Education

Mp for Hemang Lower Denkyira Constituency donates 1822 mathematical sets BECE candidates

By Joel Donkoh As part of his continued dedication to improving education in the Hemang Lower Denkyira Constituency in the Central region, Member of Parliament for the area Hon. Lawrence Kwabena Agyinsam has donated 1,822 mathematical sets to support candidates preparing for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The donation, made through the Hemang […]

Crime Education

Aide to Wontumi, Andy Owusu convicted in an illegal mining scandal based on his own please….

The High Court today convicted Thomas Andy Owusu, aide to NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako (popularly known as Chairman Wontumi), in a corruption case tied to illegal mining licensing. Owusu, the second accused in the case of The Republic v. Charles Bissue & Another, was convicted on his own plea after the Court accepted […]

Education

Oti Region School Feeding Program Plagued By Corruption: Rev Minister Calls For Mass Transfers..

Reports: King Amoah, Editor-in-chief. Accra, Ghana – The founder and leader of the Christ Power Miracle Mission Church, Very Rev. Anthony Kwarteng, has issued a scathing indictment of headmasters and bursars in the Oti Region, accusing them of widespread corruption within the school feeding program. The clergyman’s accusations center around the alleged manipulation of food […]

Education

Oti Region SHS students allege corruption, demand shake up in schools

Students in Senior High Schools (SHS) across the Oti Region are calling for a sweeping overhaul of school leadership, alleging widespread corruption involving headmasters, bursars, and auditors. These accusations, relayed from the Oti Regional branch of the Ghana Education Service (GES), paint a picture of student discontent over inadequate feeding, poor accommodation, and insufficient medical […]

Education

Finance Minister has reaffirmed Mahama’s commitment to paying free tuition for first year tertiary students

Speaking at Swedru Secondary School’s 66th-anniversary celebration on Saturday, March 22, Dr. Forson assured students that the government remains dedicated to easing the financial burden on students. He also advised students to take their education seriously to contribute meaningfully to society. “President John Dramani Mahama informed me to tell you that he has allocated some […]

Education

Teacher Training rejoices as SLTF clears 3 months arrears

By Lawrence Odoom The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) has made a significant stride in supporting teacher trainees by clearing outstanding allowances for the 2023/2024 academic year. A total of 65,685 students from 46 public Colleges of Education across Ghana have benefited from this disbursement, covering three months of arrears. This development underscores the SLTF’s […]

Education

Prioritizing Technical education: key to job creation and economic development – Technical School Principal Observes.

By King Amoah. In an exclusive interview, the Principal of Ejuraman Technical Institute, Mr. Bernard Tabi Amponsah, emphasized the need for the government to prioritize technical education to ensure job creation and economic development. As the head of one of Ghana’s leading technical institutions, Mr. Amponsah has identified the critical role that technical education plays […]

Education

Ghana School Feeding Program demonstrates digitization system.

As part of efforts to enhance transparency and accountability, the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) has introduced a digital system to boost efficiency in its operations and the upcoming 2025/26 Caterer Procurement. Developed by Virtual Solutions, the software was presented to the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, […]

Education

Minister of Education inaugurate 13 member committee to review double track system in the SHS

The Minister Of Education, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu inaugurated a 13-member committee tasked to reverse the double-track system in Senior High Schools and Senior High Technical Schools. This initiative underscores thee government’s commitment to enhancing educational quality and ensuring all students have uninterrupted access to learning. The committee comprises distinguished experts from key educational institutions, including […]

Education

Free SHS review, You were salient under Akuffo Addo regime – Dormahene jabs Otumfuo.

Dormaahene, Osagyefo Dr Agyemang Badu, has criticised Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II over his recent remarks calling for a review of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy. According to him, Otumfuo remained silent on critical issues during the administration of former President Akufo-Addo but has now suddenly found his voice. Speaking during a courtesy […]