Calls for a major clampdown against the activities of illegal miners have been shot down by a security expert, Dr Emmanuel Kwesi Aning. According to the Head of the Department of Research at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) in Accra, those calling for the forceful attack on the activities of illegal mining … Read more
The imminent threat of Ghana’s water resources running dry in a few years gets scarier by the day. Water treatment plants are being shut down one after the other almost every time, due to pollution, largely by the activities of illegal gold miners. However, the Head of Communications at the Ghana Water Company, Steve Mantey … Read more
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has placed a moratorium on licences for small-scale mining in an attempt to properly map out strategies to clamp down on illegal mining activities across the country. The sector minister, John Peter Amewu, told Joy News the suspension of licences is to ensure the sustainability of the environment … Read more
The government has lauded the ongoing media campaign to end illegal mining, pledging to support the advocacy. Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Peter Amewu, is confident the media crusade against the destruction of water bodies and the environment by galamsey (illegal mining) operators would achieve results. “I assure you that the President, Nana … Read more
The Ghana Water Company limited (GWCL), has lamented effects of illegal mining activities on its production capacity, as it currently produces forty percent below its national production capacity. According to the company, almost all of its major treatment plants across the country have been shut down. Speaking to Citi News, the Head of Corporate Communications at … Read more
By: Austin Brakopowers If there’s one advice I will proffer to the Lands and Forestry Minister, John Peter Amewu, it is that he should stop talking and begin to act. Talk is akin to a gun with an empty chamber, however hard you pull the trigger it will not vomit out any bullet. You don’t … Read more
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the solution to dealing with the destructive activities of illegal miners known as ‘galamseyers’ has to be comprehensive. He told journalists in Kumasi Saturday, the “piecemeal” approach that has characterised efforts to end the menace has not been effective. “We need a comprehensive policy which may even involve legislation,” … Read more
Campaign Coordinator of the Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC), says the credibility of the of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) concession under the Millennium Challenge Account is questionable and should not be accepted by government. Dr Steve Manteaw said no amount of damage control will justify the decision to put the ECG on concession. … Read more
Finally, the management of the Tamale Teaching Hospital have admitted to oxygen and water shortage at the facility which has been described as a major challenge confronting the facility. The situation was confirmed by the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Dr. Prosper Akanbong during their annual review and performance session held in Tamale. In … Read more
DEPUTY Minister of Justice and Attorney-General-designate has said illegal mining known as ‘galamsey’ is akin to committing mass murder and must be “completely” banned. Joseph Dindiok Kpemka told Parliament’s Appointments Committee yesterday, “we are on our way to commit mass murder if we drink the polluted water.” He said it was time a moratorium on illegal … Read more
A deputy Justice Minister-designate has said illegal mining known as galamsey is akin to committing mass murder and must be “completely” banned. Joseph Dindiok Kpemka told Parliament’s Appointments Committee Wednesday “we are on our way to commit mass murder if we drink the polluted water.” He said it was time a moratorium on illegal mining … Read more
Mr Amewu during the meeting literally begged China to help in the fight against Chinese galamsey operators who are contributing to the destruction of Ghana’s environment through illegal mining. The Chinese government has pledged its support to Ghana to help in the fight against illegal mining popularly known as ‘galamsey,’ involving some of its nationals. A delegation from the Chinese Embassy … Read more
The Chinese diplomatic mission in Ghana has pledged its support to government to help in the fight against illegal mining popularly referred to as ‘galamsey’ involving some of its nationals. Hundreds of Chinese migrants have been rounded up for their roles in perpetuating illegal mining and in the process polluting the country’s water bodies. A … Read more
An operation by the Western Regional Police Command to flush out miscreants engaged in illegal mining (galamsey) in river bodies has led to the arrest of five Chinese nationals who were reportedly mining gold in River Ankobra. The Chinese were reportedly spotted mining in the river in two communities – Bamiankor and Duwale – in … Read more
Ing Dr Clifford Braimah, Dean of the School of Engineering at the Tamale Technical University and Former Northern Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has been appointed as the Managing Director of the Ghana Water Company limited (GWCL). Dr Braimah according to sources from the presidency mynewsgh.com has confirmed, will resume work on … Read more
Editor-In-Chief of the New Crusading Guide newspaper, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako says he is losing faith in the nation because of successive governments’ failure to stop illegal mining popularly called, ‘galamsey’. He said he is at the end of his tether as a Ghanaian citizen observing “what leadership President Nana Akufo-Addo and his administration could … Read more
Work on a 3.3 million gallons water project in Wa, the Upper West regional capital, has been completed. The water supply system which is currently being test run will be ready for distribution to consumers in the Wa municipality by the end of March 2017. Project The $55.5 million project was started in February 2013 … Read more
Consumers in the Central Region owe the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) to the tune of GH¢57,555,428.00 with Government debt amounting to more than GH¢41.2M. The government debt constitutes the cost of water consumed by various government agencies including the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) and second cycle and tertiary institutions in the Region. … Read more
The Interior Ministry has announced plans to roll out a sustained nationwide campaign against illegal miners whose activities are destroying lands and polluting rivers. Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery, told Joy News the destruction of key sources of drinking water with harmful chemicals by the illegal miners was a matter of great concern to the current … Read more
The Interior Ministry has announced plans to roll out a sustained nationwide campaign against illegal miners whose activities are destroying lands and polluting rivers. Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery, told Joy News the destruction of key sources of drinking water with harmful chemicals by the illegal miners was a matter of great concern to the current … Read more