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The Deputy Director of A Rocha Ghana says the government's Blue Water Guards initiative, launched to protect water bodies from illegal mining pollution, is not delivering expected results and has limited visible impact. He urged a reassessment of the programme, arguing resources could be better deployed to established institutions like the Police and Minerals Commission.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Deputy Director of A Rocha Ghana says the government's Blue Water Guards initiative, launched to protect water bodies from illegal mining pollution, is not delivering expected results and has limited visible impact. He urged a reassessment of the programme, arguing resources could be better deployed to established institutions like the Police and Minerals Commission.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition is installing 3,000 new transformers to strengthen electricity distribution and improve reliability across the country, according to the Ministry's Spokesperson Richmond Rockson.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition's Spokesperson stated that December 2024 power outages under the previous government stemmed from weaknesses in generation capacity rather than distribution, with constraints in electricity production placing pressure on the national grid.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Richmond Rockson, Spokesperson at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, said critical investments needed to strengthen Ghana's energy infrastructure were not sufficiently made during the Akufo-Addo government, contributing to challenges in meeting demand and maintaining stability.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
The National Coordinator of RCOMSDEP says the Mahama administration's approach to combating illegal mining combines regulation, community engagement, and alternative livelihood programmes, going beyond enforcement to address root causes. The government has brought together civil society and local communities, and as of April 2026, the campaign has intensified with new technological deployments and increased law enforcement operations.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana National Gas Company has raised gas processing volumes from 100 to 120 million standard cubic feet per day and secured authorization to procure a third compressor, expected to reduce plant shutdowns and strengthen transmission reliability over 18–24 months. The state-owned processor reported healthy profit growth despite currency volatility and tariff constraints.
24 April 2026 · The Chronicle →