Environment

Minister-designate for Environment, Science and Technology, Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has advocated stronger collaboration among government ministries, departments and agencies to combat illegal mining and reduce its devastating effects on the environment and human lives. She made the call on Thursday, August 27, 2026, when she appeared before Parliament’s Appointments Committee for her ministerial vetting. Dr Agyeman-Rawlings described the fight against illegal …

Minister-designate for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called for increased investment in scientific research to develop plant-based and biodegradable alternatives to conventional plastics as Ghana intensifies efforts to tackle plastic pollution. She proposed providing additional funding to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to explore the use of locally available crops, including cassava and hemp, …

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has announced plans by the government to construct a 1,200-megawatt (MW) state-owned gas-fired power plant as part of efforts to secure reliable and affordable electricity for Ghana’s industrial development. The facility, when completed, is expected to become the country’s largest power-generating plant, overtaking the 1,020MW Akosombo Hydroelectric Power Station. Speaking at the Future of …

Credit: Channel One TV The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rt. Rev. Dr Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, has called on the government to demonstrate the political will necessary to decisively tackle illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. According to him, the government has both the authority and capacity to deal with the menace, which he said continues to …

Adamus Resources Limited has welcomed the government’s decision to establish a framework to resolve challenges affecting the company and restore the Adamus mine to sustainable operations. The company described the outcome of a recent meeting at the Presidency as a “significant and constructive step forward”, saying the decision provides a pathway to safeguard the future of the mine and the …

Nine members of the Blue Water Guards have been arrested by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) at Manso Adubia in the Ashanti Region over allegations of bribery and impersonation. The arrests, which reportedly took place on Friday, August 21, 2026, followed claims that the personnel allegedly collected bribes while posing as officials of NAIMOS. An internal notice circulated …

The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has inaugurated a Government Negotiations Team to lead discussions with a strategic partner for the modernisation of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO). The team was inaugurated on August 21, 2026, and has been tasked with negotiating definitive terms of engagement with a prospective strategic investor for the retooling, expansion and long-term sustainability …

By Linda Konadu Agyemang The Director of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), Richard Amo Yartey, has raised concerns that certain cultural practices and religious beliefs in parts of Ghana are obstructing effective disaster response efforts. Speaking on Adoa TV, Mr. Yartey explained that some long-held traditions and faith-based norms are making it difficult for emergency personnel to act swiftly …