34 h. ago GBfoods Ghana plants 1,000 trees in Dodowa as part of sustainability agenda

As part of its continued commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, GBfoods Ghana, in collaboration with the Forestry Commission of Ghana, has successfully planted 1,000 trees in the Chipa Forest Reserve in Dodowa. The initiative forms a key component of the company’s global sustainability framework, Project Earth, and reflects GBfoods’ long-term commitment to environmental stewardship […]

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5 d. ago Small Scale Miners Association Chair arrested for confronting anti

Chairman of the Small Scale Miners Association, Kojo Peprah, has been arrested by the IGP’s Special Anti-Galamsey team for trying to intervene in the arrest of illegal miners operating in the Desiri forest reserve in the Ashanti region.

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7 d. ago Massive destruction by galamseyers uncovered in Jimira Forest Reserve

JoyNews checks have uncovered the massive destruction of the Jimira Forest Reserve by illegal miners. The investigation reveals that vast stretches of the protected area have been cleared, with deep pits and toxic chemicals left in the wake of the miners’ activities. Environmental experts have already warned that such devastation could have long-term consequences for […]

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1 week ago Nzema East Blue Water Guards partner Axim police to foil galamsey operations around Draw River Forest Reserve

The Nzema East Blue Water Guards of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, in collaboration with the Axim Police Command, have foiled illegal mining (galamsey) operations around the Draw River Forest Reserve.

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2 w. ago Prudential Bank staff plant trees to support ‘Tree for Life Restoration Initiative’

Speaking to the press, Executive Head, Corporate and Institutional Banking at the Bank, Edward Commey, noted that the Bank has been supporting green Ghana initiatives for the past five years and that the acquisition of the two hector land, one each at Achimota Forest and the Chipa Forest Reserves is a demonstration of the Bank’s support for a better and sustainable environment for future generations.

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2 w. ago Forestry Commission patrol team ambushed by armed illegal miners in Jimira Forest Reserve

A Forestry Commision Rapid Response team narrowly escaped death today as about 20 fully armed illegal miners still operating within the Jimira Forest Reserve ambushed and opened fire on them as they embarked on their usual patrol duties.

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3 w. ago Johnnie Walker plants 6,500 ‘Tree for Life’ in Chipa Forest Reserve to celebrate Guinness Ghana’s 65th anniversary

Johnnie Walker, the world’s number one Scotch whisky, has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to environmental sustainability in Ghana with a third consecutive tree-planting visit to the Chipa Forest Reserve. This year’s visit carries even deeper meaning as it also marks Guinness Ghana’s 65th anniversary.  The brand has announced a bold new target to plant 6,500 […]

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3 w. ago This Saturday on Newsfile: Galamsey fury, NPP early primaries and effects of Israel

This Saturday on Newsfile, host Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panelists will discuss the latest "galamsey fury" sparked by the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, where they accused the government of reneging on promises following repeated calls to revoke Legislative Instrument 2462, which they say still permits mining in forest reserves.

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3 w. ago Livestream: Newsfile discusses Galamsey fury, NPP early primaries and effects of Israel

This Saturday on Newsfile, host Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panelists are discussing the latest "galamsey fury" sparked by the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, where they accused the government of reneging on promises following repeated calls to revoke Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which they say still permits mining in forest reserves.

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3 w. ago Police launch raid on illegal miners in Asenanyo Forest Reserve

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has ordered a targeted operation against illegal miners operating in the Asenanyo Forest Reserve.

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3 w. ago Chiefs and MMDCEs to lead the charge against galamsey – Lands Minister

The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah (MP), has announced a bold strategy to decentralise Ghana’s anti galamsey efforts by actively involving local chiefs and Municipal, Metropolitan and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs). This initiative comes amid alarming reports that approximately 16% of Ghana’s forest reserves have been lost to illegal […]

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3 w. ago Armed soldiers allegedly guarding illegal mining site in Anwiaso East Forest Reserve

Environmental journalist, Erastus Asare Donkor has made allegations regarding the military’s involvement in shielding an illegal mining operation deep within the Anwiaso East Forest Reserve.

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3 w. ago JoyNews uncovers galamsey enclave in Anwiaso East forest reserve with over 30 excavators

JoyNews investigation has uncovered a vast illegal mining operation hidden deep within the Anwiaso East Forest reserve, raising serious concerns about the unchecked destruction of Ghana’s protected natural resources and the involvement of individuals purporting to be state security operatives.

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3 w. ago Ken Ashigbey criticises government over failure to revoke LI 2462

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and the Digital Chamber, Ing. Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, has delivered a scathing critique of the government’s failure to honour its promise to revoke Legislative Instrument (LI) 2462, describing the delay as a betrayal of citizen trust and a threat to Ghana’s forest reserves.

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