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The government has been urged to make ocean conservation a national priority as Ghana seeks to maximise the economic opportunities offered by its marine resources.Professor Edem Mahu, Associate Professor of Marine Biogeochemistry at the University of Ghana, said protecting marine ecosystems was critical to Ghana’s blue economy ambitions, food security and long-term economic development.Prof. Mahu, who is also Co-Lead of …

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has submitted a formal proposal to acquire roughly three acres of land in Cantonments, Accra, from the Department of Parks and Gardens to build its permanent operational headquarters. Under a land-swap arrangement detailed in an August 20 letter, GoldBod plans to construct a state-of-the-art administrative facility for Parks and Gardens, alongside agreed-upon logistical support, in …

The government has announced plans to redevelop the slum area along the Korle Lagoon in Accra into high-rise container housing as part of efforts to improve sanitation, public health and living conditions in the area.Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mahama Ayariga, said the redevelopment would follow the military-led evacuation and clearing of the dumpsite.The waste cleared from …