The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) is delighted to provide data users, especially the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies, with district-level analytical reports based ... The District Analytical Report for the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan is one of the 216 district census reports aimed at making data available to planners and ...

 — At the forum held under the Open Government Partnership programme being run by the Sekondi Takoradi Municipal Assembly, the participants noted that many of the country's water bodies, particularly in mining regions, were now dead with chemical pollution from unscrupulous individuals who ply their illegal mining activities in and …

along coastal areas such as Sekondi, Nkotompo and Keta, some communities are actively ... control of mining activities in Ghana falls under the responsibility of the Ministry of Mines and Energy. In its early years at least, ... Causes and Effects of Coastal Sand Mining in Ghana 71 MENSAH.PM6 5 5/13/97, 10:19 AM. higher population, poverty is ...

 — AFRICA. Ghana has set aside September 30 for a nationwide lockdown to combat devastating environmental impact of illegal mining. Ghana is on the verge of a …

The people of Sekondi-Takoradi are known for their friendliness, hospitality, and vibrant social life. Travelling to Sekondi-Takoradi and around: discovering Ghana. What to visit in Sekondi-Takoradi. Sure, here are some popular tourist attractions in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana, along with some information about each: 1.

 — As part of efforts to effectively tackle the growing threat posed by the activities of terrorists and pirates, especially along the Gulf of Guinea, Ghana's Western Naval Command in Sekondi has ...

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 — Other long-standing ports such as Takoradi in Ghana are being dredged to achieve the draft required to receive modern vessels. Discoveries of oil and mining resources have led to prioritisation of the …

 — The concerns expressed by the UK government reflect a growing chorus of calls—both domestically and internationally—for urgent reforms in Ghana's mining …

It is situated on the Gulf of Guinea and is one of the oldest towns in Ghana. Sekondi was. Trackstick App; Contact Us; Trackstick Travel; Trackstick App; Contact Us; Trackstick Travel; Sekondi, Ghana. Reading Time: 6 minutes Sekondi, Ghana Region: Sekondi-Takoradi. Geographic Coordinates: 4.943300, -1.704000.

 — The Ghana Water Company Limited has said it is facing challenges in its business of supplying potable water to residents of Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region due to illegal mining. The challenges, the company explains, arise from inadequate freshwater inflows into the Pra basin – which is the source of raw water for …

Sekondi-Takoradi be city insyd Ghana wey dey comprise de twin cities of Sekondi den Takoradi. [1] Ebe de capital of Sekondi–Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly den de Western Region of Ghana.Sekondi-Takoradi be de region ein largest Fante city as well as industrial den commercial center, plus population of 445,205 people (2012). [2] De chief industries …

Obuasi, town, southern Ghana. It is located in a hilly area about 100 miles (160 km) from Accra. Its growth was stimulated by the discovery of a large gold deposit in 1897 and the building of the railway from Sekondi in 1902. The Asante gold mine at Obuasi remained the country's major producer

 — The Africa Centre for Minerals, Mining, and Sustainable Development (ACMMSD), a Centre with the purpose of promoting legal and sustainable mining, especially small-scale mining of minerals in ...

 — The Ghana news Agency (GNA) was established on March 5, 1957, i.e. on the eve of Ghana's independence and charged with the "dissemination of truthful unbiased news".

 — For sightseers, Sekondi has a Dutch fort and a colonial railway station in what is still known as 'European Town', but there's little cultural heritage in Takoradi, despite it being Ghana's fourth ...

 — The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has blamed the activities of illegal miners in the Western Region for its inability to provide potable water for residents of the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis.

Obuasi, town, southern Ghana. It is located in a hilly area about 100 miles (160 km) from Accra. Its growth was stimulated by the discovery of a large gold deposit in 1897 and the …

 — The Western Regional Manager of the Ghana Water Company, Mark Tei Codjoe says the shortfall in the supply of treated water to Sekondi-Takoradi and its. ... Although many have attributed the shortfall to the pollution of River Pra due to illegal mining activities, Mr. Codjoe said otherwise. ...

Duration. December 2024. Date Submitted. 18th August 2022. Foreword(s) In 2016, the city government of Sekondi-Takoradi joined the OGP to harness the benefits a multilateral initiative would offer in strengthening constructive engagements between local reformers in the provision of transformative local solutions that advance the attainment of the UN …

Relationship between small-scale gold mining activities and water use in Ghana: A review of policy documents aimed at protecting water bodies in mining Communities. Article.

 — A brief overview of the primary environmental regulations applicable to mining activities in Ghana, including environmental review, permitting and remediation.

Sekondi, Feb. 16, GNA – The Chief Executive Officer of Focus1 Group of Companies has donated items worth over GH¢20,000.00 to the Sekondi Prisons as part of the Valentine's Day celebrations. ... Lions International District 418 condemns increasing widespread illegal mining activities. September 16, 2024. GNA. Social. ... The Ghana News ...

The History of Western North Region. The Western North Region is one of the six (6) new Regions of Ghana created in 2019.The main reason for the creation of the region is the difficulty of the people of Sefwi getting essential government developmental projects or services from the former Regional Capital i.e. Sekondi-Takoradi.

For adventure lovers, Sekondi-Takoradi offers a variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, and fishing. In addition, visitors can explore the region's numerous rivers and lakes on a canoe or kayak tour. Cuisine. The cuisine of Sekondi-Takoradi is …

 — After the discovery of oil in commercial quantities in 2007 in Ghana, Sekondi-Takoradi (Ghana's oil city) the closest major city to the oil fields has been the point of attraction for many individuals (both …

The Western Region of Ghana, adjoining the border with Côte d'Ivoire, presents a striking contrast between ancient and modern. Although one of the first areas to welcome early European traders and so now distinguished by the large number of castles and forts, the region also boasts some of the oldest mines in the country and a modern harbour and …

 — Gold-mining activities have, thus, provided an important impetus for urbanisation and development in Obuasi by facilitating modern-day living (e.g., jobs, infrastructure, etc.) for citizens both within and …

 — Sekondi-Takoradi has been a preferred city in Ghana for many individuals after the discovery of oil in the area in 2007. This paper sought to analyze the land-use/cover change of Sekondi-Takoradi …

The Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly (STMA) as one of the local authorities in Ghana is established under L.I 1928 in 2008. There are a total of 78 Assembly members made up of 49 elected, 23 government appointees, 5 Members of Parliament as ex-officio members with the Metropolitan Chief Executive as a member.