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DKM SPEAKS ON GALAMSEY FIGHT;Ban on GALAMSEY a Suicidal to Ghana’s Driving Economy Hon Daniel Kwaku Mensah widely known as DKM,National vice president,Responsible small scale minners Association has stepped in the fight against illegal small scale mining activities said,given an optimal investment climate and enhanced exporation activities,Ghana has unique opportunity of maintaining it’s position as an attractive mining investment mining destination. Notwithstanding the significant challenges confronting mining industry are deforestation,water and land pollution among others. According to him,should the governing New Patriotic Party-NPP fail to reconsider plans in fighting illegal mining,the situation will turn a canker around their neck in…

Akufo-Addo Starts A Two Day Tour In Savannah Northern North East Regions: The first gentleman of the land,Ghana,His Excellency,President Akufo-Addo begins a two day tour to the Savannah, Northern, and North-East regions to commission projects and rally support for the National Patriotic Party. Monday, October 14, 2024, marked the start of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s two-day tour of the Savannah, Northern, and North-East regions. This tour is intended to commission a number of finished projects and interact with local chiefs and citizens in order to mobilize support for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party…

Sir John: The Impact of Free SHS in Ghana- A Remarkable Achievement for the Natio The introduction of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government stands as one of the most transformative educational reforms in Ghana’s history. Under the leadership of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, this policy has significantly increased access to secondary education across the country, bringing renewed hope to many families Increased Enrollment in Secondary Schools Prior to the implementation of Free SHS, financial constraints prevented many students from attending senior high school. Parents struggled to meet the costs associated…

2024 Elections : NPP Support in Ashanti Region Keeps growing, Why “I Wont Vote Chorus is Fading among Resident. The Ashanti Region’s shift in sentiment towards the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is a significant development in the 2024 political season. Initially, many residents echoed a chorus of “I will not vote,” causing concern for the NPP leadership. However, recent interviews by OTEC News Reporter Kwame Agyenim Boateng reveal a remarkable turnaround, with former skeptics in areas like Kumasi Metropolis, Kwadaso Municipality, Oforikrom, and Asokwa Municipalities now pledging their Renewed support to the NPP. The driving force behind this change of…

Amenfi Central NDC PC scheduled to organize a week long Health Initiatives for Students In a significant health initiative aimed at supporting Junior and Senior High School students, Joana Gyan Cudjoe, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Amenfi Central, has announced a series of community health events scheduled to run from Tuesday, October 15 to Sunday, October 20, 2023. The initiative will address pressing health issues such as malaria, menstrual hygiene, and general well-being through the distribution of treated mosquito nets, sanitary pads, and health screening services. Starting each day at 8 AM, the program will be held…

Man, 80, warns against bribery and galamsey’ amid curses. In a poignant statement that resonates deeply within the context of Ghana’s ongoing struggle with illegal mining—known locally as “galamsey”—an 85-year-old elder, Paul Manu from Gomoa Odoben in the Central Region, has admonished fellow Ghanaians that God will curse anyone who accepts bribes and allows these unauthorized mining practices to continue. His remarks ignite a critical discourse on corruption, environmental degradation, and the moral obligations of the nation’s leader Galamsey has gained significant notoriety in recent years as it poses jeopardizing threats to Ghana’s environment, economy, and public health. Characterized by…

Catholic Bishops Conference Clarifies Prayer Walk Against Galamsey The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) has refuted claims that it is organizing an environmental prayer protest walk against galamsey, a form of illegal mining, in Ghana. According to Most Rev. Gabriel Justice Anokye, Archbishop of Kumasi, the prayer walk is actually being organized by the Accra Archdiocese . This clarification comes amidst attempts by some political elements to politicize the issue. Background: The GCBC has been vocal about its opposition to galamsey, citing its devastating impact on the environment and human lives. The conference has urged the government to take decisive…

NPP PC RESCUES OVER 300 COMMUNITIES IN ATWIMA MPONUA WITH FREE MEDICAL EXERCISE: As we all recall, the health of the people is the wealth of a nation, the New Patriotic Party-NPP 2024 Parliamentary candidate for the good people of Atwima MPONUA Constituency in the Ashanti region Mr Seth Osei Akoto in collaboration with Afari Community hospital,on Tuesday,8th October organised a massive free medical screening, free renewal and fresh National Health insurance card for over thousands of residents within over three hundred (300) Communities in the area. Over five thousand residents benefitted from days free medical screening exercise and others…

MTN Ghana Supports Bonnwirehene With Cash ,Others Ahead of Kente Festival Mr. Simon Amoh, Senior Manager- General Trade, MTN Northern Ghana on Wednesday presented an assorted drinks hamper, 1000 cedis worth of airtime and a cheque of GhC 10, 000 cedis to the Bonwire Traditional Council. The gesture, Mr Amoh noted was towards the upcoming Kente Festival which is celebrated by the Bonwire chiefs and people. Speaking to the media later, the MTN Officer said his outfit believes in the sustenance of friendships as well as relationships, adding that the company sees the people of Bonwire as its partners in…

Stakeholders in WASH Sector tasked to prioritize achieving reviewed 2010 Sanitation policy Dr Bertha Darteh a member of the Consulting team from TREND – ECOPSIS supporting the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources on the Environmental Sanitation Review 2010 has urged stakeholders in the Water and Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) Sector to contribute towards achieving the goals of Environmental Sanitation policy 2010 review. According to her, though the policy had gained some achievements including construction of toilet facilities, and treatment plants among others in the country, there is more to be done because of increase in population and waste. She urged…