Galamsey
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Minority labels economy a ‘galamsey economy’, questions government’s growth claims ahead of budget review
The Minority in Parliament has accused the Mahama administration of presiding over what it describes as a "galamsey economy", arguing that Ghana's recent economic gains are being driven by soaring gold prices rather than broad-based growth. Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong N...
258 suspects in six-month crackdown on illegal mining in forests – Lands Minister
Authorities have arrested 258 suspects in a six-month crackdown on illegal mining activities in the country’s forest reserves, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has said. The arrests form part of intensified government efforts to combat illegal mining, locally known as galamsey, whic...
Achimota Forest protection commendable, but galamsey fight must target masterminds — Awula Serwah
Coordinator of Eco-Conscious Citizens, Awula Serwah, has welcomed the revocation of Executive Instrument (EI) 144, which restores the Achimota Forest Reserve to its full protected status, describing it as a major victory for years of advocacy to protect Ghana’s forest reserves.
Tension escalates at Gwira Ampansie after chief’s brother allegedly shot by suspected galamsey guards
Tension is mounting at Gwira Ampansie in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region following the alleged shooting of the biological brother of the chief of the community, Nana Kojo Mensah, by suspected armed men linked to illegal mining activities in the area. According to information gathered, the armed men we...
Andy Appiah-Kubi exits Wontumi defence team in Akonta Mining case
Lead counsel for the Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, has withdrawn from representing him in a criminal case involving Akonta Mining, citing dissatisfaction with the conduct of court proceedings. Andy Appiah-Kubi said on Thursday (11 June) that his...
From suspect to witness: The twist in Wontumi’s galamsey case
Former New Edubiase Member of Parliament, George Oduro, has questioned the basis of the judgment that convicted Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, in an illegal mining case. Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr Oduro s...
Galamsey could collapse Ghana’s cocoa industry – COCOBOD warns
The Cocoa Health and Extension Division of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has warned that Ghana's cocoa industry could collapse if urgent steps are not taken to stop the destruction of cocoa farms by illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
Wontumi judgment raises concerns over land ownership liability – Nana Baffour Awuah
Manhyia South Member of Parliament, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has questioned the legal basis of the High Court's judgment against Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, arguing that the ruling raises significant concerns about land ownership and liability...
Exam malpractice more dangerous than galamsey – Ahafo Catholic Schools Manager
The Ahafo Regional Manager of Catholic Schools, Boakye Baafi Williams, has described examination malpractice as more dangerous to Ghana’s future than illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. He made the remarks at Bechem during a sensitisation programme organised by the Ghana Education Service to curb examination m...
Armed soldiers remove 15 seized excavators from Enchi Assembly despite court injunction
Fifteen excavators that had been impounded as exhibits in an ongoing illegal mining case were on Friday, July 10
‘We cannot trade our future for present needs’: Awulae Kwasi Amakye backs rCOMSDEP’s responsible mining agenda
The Paramount Chief of the Western Nzema Traditional Area, His Royal Majesty Awulae Kwasi Amakye III, has thrown his weight behind the government’s flagship programme to end illegal mining, known as galamsey.
Galamsey: NAIMOS arrests 19 operating near Mpohor Fiase Police Station
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested 19 suspected illegal miners following reports of galamsey activities around the Mpohor Fiase Police Station in the Western Region. The arrests were made on Wednesday, July 29, during an operation by the NAIMOS Task Force after residents, affe...