The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into the tragic death of General Constable John Kwabena Dogbey, a member of the Central North Regional Police Anti-Galamsey Taskforce.
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP, has called on the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) to join the fight against illegal mining (galamsey) in the country.
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has sharply criticised Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, accusing him of spreading falsehoods about alleged suspicious aircraft landing at Kotoka International Airport.
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.
