In ongoing efforts to clamp down on illegal mining activities and protect Ghana’s forest reserves and water bodies, the government has achieved another significant milestone with the successful reclamation of the Asenayo Forest Reserve. This feat has once again been achieved through coordinated operations led by the Forestry Commission and Security agencies, under the auspices […]
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President John Mahama has announced that the National Sanitation Day program will be brought back, but this time with real enforcement and legal support to improve cleanliness across Ghana. Speaking during a Thank You tour in Dodowa on Friday, May 16, President Mahama said the monthly clean-up exercise will now be taken seriously. “It won’t just […]
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Ghana’s energy sector is on the brink of a major crisis as Karpowership Ghana, a significant power generation company, has issued a shutdown notice due to the government’s failure to settle a $400 million debt. The company, which provides approximately 450 megawatts of electricity to the national grid, has warned that it will cease operations […]
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10 Blue Water Guards have been tasked to gaurd the Wassa Japa reserve in the Wassa Amenfi East Municipality to ensure the water bodies are protected against destruction by illegal miners. This initiative by Ghana’s Minerals Commission under the support of the Ministry of lands and natural resources is intended to render protection of the environment and water bodies in Wassa […]
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Ghana’s Finance and Energy ministers have met with key stakeholders in Ghana’s power sector to discuss measures to identify actionable steps to ensure stability and sustainability in the sector. The meeting included various leaders from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Volta River Authority (VRA), the Energy Commission, GRIDCo, and […]
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Tullow Ghana has commenced a drilling campaign at the Jubilee field, with a team of 95 people gathering for a kick-off meeting at the Ground School in Takoradi. The campaign aims to safely and efficiently drill six production wells, starting with the Jubilee 72 production well, from May 2025 to 2026. Tullow Oil is a […]
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AGRIFAIR 2025 which is being hosted by Channel One TV is set to take place on June 20th to June 22nd, 2025, at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park. The event will serve as a platform for people in subsistence and medium to large scale farming to exhibit and sell fresh farm produce. In an interview […]
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Dr. Casiel Ato Forson the Minister of Finance stated that Ghana needs approximately $1 billion annually to purchase crude oil to power its thermal plants. This substantial financial requirement highlights the country’s reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation and the need for sustainable energy solutions. As a member of parliament for the Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam constituency, […]
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The Ghana Police Service has picked up 208 suspects while taking control of 99 excavators across the country in the fight against illegal mining popularly called galamsey. In a statement shared on Tuesday, May 13, the police explained that the swoops happened between March and May 2025, focusing mainly on areas known for galamsey activities, especially […]
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The public interest accountability committee(PIAC) is set to host a live discussion on optimizing petroleum revenue utilization for sustainable development. The event aims to promote transparency and accountability in the management of Ghana’s petroleum resources. According to PIAC officials, the discussion will provide a platform for stakeholders to share ideas on effective utilization, ensuring that […]
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