WR: 15,000 pieces of processed wood and 118 chainsaw machines retrieved from 37 illegal chainsaw operators

The Joint Military-Police taskforce against illegal chainsaw operations have retrieved a mind boggling 15 thousand pieces of processed wood and 118 chainsaw machines from some 37 illegal chainsaw operators in the Sehwi-Wiawso and Juaboso areas of the Western region. These came to light when the Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Mr. Kwadwo Owusu […]

Illegal mining: World Bank approves 50 million dollars to support fight

The World Bank has approved 50 million dollars to support the government’s efforts at addressing illegal small-scale mining under activities outlined in the Multi-Sectoral Mining Integrated Project (MMIP). The draft manual of activities would be sponsored by the Bank and presented to its top management. The document is expected to be approved for implementation within […]