<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources Archives - Sweet Melodies FM</title> <atom:link href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/tag/ministry-of-lands-and-natural-resources/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/tag/ministry-of-lands-and-natural-resources/</link> <description>Keeping You Sanctified Morning, Noon and Night!</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 12:24:16 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1</generator> <image> <url>https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-Sweet-Melodies-FM_text_favicon-32x32.png</url> <title>Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources Archives - Sweet Melodies FM</title> <link>https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/tag/ministry-of-lands-and-natural-resources/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>‘No further development at Bulgarian Embassy pending court cases’ – Lands Ministry orders</title> <link>https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/76936-2/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Editor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2022 12:18:08 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Features]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bulgarian Embassy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/?p=76936</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has directed that there should be ‘no further developments” on the land housing the demolished Bulgarian Embassy in Accra pending the final determination of legal matters. The Ministry says “for the avoidance of doubt, no person or entity is to carry out any development on the said land […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/76936-2/">‘No further development at Bulgarian Embassy pending court cases’ – Lands Ministry orders</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com">Sweet Melodies FM</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has directed that there should be ‘no further developments” on the land housing the demolished Bulgarian Embassy in Accra pending the final determination of legal matters.</strong></p> <p>The Ministry says “for the avoidance of doubt, no person or entity is to carry out any development on the said land until the conclusion of the said court cases.”</p> <p>It said there are pending court cases and that the Lands Commission should ensure that there is no further development of the land pending the outcome of the cases.</p> <p>The Ministry is giving the orders on the back of its release of portions of the Sole Inquirer’s Report into the matter.</p> <p>The Bulgarian Embassy, located at Kakramadu Road, Plot No. 10, East Cantonments in Accra, was partly demolished by a so-called private developer in 2017.</p> <p>The Lands Commission ordered the developer to stop work on a redevelopment project on the site, but work has since been progressing.</p> <p>The Bulgarian Ambassador to Ghana and Nigeria, Yanko Yordanov, has accused the Ghanaian government of breaching the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.</p> <p>He warned of far-reaching implications on diplomatic relationships with Ghana due to the demolition of a facility on the premises of its Embassy in Accra.</p> <p>Yanko Yordanov, who is worried about the turn of events, called on the government of Ghana to as a matter of urgency ensure that the protocols of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations are respected.</p> <p>Government thus appointed a retired justice of the High Court, Justice Kwasi Anto Ofori-Atta as Sole Inquirer.</p> <p>The Sole Inquirer who looked into the demolition of the structure at the Bulgarian Embassy recommended the sanctioning of the supposed private developer who caused the destruction of the Embassy’s building.</p> <p>The developer is also been directed to pay compensation to affected persons in the destruction.</p> <p>The private developer, Jojo Hagan, is said to have taken over as the Executor of the Will of one Mr. Leighton and vested the property in the named beneficiaries of the Will while pursuing the cases at the Court.</p> <p>He also obtained judgment for the eviction of the occupants whom he described as trespassers and an order to demolish the property which he described as unfit for human habitation, at the Circuit Court, Accra.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/bulgarian-embassy-structure-was-demolished-without-the-involvement-of-the-government-according-to-the-foreign-affairs-ministry/">Bulgarian Embassy structure was demolished without the involvement of the government, according to the Foreign Affairs Ministry</a></li> <li>‘<a href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/if-you-have-nothing-to-conceal-publish-the-whole-report-on-the-bulgarian-embassy-demolition-minority/">If you have nothing to conceal, publish the whole report on the Bulgarian Embassy demolition’– Minority</a></li> </ul> <p>His action of evicting the trespassers and also causing the demolition of the property according to the report did not “follow due process”.</p> <p>This, the Sole Inquirer, finds wrong and recommends that Mr. Hagan must be allowed to face the law.</p> <p>“Mr. Jojo Hagan should be sanctioned for not following due process in the eviction of the alleged trespassers and the demolition of the building and should be made to compensate the Bulgarian Embassy”, part of the report read.</p> <p>The Sole Inquirer also recommended that since the title to the land has not been determined by the Courts, it is advised that the government should intervene in finding an amicable solution to this matter.</p> <p>Following the release of his report, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources said after studying the 149 page report of the Sole Inquirer, it accepts the findings and recommendations of the Sole Inquirer in full.</p> <p>It added that it has begun taking the necessary steps to implement the recommendations of the Sole Inquirer.</p> <p>The Ministry also says, it has decided to do the following in addition:</p> <p>1. the Sole Inquirer established as a matter of fact that the cancellation of the Bulgarian Embassy’s interest did not follow due process. Since the registration of the assignment of Dr. Yaw Adu-Ampomah is found, as indicated in the Sole Inquirer’s report to have been improperly obtained, the Ministry has further directed the Lands Commission to take the necessary steps to withdraw consent granted to the said assignment and the registration of the interest of Dr. Yaw Adu- Ampomah, pending the outcome of the court cases;</p> <p>2. the Lands Commission is directed not to recognise and/or register any further transaction in respect of the subject plot of land until the final determination of the pending cases before the court (s) or an amicable resolution of the matters in dispute is reached;</p> <p>3. I have also written to the Honourable Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, to advice the Ministry in respect of recommendation one (1) of the Sole Inquirer which states as follows;</p> <p>“Mr. Jojo Hagan should be sanctioned for not following due process in the eviction of the alleged trespassers and the demolition of the building and should be made to compensate the Bulgarian Embassy”.