Fashion Icon Beatrice Arthur Champions Eco-Feminism Through Upcycled Art

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Fashion Icon Beatrice Arthur Champions Eco-Feminism Through Upcycled Art

Renowned designer and B’Exotiq founder Beatrice ‘Bee’ Arthur has emerged as a leading voice in Ghana’s sustainable fashion movement, blending creative design with environmental activism.

The globetrotting entrepreneur, celebrating two decades in fashion, now spearheads upcycling initiatives that transform waste materials into high-concept art and apparel.

Arthur’s current exhibition, Echoes of the Landfill, at Accra’s Museum of Science and Technology until July 5, showcases provocative works crafted from discarded plastics and textiles.

As both Ghana Culture Forum’s Fashion Domain lead and Kuenyehia Art Prize juror, she highlights how waste pollution disproportionately impacts Ghanaian women, using fashion as a medium for eco-feminist advocacy. Her pioneering approach demonstrates how creative industries can drive environmental solutions while addressing gender inequalities in waste management systems.

Pressure Mounts for Emergency Action on Ghana’s Galamsey Crisis

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Pressure Mounts for Emergency Action on Ghana’s Galamsey Crisis

Shippers Authority CEO Professor Ransford Gyampo has intensified calls for President Mahama to declare a state of emergency over illegal mining, citing worsening environmental destruction despite government efforts.

The academic and anti-galamsey campaigner revealed ongoing political interference, stating party affiliates are actively undermining the Interior Minister and police chief’s enforcement actions.

Civil society leaders echo these concerns, with Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey convenor Kenneth Ashigbey demanding immediate repeal of Legislative Instrument 2462 permitting forest reserve mining.

The calls follow warnings from One Ghana Movement’s Senyo Hosi about bipartisan political capture of the mining sector, urging citizens to protect natural resources as an existential national priority.

With water bodies and forests facing irreversible damage, environmental advocates warn Ghana’s ecological future depends on decisive executive action beyond current measures.

Experts Divided on President Mahama’s Responsiveness to Galamsey Crisis

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Experts Divided on President Mahama’s Responsiveness to Galamsey Crisis

Political analysts have offered contrasting assessments of President Mahama’s handling of Ghana’s illegal mining crisis, with University of Ghana’s Dr. Joshua Zaato challenging claims that the president is responsive to public concerns.

Zaato pointed to unheeded calls from religious and civil society groups for a state of emergency and repeal of mining legislation as evidence of governmental inaction.

The debate follows renewed pressure from anti-galamsey advocates, including Shippers Authority CEO Professor Ransford Gyampo, who revealed ongoing political interference in enforcement efforts. “The more they fight galamsey, the more it persists,” Gyampo noted, highlighting resistance from party affiliates against the Interior Minister and police leadership. Civil society coalition leader Kenneth Ashigbey has intensified demands for immediate revocation of Legislative Instrument 2462, which permits forest reserve mining, calling current government measures inadequate.

As environmental degradation accelerates, the discourse reflects growing public frustration with political solutions to the galamsey crisis, with activists warning that Ghana’s water security and ecological future hang in the balance.

IMANI President Defends NPP Executives Over Election Defeat

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IMANI President Defends NPP Executives Over Election Defeat

Franklin Cudjoe, President of IMANI Africa, has rejected calls to blame New Patriotic Party (NPP) executives for the party’s poor 2024 election performance, arguing the responsibility lies with the government’s failure to address economic hardships.

The policy analyst questioned how party officials could convince voters amid widespread dissatisfaction with the administration’s performance.

“Leave your executives alone,” Cudjoe stated, emphasizing that the governing party’s challenges stemmed from policy failures rather than organizational shortcomings.

His comments come amid internal NPP debates about accountability for the electoral defeat, with some members demanding leadership changes.

Cudjoe’s analysis suggests the election outcome reflected public judgment on governance rather than party management issues.

Gambaga Police Arrest 14 Over Witchcraft Attack on Elderly Man

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Gambaga Police Arrest 14 Over Witchcraft Attack on Elderly Man

Police in Ghana’s North East Region have detained fourteen community members, including a local regent, for allegedly attacking a 70-year-old man accused of witchcraft.

The Gambaga Police Command confirmed the suspects burned the victim’s home in Sakogu-Gbangu near Nalerigu, blaming him for two recent deaths in the area.

During the June 19 operation, authorities recovered illegal firearms including a locally manufactured pistol and ammunition.

The arrested individuals, granted GH₵20,000 bail each by the Nalerigu District Court, face charges of unlawful damage and weapons possession.

This incident highlights ongoing challenges with witchcraft accusations in northern Ghana, where elderly residents remain vulnerable to vigilante attacks despite legal protections.

