President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated the urgent need for the construction of the Nkawkaw-Obomeng road, citing its importance to the socio-economic development of the Kwahu area. He made the commitment on Saturday, April 19, 2025, during a visit to the Chief of Kwahu Obomeng, Nana Effah Opinamang III. Addressing the gathering, President Mahama recalled […]
The Eastern Regional Minister, Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, on Monday, June 2, 2025, launched the 2025 Tertiary Institutions Education Fair with a call to empower final-year senior high school students with the knowledge and guidance needed to shape their future. The launch, held at Krobo Girls’ Senior High School in Odumase Krobo, is expected […]
On Tuesday, 3rd June 2025, the Volta River Authority (VRA) organized a one-day workshop in Koforidua on the Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) and the Environmental Management Plan. VRA specifies that a yearly workshop be held in each of the 10 potentially affected districts that would be impacted in the event of an emergency at the […]
Construction works on the 11-kilometre Somanya-Kpong Road in the Eastern Region are expected to resume in full scale following a period of inactivity. On Saturday, May 31, 2025, the Eastern Regional Minister, Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, disclosed that contractors would soon return to site after a tour of the project area to assess its […]
The Eastern Regional Minister, Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, on 28th May 2025, renewed calls for nationwide action to prioritise menstrual health as a public health and human rights issue. She made the appeal at Oyoko Methodist and Klo-Agogo Senior High Schools to mark the 2025 Menstrual Hygiene Day. Speaking at the separate functions, Mrs. […]
The Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre, Abigail Elorm Akambea Mensah, on Friday, May 23, 2025, paid a courtesy call on the Eastern Regional Minister, Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, at her office in Koforidua. The visit formed part of the CEO’s nationwide working tour aimed at gathering first-hand information on […]
All 33 of the President’s nominees for the position of Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) in the Eastern Region have been confirmed in one touch elections. The 10-day confirmation exercise, which started on May 6 and ended on May 16, 2025, was spearheaded by the Regional Coordinating Council in collaboration with the Regional Executives […]
Tailors and dressmakers in the Eastern Region were encouraged on Saturday, May 10, 2025, to blend traditional sewing techniques with modern trends to stay relevant and competitive in today’s fashion industry. Speaking at the launch of the Regional Women’s Wing of the Ghana National Tailors and Dressmakers Association (GNTDA) in Suhum, the Eastern Regional Minister, […]
Ghanaian workers joined millions around the world to commemorate International Workers’ Day on Thursday, May 1, 2025, a day set aside to honour the contributions of workers and advocate for improved working conditions. In Ghana, the occasion was marked across all 16 regions with parades and events that celebrated workers’ achievements while drawing attention to […]
President John Dramani Mahama officially opened the second edition of the Kwahu Business Forum on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Mpraeso Social Centre in the Kwahu South District of the Eastern Region. Held under the theme “The Future of Business: The Role of the Financial Sector,” the forum is a flagship initiative that promotes […]