</p> <p>4. In accordance with the recommendations of the Sole Inquirer, I will use my good offices to attempt a mediation between the parties with the hope of reaching an amicable settlement of the matters in dispute. If no settlement is reached, The Ministry will await the outcome of the court cases and abide by them.</p> <p>Find below the report released by the Ministry.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/76936-2/">‘No further development at Bulgarian Embassy pending court cases’ – Lands Ministry orders</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com">Sweet Melodies FM</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Chamber of Mines supports Green Ghana project with more than GHc700,000</title> <link>https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/chamber-of-mines-supports-green-ghana-project-with-more-than-ghc700000/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Editor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 15:04:58 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Science & Environment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ghana Chamber of Mines]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ghana Green initiative]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/?p=69754</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The Ghana Chamber of Mines Monday presented a cheque for GHc778,657.00 to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources towards the implementation of the Ghana Green initiative. The Green Ghana is an initiative of the Ministry to restore the degraded forest cover caused by the activities of illegal miners. The project was launched nationwide on […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/chamber-of-mines-supports-green-ghana-project-with-more-than-ghc700000/">Chamber of Mines supports Green Ghana project with more than GHc700,000</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com">Sweet Melodies FM</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Ghana Chamber of Mines Monday presented a cheque for GHc778,657.00 to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources towards the implementation of the Ghana Green initiative.</strong></p> <p>The Green Ghana is an initiative of the Ministry to restore the degraded forest cover caused by the activities of illegal miners.</p> <p>The project was launched nationwide on Friday, June 11, 2021, with the planting of over seven million tree species.</p> <p>The Ministry has targeted to plant 20 million trees next year, hence the Chamber’s support to realise that vision.</p> <p>Receiving the dummy cheque at the Ministry in Accra, Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister, reiterated government’s commitment to greening Ghana and making illegal mining a “no go area” in the country.</p> <p>He inaugurated a joint committee comprising technical experts from the Ministry and the Ghana Chamber of Mines to deal with mining matters and related issues with dispatch.</p> <p>The Committee will discuss and proffer solutions to mining industry concerns and issues regarding policy formulation and implementation as well as directives and legal regimes.</p> <p>It is co-chaired by a Deputy Minister in charge of Mining, Mr George Mireku Duker, and Mr Edwin Acquaye, a member of the Finance and Budget Committee of the Chamber.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/abesim-murder-acting-igp-storms-abesim-with-high-powered-police-delegation/">Abesim murder: Acting IGP storms Abesim with high powered police delegation</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/kotoku-royals-beat-fc-nania-in-league-match/">Kotoku Royals beat FC Nania in league match</a></li> </ul> <p>The Committee will also consider the concerns of government as well as its proposed strategic initiatives on the business and operations of mining companies and agree on their resolution and ramifications on the mining industry.</p> <p>Additionally, it will agree on the approach that will enhance the outcomes for the State whilst at the same time not adversely impacting the competitiveness and attractiveness of Ghana’s mining industry.</p> <p>Other members of the Committee include Mr Martin Ayisi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Commission, Mr Benjamin Aryee, Ministry’s Advisor on Mine, Mrs Juliet Manteaw-Kutin, a member of the Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee of the Chamber, and Mr Sulemana Koney, Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber.</p> <p>Mr Jinapor said the Ministry viewed the Chamber as a partner to ensure the concerns of industry players were smoothly addressed while resolving emerging issues promptly.</p> <p>Mr Eric Asubonteng, the President of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, assured of the Chamber’s determination to providing the requisite support to realise the Green Ghana initiative.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/chamber-of-mines-supports-green-ghana-project-with-more-than-ghc700000/">Chamber of Mines supports Green Ghana project with more than GHc700,000</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com">Sweet Melodies FM</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Government to roll-out loan scheme for tree planting</title> <link>https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/government-to-roll-out-loan-scheme-for-tree-planting/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Editor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:41:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Science & Environment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mr Musah Abu-Juam]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Technical Director in Charge of Forestry]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Tree Planting]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/?p=65074</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Mr Musah Abu-Juam, the Technical Director in Charge of Forestry at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, says government will soon roll out a loan scheme to encourage private tree growers. She said the initiative was to sustain the tree planting programme and that 35 people would be given $100,000 each with 10 per […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/government-to-roll-out-loan-scheme-for-tree-planting/">Government to roll-out loan scheme for tree planting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com">Sweet Melodies FM</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Mr Musah Abu-Juam, the Technical Director in Charge of Forestry at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, says government will soon roll out a loan scheme to encourage private tree growers.