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PTAs Commend State Response to BOGISS Sexual Abuse Case, Demands Full Accountability
Parents' body commends government response to BOGISS abuse case, calls for nationwide vetting of school security personnel and swift prosecution.
“Government Trapped” Bright Simons Drops Saglemi Bombshell
An exposé by policy analyst and vice president of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons has reignited national debate over the Saglemi Housing Project, branding the saga a textbook case of “katanomics”—a term he uses to describe Ghana’s chronic disconnection between politics and policy. Simons’ commentary, published on X and picked up by observers, traces the origins […]
The 8 Prominent Ghanaians Directed to Drop ‘Dr.’ and ‘Professor’ Titles
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has intensified its nationwide crackdown on the misuse of academic titles, formally directing eight high-profile individuals to cease using titles such as “Dr.” and “Professor” that they have not earned through accredited academic processes. The directive is part of GTEC’s ongoing effort to uphold academic integrity and protect the […]
GES Reinstates PTA in All Public Senior High, Technical, and STEM Schools
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially reinstated Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in all Senior High, Technical, and STEM schools nationwide. The move follows a directive from President John Dramani Mahama and is aimed at reinforcing stakeholder collaboration in the delivery of quality education. In a press release signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations […]
Parliament To Pass National Scholarship Authority Bill This Week
Parliament is set to pass the National Scholarship Authority Bill by the end of this week, in what officials describe as a crucial measure to reform Ghana’s scholarship system and strengthen oversight mechanisms. The move follows an escalating controversy involving almost 200 Ghanaian students studying at the University of Memphis in the United States. The […]
Government Announces Free Access to SHS/TVET Placement Results
The Ministry of Education in Ghana has announced that access to the 2024/2025 Senior High School (SHS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) placement results will be free for students, parents, and the general public. This new measure removes the requirement for candidates to purchase pin codes, making the Computerized School Selection and […]
Accra Schools Join Forces at Green Tales Event to Promote Climate Action
Five leading schools in Accra recently united at the Green Tales event to promote climate action through the lens of indigenous sustainable practices. Saint Mary’s, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Labone Senior High, Accra Girls, and Accra Academy joined forces to inspire action against environmental degradation in Ghana, with a special focus on illegal mining. Held under […]
Former Auditor General Daniel Dormelevo on Public Sector Leadership
Daniel Dormelevo, the former auditor general, gave a thought-provoking lecture to students at Ashesi University on the value of service leadership and how individuals can influence good public sector leadership. During his talk on campus, Dormelevo emphasized the vital role of the public sector in the country’s progress. He stressed that while the private sector […]
UniMAC Launches Bachelor of Arts in Development Communications
University of Media, Arts, and Communication’s Institute of Journalism Responds to Ghana’s Development Needs with New Degree Program