Issac Boamah Amanquah who is the Nkwanta South municipal forestry director stated in an interview that before a forest can be well protected then the communities surrounding the forest have said to themselves to protect it. According to Mr. Boamah, there are Forest guides but to protect a forest, it is a collective responsibility, therefore communities should be willing to support because they benefits from the forest He also added that, people should go to the any forestry for the seedlings so the we can help build the country together. Hon. Joseph Awal Antwi, the MCE of Nkwanta South, has made a strong appeal to the people of Nkwanta South to actively participate in the ongoing Tree for Life initiative led by His

Ghana's President H.E. John Dramani Mahama has challenged African nations to transform their mining sectors from mere extraction to value-added industrialization. Speaking at the opening of the three-day "Mining in Motion" summit, President Mahama highlighted the paradox of mineral-rich nations remaining among the world's poorest. "Africa's minerals continue to fuel global industries while our people see little benefit. We must shift from exporting raw materials to building refineries, processing plants, and manufacturing capabilities that create jobs and capture value locally", President Mahama stated. The President outlined Ghana's strategic approach to the mining sector reform:• Developing downstream industries for mineral processing. • Formalizing artisanal and small-scale mining operations. • Implementing strict environmental protections and promoting sustainable practices. • Adopting technology for excavator tracking and chemical monitoring. • Positioning

Story by George Yawson Vineh The Cybercrime Unit of the Ghana Police Service, in a joint intelligence-led operation with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has arrested ten (10) individuals for cybercrime-related activities at Weija in the Greater Accra Region. The suspects, comprising Chinese and Malaysian are currently in Police custody assisting investigations. According to the Police, Exhibits retrieved during the operation include over 800 assorted mobile phones, some computers and several charging devices. All the exhibits have been retained for forensic analysis to aid ongoing investigations.

The principal of Nkwanta community vocational training institute Mr Bernard Portakey stated that, TVET will help solve the unemployment issue that the country is battling. According to the principal, Nkwanta Community Vocational Training Institute (NVTI) is not a grammar school where you can only go and learn English but rather a skill school where you will fully be equipped with skills that will make you fit into the area of training and it's world wide recognize.He said those that also love to join the security services can also use the certificate which is the National Proficiency 1 to apply for any security service he or she wants in the country. He added the they are also teaching the learners entrepreneurship where after

The special Police Anti-galamsey Taskforce from the National Police Headquarters has arrested seventeen (17) suspects in connection with illegal mining activities at Samreboi in the Western Region. The suspects, comprising seven (7) Chinese nationals and ten (10) Ghanaians, were arrested on 25th May 2025 as part of ongoing anti-galamsey operations in the area. All seventeen (17) suspects were transported to Accra on the same day to assist with further investigations. Meanwhile, the anti-galamsey task force is intensifying operations within affected communities focusing on identifying additional persons of interest and protecting the affected forest reserves. The Ghana Police Service remains resolute in its support for national efforts to combat illegal mining.