</strong> </p> <p>She said the initiative was to sustain the tree planting programme and that 35 people would be given $100,000 each with 10 per cent interest to establish plantations over a period, as pilot. </p> <p>Mr Abu-Juam said though government targeted to plant five million trees, this month, the country planted 6.2 million hoped to increase it next year. </p> <p>Mr Abu-Juam made this known at a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) impact monitoring validation workshop organised by Civic Response, a non- governmental organization in Accra. </p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/government-rolls-out-road-infrastructure-in-ellembelle/" target="_blank">Government rolls out road infrastructure in Ellembelle</a></li></ul> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/netanyahu-out-as-naftali-bennett-becomes-israels-new-prime-minister/" target="_blank">Netanyahu out as Naftali Bennett becomes Israel’s new Prime Minister</a></li></ul> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/lets-reclaim-galamsey-sites-for-tree-planting-atwimahene/" target="_blank">Let’s reclaim ‘galamsey’ sites for tree planting-Atwimahene</a></li></ul> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/trees-remain-resources-of-state-not-government-adaklu-dce/" target="_blank">Trees remain resources of State, not government – Adaklu DCE</a></li></ul> <p>The project, with support from the European Union (EU) and United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) was on the theme “Assessing the Impact of VPA Implementation in Ghana”. </p> <p>He said, “Growing trees is a business in its own but it takes a long time to grow and the banks are not ready to give loans and wait for a long time to pay so government must take leadership. </p> <p>We are starting with few people and a 100-year grace period to pay back.” Mr Abu-Juam said government was going to task the banks to take full responsibility of getting back the money. </p> <p>He said once that was successful, government would be encouraged to increase the number of beneficiaries. </p> <p>The Technical Director noted that when done well, tree planting would be recognised as one of the most engaging, environmentally friendly activities that people could take part in to keep the forest reserves intact. </p> <p>He again expressed gratitude to the diplomats, traditional authority, Parliament and the lot of Ghanaians who engaged in tree planting on the day. </p> <p>The Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) is a bilateral timber-trade agreement between the European Union and Ghana a timber-exporting country. </p> <p>Signed in 2009, the VPA enjoins on Ghana to improve forest governance and law enforcement which aims to address illegal logging. </p> <p>Its objective is to collect data on VPA stakeholder deliberative process, livelihood and forest conditions to feed Ghana’s VPA impact monitoring framework. </p> <p>Under the VPA, the partner country agrees to export only legal timber products to the EU.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/government-to-roll-out-loan-scheme-for-tree-planting/">Government to roll-out loan scheme for tree planting</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com">Sweet Melodies FM</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Government acknowledges concerns over destruction of excavators and logistics</title> <link>https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/government-acknowledges-concerns-over-destruction-of-excavators-and-logistics/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Editor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 10:38:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Science & Environment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[illegal mining activities]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[River Pra]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/?p=63416</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has taken note of public displeasure over government’s decision to destroy mining excavators and equipment seized during the recent special military operation on River Pra in the Western and Central regions. The Ministry acknowledged that although the decision might not be pleasant to owners of the equipment in […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/government-acknowledges-concerns-over-destruction-of-excavators-and-logistics/">Government acknowledges concerns over destruction of excavators and logistics</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com">Sweet Melodies FM</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p><strong>The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has taken note of public displeasure over government’s decision to destroy mining excavators and equipment seized during the recent special military operation on River Pra in the Western and Central regions.</strong></p> <p>The Ministry acknowledged that although the decision might not be pleasant to owners of the equipment in the operation, but it was in the best interest of the nation to protect the water bodies and forest cover for the present and future generations.</p> <p>In a statement signed and issued by Mr Benito Owusu Bio, Head of Monitoring and Evaluation Team at the Ministry, said the water bodies and forest reserves remained “Red Zones”, therefore the National Security Apparatus had the mandate to enforce the mining laws and regulations regarding those restricted zones.</p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/view-from-within-the-lighthouse-serving-pastors-of-lighthouse-church-share-stories-of-faith-and-loyalty/" target="_blank">View from within the Lighthouse; Serving pastors of Lighthouse Church share stories of faith and loyalty</a></li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/sensational-cristiano-ronaldo-return-on-cards-for-manchester-united-after-stars-latest-wobble/" target="_blank">Sensational Cristiano Ronaldo return on cards for Manchester United after star’s latest wobble</a></li><li><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/govt-to-reclaim-lands-for-affordable-housing-programme/" target="_blank">Gov’t to reclaim lands for affordable housing programme</a></li></ul> <p>“We expect the population to respect the directives because any attempt by any individual or group of persons to trespass the “no go areas” would result in severe consequences.</p> <p>“We need to preserve our water bodies and forest reserves for our survival and those of future generations.</p> <p>“This is not the time to waver, but must be resolute in our collective action to protect our environment. We need everyone’s support in this noble and national undertaking.</p> <p>Together we can protect our environment!</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com/government-acknowledges-concerns-over-destruction-of-excavators-and-logistics/">Government acknowledges concerns over destruction of excavators and logistics</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.sweetmelodiesfm.com">Sweet Melodies FM</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss> <!-- WP Super Cache is installed but broken. The constant WPCACHEHOME must be set in the file wp-config.php and point at the WP Super Cache plugin directory. -->