Social issues

    The Mampong Magistrate Court in the Ashanti Region has sentenced Sumaila Abdul Rahman, a 23-year-old resident of Asante Mampong, to 12 months in prison for his involvement in water meter theft. The arrest and conviction highlight the Ghana Water Company Limited’s ongoing efforts to combat water theft and …

  Frank B. Adu Jr., a retired banker and member of the Ghana Anti-Galamsey Coalition, has issued a stark warning, describing illegal mining, known as galamsey, as a direct attack on the Ghanaian people. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile program, he expressed deep concern over the devastating impact of galamsey on …

  Dr. Bright Boafo Boamah, a medical doctor and toxicologist, has sounded the alarm about the devastating impact of illegal mining, known as “galamsey,” on Ghana’s water bodies. He has warned that it could take a staggering 10 to 15 years to restore these vital resources, highlighting the immense challenge …

  The Ghanaian government has taken a significant step towards addressing the environmental devastation caused by illegal mining (galamsey) by initiating the process of revoking Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462. This law, which permitted mining activities in forest reserves, has been widely criticized for its detrimental impact on the environment. The …

  As the Ghanaian government intensifies its fight against illegal mining (galamsey), Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Hon. George Mireku Duker has embarked on a regional campaign to engage communities in mining areas. This week, Duker focused his efforts on the Western Region, where he met with small-scale …

  Hon. George Mireku Duker, Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has stressed the importance of community engagement as the most effective strategy for tackling illegal mining (galamsey) in Ghana. He believes that engaging with communities in mining areas is crucial to securing their support and shifting their mindset …

  In a display of commitment to his promises, Hon. Kwasi Afrifa, a renowned business figure and Amenfi West NPP Parliamentary Candidate for the 2024 elections, has donated 50 bags of cement to the people of Asankran Oda in support of their durbar centre project. This gesture comes a day …

In the realm of economics, inflation and deflation represent two opposing forces that can significantly impact the health and stability of a nation’s economy. Inflation Inflation refers to a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services within an economy. When inflation occurs, the purchasing power of …

On Thursday, May 2, 2024, at approximately 6:00pm, two off-duty police officers were fatally shot in front of their private residence at Block Factory, East Trasacco, Accra. The gunmen, who did not take anything from the victims, fled the scene on a motorbike. Victim Information The victims have been identified …

In a remarkable display of community-driven development, Hon Lord Nana Tandoh has spearheaded the commencement of construction for the Jehova Nissi Bridge in Samreboi, situated within the Wassa Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region. This initiative embodies Hon Lord Tandoh’s visionary approach, which prioritizes self-help projects as catalysts for …