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Asantehene Applauds Government For Fight Against Galamsey

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has commended the government for its bold step to halt illegal mining (galamsey),...

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Otumfuo Supports Ban On Galamsey

Fight against illegal mining in the country received a massive boost last Friday, May 19, 2017 when the Asantehene...

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The Proverbial Vulture Behind Fuel Explosions

We said never again after June 3, we thought it was ending after Trade Fair explosion on December 22, we grinned our...

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Amewu Gets Ram For Fighting Galamsey

Volunteers against Environmental Degradation (VAED) Ghana, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with special interest...

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‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’- the ‘galamsey’ Tale

Though there exist laws on small scale mining, according to the 2008 Ghana Chamber of Mines report, illegal mining...

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AMA Gives Encroachers 21 Days To Vacate Green Belt

Mohammed Adjei Sowah, the Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), has said encroachers along the...

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FDA Destroyes Confiscated Unwholesome Goods In the Eastern Region

The Eastern Regional branch of the Food and Drugs Authority have destroyed 3 tonnes of unwholesome confiscated goods at...

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FDA Destroyes Confiscated Unwholesome Goods

The Eastern Regional branch of the Food and Drugs Authority have destroyed 3 tonnes of unwholesome confiscated goods at...

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Uncovered Galamsey Pits Plunge Amansie West Into Malaria Endemic Area

Abandoned illegal mining pits with stagnant water in the Amansie West District of Ashanti Region have become breeding...

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Asantehene Backs Ban On Galamsey; Commends Gov’t For Latest Fight

The Asantehene, Otumfour Osei Tutu II, has directed all illegal small-scale miners in the Ashanti Region to comply with...

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Asantehene Backs Ban On Galamsey; Commends Government For Latest Fight

The Asantehene, Otumfour Osei Tutu II, has directed all illegal small-scale miners in the Ashanti Region to comply with...

International

Trump ‘considered Firing Comey Since Taking Office’

Not all Republicans happy with Comey firing President Donald Trump had been considering firing former FBI Director...

Headlines

Puerto Rico Drinking Water Is Worst In US

The US territory of Puerto Rico has the worst drinking water in the nation, and the majority of the island's water...

Headlines

Trump Delays Decision On Paris Climate Deal

President Donald Trump delayed a decision to honor or walk away from the Paris climate accord until he returns from...

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An Enemy of Ghana’s Arable Lands and Water Bodies

Galamsey: An enemy of Ghana’s arable lands and water bodies Galamsey as it is called in Ghana has resulted in serious...

International

Five Things You Need To Know About France’s Vote.

Five things you need to know about France's vote. Why is this election important? France is choosing its next...

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Let Us Ban All Small-Scale and Medium-Scale Gold Mining In Ghana

Let us ban all small-scale and medium-scale gold mining in Ghana The activities of 'galamseyers' have destroyed several...

Business

Oil Marketing Companies Collapsing

AOMCs says the development has made it difficult for their members to repay debts The Non-Performing Loans (NPLs) of...

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IAIA Wants Government To Legalise Galamsey To Curb Destructions

International Association for impact Ghana (IAIA) is calling on government to embark on a rapid environmental audit and...