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Illuminating the path: Bridging information gaps on nuclear power discourses in Ghana

Illuminating the path: Bridging information gaps on nuclear power discourses in Ghana

In a world grappling with energy demands and environmental concerns, nuclear power offers a potential solution that cannot be ignored. For Ghana, a country with rising energy needs and ambitions to become a regional energy

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Metro TV’s Eugenia Akorfa Kumi among 30 journalists selected for 2023 CCMP Fellowship in Dubai

Metro TV’s Eugenia Akorfa Kumi among 30 journalists selected for 2023 CCMP Fellowship in Dubai

Metro TV's Eugenia Akorfa Kumi has been selected as one of 30 fellows for this year's Climate Change Media Partnership Fellowship (CCMP). She joins journalists from low and middle-income countries to cover the 28th UN

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Pass an Act to forbid mining in forest reserves – MCAG to Parliament

Pass an Act to forbid mining in forest reserves – MCAG to Parliament

The Media Coalition Against Galamsey (MCAG) is imploring Parliament to pass legislation against mining and other mineral exploration activities in forest reserves. The coalition’s demand follows news about an attempt by a mining company, High

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Parts of Accra experience Earth tremor

Parts of Accra experience Earth tremor

Some parts of the Greater Accra Region experienced a horrifying earth tremor on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 7:18 am. This is not the first time an earth tremor has occurred in Ghana. It is

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Lands Minister not police to arrest illegal miners — Deputy Minister slams critics

Lands Minister not police to arrest illegal miners — Deputy Minister slams critics

The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, George Mireku Duker, has expressed disappointment in Ghanaians who are calling on him and the sector Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor to go after illegal miners. Speaking in

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Fighting and winning illegal mining war must be bottom up — Ellembelle DCE

Fighting and winning illegal mining war must be bottom up — Ellembelle DCE

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ellembelle in Western Region, Kwasi Bonzoh, has suggested the use of bottom-up approach in dealing decisively with the growing phenomenon of illegal mining in the country. He says since

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Government shuts down Ganhe Mines for breaching mining laws

Government shuts down Ganhe Mines for breaching mining laws

Government, through the Lands and Natural Resources Ministry, has shutdown the operations of Ganhe Mining Company Limited, a Chinese mining firm operating in Wassa Abreshia in the Western Region. The temporal shutdown of the mining

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Ghana witnessing serious attack on water bodies – Water Resources Commission

Ghana witnessing serious attack on water bodies – Water Resources Commission

The Water Resources Commission (WRC) has warned against wanton dissipation of Ghana's water resources. The warning, according to the Commission, follows intense activities of illegal miners across parts of the country, therefore resulting in extreme

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Frimpong Boateng’s report contains falsehood – Journalist

Frimpong Boateng’s report contains falsehood – Journalist

The journalist at the center of the galamsey controversy Seth Mantey has denied allegations of involvement in the sale of excavators. The journalist has been indicted by a report issued by former Minister of Science,

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US Embassy trains 50 activists to intensify campaign against illegal mining 

US Embassy trains 50 activists to intensify campaign against illegal mining 

The US Embassy in Ghana, is collaborating with University of Mines and Technology (UMat) to build capacities of stakeholders fighting the menace of Illegal mining in the country They have teamed up to work closely