Bodomase St. Stephen RC JHS marked Catholic Education Week with diverse activities, highlighting a vibrant Cooking, Arts, and Skills display. Students showcased creativity through traditional Ghanaian dishes, impressing both staff and guests. Headteacher Mr. Jude Brefo Owusu praised their dedication, emphasizing the school’s commitment to skill development.
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Just In: Veteran Actor Mawuli Semevo Reported Dead
Veteran Ghanaian actor Mawuli Semevo has passed away on February 20, 2025, while receiving treatment for severe burns. His colleague, Ken Fiati, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a Facebook post.
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Akufo-Addo’s Address at the General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Autobiography Event
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Effutu MCE Presents 100 Mattresses to Winneba Municipal Hospital on Behalf of Afenyo-Markin
Hon. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin has donated 100 mattresses to Winneba Municipal Hospital to enhance healthcare delivery. The Effutu MCE and NPP Constituency Chairman presented the items on his behalf, emphasizing his commitment to quality medical services.
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Mahama Expresses Gratitude to Organised Labour for Successful Wage Negotiations
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Government Increases Minimum Wage and Base Pay by 10% for Public Workers
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Union Leaders Reject GES Director-General’s Directive to Revoke New Recruits
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President Mahama Appoints Dr. Abiba Zakariah as Acting Commissioner of the National Insurance Commission
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Mahama Sets March 31 as Deadline for His Appointees to Declare Their Assets
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President Mahama Submits His Completed Asset Declaration Forms to Auditor-General
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GES Cautions Basic School Headteachers Against Unauthorized BECE Registration Fees
The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a strong warning to Basic School Headteachers.
According to the release, GES has taken notice of allegations circulating on social media that some Heads of Basic Schools are imposing unauthorized BECE registration fees on final-year students.
Management of GES emphasized that such fees are unauthorized and directed all Heads to cease the practice immediately.
The letter urged all Regional Directors to instruct MMD Directors to monitor the situation and caution all Heads of Basic Schools.
It further stressed that any Head who has collected unauthorized fees must refund the monies promptly. Failure to comply will result in sanctions.
Heads of Basic Schools are also reminded that late registration of candidates will not be permitted. Therefore, all eligible candidates must be registered within the stipulated registration period set by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).
The letter advised the general public to stay informed and take note of these directives.
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Operation Recover All Loot Submits Its Report to Mahama
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Chief Clearing Agent: Manasseh Azure Awuni’s Message to President Mahama
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Government of Ghana to Engage with IMF on a Staff Visit for the 2025 Budget
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GNAT Constitution: Download the Full Document Here
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2025 GES Teacher Promotion Exams: List of Topics to Cover
GH Educate has compiled essential topics to help teachers prepare for the 2025 GES Promotion Exams. The list covers areas such as education history, curriculum, policies, assessment, and professional ethics. Teachers can join the 2025 WhatsApp Study Group or call 0207329139 for more details.
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Cristiano Ronaldo at 40: His Achievements in Football
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The National Teaching Council Hosts the Sierra Leone Teaching Service Commission in Ghana
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University of Cape Coast Inaugurates New Gatehouse and Shuttle Terminal
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Ghana to Reintroduce Road and Bridge Toll System
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GSS Denies Recruitment Circular for Population and Housing Census
he Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has alerted the public to disregard a false recruitment notice for the 2025 Population and Housing Census circulating on social media. The agency clarified that the official census occurs every 10 years, with the last conducted in 2021, making the next one due after 2025.
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National Service Authority (NSA) Goes Cashless in Payments
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President Mahama Appoints Deputy Ministers: Full List Here
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WAEC Visits New GES Director-General to Congratulate Him
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Education Minister Inaugurates 8-Member Committee for National Education Forum
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Sekyere Kumawu Education Directorate Donates GH₵19,000 to Headteacher of Akrofoso D/A JHS
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Government Begins Negotiations on the 2025 Minimum Wage
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Just In: Police Arrest Nsoatreman FC Owner and Two Others
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