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‘The Galamsey Entrepreneurs’ launched to commemorate Maj. Mahama’s 4th anniversary
A book titled, “The Galamsey Entrepreneurs—The Bane of African Nations” has been launched in Accra to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the demise of Major Maxwell Mahama, who was killed at Dankyira Obuasi in the Central Region in his fight against illegal mining.
The book authored by Joy S.A. Alamu and published by KingSmaker Publishing is focused on the negative impact of illegal mining and how best to salvage the situation to provide gainful employment for the youth.
Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor,Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, in a speech read on his behalf commended the author for documenting the ills of galamsey.
He said the over exploitation of gold in communal mining had been associated with negative impact which called for a remedy to the situation before it became worst.
“We would also want to pay glowing tribute to the memory of other security personnel, and all others,who have gallantly fought against illegal and unnecessary destruction of our environment, the creation of hazards for both men and animals as well as other unacceptable behaviour by galamsey”, he said.
Mr Jinapor said it was his hope that the book would broaden the scope of entrepreneurs, especially, the youth in taking up the challenge of safe mining.
He said the government was equally engaging with stakeholders on a new small scale mining to change the negative narrative of the sector, saying,” we are saying, no more polluting of our water bodies,no more unnecessary degradation of our landscape, and no more unnecessary accidents, injuries and fatalities”.
Mr Jinapor said the new small scale mining would, while generating employment and other economic activities for as many community members as possible, would prevent unnecessary accidents and protect the environment.
The book was launched by Dr Wale Okediran, General Secretary of the Pan African Writers Association (PAWA) and the first copy was bought by Mr. Emmanuel Adumoa Bossman, Deputy Chief of Staff at GH¢10,000.
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
