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September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

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

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

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

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

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

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

Woman Dies While Giving Testimony in Lagos Church

A 55-year-old woman, Ifeoma, tragically passed away during a church service in Lagos. According to reports, the deceased had gone to the front of the church, singing songs of gratitude as she prepared to give her testimony when she suddenly collapsed.

September 12, 2024September 11, 2024

Efua Ghartey Elected First Female President Of GBA

Mrs Efua Ghartey has made history by becoming the first female president of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA). The election took place at the GBA congress in Kumasi on Wednesday, September 11, marking a significant milestone in the Association’s history. Mrs

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

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

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

This Day In History: September 11, 2001, Terrorist Attacks On US Soil

On September 11, 2001, 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four American planes, leading to a devastating attack that claimed nearly 3,000 lives. Two of the hijacked planes were crashed into the Twin Towers of New York City‘s World Trade Center, causing both towers to collapse.

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Galamsey: We Won’t Make Progress Until We Start Naming And Shaming – Rev. Fayose

The General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, Rev. Cyril Fayose, has called for the public naming, shaming, and prosecution of politically exposed persons involved in illegal mining, widely known as galamsey. He believes that until these individuals are held

September 11, 2024September 10, 2024

Galamsey: If Mining Laws Fail, Civil Disobedience Will Salvage Damage – KNUST UTAG

The President of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), Professor Eric Abavare has suggested that civil disobedience is what is needed to win the fight against illegal mining, popularly

September 11, 2024September 10, 2024

GNFS Condemns Assaults On Personnel, Vows To Pursue Justice For Officers

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has condemned recent attacks on its personnel, vowing to pursue strict legal action against perpetrators. In two separate incidents, firefighters were physically and verbally assaulted while carrying out their duties. GNFS, in a statement on