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  Irate youth of Akyem Juaso in the Fanteakwa South Municipality of the Eastern Region on Monday, September 1, 2025, vandalized a bus belonging to Kibi Goldfields Limited, operators of a mining concession in the community. According to the Mining Manager, Mr. Samuel Tei Agyeman, the unrest began when youth in the town blocked his vehicle, accusing the company of being behind a military operation that allegedly destroyed their mining equipment the previous Friday. Mr. Agyeman said he advised the youth leaders to seek dialogue at his office, but they failed to turn up. Instead, another company bus transporting workers was later attacked and vandalized, forcing its driver to flee. Mr. Agyeman denied claims that the company released land to the youth for mining, stressing that their activities constituted illegal mining (galamsey). He said he can confirm that the traditional leaders have sent letters requesting for part of the company's land to mine but the company has not reached a de...

  The Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG) Creche at Akyem New Tafo in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region has held a colourful graduation ceremony for its pupils, attracting dignitaries, parents, and alumni. The Guest of Honour, Dr. Esther Gyedu, commended the initiative behind the establishment of the school six years ago, noting that it was created to support working parents, especially nursing mothers. She praised the institution for providing valuable childcare and educational support. In her welcome address, Madam Irene Baah explained that the annual graduation marks the transition of pupils from the creche to preschool. She acknowledged challenges faced by the school but emphasized its steady growth and progress. Chairperson of the ceremony, Dr. Mrs. Patricia Adu-Yeboah, lauded the teachers for their commitment to nurturing discipline and knowledge in the pupils. She further expressed appreciation to parents for their continuous cooperation with the scho...