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7 galamseyers dead, 17 trapped in pit at Birim North – Report

Seven galamseyers have been confirmed dead after an illegal small-scale mining pit in which they worked collapsed on them in the Birim North District of the Eastern Region. Currently, 17 others remain trapped under the debris, facing diminishing hopes of rescue. Local residents have stepped forward, employing all available means …

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Illegal miners block Birim River

Illegal miners have restricted the free flow of the Birim River on the outskirts of Akyem Aboabo to enable them to carry out their outlawed activities. During a tour of the spot between Akyem Wenchi in the Denkyembour District and Oda, where the river course has been diverted and narrowed, …

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Two drown in River Birim

Two young men, Larbi Grant and Bless Damptey, have drowned at the tributary of the Nsuapemso River in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern Region. The 2, aged between 21 and 23 drowned at the portion that joins the Birim River at Nsuapemso. The 2, are alleged to have …

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Afram  Plains, Birim North record three suspected cases of Monkeypox

Afram Plains South and Birim North districts in the Eastern Region have recorded three suspected cases of Monkey Pox disease. Speaking on Nkawkaw-based Agoo FM, Richard Essien, the director of Health at Afram Plains South District explained that two suspected cases were identified in the district during a community outreach …

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Former NPP MP for Birim North passes on

The former Member of Parliament for Birim North Constituency, Dr. William Boakye Akoto, has passed on, 3news.com has gathered. Dr. Akoto, who served in the Third Parliament of the Fourth Republic, died after a short illness. Though born in Ghana, Dr. Boakye had his education at the University of Toronto, where he obtained his …

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