The National Organizer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) Sammi Awuku has assured aggrieved students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) of his unflinching support in these trying moments. According to him, he is optimistic that the Ministry of Education will do everything possible within the shortest time possible to […]
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KNUST demo and Violence: Ministry of Education calls for calm as Minister meets parties tomorrow
The Ministry of Education is urging calm from the parties involved in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology following the deadly demonstration that took place there earlier today. The Ministry in a statement signed by Director of Communications, Vincent Ekow Assafuah stated that it has noted with concern the happenings in the school, […]
Suspension of Tempane SHS headmaster: reinstate headmaster before Friday of face our wrath- concerned youth
A group known as the concerned youth of Kusaug kingdom the in Garu/Tempane of the Upper East Region are calling for the immediate reinstatement of the suspended headmaster of the Tempane Senior High School (SHS), Ndego Dominic Amolale before Friday 12th October 2018 or face their wrath. The group in a statement signed by its […]
Just in: Ministry of education denies cancellation of double track system
The Ministry of Education has denied media reports that government has began the process of canceling the double system in some Senior High Schools. Reports were rife over the week end that government had backtracked on the policy in some schools particularly in the Northern region over poor infrastructure. But the Ministry in a statement […]
Free SHS: Professor Kwesi Yankah disowns John Mahama, says there is nothing to review
Minister of State incharge of tertiary education at the Ministry of Education, Professor Kwesi Yankah has called the bluff of former president John Dramani Mahama, practically telling him to mind his commentary about the Free Senior High School policy. In a press release issued by the Ministry and signed by the head of public relations, […]
Teacher licensure exams is a bait not to employ us-Trained teachers cry out
Concerned newly trained teachers in the country are up in arms against the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service for what they say is a deliberate ploy by government not to employ them through the introduction of the licensure exams. One of the executives of the trained teachers, Lydia Owusu who expressed the […]
Double-Track: teacher applicants to pay 40 cedis exam fee and write aptitude test on Sept 28
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that persons who applied for teaching appointment online with respect to the Double-Track system would have to write an aptitude test on September 28, 2018 Statement dated September 21, 2018, signed and issued by Cassandra Twum Ampofo, Head of Public Relations at the GES said areas to be […]
Kantanga vs. Conti: I Will Consult KNUST Council for a solution – President Akufo Addo to Alumni
Story by: Joseph Knight Gaisie President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured students and alumni of the University and Unity Halls of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) that he will consult with the University’s Council to find an amicable solution to recent events affecting the two halls. Addressing a seven-member joint […]
Teacher licensure exam: results to be released mid October, next exam slated for January 2019
The National Teaching Council has announced that the results of the licensure examination which was recently taken will be released in the middle of October 2018 while the next examination is slated to be conducted in January 2019. A statement issued by the council acknowledged the success of the first examination and admitted that there […]
C/R: Paramount Chief of Mankessim lauds government for Double-Track-says it is innovative and brilliant
The Paramount Chief of the Mankessim Traditional Area, Nana Amanfo Edu VI, has described the Double-Track system, which has ensured that some 450,000 students have gained admission into Senior High Schools across the country this year, as a brilliant and innovative policy, which must be lauded by all Ghanaians. According to Nana Amanfo Edu VI, […]
C/R: New UEW Vice Chancellor inducted, President calls for candour
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Very Reverend Father Professor Anthony Afful-Broni, to “use his full gifts” to promote the spirit of reconciliation in the University during his tenure of office. According to President Akufo-Addo, “it represents the surest route to success in […]
UW/R: Lawra MCE appeals to parents to motivate their wards to stay in school
Story by: Hon. Amos Gyetuo PRO, GES, Lawra The Municipal Chief Executive Officer for Lawra in the Upper West Region, Martin Bombaire has advised parents in the Municipality to take steps that will motivate their wards to stay in school. Mr. Bombaire who led a delegation comprising the Municipal Director of education, Mrs. Theresa Ninnang […]