The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin, has joined the growing voices calling for an expedited action against the menace of illegal mining in some of the country’s forest reserves and water bodies. In a
Organised Labour has reaffirmed its decision to embark on a nationwide strike on Thursday, October 10, despite President Akufo-Addo's appeal to reconsider the action. The strike is in protest of the government's inaction against illegal
The Our Water Our Right Coalition (OWORAC) has strongly condemned the devastating impact of galamsey on Ghana's water bodies, farming lands, and human health, in solidarity with protesting Ghanaians. In a statement OWORAC highlighted the
The Ghana National Union of Technical Students (GNUTS) has added its voice to the growing chorus of concern over the devastating effects of galamsey, calling for swift and collective action to halt the menace. "The
Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, is advocating for the declaration of a state of emergency to tackle galamsey (illegal mining) activities. He believes this measure would enable the state to introduce special
Member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre North, Collins Adomako-Mensah, has strongly criticized the police for their inaction against illegal mining. Speaking on Good Morning Ghana on Metro TV, he expressed frustration over the police's claims
Host of the Good Morning Ghana on Metro TV, Dr. Randy Abbey, has condemned the security forces and enforcers for their inaction in combating the scourge of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The environmental
Lawuratu Musah-Saaka, communications team member of the New Patriotic Party, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to combating galamsey in the country. On Good Morning Ghana on Metro TV, she emphasized that a collective effort is
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, on behalf of the Forestry Commission, has signed a Letter of Intent with the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the grant of Thirty Million US
The Presbyterian Church of Ghana has joined the campaign against irresponsible and illegal forms of mining leading to a massive destruction of the environment. The church is worried about the existential threats posed to the
