Thursday , January 16 2025

Enviroment

Victims of Buduburam rock blast disaster decry ‘paltry’ amounts paid as compensation

Victims of the October 14 rock blast disaster at Buduburam have expressed disappointment at the amount of money being paid to them as compensation The Gomoa East branch of the National Disaster Management Organissation (NADMO) on behalf of government began paying compensations to the affected victims on Thursday, 28th November. …

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Debt and Galamsey Cast Shadow Over Ghana’s December Elections

2. Debt and Galamsey Cast Shadow Over Ghana’s December Elections

As Ghana prepares for the upcoming December 7 elections, the nation faces a complex blend of economic and environmental challenges that require immediate attention. The next government, whether from the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) or the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), must navigate the difficult path of economic recovery …

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GALAMSEY, ENVIRONMENTAL CATASTROPHY

Pathway To Sustainable Solution.

       Pathway To Sustainable Solution. Galamsey has been the talk of the country for sometime. It has brought negative impacts on the country not disputing that there are positive impacts as well. The quest for money is what has caused majority of the youth to engage in galamsey. Galamsey …

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Media Coalition Against Galamsey to Hold “Red Band” Protest on October 10

The Media Coalition Against Galamsey has announced a “Red Band” protest to be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024, in solidarity with Organised Labour’s indefinite strike against illegal mining. Kenneth Ashigbey, Convener of the Coalition, made the announcement during an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show with Bernard Avle on …

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Minority in Parliament to Demand Action on Galamsey Crisis

Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, Chairman of Parliament’s Select Committee on Environment, Science, and Technology, is set to address the issue of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, during the upcoming session on October 15, 2024. Terlabi expressed concern over the government’s lack of response to the escalating crisis, stating, “The whole …

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Government to Deploy River Guards and Navy in Intensified Fight Against Galamsey

The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has announced a series of significant interventions to combat the illegal mining menace, known as galamsey. Speaking on Citi FM’s Citi Breakfast Show, Mr. Jinapor revealed that the government will introduce new measures, including deploying river guards and the navy …

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Road at Atomic Junction flyover to be closed from Oct 3 to 22 for maintenance

The Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) has announced a temporary closure and diversion of the Atomic Junction overpass in Accra from October 3 to 22, 2024 for a repair of the exposed expansion joints. he temporary closure and diversion will take place from 8 pm to 6 am daily within the …

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MALLAM MARKET FLOODS

flooding

  The weather from Monday the 18th of March has been all dark clouds. The looks of the weather yesterday only suggested heavy down pours but unfortunately it did not. However, today, Tuesday 19th March saw an out pour of heavy rains in some parts of the country. With a …

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AN ORDINARY DAY IN KASOA MARKET

Life in the market is one of hustling, buying and selling of goods and services. On a normal day, traders display their goods on tables and in stalls. Some others display their products on the ground with cardboards and papers to keep dirt off. In the kasoa market, there are …

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WATER SHORTAGE IN KASOA

Water shortage in Kasoa

People of Kasoa, Central region expressed their worry on the shortage of water in their homes and work places. The situation has persisted for the last two weeks, impacting various areas such as Bluetop, Peace town, Nyanyano and Amanfrom. Residents have not hesitated to voice their concerns, expressing their dissatisfaction …

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