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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.      ...

Forget Money and Concentrate on the Music - Apostle Ernest Agyei Boateng Advised Young Artists. Apostle Ernest Agyei Boateng, popularly known in the ministry as Prophet No Weapon has advised the upcoming musicians to concentrate on their music career than focus on money. Speaking with Alrich24newsgh.com news reporter, Apelete Kofi-Michel on a short ceremony for a young lady who is a gospel musician called Oheneba Ama at Esutem Presbyterian Church in Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region, he said that in his view, gospel musicians should not expect monetary rewards after performing at shows since they are ministers of God. In Ghana, the gospel is always given an entertainment approach which is wrong because the entertainment aspect of the gospel songs is very little so there is no way you can expect to make money. Prophet No Weapon said circular musicians sing to praise people and themselves but gospel musicians sing to praise God therefore their character and attitude should r...

In Galamsey Fight, Ghanaians Should Apologise to Prof Frimpong Boateng Over It's  Ascendancy - Kwasi Krang KK. Bearly 3 years ago that President Akufo Addo dare to fight galamseyers even upon the verge of losing his Presidency.  But with the support of the then Inter Ministerial Committee headed by Prof Frimpong Boateng in his attempt to clamp down the galamsey menace in the country was fingered and accused of involvement of the activities which in the vein of working to reduce the high rate of the galamsey activities which led to the dissolution of the committee and termination of his appointment.  The Inter Ministerial Committee Chairman, Prof Frimpong Boateng did his best to stop the activities at that time but because he was prevented by the galamseyers destroying our environment over his quest to stop them has now proven that, he at that time was the man able to stop galamseyers but because he couldn't finish his mandate, their work and activities has increased beyon...

ASUFUFU CHIEF ENGAGE THE PEOPLE OF ASUFUFU IN TREE PLANTING EXERCISE. The Chief of Asufufu in the Sunyani East Municipality of the Bono Region, Nana Kumi Gyeabour II has lead the youth and people in the town in tree planting exercise in Asufufu community. The tree planting exercise precisely took place alongside the banks of the Asufufu river to protect the river from further encroachment and safe for drinking among other reservations. Afia Frema Bossman speaking in an interview with Nana Kwabena Kusi, the Nkosohene of Asufufu, on behalf of Asufufuhene after the tree planting exercise said, tree planting should be a concern to humanity because the issue of climate change is a real issue and the battle between humanity and nature concerns everyone hence we should plant trees to protect the environment to fight against the global warming. According to Nana Kwabena Kusi, tree planting is a very vital aspect for the planet earth, because the trees protect our water bodies, provide us with ...

Otumfour Osei Tutu II Commends UMaT and GNASSM for Coming together to fight Against Water Destruction. The Asantehene Otumfour Osei Tutu II, has commended the members of the Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners and the University of Mines and Technology for the unity to ensure that their activities do not affect water bodies in the country and to help our water bodies.  Otumfuor at his palace  welcome the leadership of thses entities, GNASSM and University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) praised them for bringing out members under one united front which he thinks will enable them take supervising role to support the government's effort in protecting water bodies against illegal activities in mining communities. The Asantehene, Otumfuor Osei Tutu II, was speaking when the leadership of Ghana National Association of Small Scale miners in collaboration with the management of University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) paid a courtesy call on him at Manhyia palace. The vi...

Berekum West District Green Ghana Project Targeted Jinijini SHS To Prevent Encroaches-DCE. The District Chief Executive Officer of Berekum West District in the Bono Region, Honourable Dominic Oppong together with the Bono Regional Minister Honourable Justina Awo Banahene, the District Agric Director Mr. Frederick Danso, Forestry Commission Gurds, Berekum West Constituency New Patriotic Party Chairman, Mr. Peter Asoma Boampong, Assembly Staff on June 10th, 2020 embarked on the Green Ghana project to plant trees of about 13,200 in the District which most especially Jinijini Senior High School was the target for the project to fight against encroaches on the school land. Honourable Dominic Oppong speaking to the media exclusively with Alrich24newsgh.com after the exercise said, the purpose for the Green Ghana project in the District was on Jinijini Senior High School where encroaches are taking over the school land and a number of 2,400 trees were planted to help prevent encroaches from t...