Author: newsfilegh

Ghana is reaching a dangerous point in its long-running battle against illegal mining (Galamsey). The colour of our rivers is changing with turbidity levels becoming unmeasurable. Forests are being degraded, farmlands are disappearing, and communities that once depended on rivers for drinking water and livelihoods are increasingly being forced to find alternatives. The most disturbing feature of this crisis is not only the destruction itself. It is the growing gap between the political promises made to Ghanaians by the Mahama led 2024 presidential campaign and the reality confronting communities today. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) came into the 2024 election…

Karpowership Ghana has organised a capacity-building training for fishermen and fishmongers from Sekondi and Essikado, focusing on environmental safety awareness, fire prevention, hygienic fish handling and financial management. The training, held on Tuesday, August 11, brought together key institutions, including the Ghana National Fire Service, Fisheries Commission and Fidelity Bank, to provide practical education aimed at improving safety, protecting livelihoods and strengthening the resilience of the fishing communities. The initiative forms part of Karpowership Ghana’s commitment to supporting communities through meaningful engagement and programmes that provide practical knowledge and skills to improve livelihoods. Speaking during the training, Sandra Amarquaye, Communications…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected US President Donald Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza, stating that no military pull-out will happen until Hamas is “genuinely” disarmed. Trump’s Board of Peace said last month it had reached an agreement for the “complete disarmament” of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza. But Hamas said handing over its heavy weapons was contingent on Israel ending “all forms of aggression” and withdrawing its forces from Gaza. On Sunday, a senior Board of Peace official insisted the US-backed peace plan for the territory remained the only way forward. Israel has continued to carry…

Radio Caroline has been found in breach of broadcasting rules after it mistakenly announced the death of King Charles III. The station aired three pre-recorded announcements falsely stating the King had died during the Barry Marsh Show on 19 May. The messages claimed the “news media” had “confirmed” the death, and were followed by the national anthem and 16 minutes of silence on DAB+, while AM listeners heard back-up music. A correction and apology was broadcast 30 minutes later. The ruling by media watchdog Ofcom stated that once the staff member who accidentally played the files realised what they had…

Accra came to a standstill on Thursday as thousands of Ghanaians including New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters, civil society activists and members of some opposition political parties marched through the capital in a massive demonstration dubbed ‘Democracy Under Attack’. But this was not just about court cases and arrests. The core of the protest was a warning: that Ghana’s democracy itself is being chipped away through selective prosecutions and what the demonstrators call the arbitrary arrest of citizens who speak against the government. The demonstrators pointed to two trends since the Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) took office. First, they…

Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would open “very soon” or Iran would be “hit very hard” as oil prices fell to a three-week low amid hopes of a deal. The US president was speaking to Fox News after Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both said talks had progressed to allow shipments potentially to resume later this week. On Tuesday, the cost of a barrel of Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil prices, fell by almost 5% to under $80 (£60) on the news of supply disruptions potentially being eased. It continued to…

The Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has drawn attention to key concerns raised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding Ghana’s mining sector, the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme and the financial position of the Bank of Ghana. In his latest economic commentary, ‘The Gboako Economic Digest – #001/26’, the Tano North Member of Parliament said the IMF acknowledged that the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme had helped strengthen Ghana’s foreign reserves and supported exchange-rate stability. However, he noted that the Fund estimated the programme also generated financial losses of about $1.7 billion, equivalent to 1.5 per…

The Water Resources Commission (WRC) has issued a notice to stakeholders and the general public on the water levels of the Bagré Dam, ahead of an expected controlled spillage. According to an update from SONABEL, operators of the dam in Burkina Faso, the reservoir’s water level stood at 232.93 metres as of Tuesday, August 4 with a filling rate of 62.77 percent. SONABEL is reportedly planning to begin controlled spillage from the dam from Tuesday, August 11 should the reservoir reach the 234.00-metre mark. The WRC has therefore advised communities along the White Volta River and adjoining areas to take…

The European Union has praised Spain’s “swift response” to the migrant crisis in Ceuta, following a meeting of the bloc’s interior ministers on Tuesday. Around 72,000 migrants crossed into the Spanish territory in North Africa between 30 and 31 July, Spain’s Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said. He added that an estimated 70,000 have since been returned to Morocco. At least 75 people died on the Spanish side of the border, while 11 deaths were reported in Morocco. Irish Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan, who chaired Tuesday’s meeting, said the EU stood in solidarity with Spain and that migration required “a united…

The Member of Parliament for Evalue-Ajomoro-Gwira, Kofi Arko Nokoe, has cut the sod for the construction of a new entrance to the Axim Government Hospital as part of efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure in the constituency. In a Facebook post on Monday, August 3, Mr Nokoe described the project as a significant step towards enhancing the hospital’s environment and ensuring that patients, staff and visitors have access to a more dignified and welcoming facility. According to the MP, the construction of the entrance reflects his commitment to supporting the development of healthcare infrastructure and improving conditions at the hospital. He…