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  Honourable Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, the newly appointed Eastern Regional Minister, officially assumed office on Tuesday, February 4, 2024, reaffirming her dedication to enhancing the living conditions of the people and driving sustainable development in the region. With a strong background in governance, education, and community development, Minister Awatey is well-positioned to spearhead initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth and social progress. She emphasized her commitment to addressing critical regional challenges, including illegal mining (galamsey), infrastructure deficits, and youth unemployment. Upon her arrival, she received a warm welcome from the staff of the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council (ERCC). Following the reception, she held a closed-door meeting with the management team to discuss key regional issues and outline a collaborative approach to governance. During a subsequent engagement with staff at the ERCC, Minister Awatey announced plans to emb...

  The police in Koforidua are actively searching for one Attah Yaw Yankson, who has refused to honor a police invitation regarding the use of a fake customized number plate on his vehicle. Attah Yaw Yankson, who is allegedly portraying himself as the Adwamponghene of the New Juaben Traditional Area, is being pursued for repeatedly using fake number plates on unregistered vehicles, a violation of Ghana’s road and traffic laws. Over the weekend, he was spotted in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional capital, attending an event at Jackson Park in a white Ford Raptor bearing a customized number plate reading "Adwamponghene." According to police sources, checks revealed that the number plate was fake. Officers from the Motor Transport and Traffic Directorate (MTTD) of the Ghana Police traced the vehicle and attempted to invite the driver for questioning. However, a family member, Charles Boateng, assured them that Yankson would report to the regional MTTD command at Galloway on Monda...

In a bold move to enforce the ban on mining along the Birim and Supong Rivers, Daasebre Dr. Twum Ampofo, Chief of Asiakwa and Nifahene of Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area, led a decisive operation to shut down illegal mining activities. Accompanied by his cabinet and a task force, the chief raided a mining site in the Asiakwa community and confiscated multiple excavator control boards to cripple the illegal operations.   This action aligns with Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin's directive to prohibit mining in the area as part of a broader effort to protect natural water bodies and combat environmental destruction.   Chief Twum Ampofo has remained steadfast in his fight against illegal mining, ensuring that Asiakwa’s rivers and natural resources are preserved for future generations. During the recent raid, the team discovered illegal miners operating along the riverbanks. However, upon seeing the task force, some miners fled, abandoning their excavators, fuel, a...