The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced significant progress in the government’s ongoing fight against illegal mining (galamsey), revealing that 1,400 arrests have been made in just eight months. Speaking on GTV on Wednesday, September 24, the Minister highlighted the results of intensified enforcement under …
Read More »Ghana to Declare Forest Reserves and Water Bodies as National Security Zones to Combat Illegal Mining
In a decisive move to protect Ghana’s natural resources, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced that all forest reserves and water bodies across the country will soon be designated as national security zones. Speaking during an interview on GTV, Minister Buah stated that the …
Read More »President Mahama Appoints Acting Ministers Following Helicopter Crash Tragedy
Accra, August 7, 2025 In the wake of Wednesday’s tragic military helicopter crash that claimed the lives of two sitting cabinet ministers, President John Dramani Mahama has directed a temporary ministerial reshuffle to ensure continuity of governance. In a press statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the President …
Read More »Parliament Approves GHS 1,807,744,639 To The Ministry of Lands & Natural Resources
Story by Maxwell Mensah Parliament has approved a substantial GHS 1,807,744,639 allocation for the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. This significant investment is expected to facilitate the sustainable management of Ghana’s natural resources, promote environmental conservation, and drive economic growth. The approved budget will likely be used to implement …
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