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UTAG threatens industrial action over ‘Mahama’s inaction’ on galamsey
Add a CommentThe University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has issued a stern call to President John Dramani Mahama to fulfil his pre-election pledge to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, warning that failure to act decisively could trigger industrial action. … Read more →
Prez. Mahama declares galamsey a national emergency
Add a CommentPresident John Mahama has declared the widespread environmental devastation caused by illegal mining a national emergency, promising urgent action to confront the deepening crisis. Addressing a durbar during his ‘Thank You Tour’ of the Western North Region on Tuesday, July … Read more →
Stop blaming Chinese for galamsey; you hired them – Ambassador to Ghanaians
Add a CommentChinese Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Tong Defa, has stirred national controversy by asserting that Ghana “can never eliminate” illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, and must instead find ways to manage its environmental impact. Addressing journalists at a media … Read more →
No member of this gov’t is to engage in any form of small-scale mining or galamsey – Mahama
Add a CommentPresident John Dramani Mahama has declared that no member of his government is allowed to engage in any form of small-scale mining or illegal mining popularly known as galamsey, warning that violators will face severe consequences. Addressing concerns about illegal … Read more →
Stop contradicting yourself and tell Ghanaians your position on galamsey – Akufo-Addo to Mahama
Add a CommentPresident Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, to clarify his stance on the fight against illegal mining, known as galamsey. Akufo-Addo criticised Mahama for what he described as contradictory … Read more →
Prez. Akufo-Addo orders more troops to fight galamsey
Add a CommentPresident Akufo-Addo has instructed the Minister of Defence to deploy additional military forces to reinforce “Operation Halt,” the government’s initiative to curb illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The operation will focus on regions near water bodies and forest reserves, … Read more →
Kufuor advocates a united front against galamsey fight
Add a CommentFormer President John Agyekum Kufuor has stressed the need for a multifaceted approach to protect Ghana’s natural heritage, encompassing its forests, water bodies, and weather patterns. John Agyekum Kufuor is also advocating for a united front against galamsey, citing its … Read more →
Gov’t announces further operational measures to fight galamsey
Add a CommentThe Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar has announced that the government in its continued efforts to clamp down on the long-standing menace of Illegal Small-Scale Mining, has concluded operational measures to intensify the ongoing “Operation Halt” which is led by … Read more →
Galamsey: National House of Chiefs President rejects calls for mining ban
Add a CommentOgyeahoho Yaw Gyebi II, President of the National House of Chiefs, has rejected calls for a blanket ban on all mining activities, instead advocating for stricter regulations to ensure responsible mining. He emphasised that mining is a significant contributor to … Read more →
Galamsey is affecting learning ability of students – GNAT
Add a CommentThe General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Tanko Musah has said that the galamsey menace has affected the brains of students, thus hampering academic work. Mr Musah and other leaders of organised labour have therefore … Read more →
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