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GES to announce shortlisted recruitment candidates by July 20
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that shortlisted candidates for its ongoing recruitment exercise will be published by July 20, 2026, with successful applicants expected to begin work on August 31, 2026. In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 23, and signed by the Deputy Director-General (Management Serv...
COKA calls for united front against galamsey
The National Teaching Council has disclosed that more than 42,000 teachers currently working in basic and senior high schools across Ghana do not possess the required professional teaching qualifications.
2025 WASSCE results decline due to lack of clear education formula — Dr Osei Adutwum
Former Education Minister and Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe Constituency, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has attributed the drop in the 2025 WASSCE results to what he describes as the absence of a clear and structured education formula guiding the system.
How an encounter with Akufo-Addo in America brought me back to Ghana – Adutwum
Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe Constituency and former Education Minister, Yaw Osei Adutwum, has recounted how a chance encounter with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in the United States ultimately led to his return to Ghana to serve in public office. During an appearance on The Career Trail Season 4 on Joy L...
Education Minister pledges more infrastructure boost for PRESEC
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu has announced an infrastructure package for the Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School in Accra as part of celebrations marking 200 years of the Presbyterian Church in Ghana and 90 years of the school. The projects include a 5000-seater assembly hall, a two-storey dormitory, two...
Over 500,000 candidates begin 2026 WASSCE across Ghana today
Final-year Senior High School (SHS) students across Ghana have joined their counterparts in other West African countries to begin the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), starting with Oral English today.
Government reaffirms commitment to TVET reform at launch of Ghana TVET report 2026
The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to positioning Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a central pillar of national development, following the official launch of the 3rd Edition of the Ghana TVET Report at a high-level symposium organised by the Commission for Technical and Vocat...
SSNIT must bow its head in shame — Rent Commissioner slams exorbitant Pentagon hostel fees
Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku has criticised the high cost of hostel accommodation at the University of Ghana, accusing the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) of exploiting students through what he described as exorbitant charges at the Pentagon Hostel, popularly known as “Pent.” Speaking on Hitz...
Gov’t secures funding to stabilise Free SHS Feeding programme – Haruna Iddrisu
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has assured the public that the government has put in place sufficient financial arrangements to ensure a steady and reliable supply of food for students under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme.
WAEC Awards: PRESEC-Legon student grabs best business student prize
A former student of Presbyterian Boys' Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, has been named West Africa’s Best Business Student at the latest West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Distinction Awards.
2026 WASSCE begins on Wednesday, May 13, with oral English as 509,862 candidates register
Final-year senior high school (SHS) students from Ghana officially rejoin their West African counterparts tomorrow to write the May-June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates (SC), beginning with oral English.
Acting Rent Commissioner accuses hostel operators of exploiting students through utility charges
Acting Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku has accused some private hostel operators of exploiting students through the way utility charges are incorporated into accommodation fees. Speaking on JoyNews’ Super Morning Show, Mr Opoku questioned why students in hostels with prepaid electricity meters are still required to p...