The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has called for mutually beneficial mining partnerships between Africa and Europe. According to him, people’s lives depend largely on mining and the appropriate use of variety of minerals, making it crucial to ensure that every stakeholder benefitted mutually. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources […] The post Lands
Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, the Okyenhene, says despite the strides that have been made by transformational leaders, several challenges persist in Ghana’s leadership landscape. One of these challenges, according to him, is illegal mining, known locally as “galamsey”. The practice, Okyenhene noted, has devastated the environment and is posing a great threat to sustainable development […] The post Galamsey
Ebenezer Smith showed off a certificate but Guinness World Records say it's nothing to do with them.
Ghana has been grappling with significant flooding over the years due to heavy rains and the overflow of major drains. This recurrent issue has affected over 45,000 residents annually, leading to an estimated loss of $200 million. Despite various efforts by successive governments to mitigate the problem, perennial flooding continues to persist, causing widespread devastation […] The post Tackling Ghana’s
The government has announced the Minimum Producer Price (MPP) for 2024 exotic mango for the main season in a bid to provide stable and uniform price for the producers of the crop. For the main crop season, which spans May to July, the MPP for second grade exotic mango is GH¢4.0 per kilogramme and for … The post Govt announces 2024 MPP for exotic mango crop season appeared
A recent viral video has sparked controversy, showing a group of galamseyers, illegal gold miners, weeding out maize plants on a farm, asserting that gold is far more valuable than maize.
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Various government and public offices across the country were virtually empty yesterday as members of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) begun an indefinite strike. The Association declared the strike on Tuesday to press home their demand on the government to implement the proposed new salary structure approved by the Fair … The post CLOGSAG
Residents of Barniekrom, a farming community in the Ahafo Ano South-West District of the Ashanti region had the shock of their lives when a gun battle that ensued between a fetish priest and a group of armed men, left three people dead. The incident occurred on Tuesday July 2, 2024 around 4:00 pm, when a […] The post Fetish priest allegedly guns down three men @ Barniekrom appeared first
By Kizito CUDJOE The Petroleum Commission (PC) has signed four agreements with international firms in a bid to secure advanced geological data – 3D seismic data – on the country’s oil fields, according to Director-Local Content, Kwaku Boateng. The agreements were signed with four international firms: Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS), Exploro Geo-Services, TGS-TG-GeoPartners and one other […] The post
Since 2020, the construction of the National Cathedral has drawn both admiration and criticism as the project has seen a substantial investment of over GH¢339 million.
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has released a report outlining growth projections for the country’s population. By 2050, Ghana’s population is expected to surge by 70.36percent, reaching an estimated 52.47 million, compared to 30.83 million in 2021.The report, titled “Population Projections 2021 – 2050,” utilises data from the 2021 Population and Housing Census as well as […] The post Editorial:
The Water Resources Commission is developing a Legislative Instrument (LI) to regulate the discharge of water in all its control form into water bodies. The Legislative Instrument would also prescribe acceptable levels of pollution of all freshwater and estuarine water bodies and for the management of activities under riparian buffer zones. It is being done […] The post Water Resources Commission
By Joel TELFER Jnr These key concerns draw attention to the important interactions that exist between attracting FDI and promoting the growth of the local investment in our economy. Overcoming these obstacles is crucial to maximising FDI potential and promoting inclusive, sustainable growth for all Ghanaians. This article explores the potential benefits and implications of […] The post
The world’s oceans are facing an unprecedented crisis, with overfishing and destructive fishing practices threatening the very survival of marine ecosystems. One crucial strategy for mitigating this crisis is enforcing closed fishing seasons, a measure that has been shown to have a significant positive impact on fish populations and the environment. In this article, we […] The post A Sea Of Change: Sustainable
The nationwide strike declared by the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has taken effect, with members abandoning their offices in compliance with the declaration. Most offices in the Ministries were closed when the Ghana News Agency visited the Ministries Wednesday morning. Only a few workers, including security persons were seen in […] The post CLOGSAG strike: Workers desert
Amadia Shopping Centre, the sponsors of Chef Ebenezer Smith’s Guinness World Record cook-a-thon has explained why Chef Smith was arrested. The post Amadia Shopping Centre explains contract agreement with Chef Smith and why it stormed the ‘GWR’ presser first appeared on 3News.
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has disclosed that the issue of releasing Nnamdi Kanu was not part of his discussion with the South-East governors in Enugu State on Tuesday. The former President and Chief Emeka Anyaoku met with the governors on their own invitation to discuss regional development issues. According to a statement on Wednesday by […] The post I didn’t
The KGL Foundation, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of the KGL Group, has refurbished the computer laboratory of Nifa Senior High School (NISEC) a category B co-educational second-cycle institution in the Adukrom-Eastern Region. The benevolent project is aimed at positioning the school strategically to benefit from the government’s electronic transformation (E-transform) programme by the […] The post
By Latif MUSAH Despite regulations set forth by the Fisheries Regulation 2010 (LI 1968), illegal fishing practices persist along Ghana’s coastline, threatening marine resources and livelihoods. Techniques such as light fishing, carbide usage, dynamite explosions, and chemical pollutants like DDT continue unabated, leading to a decline in fish stocks and biodiversity. Section 11 of the […] The post
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