Tag Archives: Forest

  The residents led by the youth of Amoaman, a community located within the Atwima Nwabiagya North district are peeved by the delayed execution of action by authorities against the ongoing encroachment of forest reserve situated around the Barekese Dam. Acres of forest land which years ago carpeted the water …

Former Environment Minister, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has responded to the Attorney General’s Office’s statement for “hard evidence” in relation to the allegations in his report on illegal mining activities in the country. The AG’s office, last week indicated that the accusations in Prof. Frimpong Boateng’s report are empty   and do …

A policeman who was detailed to a checkpoint at the Bia-Tano Forest has been shot dead by unknown assailants, MyNewsGh.com reports. The lifeless body of Sergeant Titus Avoka Azasiyande in a pool of blood was discovered in the early hours of Thursday, July 13, 2023. His service rifle number 158468 …

One person has been found dead in Atewa Forest at Abuakwa South Municipality in the Eastern region after an alleged violent clash between two illegal mining groups. According to sources, there were exchanges of gunshots leading to the death of one and others are believed to have sustained gunshot injuries. …

Black Stars captain, Andre Dede Ayew has returned to the English Premier League, joining Nottingham Forest. It had been widely reported that the former Al Sadd players was in advanced talks with the EPL side over a short-term deal. Forest announced the signing late Thursday, February 2, 2023. Andre Ayew …

Samreboi Youth have served notice of their readiness to resist a planned resumption of operations on mining concessions in the Tano Nimri Forest Reserve. The youth at a press conference held on January 3, 2023 said they will oppose mining companies including Akonta Mining, a company belonging to Ashanti Regional …

It is a community that lights up at night and beautifies the entire city. It has a different setup, one with world-class and international standard buildings – The Airport City. The area although was owned by government until the year 2000, was sold off by same to some individual estate …

A 24-year-old woman has died after a tree fell and crashed her head while she was working on her farm According to report filed by the Daily Guide newspaper, Selina Samanya, now deceased was crashed by a falling tree due to heavy rainstorm. She suffered injuries and was rushed to …

The Mankranso District Forest Services Division Manager, Mr. Godwin Agyemang  has categorically stated that Forestry Commission has not issued permit to anyone to mine at Desiri Forest Reserve at Numesua near Tepa in the Ahafo Ano North Municipality of the Ashanti Region. Adding that, his outfit and the forestry commission …

Government has ordered the burning of structures and equipment belonging to Akonta Mining, a company owned by New Patriotic Party, NPP, Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Bosiako, alias Chairman Wontumi. Accra-based Joy News, in a report stated that their sources confirmed that the destruction of the properties took place on …