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October 24, 2024October 24, 2024

FDA Warns Against Galamsey Water Packaging

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned against the packaging and distribution of products in sachets labelled as “galamsey water”. “The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) expresses its deep concern regarding the packaging of a product in sachet labelled as

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024

Dr. Kennedy Criticizes Political Parties For Lack Of Action On Galamsey

Renowned physician and political activist Dr. Arthur Kennedy has sharply criticized Ghana's major political parties for their lack of commitment to addressing the pressing issue of illegal mining, or galamsey. Kennedy argued that the reluctance to combat galamsey stems from the

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

Barker-Vormawor Secures ¢20k Bail After Three Failed Attempts in Anti-Galamsey Protest Case

Oliver Barker-Vormawor, convenor of the anti-galamsey protest organised by the Democracy Hub, has been granted bail in the sum of ¢20,000 on Wednesday, October 16, after three unsuccessful attempts. His previous bail applications had been denied by both the Accra High

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024

Consultant Dr. Jamal Tonzua Seidu Criticizes Military Deployment in Galamsey Fight as Unconstitutional

Energy, environmental law, and sustainability consultant Dr. Jamal Tonzua Seidu has labeled the government’s decision to deploy military personnel in its efforts to combat illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, as unconstitutional. Dr. Seidu argued that using the military for internal

October 12, 2024October 11, 2024

Galamsey: TUTAG Declares Strike, Slams Organised Labour’s Withdrawal

The Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) has resolved to embark on a strike action against the illegal mining (galamsey) menace. This follows Organised Labour’s decision to call off a nationwide strike following the government’s intervention. In a statement issued

October 12, 2024October 11, 2024

Eco-Conscious Citizens Urge Government to Declare State of Emergency Over Galamsey

Eco-Conscious Citizens, a prominent environmental advocacy group, has called for a more sustainable and comprehensive approach to combat the pervasive issue of illegal mining, known as galamsey. The group argues that current measures, while necessary, are not sufficient to eliminate the

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

Security Analyst Urges Decisive Action Against Galamsey

Security Analyst Prof. Kwesi Aning has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to take decisive action to address the escalating galamsey menace in Ghana In an interview, Prof. Aning emphasized the need for a more proactive approach to combat this

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Government To Intensify Fight Against Galamsey

The government is set to announce new measures to combat illegal mining, or "galamsey," in Ghana. Lands and Natural Resources Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor revealed this during an interview. According to Jinapor, the government's recent meeting with Organized Labor was productive,

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

ANTI-GALAMSEY PROTESTORS: 9 SUSPECTS GRANTED ¢70K BAIL EACH WITH TWO SURETIES

An Accra High Court presided over by Justice Comfort Tasiame, has granted bail to Ama Governor and eight other individuals involved in recent anti-galamsey protests, setting the bail at GH¢70,000 and requiring two sureties for each defendant. The remaining individuals are

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

AKUFO-ADDO DISTANCES HIMSELF FROM #STOPGALAMSEY PROTESTER ARRESTS

President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has broken his silence on the recent arrests of #StopGalamsey protesters, stating unequivocally that he had no hand in their detention. In an interview with France 24 TV monitored by APmediagh.com, Akufo-Addo attributed