UTAG's Action Against Illegal Mining

Joy FM early-morning news bulletin

Another 3 day anti-galamsay demonstration takes place today as concerned citizens against illegal mining hit the streets calling for a ban on mining activities and the release of arrest members of Democracy Hub.

Eight days more to labour union's nationwide shut down. In response to governments inactive against galamsay.

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) is calling on organized labour to initiate a nationwide strike to pressure the government into taking decisive action against illegal mining.

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) of Ghana has announced new increases in electricity and water tariffs by 3.02% and 1.86% respectively effective October 1, 2024.This is part of the Commission's routine quarterly review process, which is conducted to ensure that tariffs reflect changes in key economic indicators, such as the US Dollar/Ghana Cedi exchange rate, inflation, and the cost of natural gas.

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana has disclosed that the cost of treating water contaminated by illegal mining has increased, impacting the production of various essential medications.

Members of the management of ECG board urged to step down following the resignation of the managing director ECG Samuel Dubik Mahama.

The flagbearer of the All-People's Congress (APC), Dr Hassan Ayariga has pledged that if he is elected President in the 2024 elections, Ghana will cease borrowing from other countries. He explained that his government would focus on repaying the country’s existing debt and reclaiming natural and mineral resources currently under foreign control.

The lawyers representing over forty “Stop Galamsay Now” protesters claim that the police have violated their constitutional rights by not revealing the location where the protesters are being detained.

The Ghana Police Service announced that it has detained 42 protesters from the “Stop Galamsay” demonstration and plans to bring them to court to face justice.