Business
Shell pays $111m over 1970s oil spill in Nigeria
The court ordered Shell Nigeria to pay compensation to Nigerian farmers,
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Go to court if you believe burning illegal mining excavators is wrong – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Wednesday reaffirmed his determination to root out illegal mining and stated that the burning of equipment used for the pollution of water bodies and forest reserves will not cease till the criminal...
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Don’t approve new fuel levies – COPEC to MPs
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has asked that Members of Parliament throw out the new levies on petroleum products.
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Fisheries Commission raises red flag over offshore gold exploration by Gold Coast GRC Gh. Ltd
In a formal protest dated September 29, 2026, the Commission said documents supporting the company’s licence appeared to have been prepared largely for land-based mining, despite the proposed gold exploration taking place on Ghana’s shallow...
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One month ban on drumming and noise making begins in Accra
According to a statement signed by Gilbert Nii Ankrah, Head of Public Affairs at AMA, the restrictions apply to individuals, communities, and organizations within the Assembly's jurisdiction. The move is aimed at preserving peace and spirit...
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Bin the cacophony — Trust the process-Thaddeus Sory writes
There is far too much unnecessary noise around a constitutional provision that has been well ventilated by the Supreme Court across several decisions, and has been applied under the current President’s tenure — more than once.
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Europe
Czech capital to ban organised night-time pub crawls
The ban will apply between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. (local time), targeting pub crawls often arranged for foreign bachelor and bachelorette parties.
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Crime
27-year-old mental patient murders grandparents in cold blood
We just heard some unusual noise in the house and when we came out from our rooms we saw the suspect had broken into the room of his grandparents and slayed the couple with their bodies lying in a pool of blood”
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What Role Do Carbon Credits Play in Promoting ESG in Ghana?-PART 2
The learned writer argues that carbon credits are emerging as a strategic lever for Ghana’s private sector to operationalize ESG commitments while unlocking measurable environmental and socio-economic value. Thus, within a maturing regulato...
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Carbon Credits Within the Ghanaian Business Landscape & the Laws that Govern It
Carbon credits are licences that allow the owner to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide (“CO₂”) or other greenhouse gases (“GHGs”).
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UTAG-UG warns galamsey pollution could trigger nationwide health disaster
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), University of Ghana chapter, has issued a stark warning that the unchecked spread of illegal mining, or galamsey, poses an existential threat to Ghana’s water resources and the lives of i...
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Crime
120 illegal mining machines disabled, 13 arrested in Wassa Gyapa
The operation, carried out on May 19, 2025, forms part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal small-scale mining—commonly referred to as galamsey—which continues to pose serious environmental threats in the region.
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Business
Experts urge legal backing for ocean protection in Ghana’s blue economy agenda
The call comes amid growing efforts to tap into the country’s blue economy—an approach that emphasizes the responsible management, conservation, and restoration of ocean ecosystems for economic and environmental benefits.
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Courts
Twelve remanded for illegal mining, polluting River Tano
The accused persons—who include a motor mechanic, trader, driver, farmer, student, mason, and several market women—have had their pleas formally entered.
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Seven remanded over illegal mining operation in Wassa Dunkwa
The accused—Douglas Bediako, Samuel Tanor (alias Ameyaw), Richard Yaw Sey, Justin Akyirbri, Shon Vitus, Akembasiya James, and Gideon Asordina—are facing charges of conspiracy and illegal mining without ministerial authorization.
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CSOs demand police commander's removal over arrest of Forestry officer combatting galamsey
The officer, a member of the Rapid Response Task Force, was reportedly assaulted and detained while attempting to prevent illegal mining near the Obuoho area.
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Ashanti Regional Minister vows to enforce Sanitation laws for a cleaner region
To sustain the fight against unsanitary conditions, Dr. Amoakohene announced plans to reintroduce sanitation guards who will enforce cleanliness and instill discipline among residents.
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Business
Government establishes 18-member committee to review mining sector
This multi-stakeholder committee is tasked with evaluating mining operations in forest reserves, identifying best industry practices, and proposing strategies to curb mining activities in river bodies.
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EPA seizes three excavators to enforce ban on mining in river bodies
The EPA recently issued a directive ordering a complete halt to mining activities within and around river bodies.
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Coalition urges government to declare state of emergency over galamsey
The coalition emphasized the urgent need for military intervention to expel individuals engaged in mining activities directly within water bodies, warning that such operations pose a serious risk to public health and environmental sustainab...
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