Staff Writer
The Western Central Police Command has arrested twenty-two individuals for engaging in illegal mining activities across several areas, including Dominase Nkwanta and Adjakaa Manso in the Western Region. The arrests were made on April 8, 2025, during an intelligence-led operation aimed at clamping do
Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has announced interim plans to deploy security personnel to Patrol the Bonsa River, which supplies water to Tarkwa township and its surrounding communities. This follows a joint operation by the Western Naval Command, Takoradi Air Force, and Western Central Co
Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has expressed worry about the growing prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS in the country despite significant effort made to stop spread of the disease and possibly eradicate it in the country. He said HIV/AIDS has troubled many people and ought to be tackled seriously
The Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has cautioned public against engaging in activities that cause fire outbreaks in the region, particularly within the markets. He said stakeholders must deal with the causes of fire outbreaks with all the seriousness it requires "In dealing with them, we sh
Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, has expressed concern about the large number of haulage trucks on the Tarkwa to Takoradi road, specifically regarding the frequent destruction caused by bauxite and manganese transportation. During an inspection of the 50.8% completed Agona-Nkw
The newly appointed Managing Director of Prestea Sankofa Gold Limited, Alhaji Ishaq Dauda, has vowed to implement measures that will drive the organization's success and contribute to sustainable growth. Since taking office, Dauda has been working tirelessly to address operational issues, enhance ad
The Paramount Chief of Wassa Damang, Nana Kwaku Armah II, is calling on the youth in his community to maintain peace and order in the area. He's also urging them to rally behind him to drive development in the community. To address the pressing issue of unemployment, Nana Armah II is promising to fa
Media General’s subsidiary, Connect FM in Takoradi has held its maiden Chorale Music Festival with patrons asking for a repeat. The event brought together hundreds of music lovers to indulge in an evening of soul-stirring choral music. Since its commissioning in 2015, Connect FM has become a househo
Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson is urging the Muslim community to continue fostering peaceful coexistence with other religions. Speaking at the Sekondi Methodist Park, where he joined the Muslim community to celebrate the end of Ramadan, the Minister commended them for maintaining a peaceful
The Jomorro Petroleum Hub Development project has hit a snag, with a 200 million cedi compensation package for affected communities still pending despite former President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo Addo's directives to release the funds. This delay is raising concerns, particularly given the Chief Exec
The chief of Wassa Damang in the Prestea Huni Valley municipality of the Western Region, Nana Enimire Kwaw II, is advocating for a policy change to combat the devastating effects of illegal mining. He's urging the government to require all small-scale mining and community mining operations to have m
The Management of Takoradi branch of the Ports and Harbour Authority has hailed the introduction of oil and gas exploration as a "blessing" to the port, citing a significant increase in offshore vessels since its inception. They say the surge in vessel traffic has boosted revenue and economic activi
An 11-member Anti-Market Fire Committee has been inaugurated by the Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, to prevent market fires in the Western Region. The committee's primary objective is to identify potential fire threats and propose practical actionable recommendations to prevent future outb
The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Gas, Judith Adjobah Blay, has said that she is poised to cut waste to make the company more sustainable and productive. She has therefore urged the Management team to exude the needed commitment and support her to achieve this objective. Mrs B
The High Court (Commercial Division), Accra on Thursday, 20th March 2025, threw out an Application filed by Blue Gold Bogoso Prestea Limited (1st Applicant) and FGR Bogoso Prestea Limited (2nd Applicant) for judicial review of the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources’ termination of their mining
