Galamsey
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NAIMOS to begin 24-hour surveillance at galamsey flashpoints by March ending
The Lands Ministry has announced that the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) will begin full-scale, 24-hour surveillance at illegal mining hotspots across the country by the end of the first quarter, March.
NAIMOS to begin 24-hour surveillance at galamsey flashpoints
The Lands Ministry has announced that the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) will begin full-scale, 24-hour surveillance at illegal mining hotspots across the country by the end of the first quarter, March. Director of communications at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Paa Kwasi Sc...
Galamsey fight must go beyond empty slogans; it requires conscious effort – Methodist Church
The Methodist Church Ghana has renewed calls for urgent and sustained action against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, warning that the destruction of farmlands and contamination of water bodies pose a growing threat to the country’s future. Presiding Bishop of the Church, Most Rev. Prof. Johnson Kwabena Asa...
Akyemansa DCE cracks down on galamsey; seizes 300 machines, arrests 50 suspects
The fight against illegal mining in the Akyemansa District of the Eastern Region has intensified under the leadership of District Chief Executive (DCE) Linda Ahenkora, who has described galamsey operators as her “worst enemies.” Since assuming office, DCE Ahenkora has spearheaded the Akyemansa Anti-Galamsey Taskforce,...
Two arrested over alleged galamsey activities in Tanoso
The Tanoso Police Command has arrested two individuals over their alleged involvement in or cooperation with illegal mining activities in the Tanoso area of the Ahafo Region. The suspects have been identified as Nana Amoako Atta, popularly known as Aseda Ben, the Ankobeahene of the Tanoso Traditional Council, and Alhas...
Two arrested over alleged galamsey activities in Tanoso
The Tanoso Police Command has arrested two individuals over their alleged involvement in or cooperation with illegal mining activities in the Tanoso area of the Ahafo Region.
Galamsey fight must go beyond empty slogans; it requires conscious effort – Methodist Church
The Methodist Church Ghana has renewed calls for urgent and sustained action against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, warning that the destruction of farmlands and contamination of water bodies are posing a growing threat to the country’s future.
Galamsey is becoming a national survival issue – Annoh-Dompreh
Minority Chief Whip and Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has warned that illegal mining is becoming a serious threat to Ghana’s water bodies, vegetation and livelihoods.
Tano North chiefs petition Mahama over galamsey destruction in River Tano
Traditional authorities in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo Region have appealed to President John Mahama to urgently intervene to halt widespread illegal mining, locally known as galamsey, which they say has devastated forests in the area and polluted critical water resources, including the iconic River Tano.
Tano North chiefs petition Mahama over galamsey destruction in River Tano
Traditional leaders in the Tano North Municipality of the Ahafo Region have appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to urgently intervene in the illegal mining activities they say are destroying the municipality’s forests and polluting major water bodies. The chiefs say the situation has reached a critical stage, par...
‘A time may come when the land cannot yield crops’ – Duncan-Williams warns over galamsey
The General Overseer of Action Chapel International, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, has called on Ghanaians to pray for the restoration of the country’s polluted water bodies and degraded lands, warning that the effects of illegal mining could pose a serious threat to food security and public health. Speaking dur...
Wontumi’s appeal not strong enough for bail — AG tells court
The Attorney-General (AG) has opposed an application by convicted chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, for bail pending an appeal against his 20-year prison sentence. In processes filed in court, the State argued that Mr Boasiako’s intended appeal had no...