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.                  Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker  I The Chief of Akyem Sokode-Juaso in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region, Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I, has condemned the indiscriminate sale of stool lands by unauthorised traditional leaders in the area. He alleged that some sub-chiefs were using the names of their overlords to sell stool lands, particularly in Akyem Kukurantumi, a practice he said could trigger land disputes, litigation and unnecessary confusion among residents. Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I bemoaned that the indiscriminate sale of stool lands on which residents depend for farming is threatening their food security and livelihoods, as farmers are losing their arable lands to the alleged activities of some sub-chiefs from Akyem Kukurantumi. He also questioned, “Where do you expect our farmers to farm when you sell their farmlands without the knowledge or consent of your overlord?” Barimah Dr ...

.                    Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker  Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I, Chief of Akyem Sokode-Juaso in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region, has appealed to the government, particularly the Abuakwa North Municipal Education Directorate, to urgently renovate the only public basic school in the community. He said a recent visit to the school with the Krontihemaa had revealed its deteriorating condition, raising concerns about the learning environment and the need for immediate intervention to improve educational infrastructure in the community. Barimah Dr Awuah Parker I emphasised that traditional authorities were committed to supporting quality education, citing recent contributions by the Krontihemaa, who donated learning materials to the school.         Daasebre Adusei Peasah IV presenting 6 pieces of  teachers tables to Akyem Sokode -Juaso M/A Basic School  He also don...

The Chief of Akyem Sokode-Juaso in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region, Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I, has commissioned newly constructed durbar grounds and announced plans to establish a modern radio station and rebuild a police station to enhance communication and security in the area. Speaking at the commissioning and thanksgiving ceremony on Sunday, October 18, 2026, the chief disclosed that preparations were far advanced towards establishing a modern radio station to serve the municipality and beyond. He explained that the station would provide information, education and entertainment while motivating residents and promoting community development. According to him, access to accurate and timely information is essential for development, adding that the proposed radio station would serve as an important platform for informing and educating the public on issues affecting their lives. On security, Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I announced plans to rebuild a poli...

.    Hon Alhaji Umar Babs Bodinga receiving award from Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I The Chief of Sokode-Juaso in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region, Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I, has honoured former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Alhaji Umar Babs Bodinga, the community’s best 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidate, and two institutions for their contributions to community development. The awards were presented during the commissioning and thanksgiving service of the newly constructed Sokode-Juaso Durbar Grounds on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Hon. Alhaji Umar Babs Bodinga received a citation, a plaque, a designer wristwatch and an undisclosed sum of money in recognition of his dedication to public service during his tenure as MCE, particularly his contributions to the development of Sokode-Juaso.      Alhaji Umar Babs Bodinga thanks Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker   Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I exp...

. Mr Dominic Acquah (Left), Mr Bright Amponsah  (Middle) Receiving Plaque From Mrs Grace Adza-Wude (Right) Bright Senior High School (BRISS), located at Akyem Kukurantumi in the Eastern Region, has been adjudged the best private senior high school in the Abuakwa North Municipality by the Abuakwa North Municipal Education Directorate in recognition of its outstanding academic performance, particularly in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). Presenting a plaque to the school on October 16, 2026, at the Municipal Education Directorate Conference Hall in Akyem Tafo, the Municipal Education Director, Mrs Grace Adza-Wude, said BRISS had significantly enhanced the image of the Abuakwa North Municipality in the area of education.   Mrs Grace Adza-Wude, Abuakwa North Municipal Education Director  She explained that the recognition followed the school's impressive performance in the recently concluded WASSCE...

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Kwahu West, Hon. Tamimu Halidu, has presented start-up kits to 62 apprentice graduates under the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) skills training programme. The initiative is aimed at supporting the beneficiaries to establish their own businesses, improve their livelihoods, and remove financial barriers that prevent trained youth from setting up shops after apprenticeship. It seeks to move beneficiaries directly from skills training into self-reliant enterprises. The beneficiaries were trained in various vocations including hairdressing, dressmaking, bakery, tiling, auto electronics, catering, welding, masonry, plumbing, and auto mechanic, among others. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Hon. Tamimu lauded the initiative, saying it would help improve livelihoods, especially among the youth who lack financial resources to start their own businesses after training. He advised the beneficiaries to use the kits for their intended purpose. He stated ...