26 illegal miners arrested in Mpohor-Fiase crackdown as district steps up anti-galamsey operations
Coordinated security operation in Western Region yields arrests and seizure of mining equipment as local assembly boosts enforcement.
Shama Assembly Deploys ¢17m on Schools, Markets and Health Infrastructure
Shama District Assembly in Western Region is investing ¢17 million from DACF in educational, healthcare and market facilities across five communities.
Ghana Police Chief Rewards 25 Officers After Major Crime Crackdowns on Highway Robberies and Drug Trafficking
Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno has promoted 25 personnel following successful operations against organised crime.
Huniso community leaders back Gold Fields lease renewal, reject calls for state takeover
Western Region opinion leaders oppose government rejection of Gold Fields' 20-year Tarkwa Mine lease renewal.
Ahanta West gets nearly GH₵2m boost to revive Agona Nkwanta market project
Ahanta West Municipal Assembly receives GH₵1.98m grant to restart stalled market infrastructure development.
Mining site explosion in Tarkwa kills three; police probe illegal explosives storage
Deadly blast at Aboso tailings facility near Tarkwa triggered by shotgun fire hitting illegally stored explosives, investigation underway.
Police nab two suspects in Western Region Agenda 111 Hospital equipment theft bid
Two arrested for attempting to steal air conditioners from incomplete Bokoro hospital facility in Ahanta West.
Police arrest four suspects in Wassa Akropong gold heist; victim attacked on night of March 11
Four individuals have been arrested following a gold robbery in Wassa Akropong that saw a businessman robbed after closing his shop.
NPP Clears Kwasi Bonzoh to Run for Western Region Secretary Position
The National Steering Committee has approved Kwasi Bonzoh's candidacy for the Western Regional Secretary race following a petition review.
Ghana Manganese Company targets 700,000 tonnes monthly output as weather improves
GMC projects significant production recovery in August 2026 following rainy season disruptions, supported by new equipment.
UMaT Builds New Fire Station in Tarkwa as Municipality Battles Rising Fire Crisis
University of Mines and Technology hands over modern fire station to Ghana National Fire Service, tackling surge in Tarkwa incidents.
Aboso and Bompieso Communities Fight to Save Mining Concessions From Government Takeover
Over 50,000 residents in two Western Region communities mobilise against threats to their cooperative mining operations and livelihoods.