30 h. ago Coalition to plant 1,000 trees in Shai Hills, uniting business and climate action

A coalition of environmental advocates and leading Ghanaian companies will plant 1,000 trees in the Shai Hills on 6 September as part of the Forestry Commission’s Tree for Life campaign.

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56 h. ago Ghana Launches Initiative to Close Massive Palm Oil Production Gap

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-initiative-to-close-massive-palm-oil-production-gap/Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture has unveiled comprehensive measures to address a critical production shortfall that sees the country consuming five times more palm oil than it produces domestically. Annual palm oil consumption reaches approximately 250,000 metric tonnes while domestic production remains at just 50,000 metric tonnes, according to ministry officials. The imbalance contributes […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-initiative-to-close-massive-palm-oil-production-gap/

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4 d. ago Media coalition welcomes move to revoke L.I. 2462 in galamsey fight

The Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining has welcomed the decision by the Minister of Environment to initiate the revocation of Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which permitted mining in forest reserves. On August 29, 2025, Acting Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, wrote to the Office of the Attorney General requesting the immediate […]

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6 d. ago Musah Superior: Even if Bawumia is in a wheelchair, NPP will present him

Former Tamale Mayor and ex-Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Musah Superior, has declared unwavering support for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, insisting that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will continue to back him as its flagbearer in the 2028 elections, regardless of the 2024 setback.

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6 d. ago Ag. Environment Minister moves to revoke mining regulations in fresh push against galamsey

The Acting Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has initiated a decisive legal step to strengthen Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

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6 d. ago Forestry Commission addresses shortfall in frontline technical staff to aid galamsey fight

The Forestry Commission is addressing challenges with shortage of frontline technical staff to step up measures in fighting illegal mining and forest degradation.

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7 d. ago GTDC unveils new investment strategy and digital platform to boost tourism

The Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC) has introduced a new strategy to drive investment and revenue generation in the tourism sector. Under the plan, the GTDC is partnering with institutions such as the Forestry Commission and traditional councils to manage tourist sites and curate events. A key component of the strategy involves offering minority stock […]

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1 week ago ARB Apex Bank demonstrates Sportsmanship, pays for surgery of injured Piwak Natural Health staff at JoySports Invitational

ARB Apex Bank has shown remarkable sportsmanship and humanity after coming to the aid of Francis Mensah, a staff member of Piwak Natural Health, who sustained a dislocated arm during the Armwrestling contest at the 2025 JoySports Invitational Tournament at the University of Ghana Stadium on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

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1 week ago Galamsey fight: Over 500 excavators seized since January 2025 – Lands Ministry

The Director of Communications at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Ama Mawusi, has disclosed that more than 500 excavators have been seized since the establishment of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS).

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2 w. ago Galamsey fight: 12 arrested, 25 chanfang machines destroyed in Western region

The fight against illegal mining in the Western Region has recorded another major breakthrough. Twelve suspects have been arrested while 25 chanfang machines were destroyed in a joint operation by the Western Regional Security Council.

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2 w. ago Forestry Commission courts church’s support in fight against illegal mining

The Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Dr. Hugh Brown, is courting the support of the church in the protection of the forest. He believes the fight against illegal mining can be won when the church speaks out against negative practices that harm the environment and advocates for sustainable management of natural resources. “The […]

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2 w. ago Ghana begins legal timber export under new EU legal framework

The Forestry Commission has issued the first six certificates to five Ghanaian companies to export timber and timber products to the European market under the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade (FLEGT) licensing regime.

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2 w. ago Galamsey Fight: NAIMOS arrests four soldiers for illegal raids in Tarkwa Nsuaem

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has arrested four military personnel for conducting unauthorised raids at Simpa Junction in the Tarkwa Nsuaem District of the Western Region. In a tactical operation on Monday, August 18, the NAIMOS task force seized the weapons and equipment of the soldiers, who were reportedly carrying out illegal operations […]

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2 w. ago NPP Official Claims Galamsey Crackdown Was Politicized Against Party

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-claims-galamsey-crackdown-was-politicized-against-party/Ghana’s fight against illegal mining (galamsey) was deliberately weaponized to damage the former ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), according to its National Youth Organizer, Salam Mustapha. He argued the opposition exploited the complex, long-standing crisis for electoral gain during the 2020 polls. Speaking on Prime Insight, Mustapha acknowledged the devastating environmental and social toll of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/npp-official-claims-galamsey-crackdown-was-politicized-against-party/

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2 w. ago Galamsey Fight: Lands Ministry hints at possible repeal of LI 2462 in renewed measures

The Media Relations Officer at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Paa Kwesi Schandorf, has hinted at a possible repeal of Legislative Instrument (LI) 2462 as part of government’s renewed fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. He disclosed that a “crunch Cabinet meeting” had been held on the controversial instrument, which many […]

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2 w. ago Galamsey fight: We’ll mark NDC with the same standard they marked the NPP – Daryl Bosu

Deputy National Director of A Rocha Ghana, Daryl Bosu, has cautioned the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) that Ghanaians will hold the party to the same standard it applied in criticising the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.

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2 w. ago Galamsey fight: Implement your ‘superior options’ you promised Ghanaians – Miracles Aboagye to NDC

Aide to former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Miracles Aboagye, has urged the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) to implement the “superior options” it promised Ghanaians ahead of the 2024 elections to end illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

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2 w. ago Overpoliticisation of galamsey fight crippled NPP government – Miracles Aboagye

Special Aide to former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dennis Miracles Aboagye says the overpoliticisation of illegal mining, locally known as galamsey, severely undermined the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government’s efforts to tackle the menace.

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2 w. ago Galamsey fight: We’ll withdraw our cooperation if you don’t check your posture – Miracles Aboagye to NDC gov’t

Aide to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Miracles Aboagye, has warned the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government that it risks losing the cooperation of stakeholders if it fails to adopt a more respectful and collaborative approach in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.

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2 w. ago Let’s depoliticise galamsey fight; it’s the only way it can be won – Dr Henry Godson

Head Pastor of the Rehoboth Network of Churches, Rev. (Capt.) Dr Henry Godson-Afful, has urged political leaders to take the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, out of partisan politics.

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