Courts
14 suspected illegal miners granted GH¢350,000 bail each by Koforidua Circuit Court
All 14 accused persons have pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against them.
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Crime
Ghana adopts new policy: Foreign criminals to be deported, not prosecuted-Interior Minister
During an official visit to the Ashanti Regional Police Command in Kumasi on Friday, April 4, 2025, the minister highlighted the government's concern over the environmental and cyber threats posed by foreign offenders. He cited illegal mini...
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Business
Parliament passes Growth and Sustainability Levy 2025
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, speaking during the debate on the bill, emphasized the importance of leveraging the current high gold prices to enhance national revenue.
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Crime
Government moves to repeal controversial LI 2462 permitting mining in forest reserves
The repeal process is set to conclude within the 120-day timeline promised by President John Mahama.
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Others
Minerals Commission hands over 175 acres reclaimed Galamsey lands to communities
The restoration, carried out under the Lands Reclamation and Restoration Programme, benefited Sefwi Nambro, Nkatiso, and Surano “B” communities.
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Crime
Farmer in court for alleged death threat over mining land dispute
The accused, Joseph Amissah, also known as ‘Alobo Ndaah,’ pleaded not guilty to two counts of making death threats.
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General
2024 half year report of OSP released
Operating under Act 959, the OSP is dedicated to investigating and prosecuting corruption-related offenses, focusing on public officials, politically exposed persons, and private citizens.
General
Amnesty International wants Ghana's new President to address key human rights issues
The organization has identified critical areas requiring immediate attention, such as advancing gender equality, safeguarding the right to peaceful assembly, and ensuring a healthy environment for all.
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Crime
Police arrest 3 illegal sand winners, soldier at Ningo-Lekpongunor
The police affected the arrest following a tip-off about the illegal activity on land belonging to Seamless International Limited/Comet Properties Limited.
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Courts
Anti-Galamsey protest: High Court denies Barker-Vormawor, grants others 20k bail
This follows his remand by the Circuit court after the recent anti-galamsey protest which aimed to bring attention to the dangers of illegal mining, known locally as galamsey.
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Courts
Ama Governor, 8 other Democracy Hub protestors granted ¢70k bail each
The bail was set at GH¢70,000, with each defendant required to provide two sureties.
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General
Give PIAC prosecutorial powers- CSO rep
The committee currently relies on Parliament for enforcement, a system that has not effectively deterred the misuse of oil revenues.
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Crime
30 galamseyers grabbed in Bonsa River Forest
Of the number, 19 of them were arrested on Friday, while the others, made up of 10 males and a female, were grabbed on June 12, 2024.
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General
Honoring the legacy of Ambassador John Bentum-Williams
Bentum-Williams attended the University of Western Ontario in Canada, where he earned his bachelor's degree in economics.
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Renowned Ghanaian lawyer reported dead after scuba diving in Dubai
She collapsed shortly upon returning to her hotel and died afterward.
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Courts
Accountant hauled to court for allegedly falsifying GRA receipts
Michael allegedly managed to acquire these properties by forging 39 Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) official payment receipts of BMG Infrastructure Limited.
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Courts
Five illegal miners jailed 20 years each
The accused persons were arrested while mining in a river in the Prestea Huni-Valley Municipality
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Courts
Attempt to influence judge: Chief, another convicted for contempt, sign bond
Naab Nyakora Mantii and Richard Sunday Yinbil who are influential in the town, are said to have gone to the office of the judge seeking to influence him on some mining cases before the court.
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Courts
‘We were unemployed, hungry’: Court rejects plea of 2 Nigerian illegal miners, jails them 20 years
The two, Ayodele Jackson and Benjamin Obin pleaded guilty to their charges but explained that they were unemployed and hungry and thus the illegal venture was their only option for survival.
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Ghana Chinese Chamber of Commerce petitions AG over Big Stone Mining
They note that contrary to the fact that the above issue is still under trial, the plaintiff in the suit colluded with the police to undertake a separate action at the Company’s factory which led to Chinese and local employees being driven...
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