Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak has ordered the immediate transfer of all police commanders in mining regions as part of a renewed effort to combat illegal mining, known locally as galamsey.
The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested eleven persons at Fichser near Bunsu, over alleged illegal mining, popularly known as “Galamsey”.
The Western North Regional Police Command has arrested two individuals for the illegal possession and discharge of firearms during a funeral at Attakrom, near Bibiani.
The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating illegal mining, with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP, vowing to use all lawful means to combat the menace.
In a significant step towards environmental sustainability, Verna Mineral Water has modified the design of its 500ML, 750ML, and 1.5L plastic bottles by removing the seal attached to the caps.
The Central Regional Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the transportation of some electricity cables believed to be the property of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
The reconstruction of the Sunyani-Techiman-Wenchi-Wa-Hamile road corridor is set to commence in the third quarter of this year as part of the government’s “Big Push” initiative, according to Kwame Agbodza, Minister for Roads and Highways.
The Enchi District Magistrate Court has granted a GH¢200,000 bail sum to four men facing charges of conspiracy, attempted to commit crime and abetment of crime.
The Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025, met with former Inspectors-General of Police at the National Police Headquarters, Accra, to seek their counsel and share experiences to enhance the administrative and operational effectiveness of the Police Service.
The Enchi Magistrate Court has overturned its previous ruling that ordered the release of excavators and mining equipment seized from individuals accused of illegal mining in the Boin River Forest Reserve.
