The government will, on Monday, April 14, 2025, hold a passing out ceremony for Blue Water Guards in the Western Region as part of an effort to tackle illegal mining activities known as galamsey.
The Blue Water Guard Initiative, launched on Monday, March 17, seeks to provide 24-hour surveillance of the country’s water bodies, helping to curb the menace of illegal mining and restore polluted water resources.
However, groups such as the Media Coalition Against Illegal Mining and A Rocha Ghana have questioned the effectiveness of the initiative, arguing that its implementation over the years has yielded no results.