Galamsey: Government contemplates placing ban on Chanfan importation
By: Michael Teye Amartey The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says government is considering banning the importation of Chanfan into the country. The move, he said forms part of measures to help stop galamsey activities destroying the water bodies and the forest reserves. The President dropped the hint during a radio interview at Nkawkaw in the […]
‘Galamsey’: Ghana Catholic Bishop Conference joins Christian groups to push for an end to menace
Four Christian groups have stressed the need for effective collaboration among stakeholders to fight the illegal mining menace popularly known as ‘galamsey.’ They said standing united to fight the canker was the surest way the nation would win the battle and restore the degraded environment to its original condition. They made the call after touring […]
Sefwi Traditional Council bans galamsey
Following President Akufo-Addo’s meeting with the members of the National House Chief’s in Kumasi on Wednesday, the Omanhene of Sefwi Wiawso Traditional Council, Katakyie Kwasi Bumagama, has banned illegal mining, popular known as galamsey in the traditional area. In view of that he has asked all divisional chiefs to ensure the removal of all moving […]
Interrogate Bosomefreho DCE for his alleged complicity in galamsey – President Akufo-Addo
By: Thomas Nsowah-Adjei and Janet Atanga President Akufo-Addo has directed the Minister of Local Government and Decentralization to immediately query the Bosomefreho District Chief Executive, DCE, Yaw Danso for his alleged complicity in a video that has gone viral on galamsey. According to the President, the DCE will be offered the opportunity to respond to […]
President Akufo-Addo chastises DCEs for condoning Galamsey
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH President Akufo-Addo has asked his appointees to embrace the government’s tough measures to win the fight against illegal mining popularly called galamsey. He stated at a meeting with Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives in Kumasi as part of the latest moves to find a lasting solution to the menace. While seeking […]
“Fight against galamsey can only be won collectively” – Lands Minister
By: Razak Baba The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Samuel Abu Jinapor says the fight against Galamsey cannot be won if traditional authorities and other stakeholders continue to act in ways that encourage the perpetrators. He noted that arable lands and water bodies are still being destroyed by the activities of illegal miners […]
Media Coalition against Galamsey lauds directive for Akonta Mining to halt operations in Nimri Tano Forest Reserve
Convener of the Media Coalition against Galamsey, Dr. Ken Ashigbey has lauded the directive by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources for Akonta Mining Limited to halt mining operations in the Nimri Tano Forest reserve in the Amenfi West Municipality of the Western Region. Dr. Ashigbey further called for prosecution of persons involved, to […]
Lead in the fight against galamsey – Lands Minister to MMDCEs
By Felix Cofie The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, says Government is fully committed to the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as “Galamsey”. He said despite the numerous challenges, government will continue to fight relentlessly to bring sanity to the sector. The Minister was speaking at Datano in the Amansie […]
Security strategy on ‘galamsey’ undergoes revision
SOURCE: GRAPHICONLINE The national security strategy adopted to stop the illegal mining in rivers and forest reserves is undergoing revision. The revision will help make the strategy more robust and effective. The Minister of National Security, Albert Kan-Dapaah, who made this known to the Daily Graphic in an interview yesterday said it was imperative for […]
Chinese Galamsey Queen Aisha Huang reappears in court today
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Chinese galamsey kingpin Aisha Huang and three others standing trial at the Accra Circuit Court are scheduled to reappear today, Tuesday, 27, September 2022. They were remanded into police custody the last time they appeared before the Court. The Chinese woman, Aisha Huang, who was arrested in May 2017, charged for undertaking […]
