The Director General of Ghana Education Service, GES, Dr Eric Nkansah has underscored the need for digital upscaling among the youth especially university graduates to stay competitive in the growing digital economies. Speaking at the 32nd graduation ceremony of Valley View University in Accra, Dr. Nkansa urged the graduates to develop soft skills and adaptability qualities to…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has stated that although there have been changes to the curriculum at the junior high school (JHS), there has been no adjustment to the grading system. WAEC emphasized that there is no new grading system in place for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE contrary to) rumors. The Head…
In a warm and celebratory ceremony today, 4th November, 2024 during the morning assembly of Kansec, Kuoro Savei Zakaria officially assumed his role as Headmaster of Kanton Senior High School (Kansec). The new headmaster was welcomed with applause as he met the school’s staff and addressed students for the first time in his new capacity,…
Fenbo Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to women’s education and health empowerment, spearheaded a two-day breast cancer awareness and screening exercise in the Sissala East Municipality of the Upper West Region. This impactful initiative took place in the rural communities of Pieng and Challu, underscoring Fenbo Foundation’s mission to address pressing health challenges affecting women…
In an electrifying showdown, the 2024 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) grand finale brought together Mfantsipim School, St. Augustine’s College, and Keta Senior High Technical School in an unforgettable contest. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as students from all three schools gathered, their pride and excitement palpable. Cheers echoed throughout the NEC auditorium…
Professor Kwame Karikari has stated that political parties in Ghana are reluctant to prioritize the fight against illegal mining, known as galamsey, due to fears of losing votes in the upcoming elections. He explained that while these parties continue to engage with citizens and seek their support for the December 7th elections, they are not addressing…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the academic calendar for the 2024/2025 school year for Basic and Senior High Schools. In a statement signed by the Acting Director for the Schools and Instruction Division, Prince C. Agyemang-Duah, dated October 17, 2024, stated that the new academic year will begin on Wednesday, October 30, 2024,…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the 2024/25 academic calendar for basic schools and Senior High Schools (SHS). The academic year begins on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, for all SHS, whereas, the current first-year students in transitional calendar schools will end their 2023/24 academic year on Monday, October 28, 2024, and be promoted to…
The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has announced that it will not call off its industrial action According to the union, doing so at this stage would be ‘premature and counterproductive.’UTAG in a press statement issued on Tuesday, October 15 explained that the strike remains its primary tool to maintain pressure on the government…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has issued a stern warning to Ghanaian applicants regarding the submission of forged or falsified documents for visa processing. The Ministry reports that several individuals, either knowingly or unknowingly, have been presenting such documents for authentication. In a statement released on Monday, the Ministry emphasized that the…
