The Ghana Education Service (GES), in partnership with the Free SHS Secretariat and Ghana TVET, has announced the training and sensitization schedule for the 2025 School Selection and Placement Guidelines. The programme will run from 19th May to 7th June 2025, with directives for Regional and District Education Directors to facilitate participation.
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GES Management HQ Engages with Private School Associations’ Ghana Executive
The Ghana Education Service (GES) Headquarters met with the Ghana Executive of Private School Associations on May 14, 2025, in Accra to discuss leveraging private school infrastructure to support the Free SHS programme, reduce congestion in public schools, and phase out the double-track system.
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MULTIPAC Ghana Ltd Donates Motorbikes and Water to Support Community Policing Activities
Multipac Ghana Ltd has donated 12 motorbikes and 200 packs of Perla bottled water to the Ghana Police Service to support community policing efforts. The presentation, made by General Manager Rabea Bourji and received by IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno, aims to enhance police mobility and strengthen operations.
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Download NaCCA-Approved Readers and Storybooks
What are the NaCCA-approved readers and storybooks? Want to know which books are recommended for KG1 to JHS 3? Need a downloadable list of approved reading materials (books) in Ghana?
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NaCCA-Approved JHS 1 Literature Book for 2027 BECE
Which literature book has NaCCA approved for JHS1 in the 2024/2025 academic year? What will replace Cockcrow for the 2027 BECE? Who authored The Beacon of Light Commentary?
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Central Region Welcomes New Regional Education Director
Dr. (Mrs.) Juliette Dufie Otami has been appointed as the substantive Regional Education Director for the Central Region. With over 25 years of experience in the education sector and a recent role as District Director for Abura Asebu Kwamankese
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Our Victory is in the Judgment, Not the Award: Tiger Eye PI
Anas Aremeyaw Anas, CEO of Tiger Eye PI, responds to Kennedy Agyapong’s press release following a U.S. court ruling that found Agyapong guilty of malicious defamation. While the monetary award was reduced from $18 million to $500, Anas emphasizes that the true victory lies in the court’s judgment, not the amount awarded.
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US Federal Court Reduce Ken Agyapong Defamation $18 Million to $500
Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong has secured a major legal victory as a US Federal Court slashes an $18 million defamation award against him to a symbolic $500. The ruling follows a successful legal challenge arguing the original damages were excessive and unsupported.
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Ato Is Really ‘Forson’ the Cedi Appreciation
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, is gaining praise as the Cedi makes a sustained comeback against major currencies. With the local currency appreciating from nearly GH₵17 to under GH₵13, many credit his leadership, fiscal discipline, and economic reforms. Is Ato really “Forson” the Cedi?
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GUTA Appeals to Traders to Adjust Prices for Goods and Services
he Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) is urging traders to reduce the prices of goods and services in response to the cedi’s recent appreciation against major foreign currencies. In a statement, GUTA emphasized the need for the trading community to reflect these currency gains in pricing, bringing much-needed relief to consumers across Ghana.
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President Mahama Appoints Mensah Thompson as Deputy Director-General of SEC
H.E. John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mensah Thompson, former Executive Director of ASEPA, as the new Acting Deputy Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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NAPO Visits Asante Mampong to Commiserate with Nana Mampong Hemaa
Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, paid a solemn visit to Asante Mampong on May 11, 2025, to commiserate with Nana Mamponghemaa, Nana Agyakoma Dufie II, following the passing of Daasebre Nana Osei Bonsu II, the revered Mamponghene and occupant of the Silver Stool of Asanteman.
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Special Prosecutor Visits IGP at the National Police Headquarters
The Special Prosecutor, Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, visited the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, at the National Police Headquarters to strengthen inter-agency collaboration and enhance operational support between the OSP and the Ghana Police Service.
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Learning Theories in Education – Part 2
What Are Learning Theories? Constructivism, Humanism, and Social Learning—and how they can transform basic school teaching in Ghana.
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Learning Theories in Education – Part 1
What Are Learning Theories? Behaviorism and Cognitivism—in simple terms, focusing on how they help teachers in Ghana plan better lessons. Learn how rewards, punishments, memory strategies, and thinking skills improve classroom teaching and learning.
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President Mahama Nominates Kwasi Amankwaa as District Chief Executive for Kumawu
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Kwasi Amankwaa, popularly known as Tom C, as the District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Kumawu District. The announcement was made via a press release from the Office of the President on May 6, 2025, pending approval by the District Assembly.
