May Day/Workers Day which is celebrated on the 1st May every year, serves as a poignant reminder of the invaluable contributions made by workers and labourers worldwide, acknowledging their dedication and commitment to various industries. Eastern Region held this special occasion under the auspices of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), to praise and thank workers […]
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THE LAUNCH OF THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS CEREMONY ORGANIZED BY THE EASTERN REGIONAL EDUCATION DIRECTORATE
An Outstanding Achievement Awards Scheme was launched on 24th April, 2024, at the Conference Hall of the Regional Co-ordinating Council, Koforidua, by the Regional Education Directorate with the theme, “Inspiring Change: Recovery Begins with Teachers”. The purpose of the launch of the was to recognize and acknowledge the hard work, dedication, and contributions of teaching […]
KOFORIDUA RESIDENTS SENSITISED ON THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT
To enhance public understanding of civic rights, Mr. Wiafe Kojo David, the Right to Information (RTI) Officer stationed at the Eastern Regional Coordinating Council (ERCC) organized an informative radio sensitization program aired on Eastern FM 105.1. Residents of Koforidua and its surrounding areas tuned in to understand the provisions of the RTI Act,2019 (Act 989). […]
SENSITIZATION WORKSHOP HELD FOR EASTERN REGIONAL CO-ORDINATING COUNIL BY ENERGY COMMISSION.
The Energy Commission organised a one-day sensitisation workshop for Departmental/Unit Heads and Staff of the Eastern Regional Co-ordinating Council at the Conference Hall in Koforidua on Monday April 15th, 2024. The Commission had so far sensitized officers of the Ghana Armed Forces, Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Prisons Service and the Greater […]
THE INTERNAL AUDIT AGENCY (IAA) ORGANISED A 2-DAY INTENSIVE TRAINING FOR INTERNAL AUDITORS IN THE THIRTY- THREE MUNICIPAL/DISTRICT ASSEMBLIES IN THE EASTERN REGION
The Internal Audit Agency (I.A.A) held a training workshop for Internal Auditors in the region on 8th April, 2024 at the NASCO Hotel, Koforidua. The training centred on the adaptation of the New Global Internal Audit Standards, Application of Standard Checklist for Commitment Control, and Auditing of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)-Based financial Statements. […]
BIOLOGICALLY CONTROL OF TUTA ABSOLUTA IN TOMATO FIELDS BEGINS IN FANTEAKWA NORTH AND SOUTH
Tomatoes rank among the most widely consumed vegetables in Ghana year-round; however, the productivity of tomato cultivation faces significant challenges due to various diseases and pests. Among these threats, the tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta) stands out as one of the most menacing pests. Addressing pests in agricultural production is a critical concern, and reliance […]
REGIONAL STUDY TOUR OF THE GHANA ARMED FORCES COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE.
The students of the Ghana Armed Command and Staff College (Junior Division) visited the Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Seth Kwame Acheampong, Heads of Decentralized/ Unit and Representatives of the Environmental Protection Agency on Monday, March 18th 2024, to brief them on the topical areas of their research study in the Region. The study focused on […]
67TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY IN THE EASTERN REGION- KOFORIDUA
The Eastern Region had the honour of hosting the National Celebration of the Independence Day Anniversary for 2024. It was held on Wednesday, 6th March, at the magnificent 5000 seater Koforidua Youth Resource Centre. The theme for this special occasion was “Our Democracy, Our Pride.” The event was graced by the presence of the President […]
THE 67TH NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY HAVE BEEN OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED IN KOFORIDUA.
Ghana’s 67th Independence Day Anniversary celebration which is scheduled to be marked in the Eastern Region, was launched by the National Planning Committee on Thursday, 15th February, 2024 at the Auditorium of the Centre of National Culture, Koforidua. The celebration would be under the theme “Our Democracy, Our Pride” and would be honoured by thousands […]
THIRTY-THREE (33) MDCEs AND MDCDs IN THE EASTERN REGION SIGN 2024 PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS AT KOFORIDUA.
The thirty-three (33) Municipal/District Chief Executives (MDCEs) together with their Co-ordinating Directors in the Eastern Region, on Wednesday, 7th February, 2024, at the Conference Hall of the Eastern Regional Co-ordinating Council (E.R.C.C.), Koforidua, signed a Performance Contract with the Eastern Regional Co-ordinating Council. The signing of the Performance Contract forms part of the Performance Management […]