Organised Labour Galamsey strike: GMA orders members to provide full services
In spite of the proposed nationwide industrial action declared by Organised Labour, which is scheduled to start on Thursday, October 10, 2024, the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has urged its members to “continue providing full services without interruptions”. GMA President Dr. Frank Serebour provided clarification in a statement on Tuesday, “The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) […]
Galamsey Strike: Organised Labour faces internal opposition
A nationwide strike against illegal gold mining is scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 10, and some members of organized labor are becoming increasingly enraged over this choice. The workers’ groups’ leadership is gathering in a critical meeting to finalize plans to surrender their weapons in an effort to put pressure on the government to […]
Greater Accra RFA set date for Ordinary Congress
The Greater Accra Regional Football Association (GARFA) is scheduled to hold its Ordinary Congress on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the GHALCA Conference Center, starting at 10:00 AM. GARFA Chairman Samuel Aboabire will preside over the Congress, which is a significant event in the region’s football calendar, marking the beginning of discussions for the upcoming […]
Election 2024: NDC setting up galamsey focus – Kwabena Agyepong
Senior campaign advisor to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Kwabena Agyepong, asserts that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is using the problem of illegal mining, or “galamsey,” as a political ploy to deflect criticism away from their lack of a platform ahead of the elections on December 7. As the general elections of 2024 draw near, […]
Climate Communications and Local Governance-Africa Demands Urgent Collective Action Against Illegal Mining in Ghana
Illegal mining popularly known as galamsey, has caused devastating effects on Ghana’s environment, biodiversity, and water bodies. Climate Communications and Local Governance-Africa (CCLG-Africa) calls on the presidency, parliament, the council of state, traditional authorities, faith-based organizations, and all stakeholders to take immediate action against the menace which has become a threat to the survival of […]
Eleven players open Black Stars training in Accra
The Black Stars held their opening training session for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Sudan on Monday at the Accra Sports Stadium. Eleven players were involved in the training session which focused on passing and shooting drills. The players include; Mohammed Salisu, Jordan Ayew, Mohammed Kudus, Gideon Mensah, Isaac Afful, Joseph […]
Sanitation Minister Urges National Unity to Tackle Illegal Mining and Protect Ghana’s Water Resources
The Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Lydia Seyram Alhassan, has called for an end to political finger-pointing and urged all Ghanaians to unite in the fight against illegal mining, also known as galamsey, which is ravaging the country’s water bodies, forest reserves, and farmlands. Speaking at the 35th Mole Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) […]