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Three Days Without Water at Kyebi Due to Galamsey Activities

September 21, 2025

Reported by Daniel Yeboah For the past three days, residents of Kyebi in the Eastern Region have been grappling with a severe water shortage, leaving households, schools, and health facilities in distress. The crisis has been attributed to the destructive impact of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, which has heavily polluted the Birim River...

Ghana to Receive 500 New Buses By End of 2025

September 21, 2025

Ghana is set to receive 500 new buses by the end of 2025. Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL) will receive 350 Toyota Hiace minibuses, 100 Toyota Coaster buses, and 50 cargo trucks from the end of 2025, as stated by the Minister for Transport, Mr. Joseph Bukari-Nikpe. At the Government Accountability Series press briefing in Accra on...

Hon. Courage Kwame Kokroko Inspects Ongoing Ten (10) Seater Toilet Facility at Kpeve Market

September 21, 2025

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for South Dayi District, *Hon. Courage Kwame Kokroko,* visited the site of one of the five legacy projects currently under construction at the Kpeve Market. The project, which is progressing swiftly, is part of the DCE’s commitment to improving infrastructure across the district. During his visit, *Hon. Kokroko* interacted with...

MINISTER FOR GENDER LEADS GHANA’S DELEGATION TO BRAZIL FOR 2ND GLOBAL SUMMIT ON SCHOOL MEALS COALITION

September 21, 2025

The Hon. Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey led Ghana’s Delegation to Brazil to attend the 2nd Global Summit on School Meals Coalition. The Hon Minister showcased the good work the Government of Ghana is doing in the area of school feeding, by providing hot and nutritious meals...

Stakeholders Champion Renewable Energy Drive at Consultative Forum

September 20, 2025

Story By: Kwame Larweh A renewed push to accelerate Ghana’s transition to sustainable energy is gaining momentum, driven by collaborative efforts between key stakeholders in the public and private sectors. This was the central theme at a recent high-impact energy forum organized by Safety Communication Consult, a local consultancy firm. The forum, which brought together...

Ga Traditional Council blocks Igbo Yam Festival by ‘Igbo king’

September 20, 2025

The Ga Traditional Council has issued a stern warning against the planned celebration of the Igbo New Yam Festival in Accra, citing fears that the event could disrupt peace and security within the Ga State. The council has formally appealed to relevant authorities to intervene and halt the event, which is scheduled for Sunday, September...

Government Launches Cooperative Mining Programme in Bibiani

September 18, 2025

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has officially launched the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP), affirming Government commitment to ensuring mining is conducted both responsibly and sustainably. At the launch event in Bibiani today, Hon. Buah, declared that mining communities “can and should benefit from the mineral deposits in their localities.”...

Lartebiokorshie Fire: MCE Visits Devastated Community as Six Houses Burn in Warehouse Blaze

September 16, 2025

Story By Kwame Larweh The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Ablekuma Central, Hon. Frank Nkansah, has visited the fire-ravaged Lartebiokorshie community to offer support to residents reeling from a devastating blaze that destroyed six houses and a Chinese-owned warehouse. The fire, which erupted around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2025, spread rapidly from the...

Declare State of Emergency in illegal mining zones – Coalition Against Galamsey urges Mahama

September 16, 2025

The Coalition Against Galamsey has called on President John Mahama to declare a state of emergency in areas severely affected by illegal mining activities. According to the Coalition’s Convenor, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, the situation has spiraled out of control and now poses a direct threat to lives, public health, and the environment. He argued that...

ECOWAS to deploy 1,650-strong standby force for counterterrorism in 2026

September 16, 2025

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to deploy 1,650 personnel from its Standby Force (ESF) in 2026 as part of a new sub-regional counterterrorism initiative. This decision follows an agreement by ECOWAS Ministers of Finance and Defence on the funding modalities during a recent meeting held in Abuja, Nigeria. Speaking...