EDUCATION

Ghanaian Students Society, UK marks 67th Independence Day

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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