EDUCATION

The head of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Mrs. Wendy Enyonam Addy-Lamptey, has revealed that about three (3) teachers have been arrested in Obuasi and  Bekwai of the Ashanti Region for attempting to help students answer some questions during the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Two invigilators in …

The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has raised significant concerns over the government’s plan to introduce a Free Senior High School (SHS) Bill. They are calling for a cautious approach and urging for comprehensive stakeholder consultations before the bill is laid before Parliament. In a statement, GNAPS highlighted …

All is set for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to conduct this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), beginning today, Monday, July 8, 2024. The government has released GH¢55.9 million to WAEC for the conduct of the examination. In all, 570,461 candidates from basic schools and private candidates will …

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has strictly prohibited the use of cell phones and other communication devices at examination centres by candidates, invigilators, and supervisors. “Neither Supervisors, invigilators nor candidates are permitted to bring mobile phones into examination halls,” stated Mr. John K. Kapi, Head of Public Affairs, WAEC …

The Ashanti Regional branch of a group known as the Progressive School Feeding Caterers Association Ghana is threatening to lay down their tools over reductions in payment of the approved school feeding grant and non-payment of arrears. In a statement, the association said authorities in charge of the programme have …

The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has expressed grave concern over the lack of consultation regarding the proposed Free Senior High School Bill which is being discussed among Members of Parliament. According to the association, they and other teacher unions have not been engaged in the proposal. They describe …

In a surprising turn of events, a prominent supporter of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and a well-known figure in Walewale, Mr. Ahmed, popularly known as “11 languages,” announced his defection to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) during a live radio broadcast. Mr. Ahmed, previously an ardent supporter of Dr. …

Today, Monday, July 1, 2024, marks exactly 64 years since Ghana became a republic in 1960. Although the country attained its independence 67 years ago on March 6, 1957, it became completely free on July 1, 1960. On this day, Ghana fully liberated itself from British colonial rule. The Queen …

One person has been confirmed dead following an accident that occurred at Asseseso in the Okere District of the Eastern Region on Saturday. The accident involved staff of the Koforidua Senior High Technical School who were traveling to Akosombo to attend the funeral of the wife of one of their …

The Member of Parliament for the Zebilla Constituency, Hon. Cletus Apul Avoka has cut sod for the construction of a three unit classroom block at Widnaba-Googo, a suburb of Zebilla in the Bawku West District of the Upper East Region. The project is funded by his share of GETFund and …