Social issues

Four Arrested for Racist Hate Campaign Against Vinícius Júnior

  Spanish authorities have taken decisive action against a hate campaign targeting Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior, arresting four individuals responsible for inciting racist abuse against the Brazilian forward.   The arrests were confirmed by Spain’s national police to ESPN, who revealed that the suspects were apprehended for their role …

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Ashanti Region: Man Jailed for Water Meter Theft

    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 …

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Galamsey is a War on Ghanaians”: Retired Banker Sounds Alarm

  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 …

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Restoring Ghana’s Polluted Water is a Decade-long task-Toxicologist

  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 …

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Attorney General Orders EPA: Law Allowing Forest Mining to Be Repealed  

  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 …

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Hon.Mireku Duker Rallies Western Region Communities Against Galamsey

  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 …

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Deputy Minister, Hon.Duker Proposes Case-by-Case Approach to Galamsey, Rejects Blanket Ban

  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 …

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Hon.Kwasi Afrifa Fulfils Promise, Donates 50 Bags of Cement to Asankran Oda for Durbar Centre Project

  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 …

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Understanding Inflation And Deflation: Two Economic Extremes

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 …

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Police on Manhunt for Two Gunmen for the Fatal Shooting of Two Off-duty Policemen at Block Factory

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 …

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