Police have reiterated warnings against such extrajudicial actions, emphasizing proper legal channels for dispute resolution.

Calls Intensify for Stronger Action Against Political Galamsey Networks

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Calls Intensify for Stronger Action Against Political Galamsey Networks

Ghana’s fight against illegal small-scale mining faces renewed scrutiny as prominent figures demand decisive action against political party involvement in the illicit trade.

Professor Ransford Gyampo, CEO of the Shippers Authority and Media Coalition Against Galamsey member, has revealed ongoing resistance from political stalwarts targeting enforcement officials, calling for urgent presidential intervention.

The Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey maintains pressure on authorities, with Convenor Kenneth Ashigbey insisting on revoking Legislative Instrument 2462 permitting forest reserve mining.

Civil society leader Senyo Hosi warned that political elites from both NDC and NPP continue profiting from galamsey while leaving citizens to suffer environmental consequences.

These developments come as environmental degradation from illegal mining threatens Ghana’s water security and agricultural sustainability, with activists urging citizens to hold leaders accountable.

Ghana Shippers CEO Warns Against Political Praise Amid Accountability Push

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Ghana Shippers CEO Warns Against Political Praise Amid Accountability Push

Ghana Shippers Authority CEO Professor Ransford Gyampo has cautioned President John Mahama against being swayed by newfound praise from former critics, emphasizing that stolen state funds must be recovered regardless of political rhetoric.

His remarks on TV3’s Key Points program followed NPP stalwart Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko’s characterization of Mahama as “Ghana’s most prepared president” due to his extensive governance experience.

While acknowledging Mahama’s political credentials, Gyampo insisted that accountability for alleged past corruption remains non-negotiable.

Otchere-Darko separately warned of heightened expectations among youth voters, noting the administration’s “24-hour economy” promises face unprecedented scrutiny in Ghana’s digital era.

The exchange highlights competing pressures on the government to balance political reconciliation with anti-corruption enforcement and rapid economic delivery.

NADMO Warehouse Relief Items Stolen in Suspected Inside Job

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NADMO Warehouse Relief Items Stolen in Suspected Inside Job

Ghana’s National Disaster Management Organization has reported the theft of critical relief supplies from its Western Region warehouse in two separate incidents, leaving emergency stocks depleted ahead of the rainy season.

New regional director Daniel Darlington Atisio disclosed that over 50 sacks of rice, vegetable oil, and other provisions disappeared without forced entry in December 2024 and April 2025.

Atisio confirmed police investigations are underway, with statements taken from former staff including the regional director, accountant, and storekeeper. “This was clearly an inside job,” he stated, announcing plans for a forensic audit of warehouse operations.

The thefts compromise NADMO’s disaster response capacity as seasonal floods threaten the region, prompting urgent efforts to replenish supplies while pursuing prosecution of those responsible.

Health Accountants Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Delayed Negotiations

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Health Accountants Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Delayed Negotiations

The Health Accounting Staff Association of Ghana (HASAG) has issued an ultimatum to the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), demanding immediate negotiations on their conditions of service or face industrial action starting Monday, June 23.

In a June 20 press release, the association accused the FWSC of violating Ghana’s Labour Act by failing to commit to concrete negotiation timelines after eight months of stalled talks.

HASAG National President Emmanuel Dennis Kofi Amoah emphasized that the FWSC’s delay undermines labor relations principles, warning that accounting staff play critical roles in healthcare delivery.

National Secretary Setosafia Knit Fiawoyife explained that a strike would disrupt medical billing systems, preventing patients from accessing medications without verified payments. The association maintains that continued FWSC inaction jeopardizes Ghana’s healthcare operations and violates legal obligations for good-faith negotiations.

Christian Council Urges Youth to Embrace Marriage Despite Challenges

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Christian Council Urges Youth to Embrace Marriage Despite Challenges

Rev. Dr. Cyril G. K. Fayose, General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana, has called on young Ghanaians to uphold the institution of marriage despite contemporary challenges.

Speaking on Akoma FM’s “Akoma Mu NS3M” program, the clergyman addressed growing skepticism toward marriage among Ghanaian youth, emphasizing its divine origin and cultural significance.

“Marriage remains God’s ordained institution for procreation and family formation,” stated Rev. Fayose, responding to concerns about failed marriages and modern lifestyle pressures. He acknowledged obstacles like career demands and educational pursuits but warned that abandoning matrimony risks eroding national identity. The Christian Council is countering these trends through its Family Life Education and Counseling program, which trains pastors and counselors to strengthen marital foundations.

While affirming that singleness isn’t sinful, Rev. Fayose highlighted marriage’s biblical and societal benefits, urging youth to pursue godly unions. His message comes as changing social norms and economic pressures reshape traditional attitudes toward marriage across Ghana.

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