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Govt to revoke mining in forest reserves, Soldiers to burn galamsey equipment
The government has agreed to revoke the Environmental Protection (Mining inForest Reserves) Regulations, 2023 (L. I. 2462) as part of a new move in the fight against illegal mining commonly known as galamsey [gather and sell].
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No economic strategy can succeed without digital foundation – Bawumia stresses at CitizenApp launch
Ghana's Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has emphasised the crucial role of digitalisation in driving a modern economy.
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Bawumia launches CitizenApp to enhance public service delivery
Ghana has taken a major step forward in its digitalisation agenda with the launch of the CitizenApp, a digital platform that consolidates all digitised public services.
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Anti-Gay suits: Supreme Court refutes delaying cases
The Supreme Court has refuted claims that it is delaying the suits challenging the Human and Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-gay bill.
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Small scale miners association call on Organised Labour to halt nationwide strike action
The Ghana National Association of Small-Scale Miners (GNASSM) has asked Organised Labour to reconsider the decision to embark on a nationwide strike action in relation to the fight against illegal mining (galamsey).
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Galamsey: Organised labour to proceed with nationwide strike on October 10
The Secretary General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), Joshua Ansah has said the planned nationwide strike by Organised Labour, starting on Thursday, October 10 is on course.
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Lack of legal mining sites identified as main driver of galamsey – Minerals Commission
The Chief Executive of the Minerals Commission, Martin Ayisi, has pointed to the lack of legal mining sites as the primary cause of illegal mining (galamsey) in Ghana.
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We need honest collaboration between political parties to combat illegal mining – Kwadwo Poku
Evalue Ajomoro Gwira, Upper West Denkyira, Amenfi Central and Prestea Huni Valley are the four Parliamentary seats the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lost in the 2020 elections due to the total ban on all forms of small scale mining in the fight, which was targeted at fishing out illegal miners (galamsey), Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku, an energy expert has said.
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Police refute claims of forcing accused persons to re-enact protest at 37 intersection
The police have said it is untrue that some accused persons involved in the 'Democracy Hub' street protest who are in custody were taken out and forced to re-enact their activities during the protest at the 37 intersection.
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'President Akua Donkor' - Occasional Kwatriot Kwesi Yankah writes
It’s over now–a much-awaited face-to-face encounter between the Electoral Commission and a Pack of political wisemen called IPAC, representing various political parties plus concert parties. This event happening within a tense Ghana nervously inching towards December, the meeting was expected to further raise tempers high enough to call the Fire Service.
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Black Stars will dominate Sudan - Otto Addo assures
Black Stars Head Coach, Otto Addo, has made it clear that he expects nothing less than a victory on Thursday night as they face Sudan in a must-win Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at the Accra Sports Stadium to keep their qualification hopes alive.
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Lead convenor for 'Democracy Hub' protest Oliver Barker-Vormawor denied bail again
Oliver Barker-Vormawor, one of the accused persons in the Democracy Hub protest case, has been denied bail by the Accra High Court.
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3,000 Youth get startup boost
The government, through its Youth Employment Agency (YEA), has handed over starter packs and cash to 3,000 youth to enable them to start enterprises after they had received rapid training in diverse vocational skills.
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O' Reilly SHS murder case: Prosecutions forward docket to Attorney-General for advise
The police prosecutors handling the murder case involving the O’Reilly Senior High School student have forwarded the docket to the Attorney-General.
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Democracy hub protesters granted bail
The High Court in Accra has granted bail to nine members of the Democracy Hub protest.
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Protesters arrested for breaching rule of law, I'm not responsible for jailing people in Ghana - Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that the Executive was not involved in the recent arrests of Ghanaian protesters.
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Avoid actions that undermine integrity of justice delivery - CJ advises judicial service
The 67th Legal Year has begun with a call on staff of the Judicial Service to avoid actions that can undermine the integrity of justice delivery, especially in this crucial election year.
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Help stop destruction of environment - Prof. Frimpong-Boateng tells President
A renowned Heart Surgeon, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has warned that the very existence of Ghanaians and the country’s future are seriously at stake due to the wanton destruction of farmlands, water bodies and associated biodiversity.
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Road to Election 2024: Of prophecies, polls, predictions - Do these matter in elections?
In the more advanced societies, science forms the basis for predictions and projections, including possible elections outcomes.
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GCB Bank supports National Diabetes Centre
In a commendable demonstration of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), GCB Bank has made a notable contribution to the community by donating air conditioners to the National Diabetes Management & Research Centre at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
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KG teacher crowned 2024 Best Teacher
A 47-year-old Kindergarten (KG) teacher at the Madina SDA Basic School in the Greater Accra Region has been adjudged the Overall Best Teacher at the 2024 Ghana Teacher Prize.
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Huge crowd, vigil climax 3-day galamsey protest
The three-day protest against illegal mining climaxed last Saturday as thousands of people marched and later held a vigil in Accra.
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Sue Gray quits as British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff
After getting off to a pretty dreadful start in government, Sir Keir Starmer has moved to get a grip of his operation on the eve of his first 100 days.
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Afrifah Yamoah Ponko passes on
A former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ejisu Municipality in the Ashanti Region, Afrifa Yamoah Ponkoh has passed on.
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Kellyrae wins Big Brother Naija season 9, bags ₦100 Million grand prize
Kellyrae has been crowned the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 9, themed "No Loose Guard," bagging ₦100 million(976,549.04)grand prize.