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President Mahama Nominates MMDCEs for Ashanti Region
H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of Ghana, has nominated 40 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) for the Ashanti Region in line with Article 243(1) of the 1992 Constitution and the Local Governance Act, 2017 (Act 940). The nominations, announced on May 6, 2025, await approval from the respective local assemblies.
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State Capture Is Dead Under Mahama Administration: Okudzeto Ablakwa Claims
Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana’s Foreign Minister and MP for North Tongu, has declared that state capture is dead under President Mahama’s administration. This claim follows the launch of a new Code of Conduct that bans government officials from acquiring state assets, a move aimed at deepening political accountability and restoring public trust in governance.
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Hon. Mubarak Muntaka Commissions GIS Centre of Excellence and Newly Constructed Residential Accommodation
Hon. Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, Minister for the Interior and MP for Asawase, has commissioned the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) Centre of Excellence and 84-unit residential accommodation in Accra. The new facilities aim to boost officer training, enhance migration management, and improve the living standards of GIS personnel.
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President Mahama Appoints Elizabeth Yankah as Deputy National Security Coordinator
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Elizabeth Ama Yankah as Deputy National Security Coordinator. Her background in the banking industry is expected to bring valuable administrative insight to national security operations.
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GES to Conduct School Selection and Upload Exercise Ahead of 2025 BECE
The Ghana Education Service (GES) is set to conduct the 2025 school selection and upload exercise ahead of the BECE, marking a major shift in policy. Previously done after the exam, this year’s process is expected to take place before candidates write their papers, with the BECE scheduled for June 11–17, 2025.
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President Mahama Swears In Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu as Government Statistician
H.E. John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu as Ghana’s new Government Statistician at a ceremony held at Jubilee House. President Mahama charged Dr. Iddrisu to lead a data revolution that places credible statistics at the heart of Ghana’s national resetting agenda.
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Ghana School Feeding Caterers’ Contracts Terminated
The Government of Ghana has terminated all contracts under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) with immediate effect, effective 2nd May 2025. The GSFP Secretariat has directed that no current caterer should provide meals in the third term of the 2024/2025 academic year, as part of a nationwide restructuring exercise.
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Komfo Anokye Hospital CEO Sacked, Government to Announce New CEO Soon
Prof. Otchere Addai-Mensah has been relieved of his duties as CEO of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) following a meeting with Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh. His leadership saw significant progress under the Heal KATH initiative.
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Dr. Bawumia Visits Stabbed KNUST Student at Komfo Anokye Hospital
Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President of Ghana, has visited Herbert, a KNUST student who was stabbed in Kumasi following an incident during the NPP’s Thank You Tour. Herbert, a member of Unity Hall, was injured after a dispute and is currently receiving treatment at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
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President Mahama Appoints Matilda Asante-Asiedu as Deputy Governor of Bank of Ghana
H.E. John Dramani Mahama has appointed Mrs. Matilda Asante-Asiedu as Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, reinforcing the institution’s leadership with a seasoned Chartered Banker and corporate executive. Mrs. Asante-Asiedu brings extensive experience from Access Bank Ghana PLC and holds advanced degrees from GIMPA Business School and Cardiff University.
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Mahama Appoints Mubarick Masawudu as the Deputy Director-General of Ghana Maritime Authority
President John Mahama has appointed Mubarick Masawudu as the new Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA). The appointment follows the sacking of Mr. Thomas Kofi Alonsi, and Masawudu will work alongside Director-General Naval Captain Kamal-Deen Ali.
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UEW Chancellor Appeals for Peace in Bawku
Neenyi Ghartey VII, Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has called for an end to the ongoing violence in Bawku, urging unity and peace during the university’s 29th Congregation on April 26, 2025. Speaking as both a Chancellor and a concerned citizen, he highlighted the devastating impact of conflict on education, families, and livelihoods.
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Over 70,000 Passports Have Not Been Collected: Okudzeto Ablakwa Reveals
Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister for Foreign Affairs, has disclosed that over 70,000 passports remain uncollected at Ghana’s Passport Office due to widespread frustrations in the application process. He assured Ghanaians of an upcoming e-trackable courier delivery system.
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Shame on Those Who Sold Opportunities for Personal Gain: Kennedy Ohene Agyapong
Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has strongly condemned individuals who sold opportunities such as jobs and scholarships for personal gain. In a Facebook statement, he stressed that the hardworking grassroots of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) deserved better, calling for unity and accountability within the party.