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GES releases 2026/2027 academic calendar for basic schools
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially approved and released the academic calendar for the 2026/2027 academic year for all basic schools across the country, setting out reopening dates, vacation periods, mid-term breaks and the timetable for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
GES halts salary of Bole SHS teacher over alleged sexual misconduct
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has suspended the salary of a teacher at Bole Senior High School accused of engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct with a student after he allegedly absconded from duty following the incident. According to GES, the teacher failed to report to work after the allegation surfaced, promp...
Cabinet approves $300m World Bank facility for SHS infrastructure, Parliament to consider deal Tuesday
Cabinet has approved a proposed $300 million World Bank financing package to support infrastructure expansion in senior high schools, with Parliament expected to consider the agreement on Tuesday, July 21. Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu announced the approval during the Government Accountability Series in Accra...
UniMAC appoints Dr. Ernest Ofori Sarpong as First Chancellor
The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) has appointed Ernest Ofori Sarpong, the Chief Executive Officer of the Special Group of Companies, as its first Chancellor. The appointment takes effect on August 1, 2026, following approval by the University Governing Council at its meeting held on May 26, 2026,...
International Women in Education Conference honours 72 educators in Accra
The 12th International Women in Education Conference in Accra has recognised 72 women educators for their contributions to teaching and learning, under the theme “Another Level”. The 12th International Women in Education Conference has been held in Accra, bringing together educators, facilitators and stakeholders to di...
NSMQ 2026 regional qualifiers rescheduled for July 25 to August 10
The organisers of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) have announced a new schedule for the commencement of the 2026 Regional Qualifiers after an earlier postponement.
World Bank approves $300m support to end double-track system by 2027
The World Bank has approved a $300 million financing package to support Ghana’s efforts to phase out the double-track system in Senior High Schools by 2027. The funding will be used to implement the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results and Relevance for Jobs (STARR-J) Project, a major education initia...
Eastern Region: PTA donates 300 mono desks to Pope John SHS to improve teaching and learning
The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary at Effiduase, Koforidua in the Eastern region, has donated 300 mono desks to the school to complement the government’s efforts in improving educational infrastructure. The donation fulfills a pledge made by the PTA to help address t...
Transport Minister pledges support for Regional Maritime University as 417 graduate
The Regional Maritime University (RMU) has graduated 417 professionals at its 20th congregation, with the Minister for Transport, Mr Joseph Bukari Nikpe, pledging to reposition the institution as a globally competitive maritime training hub capable of producing world-class professionals. The ceremony, held in Accra on...
GES trains fourth cohort of district teacher support team on early childhood education
The Ghana Education Service (GES) under the Early Childhood Education Harmonised Scale Programme (ECEHSP), has trained coordinators, officers and deputy directors in charge of monitoring and supervision of kindergarten teachers.
GES suspends salary of interdicted Bole SHS teacher over alleged sexual misconduct
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has suspended the salary of a teacher at Bole Senior High School accused of engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct with a student after he allegedly absconded from duty following the incident.
Speaker Alban Bagbin donates 16,584 uniforms, commissions two classrooms at Nadowli-Kaleo
In a homecoming that mixed politics with purpose, Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin returned to Nadowli-Kaleo with two initiatives for pupils: 16,584 brand-new school uniforms and two six-unit classroom blocks with full ancillary facilities at Naro and Guree.