Bono region

Illegal Mining Threatens Cashew Production, Livelihoods In Bono Region

Illegal Mining Threatens Cashew Production, Livelihoods In Bono Region

The alarming surge of illegal mining, known locally as ‘galamsey’, has begun to devastate cashew farms in Bono Region – posing threats to the sustainability of cashew production and livelihoods of many farmers. Illegal miners, including nationals from China, have invaded key cashew production areas in Wenchi municipality and Banda district. Their activities are causing significant destruction to cashew farms, water bodies and agricultural lands. Communities such as Branam, Amponsakrom and Atuna in the Wenchi municipality, alongside Bandaboase, Surubokrom, Nipanikrom and ‘Operator’ in the Banda district, are under siege. The unscrupulous gold miners operate with alarming impunity, which directly threatens…
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Bono Region Is Ever Ready To Vote For Dr. Bawumia- Nana Yaa Amponsah Declares

Bono Region Is Ever Ready To Vote For Dr. Bawumia- Nana Yaa Amponsah Declares

The NPP's second vice chairperson in the Bono region, Nana Yaa Amponsah Agyare, has confidently declared that the region is solidly behind Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the NPP government. She credits the massive development projects undertaken by the current government, which have transformed the region. According to Nana Yaa, the education sector has seen significant improvements, with schools receiving upgraded infrastructure and learning materials. The cocoa producer price has also been doubled, a major boom for farmers in the region. Additionally, the implementation of the DRIP project has given major roads a much-needed facelift. One of the most notable achievements,…
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