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A CALL FOR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO ILLEGAL MINING(GALAMSEY) IN GHANA.                 https://images.app.goo.gl/h5fMcdMV4qABMfAy7                             As a nation, there have been persistent challenges for Ghana’s economy, environment and social fabric. Galamsey is one of the challenges in Ghana that has become controversial issue over the past few decades and therefore need a maximum attention.  Galamsey is the illegal small-scale mining activities practiced in Ghana. According to a report from the Ghana Chamber of Mines, illegal mining accounted for approximately 34% of the country’s total gold production in 2019.  There are several factors that contribute to the prevalence of Galamsey in Ghana. Many people engage in Galamsey because they lack alternative sources of income, according to a study by the University of Ghana about 85% of small-scale miners in Ghana are unemployed or underemployed. The lack of strong legal and regulatory frameworks to govern the mining sector in G

 On Saturday, 6th May, 2023, the 24th edition  of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards(VGMA) took place at the Accra International Conference Centre. This was a night of awe and fun.  The awards night started off with a red carpet show where our celebrities showcased their beautiful and nice attires on the red carpet.  In the course of the night, outstanding and amazing performances and displays were witnessed by attendees of the program, as the various artistes in the music industry took turns to make merry with music. Among these were, Piesie Esther, Sarkodie, Black Sheriff, King Promise and many more. Each artiste gave their best performance as they got the audience amazed and inspired.  Below is the list of all award winners. Best Music Video of the Year – Konongo Zongo (Black Sherif) Songwriter of the Year – Perez music (Hewale lala) Unsung Act of the Year – DSL Best Female Vocal Performance of the Year – Niella Best Male Vocal Performance of the Year – Perez Music Vodafone Green Award

 "We have won the battle and again rededicate ourselves … OUR INDEPENDENCE IS MEANINGLESS UNLESS IT IS LINKED UP WITH THE TOTAL LIBERATION OF AFRICA."........ Did we really win the battle? It's been sixty-six years since Dr. Kwame Nkrumah uttered the words "At long last, the battle has ended, and Ghana our beloved country is free forever!" at the Old Polo Grounds, Accra on the 6th of March in 1957. Sixty-six years of governance under the black man. Though some may argue a form of colonialism still exist today, with our country heavily dependent on foreign aid, it still doesn't steal the joy of obtaining freedom (no matter how shadowed it may be) from many years of terror. Ghana has seen 4 Republics within this sixty-six years with the current regarded as the most democratic of all since its inception in 1992 under the Late Flight Lieutenant J.J Rawlings. This year's celebration of the independence day would be hosted by the capital of the Volta Region,

The 2022/2023 academic year begun across all universities in the country. Latest to report to school is the KNUST class of 2026( 4 year programs) and 2028(6 years). Students who had the opportunity to be admitted to the school reported on the 14th of January and have gone through orientation. Freshmen came in their numbers as they reported to their halls and hostels of residence . Orientation for freshmen took place in their colleges, faculties and departments from the 16th to 20th of January. Students got to familiarise themselves with lecture halls and the campus at large.  Freshmen orientations ended on friday.  Lectures started today 23rd January with all academic advices bagged. Freshers had a first experience of what university lecture is and are hoping to keep up a momentum throughout the academic year. Good luck to all.

  The Harmonious Chorale held a grande concert yesterday at the ICGC Christ Temple, Abossey Okai to mark it's 15th Anniversary this year. The concert was dubbed the Harmonious   Ascending Praise. The Harmonious Chorale is an interdenominational choir established in the year 2005 under the name Harmonious Quartet which was later in 2007 changed to Harmonious Chorale. It is known to be one of the best Chorale groups or choir in the country and across the globe. The Harmonious Chorale was founded by Dr. Joyce Rosalind Aryee. She is the Chairwoman for the Chorale group and the executive director for Salt and Light Ministries, Accra.  The Harmonious Chorale is under the directorship of Mr. James Varrick Armaah, composer of the popular Chorale song 'Oye' and others. The Harmonious Chorale choir has along the years held concerts to entertain its fan base. The Ascending Prasie which happened yesterday started off with an introduction by Jerry Ajorlolo. He then introduced the choir

  The month of October every year is a month for breast cancer awareness. This is where people get the chance to learn more about breast cancer and be aware of it.  What is breast cancer? Cancer is a disease wherein some of the body's cells proliferate uncontrollably and spread to other bod parts.One type of cancer that begins in the breast is breast cancer.It may begin in either the left or right breast even both.There are numerous places on the breast where breast cancer can start.Lobules, ducts, and connective tissue make up the three basic components of a breast. The glands that create milk are known as lobules.Milk travels in tubes called ducts all the way to the nipple.Everything is surrounded by and held together by connective tissue, which is made up of fatty and fibrous tissue. Most breast cancers begin in the ducts or lobules.Blood and lymph vessels are two ways that breast cancer can spread outside of the breast.Breast cancer is said to have metastasized when it spreads

  The NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHS QUIZ COMPETITION 2022 edition came to its end yesterday, 26th October 2022. It was held in the Great Hall of KNUST, Kumasi.  There was an opening ceremony to start the day.  There were speeches by sponsors of the quiz. There was also a time of jama where each was given some minutes to do their jama. Each schools anthem was respectfully sung and students and old boys sung to it. There were three schools involved. Presbyterian Boys Secondary School,  Prempeh College and Adisadel College. Prof. Elsie Effah Kaufmann was the quiz mistress for this contest. The quiz started off in not much of a good way as schools fumbled and lost major points in the round. Not giving up, each school started to pick up little by little.  The first round ended with Prempeh College being in the lead with 16 points, Presec, Legon having 15 points and  Adisadel College 14 points.  The second round continued and Presec Legon and Prempeh tied with 21 points each. With Adisco having