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October 4, 2024October 3, 2024

Police to Galamsey Protesters: Break Law, Face Consequences

The Ghana Police Service has issued a stern warning to organizers of the Concerned Citizens Against Galamsey demonstration, scheduled to take place from October 3 to 5, 2024. The police emphasized that organizers will be held accountable for any breaches of

October 4, 2024October 3, 2024

Chief Justice Rebuffs Attorney General’s Call to Expedite Galamsey Cases

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo has pushed back against Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame's recent call for judges to expedite galamsey cases, asserting that prosecutors, not judges, are primarily responsible for delays in these proceedings. The clarification comes in response to Dame's

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

Galamsey: Reclaim Your Land After Mining Or Lose It Forever – Okyenhene Warns Residents

The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council has announced plans to reclaim all lands affected by mining activities and left with abandoned open pits, returning them to the stool. Speaking at a durbar of chiefs and the people of the Gyaase division in

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

Coalition Against Galamsey Begins Three-Day Protest

A three-day demonstration by the Coalition of Concerned Citizens Against Galamsey has commenced in Accra, with protesters gathering at Okponglo this morning. The protest aims to raise awareness about the destructive impact of illegal mining (galamsey) and urge the government to

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

Galamsey: We’ll Lose Our Seats If We Impose A Ban – Asante Akim South MP

Kwaku Asante-Boateng, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asante Akim South, has expressed concerns that the government’s reluctance to tackle illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, is driven by fears of losing the December 7 elections. According to Asante-Boateng, the New Patriotic

October 1, 2024September 30, 2024

Alan Kyerematen Proffers Solutions To Galamsey Menace

The Presidential Candidate for the Alliance for Revolutionary Change Alliance, Alan Kyerematen together with his running mate, Kwame Owusu Danso (KOD) and other senior partners of Afrafranto Alliance, on Sunday, September 28, unveiled a comprehensive 10-point plan aimed at eradicating illegal mining (Galamsey)

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024

You’ve Regrettably Failed To Stop Galamsey; Deal With It Before Exiting Office – GJA To Akufo-Addo

President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, has expressed serious concerns over President Nana Akufo-Addo's unfulfilled promise to tackle illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. He urged President Akufo-Addo to make good on his pledge to combat the

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024

Galamsey Is A Major Threat To Ghana’s Economy and Environment – Prof. Oteng-Yeboah

Environment and Science Lead at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, Professor Alfred Oteng Yeboah, has warned that illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, poses a serious threat to Ghana’s economy. In an interview on Point of View on Channel One TV, Prof.

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024

Akufo-Addo’s Ministerial Committee On ‘Galamsey’ Dead On Arrival – GNAT

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has described the five-member ad hoc ministerial committee constituted by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to engage stakeholders to assess the government’s efforts to deal with illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey as

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024

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.