President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said that the next phase of the Free Senior High School programme will be powered by digitalization. He said this while announcing that 1.3 million tablets are going to be distributed to students under the Smart School Project. The tablets, he said, are fitted with digital content to aid […] The post Next phase of free SHS enhancement
Amina Haroun, the medical professional who leaked Kuami Eugene’s health information on social media has allegedly been suspended. Kuami Eugene sustained injuries on Sunday, March 17, 2024, after ramming his car into a tipper truck. The accident occurred at CP, close to the DSTV office towards the Dzowulu traffic light in Accra. He was taken […] The post Medical
Education drives economic growth and individual well-being. Secondary education, in particular, plays a crucial role. In recent decades, this recognition has encouraged several African countries to make secondary education free. One example is Ghana’s Free Public Senior High School (FreeSHS) policy, initiated in 2017. The policy aimed to remove cost barriers to secondary education, including fees, […] The post Ghana’s
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents considerable opportunities for the evolution and monetization of Africa’s trading sectors[1]. Upon full implementation and ratification by member states, this trade agreement will establish a cumulative market encompassing 1.3 billion individuals across 55 countries, boasting a collective GDP of approximately USD 3.4 trillion. The AfCFTA has been […] The post
The Ghana Police Service says twenty-one (21) persons have so far been confirmed dead following a fatal motor accident which occurred around the Pra-River Junction along the Juaso – Nkawkaw road on Friday 15th March 2024, at about 5:50 pm. Preliminary investigation indicates that suspect driver Yaw Egyiri (deceased) was driving a Ford Transit Mini […] The post Death toll in Kumasi-Accra
Dozens have been confirmed dead in an accident at Breku on the Kumasi-Accra road. The accident, reported to have occurred on Friday evening involved two sprinter buses. 14 died on the spot whilst 4 others died at the Juaso hospital. Several others are battling with life-threatening injuries at Juaso and Konongo government hospitals. The post Over 20 persons confirmed dead at Breku on Accra-Kumasi
Twenty persons have been confirmed dead in an accident at Breku on the Kumasi-Accra road. The accident, reported to have occurred on Friday evening involved two sprinter buses. 14 died on the spot whilst 6 others are said to have died at the Juaso hospital. Several others are battling with life-threatening injuries at Juaso and […] The post 20 persons confirmed dead at Breku on Accra-Kumasi road
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has suspended its proposed $20 round-trip passenger fee following parliamentary scrutiny. Parliament, on Wednesday, March 13th summoned the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, to address concerns regarding the fee’s legality. This action stemmed from objections raised by the Minority Caucus, who argued that the GACL lacked the authority […] The post GACL
“The beginning of every government starts with the education of our youth” – Pythagoras I listened attentively to the President’s address to the nation during the 67th Anniversary Read More... The post Unlocking The
A scene from the health screening exercise The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) held a free health screening exercise and music business seminar for its members last week in Read More... The post MUSIGA Holds Free Health Screening appeared first on DailyGuide
Nana Oye Bampoe Addo Free Senior High School (SHS) which was introduced by government in 2017, according to Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has increased enrolment in schools for both Read More... The post Free SHS Has Increased
Dr. Kyei addressing the participants The Director General of the Commission of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, has disclosed that stereotypes against women Read More... The post ‘Stereotypes Against Women In TVET Reducing’
The article highlights the proposal to limit free education to only day schools, which has been met with opposition. The author argues that such a policy would be discriminatory towards students from rural and remote areas, as well as those from low-income families who cannot afford to pay for boarding facilities. The article suggests that […] The post Rejoinder
The bus after the accident TWO PEOPLE are reported dead after a cement mixer suddenly dislodged from a truck and collided with an oncoming SsangYong bus. The unfortunate crash, the Read More... The post 2 Killed In Road Crash appeared first on DailyGuide
In a tragic accident, four individuals lost their lives following a collision between a tipper truck and a Ford transit passenger bus at Awutu Bereku on the Kasoa-Winneba highway. Read More... The post 4 Dead In Gory Accident appeared first on DailyGuide
A taskforce comprising the Tree Crop Development Authority, the Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and National Security, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, embarked on an exercise to crack down on smuggled vegetable oil on the Ghanaian market. During a swoop, eight shops were ordered to cease […] The post Taskforce
The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has accused the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) of double standards in the ongoing debate over the review of the Free Senior High School Policy. The governing NPP has consistently rejected calls for a review of the free SHS programme introduced in 2017. Speaking […] The post Free SHS
Kenya has waived entry fees for passport holders from South Africa and six other countries, following widespread criticism of the recently introduced $30 fee. The move aims to boost tourism and attract business travellers. Previously, all foreign passport holders were subject to visa requirements, but the government’s decision sparked backlash for potentially increasing travel costs […] The post Kenya
The pragmatic education policy introduced by the Akufo-Addo government has never received any acclaim from the opposition NDC. The late Lee Ocran, a Minister of Education under the late Read More... The post Why They Give Free SHS Bad Name appeared first on DailyGuide
The Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, says measures and strategies that were deplored through the collaborative efforts of the government, international organisations and healthcare providers across the country in the fight against HIV/AIDS have yielded tremendous results. “Worthy of note are increased access to Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) and a […] The post Ghana’s
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