combat illegal mining, known as galamsey, as “draconian and far-reaching.” He stressed that while the fight against galamsey remains one of the

Government Announces Cumulative Increase In Producer Price Of Cocoa By 129.3% For 2024/25 Crop Season

Government has announced a cumulative increase in the producer price of cocoa by 129.36% for the 2024/25 crop season. At the start of the 2023/2024 crop season, a bag of 64kg of cocoa beans was sold at GH¢1,300 and was subsequently

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