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The Koforidua High Court 2 has varied its earlier ruling against the Atiwa East Municipal Chief Executive, Ernest Ntim, by commuting his eight-day jail sentence to a fine of GHC12,000 after finding him in contempt of court over illegal mining activities. The court initially sentenced the MCE to serve a …

The Forestry Commission has arrested 11 suspected illegal miners in a dawn anti-galamsey operation conducted on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the Pra Anum Forest Reserve in the Eastern Region. The suspects include eight Ghanaians and three Chinese nationals. The operation was carried out by a 28-member joint task force …

Expressing grave concern over the escalating brain drain of professionals from Ghana, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, likened this trend to a modern form of colonization that urgently demands attention and resolution. Addressing the 57th Congregation at KNUST where he serves as chancellor, the Asantehene highlighted the urgency of …

Nana Akufo-Addo, speaking at the 2023 Africa Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, emphasized the positive impact of his decision to ban galamsey in Ghana. He highlighted a notable reduction in carbon emissions resulting from this move. Furthermore, the president urged fellow African nations to follow Ghana’s lead in reducing their carbon …

Multiple award-winning dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy has responded to controversial politica; activist and social commentator, Kwame A Plus. Last Saturday on UTV’s United Showbiz programme, Kwame A Plus argued that Stonebwoy’s galamsey song is needless because the youths on the streets are not the ones involved in illegal mining activities. He …

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, says illegal mining cannot be eliminated. The minister’s comment comes days after his yet-to-be-deputy, George Mireku Duker, stated that there was nothing wrong with mining the country’s forest reserves. READ ALSO: NDC MPs Were Blackmailed To Pass Akufo-Addo’s Ministers With …