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GoldBod Joins National Sanitation Drive, Cleans Makola Environs. Management and staff of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), led by Deputy CEO Richard Nunekpeku, Esq, joined the nationwide sanitation exercise initiated by President John Dramani Mahama following the June 29 floods.  The team cleaned the GoldBod Headquarters and surrounding areas, including the Ghana Library Authority, SIC Mall, and parts of the Makola Market enclave, reaffirming GoldBod’s commitment to environmental cleanliness, public health, and national development. This move is one way management is ensuring the surrendering communities of the GoldBod will have a siren environment with high standard of improved sanitation. #GoldBod #CleanGhana #NationalSanitation #EnvironmentalHealth #BuildingGhana Source: Alrich24newsgh blogspot.com

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European Union (EU) Commemorates 50 Years Partnership With Ghana in Tree Planting Exercise. As part of the 50 year celebration of the EU-Ghana partnership, the occasion has been marked with a cycling race event from the Northern part of Ghana through to the Savannah region and to the capital city of Accra. Along the stretch from Tamale to Sunyani, Kuamsi and Accra a number of 1000 trees will be planted across every city in the wake of the cycling race to observe the occasion. At the Sunyani St. James SHS and Seminary campus, the EU-Ghana partnership team took a turn to plant some trees in the school campus to commemorate the 50th anniversary with the Bono Regional Minister together with the Sunyani East MCE, German and Nederland Ambassadors to Ghana including reps from the Forestry Commission. Speaking at the tree planting exercise, the Bono Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Addae Akoboah explained that, he prays EU-Ghana partnership will continue to boost the strength in their parteenssh...

Ghana and China Lands Laws, How Ghana Land Adminstration is Weak to Allow Chines to Destroy Our Lands. In China, the Land Administration Law is the primary law that prohibits citizens from destroying or damaging land. This law aims to protect and develop land resources, ensure their rational use, and promote sustainable development.  Key aspects of the Land Administration Law that relate to prohibiting land destruction: Safeguarding Public Ownership: The law emphasizes the socialist public ownership of land, meaning individuals cannot privately own land. This principle is crucial for preventing individuals from exploiting or damaging land for personal gain.  Protection of Cultivated Land: The law places a strong emphasis on protecting cultivated land, which is vital for food production. It prohibits actions that could lead to the deterioration or destruction of farmland.  Rational Use of Land: The law aims to ensure that land is used in a way that is sustainable and benef...

ASUOKOW RESIDENTS DECRIES GALAMSEY DESTRUCTION OF WATER SOURCES, PLEADS FOR SUPPORT. Residents of Asuokow in Upper West Akyem District of the Eastern Region, are calling on the government, stakeholders, and NGOs to intervene as illegal mining activities have devastated their vital water sources. The community reports that the once pristine Asuokow river, their primary source for domestic use, has been severely polluted and rendered unusable The water bodies have lost their original colour due to the work of galamseyers, which has caused serious distress to the community. The residents are now facing a severe water crisis, as the pollution has made the river unsafe for drinking and other household needs. They speaking with Alrich24newsgh.com news reporter Apelete Kofi-Michel, are appealing for immediate assistance to avert any looming danger.                             Source: Kofi-Michel/Alrich24newsgh.blogspot.com...

Wenchi Residents defy rain to join clean Wenchi '24 Exercise. Residents, station boys, youth groups and religious bodies in their hundreds on Saturday morning defied heavy rains to join the 2nd edition of clean Wenchi '24 exercise organized by Osagyefo Ampem Anyye Amoampong Tabrako III, the Omanhene of Wenchi Traditional Area of the Bono Region. The exercise was under the theme " Tradition Meets Transformation: A clean Wenchi for a prosperous future". The crowd followed the Omanhene to weed, clean, sweep and distillted gutters along the major stress in Wenchi township amidst "Apo) songs and dancing. The crowd followed Osagyefo Ampem Anyye Amoampong Tabrako III, the Omanhene of Wenchi Traditional Area throughout the exercise and not even the rain falling stopped their continues outpour on the streets. Osagyefo Ampem Anyye Amoampong Tabrako III, addressing the gathering shortly after the exercise marveled their sanitation improvement. He thanked them for showing up...

Chamber of Small Scale Mining Industries Sends Rebuttal on State of Emmergency on Galamsey. The Chamber of Small Scale Mining Industries, representing the interests of legitimate small-scale miners across the country, wishes to address the recent statement issued by Organised Labour, led by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), regarding the galamsey (illegal mining) crisis. While we recognize the severity of the illegal mining menace and its impact on Ghana’s environment and communities, we believe that it is crucial to differentiate between lawful small-scale miners and illegal operators to ensure fairness and accuracy in public discourse. 1. Lawful Small-Scale Mining vs. Galamsey It is essential to clarify that lawful small-scale miners operate under strict regulations set by the Minerals Commission and other relevant authorities. These miners play a vital role in Ghana's economy, providing livelihoods for many Ghanaians and contributing to the country’s gold production. Galamsey ope...

FOREST DEGRADING: FOUR BEFORE COURT OVER ILLEGAL LOGGING IN THE FOREST RESERVE. The Sunyani Forest District of the Forestry Commission has hauled four people before the Fiapre Circuit Court over illegal logging in the forest reserve. The four people are Prince Owusu, Solomon Ransford , Johnson Berko and one Ebenezer who are before the court over alleged illegal logging in the Ayum plantation area of the Amaama forest reserve. Mr. Francis Brobbey the Sunyani Forest District Manager in an interview said, the four were arrested during the time they were illegally cutting 45 of the Cinderella trees which cost over 146,000 Ghana cedis. He said the court will reconvene on the 27th of this month to continue the case since the accused told the court they are not guilty. Mr. Francis Brobbey therefore called on all stakeholders to help protect the forest and help not allow few individuals to destroy it. Source: Odeneho Kwesi Appiah/ Alrich24newsgh.blogspot.com 

Berekum East Municipal Assembly Marks 39th Farmers Day Celebration at Kutre No. 2. Berekum East Municipal Assembly today marked its 39th Farmers Day Celebration at Kutre No.2 where several farmers including women were awarded to mark the occasion. Speaking at the ceremony, the Chairman for the occasion, Kotaahene and Adontenhene of Berekum Traditional Area, Osaberima Kwaku Baa Brintu II commended the farmers for their hard work. According to him, Berekum was established out of farming therefore, the people should all understand to practise farming by every family in Berekum and encourage the youth to get involved in farming rather than to indulge in any other illicit activities that do not bring glory to their lives. The MCE of Berekum East Municipal Hon. Kofi Adjei also emphasised the need to protect the environment from bushfires as we are getting close to the dry season hence urging the farmers and everyone to avoid sending fire to the farm in the dry season.      ...