The two Russians and their two counterparts from Ukraine who were detained at the Kumasi Central Police station on Monday for mining beyond the allotted limits are to be sent to Accra later on Tuesday for further investigations. The four, who are managers of Geo professional Services were said to have mined about 500 acres … Read more
Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Peter Amewu, has caused the arrest of four expatriates operating an illegal gold mine at Tontokrom in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region. The mining company, Geo Professional Services (GPS), which flouted a May 17, 2017 directive by the Lands Commission, has been shut down by the Minister. … Read more
Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Peter Amewu, has caused the arrest of four expatriates operating an illegal gold mine at Tontokrom in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region. The mining company, Geo Professional Services (GPS), which flouted a May 17, 2017 directive by the Lands Commission, has been shut down by the Minister. … Read more
The Ghana Union of Professional Students (GUPS) and students of the Ghana School of Survey and Mapping (GSSM) have expressed confidence in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to reverse the decision by Lands and Natural Resources Minister John Peter Amewu to have the School of Surveying and Mapping closed down indefinitely. Mr Amewu’s order followed … Read more
File photo: Ghana has launched a campaign against illegal mining activities For some time now in the media is the campaign against illegal mining. Ghanaians are political footballers as they always like to play politics with everything even when the Pontiff of the Catholic Church is involved. However, it is crystal clear that this fight … Read more
Disgruntled students of the Ghana School of Surveying and Mapping (GSSM) have threaten to protest at the Flagstaff house if the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu does not revert his ‘unpopular’ pronouncement to shut down the school. According to the Students, the Minister’s decision to shut down the only surveying and … Read more
Students of the school have been protesting the use of their land for a shopping mall Students of the Ghana School of Surveying and Mapping (GSSM) have threatened to picket the Flagstaff House if President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo does not intervene to stop the closure of the school on the orders of the Minister … Read more
Aggrieved students of the Ghana School of Surveying and Mapping (GSSM) have described as insensitive the closure of the school by the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu. According to the students who spoke to Starr News on condition of anonymity, the Minister’s conduct was unwarranted owing to the fact that he … Read more
The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, John Peter Amewu, has announced the closure of the Ghana School of Surveying and Mapping (GSSM). This follows the recent clashes over land at the school. Addressing a press conference in the wake of the mayhem Tuesday, Amewu also ordered the re-assignment of staff of the school. Therefore, … Read more
Lands Minister, John Peter Amewu has directed the closure of the School of Survey and Mapping (GSSM) following students’ vandalism last week Monday. Some students of GSSM went on rampage on May 2, 2017 following claims that the school’s land has been sold for the construction of a shopping mall. The students destroyed properties belonging … Read more
The government has closed down the Ghana School of Surveying and Mapping (GSSM) following the recent clashes over land at the school. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, the Lands and Natural Resources Minister, John Amewu also ordered the reassignment of the school’s staff. Thus, “students are directed to vacate the school premises and … Read more
The Ashanti Regional Police Commander and his lieutenant, who heads the Striking Force/Buffalo Unit, together with the Regional Lands Officer at the Lands Commission, were yesterday slapped with GH?6,000 fine for failing to appear before a Kumasi High Court to answer contempt charges. The three are among four people being held in contempt of court … Read more
Rwanda has been ranked as the country with the best performing institutions in Africa. The East African country is followed by Mauritius and Botswana, which have also been named in the list of 32 African countries assessed for the performance of their institutions. Ghana came 12th on the table in spite of a marginal improvement … Read more
Students of the Ghana School of Surveying and Mapping on Tuesday May 2, 2017 clashed with land guards during a protest to register their dissatisfaction over alleged land invasion and sale of school lands by the Lands Commission. The students who were prevented from entering the school premises destroyed a fence wall, accusing land guards … Read more
Students Representative Council (SRC) President of the Ghana School of Mapping and Survey is accusing the Lands Commission and government of neglecting the institution. Speaking at the school premises where a demonstration and demolition exercise took place, the President of the Students Representative body, Bright Joseph Nsiah, said ten out of fifteen acres of land … Read more
Students of the Ghana School of Surveying and Mapping (GSSM) on Tuesday, 2 May clashed with land guards at the school’s premises who pelted them with stones for protesting against the sale of their school land. According to reports, the land guards positioned on the school compound threw stones at the students who also pelted … Read more
Three residents of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region have dragged four persons including COP Kofi Boakye, the former Regional Police Commander before a Kumasi High Court for contempt. The applicants-Adwoa Adowaa, Abusuapanin Ohene Tufour and Abena Mensah want the court to imprison the Police Chief for demolishing and destroying properties on a parcel of land … Read more
The minority National Democratic Congress (NDC) members on the Appointments Committee of Parliament yesterday boycotted the vetting of six deputy ministers-designate. But despite the boycott, the process went on successfully. The majority New Patriotic Party (NPP) members on the committee called the bluff of the minority, saying they (minority members) could not use ‘crude tactics’ … Read more
The Convener for Movement for Truth and Accountability, Joseph Bediako, has announced his resolve to petition the Presidency over what he says are some ‘dubious’ land deal, Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) entered into with a contributor’s money. His decision to take to the Presidency is because the Economic and Organised Crime Office … Read more
The NPA, EPA and Fire Service must tighten their oversight of these oil and gas stations in terms of adherence to HSE guidelines so that avoidable accidents never happen or the probability of their occurrences is reduced to the barest minimum. It is said that fire is a good servant, but a bad master. There … Read more