Ghanaian Students Society, University of Bradford, United Kingdom has marked the 67th Independence Day of Ghana in the city of Bradford, UK. As part of activities to celebrate this day, Ghanaians studying at the University dressed in their local costumes, ranging from Kente clothes to smocks among others. Delivering the keynote …
Read More »President Akufo-Addo honours 46 top performing BECE students
As part of the celebrations for Ghana’s 67th anniversary of independence, President of the Republic Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo honored 46 young, bright students who placed first overall in the most recent Basic Education Certificate Examination. Ten of the forty-six students who made up the overall national best students were …
Read More »“The success of the Free SHS has answered its critics” – Akufo-Addo
The success of the government’s Free Senior High School (FSHS) program, according to President Akufo-Addo, has placated its detractors. Many people in our nation have claimed, in the last seven years, that they are the first in their families’ and towns’ histories to have completed senior high school, according to …
Read More »Senior High Schools in Ghana owe ECG over GH₵45m – MD discloses
Senior high schools all over the nation owe the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) more than GH₵45 million, according to Samuel Dubik Mahama, Managing Director of the company. He explained that Accra Academy’s recent disconnect was a part of a larger national effort to collect unpaid debts. Mr. Dubik Mahama …
Read More »Government gives GH¢5 million to settle ECG arrears of Senior High Schools
Sources inside the Electricity Company of Ghana that the government has released GH¢5 million to settle arrears owed by Second Cycle institutions. This action comes after Accra Academy’s power was recently cut off by the ECG national task force over a GH¢400,000 debt. Students had to use torches to study …
Read More »Unpaid allowances causing financial hardship – NSS personnel
The non-payment of monthly allowances for the past three months has posed a significant challenge for National Service Personnel (NSP) employed in the public sector in meeting their basic needs. The National Service Secretariat (NSS) had previously promised prompt payments, but the erratic payment schedule has left those impacted feeling …
Read More »TEWU suspends nationwide strike
Following talks with the National Labor Commission, GTEC, and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, the Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWU-GH) decided to call off its two-week strike. Due to unfulfilled demands for payment of their vehicle maintenance allowances and other terms of service, the Union suspended operations …
Read More »Most Tertiary Institutions have their funds locked-up with defunct financial institutions – PAC public hearing
The Auditor General’s report on Ghana’s Public Accounts, including Public Boards, Corporations, and Other Statutory Institutions, for the period ending December 31, 2022, has been reviewed by the Public Accounts Committee. The Ministry of Education and its Agencies’ audit report was examined by the PAC today. The following are some …
Read More »Your criticism of WASSCE results lacks merit – Akufo-Addo to Mahama
Former President John Mahama’s criticism of the credibility of the results of the most recent West Africa Senior Schools Certificate Examination has disappointed President Nana Akufo-Addo. The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress claimed last year that a large percentage of students passed the exams because some invigilators were careless …
Read More »University Unions suspend strike
The Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU), the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana, and other associated unions have called off their weeks-long work strike Following discussions with the government regarding their terms of service, during which some of their main concerns were addressed, the suspension took place on …
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