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Oliver Barker-Vormawor Granted Bail

Oliver Barker-Vormawor Granted Bail After Anti-Galamsey Protest Arrest

Oliver Barker-Vormawor Granted Bail: Oliver Barker-Vormawor, a prominent Ghanaian activist and convenor of the anti-galamsey protest organized by the Democracy Hub, has been granted bail of ¢20,000 on Wednesday, October 16. This decision comes after three previous unsuccessful attempts to secure his release, as both the Accra High Court and the Circuit Court had earlier […]

Illegal Mining Threatens Sustainable Infrastructure Development, Warns Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry Chairman

Illegal Mining Threatens Ghana Infrastructure Development.

Illegal Mining Threatens Ghana Infrastructure Development. Illegal Mining Threatens Ghana Infrastructure Development: The Chairman of the Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry, Emmanuel Tetteh Martey, has raised serious concerns about the harmful effects of illegal mining on sustainable infrastructure development in the country. Speaking at the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Takoradi, Martey highlighted […]

Organized Labour Poised to Strike on October 10 Over Illegal Mining Crisis

Organized Labour Poised to Strike on October 10 Over Illegal Mining Crisis

Organized Labour Poised to Strike on October 10 Over Illegal Mining Crisis Illegal mining crisis: Organized Labour in Ghana remains firm in its decision to embark on an industrial strike on Thursday, October 10, 2024. This significant action follows the government’s perceived failure to take concrete steps to combat the rampant illegal mining crisis, commonly […]

Thousands Rally in Accra to End Illegal Mining

Thousands Rally in Accra to End Illegal Mining and Demand Protester Release

Thousands Rally in Accra to End Illegal Mining and Demand Protester Release Illegal Mining: In a powerful show of unity and determination, thousands of Ghanaians took to the streets of Accra on October 5, 2024, to demand an end to illegal mining, locally known as galamsey. The protesters, primarily youth, sought not only to halt […]

Elvis Afriyie Ankrah Assures NDC Will Take Strong Stance Against Galamsey

Elvis Afriyie Ankrah Assures NDC Will Take Strong Stance Against Galamsey

Elvis Afriyie Ankrah Assures NDC Will Take Strong Stance Against Galamsey A key member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Manifesto Committee, Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, has pledged that the NDC will not tolerate illegal mining (galamsey) activities under its administration, emphasizing the party’s commitment to safeguarding the environment. Speaking on Nhyira FM, the former Minister […]

The governing New Patriotic Party Accuses NDC For Making Baseless Allegations.

Government Reaffirms Commitment to Combat Illegal Mining but Faces Criticism Over Lack of New Solutions

Government Reaffirms Commitment to Combat Illegal Mining but Faces Criticism Over Lack of New Solutions The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to promoting sustainable and legal mining practices throughout Ghana. In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 11, the ministry emphasized that responsible mining is vital for safeguarding […]

President Akufo-Addo Urges Political Parties to Refrain from Prematurely Declaring Election Results

Health workers warn galamsey is fueling a surge in diseases

Health workers warn galamsey is fueling a surge in diseases Health workers across Ghana are calling on President Nana Akufo-Addo to immediately impose a total ban on all forms of small-scale mining, citing the alarming health and environmental impacts of such activities, particularly illegal mining or ‘galamsey.’ In a joint statement, the group, which includes […]