Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman, Hon. Thomas Ampem Nyarko has cut the sod for the construction of a new kindergarten block in the Asikuma-Sokpokofe community to provide access to early childhood education. This marks the beginning of the establishment of a new public school in the area. Currently, children from Asikuma-Sokpokofe and nearby villages have […] The post Asuogyaman MP cuts
The Ministry of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has categorically refuted allegations that the Yagbonwura was asked to stand up and greet President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Media reports had suggested that the Overlord of Gonja, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, was asked to stand and greet the President during an event on Saturday, 27th April […] The post Yagbonwura
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man in connection with a shooting incident that occurred at Millenium City, Kasoa, in the Central Region, leading to the death of a soldier. According to the Police, preliminary Police investigation has established that the suspect, Benlord Ababio allegedly shot the soldier at Millenum City Kasoa on Tuesday, […] The post Police
Aflao, a border town between Ghana and Togo, has experienced a significant decline in business activities due to the temporary closure of the Ghana-Togo border. The closure is part of the security arrangements for legislative and regional elections in Togo. However, many residents of Aflao were unaware of the border’s closure, as the information was […] The post Elections
The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union, TEWU of TUC-Ghana has called on the Ministry of Finance to issue financial clearance for the recruitment of non-teaching staff in educational institutions to accommodate the high number of students. The union emphasizes that the current workforce in these institutions is overstretched due to the annual influx of students. […] The post Issue
The Central African nation’s May 6 election appears to offer voters a choice. But it’s been masterminded, analysts say, to rubber-stamp the rule of the incumbent, Mahamat Idriss Déby.
Professor Ransford Gyampo, a political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, has criticised the current structure of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, arguing that it fails to uphold quality educational standards. According to Professor Gyampo, focusing the policy on academically talented yet financially disadvantaged students would alleviate the financial burden on the […] The post Structure
The Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations is scheduled to hold discussions with the leadership of the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) of TUC today over tier-2 pension arrears owed to members of the union. The union had previously set an April deadline for the government to resolve all outstanding payments owed to its […] The post Labour Ministry
Dorongo Dam, once a vital lifeline for communities within the Upper East Region, now lies barren, dried up entirely, leaving behind cracked soil and shattered dreams. Located in the heart of the Upper East Region, the Dorongo Dam was once a symbol of hope and prosperity for surrounding communities. Constructed in 1963, the dam served […] The post Dry Dorongo Dam leaves farmers in despair
The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization, and Rural Development (MLGDRD) has issued a directive to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) overseeing GARID projects to ensure that proper flood mitigation measures are implemented ahead of the rainy season. The Ministry disclosed that funds have been allocated for the desilting of drains as part of these […] The post Local
Voting has commenced in the Ejisu constituency today Tuesday, April 30, 2024, to elect a new Member of Parliament (MP) for the area. This comes on the back of the demise of former New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker John Kumah. Voting will held in 204 polling centers in the constituency for 106,812 voters to cast […] The post By-election: Voting underway at Ejisu constituency appeared first
The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) is calling for an urgent subsidy of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) charges for private schools. According to the association, the unfair system must be abolished as it impedes the rights of private school students. Speaking to Starr News, President of the Association, Prof. Damasus Tuurosong, […] The post GNAPS
The Ministry of Education has denied claims that the government has embarked on a process of rebranding basic-level schools with new uniforms and mass school repainting. The ministry, in a statement, clarified comments made by Minister of Education Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum regarding changes to some uniforms and infrastructure in public basic schools, explaining that […] The post Education
Bountiful Technologies STEM Educational, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to making STEM, AI, robotics, and computer science education accessible to all students in Ghana, has announced that three of their teams, comprising elementary, middle school, and high school students, have qualified to compete in the 2024 VEX Robotics Worlds Championship in Dallas, Texas, USA. This prestigious […]
Four law enforcement officers have been fatally shot and four others were wounded while serving an arrest warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina. A suspected attacker was found dead in the front yard of a barricaded home after a standoff that lasted three hours, police said. Two other persons of interest were taken into questioning, authorities […] The post Charlotte
The Minority in Parliament has entreated Ministers-designate by President Akufo-Addo to desist from presenting themselves as representatives of the President. This comes on the back of Minister of Health designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye embarking on inspections at health facilities in his capacity as the President’s representative. In a statement signed by the ranking member of […] The post Ministers-designate
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama says President Akufo-Addo cannot determine who becomes his successor in the 2024 election. This follows President Akufo-Addo’s statement that former President John Mahama cannot be his successor. “Before the election is held, I am going to come here and pay my proper goodbye to you […] The post 2024
By Sammuella Quartey The Director General of Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Prof Amin Alhassan, is urging Universities to collaborate with industry in curriculum design. Speaking at the 20th congregation of the Islamic University College, Ghana, Professor Alhassan emphasised the importance of integrating industry insights to ensure that graduates are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge […]
Dr. Osei Yaw Adutwum The transformation of the education sector, with emphasis on equipping students with technological skills and making them comfortable in intercultural and global communication, has earned Read More... The post MMDCEs Hail Education Transformation appeared
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has identified theft and vandalism by unknown individuals as the cause of the darkness along the Tema Motorway. Nasir Ahmad Yartey, the head of Public Relations at the Roads Ministry, providing an update on the progress of construction work on Tema roads and the repair of the Motorway told […] The post Roads Ministry blames
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