Social issues

  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 …

  An incident of significant importance occurred at Kpando Torkor in the Volta Region, where the Kpando Municipal Command of the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) intercepted three trucks suspected of smuggling cocoa beans. Interception of Smuggled Cocoa Beans: The Kpando Municipal Command of the GIS intercepted three trucks loaded with …

  On April 6th, a distressing incident unfolded at the funeral grounds of Akyem Mamanso, located in the Birim North District of the Eastern Region. A Trotro driver lost control of his vehicle, resulting in injuries to three individuals who were present at the mourning event. As reported, three were …

  The recent defacement of the billboard belonging to Hon. Kwasi Afrifa, the NPP Parliamentary Candidate for Amenfi West, and Dr. Mahamud Bawumia, the NPP presidential candidate for the 2024 elections, has ignited a wave of condemnation within the community. The incident took place at Asankrangwa Cemetery, Saa-Breman Junction, where …