EPA engages stakeholders in Savannah Region on ban on Styrofoam products 

October 30, 2026

• Young Dee Group CEO Desmond Darko recounted a frightening incident during his time as a Shell fuel attendant, where petrol splashed into his eyes.
• The accident occurred during a fuel shortage, highlighting the long hours and pressure faced by attendants.
• Darko emphasized the significant health risks associated with working around fuel and prolonged exposure to petroleum products.
• He noted that many workers, including himself at the time, lacked adequate guidance on workplace safety and the importance of prompt medical care.
• His experience underscores the critical need for appropriate safety precautions and awareness of occupational hazards in the fuel station industry.

October 29, 2026

• Over 200 farmers at Akyem Asene in the Eastern Region are appealing to the government for adequate compensation for farms destroyed for the new Accra-Kumasi expressway.
• Affected properties include cocoa, food crop, and oil palm farms, which were their main sources of livelihood.
• The farmers staged a demonstration, detailing economic hardships, including difficulty meeting daily needs and paying school fees, since their farms were destroyed over eight months ago.
• Leaders highlighted significant financial losses, with one farmer, Da Costa Asamoah, losing an estimated GH¢40,000 annual income from his 8-acre cocoa farm.
• The Ghana Highway Authority (GHA) confirmed that some farms have not yet been measured, explaining the delay by an increase in the expressway's width from 120 metres to 150 metres, affecting additional farmers.

October 29, 2026

• The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has launched community engagements in galamsey-prone areas.
• The initiative aims to strengthen collaboration, build public confidence, address local concerns, and improve intelligence sharing.
• Engagements will involve traditional authorities, local government officials, and opinion leaders to tackle environmental and livelihood challenges.
• This strategy complements existing enforcement operations rather than replacing them, as part of a broader coordinated effort.
• The program aligns with the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources' strategy and President John Dramani Mahama's vision to intensify the fight against illegal mining.