Illegal mining activities have devastated River Ankobra, transforming it into a stagnant pool. Miners have blocked the river at multiple points in Prestea-Hemang and Awodua, Western Region, preventing its natural flow. Excavators are being used to mine directly in the Ankobra River Basin, causing irreparable damage. The once-flowing river has been polluted due to over...

Tension is brewing at the Forestry Commission (FC) in Ghana due to allegations that the new CEO, Dr. Hugh Brown, is refusing to revoke the “illegal promotions” of four officers. These officers were promoted to director positions by the Public Services Commission (PSC) without the required approval from then-President Nana Akufo-Addo .The promotions were later...

In a bid to promote cleanliness and environmental sustainability, local authorities are urging residents and businesses to actively participate in the upcoming Sanitation Day exercise scheduled for this Friday. The initiative aims to foster community involvement in maintaining a clean and healthy environment, which is crucial for public health and well-being. Officials have emphasized the...

Ghanaian MPs made a bold move to promote local languages by speaking them during parliamentary proceedings on World Mother Tongue Day. This initiative is part of a broader effort to preserve Ghana’s cultural heritage and promote cultural diversity. According to Speaker Alban Bagbin, Parliament will incorporate local languages into official proceedings, allowing MPs to express...

Ghana’s Interior Minister has pledged to fast-track the passage of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) legislative instrument. This move is aimed at enhancing NADMO’s capacity to effectively manage disasters and emergencies across the country. The NADMO legislative instrument is expected to bolster the organization’s mandate, which includes disaster prevention, awareness creation, and relief provision...