he Ghana Education Service (GES) has rolled out Year Two subject-specific Professional Learning Community (PLC) Handbooks to support the implementation of the Senior High School (SHS) curriculum. According to GES, PLC Coordinators from all SHSs will undergo training to enhance …
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Ministry of Education to Host First-Ever National Artificial Intelligence Conference in Ghana
The Ministry of Education has announced plans to host Ghana’s first-ever national conference on Artificial Intelligence in November
Final Burial Rites of Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III Scheduled for Four Days in Kumasi
The Office of the Asantehene, led by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has officially announced the final burial rites of Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The ceremony will span four days
GES Announces Virtual Learning for Senior High School Students on CHANNEL MoE TV
The Ghana Education Service (GES), in collaboration with the Centre for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS), has introduced virtual learning for Form One Senior High School students.
Ken Ohene Agyapong to Begin Nationwide Unity Tour on September 5
Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong is set to begin his nationwide Unity Tour on September 5, as part of his preparations for the NPP Presidential Primaries scheduled for January 31
Minister for Finance Inaugurates Three Technical Committees to Strengthen Agriculture
Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister for Finance, has inaugurated three Technical Committees to strengthen agriculture financing and boost productivity in key economic crops. The committees – on Agriculture Financing, Oil Palm, and Cocoa
“The Presidential Jet Debate – My Proud Legacy for God and Country,” Okudzeto Ablakwa Shares
Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has delivered a candid statement on the Presidential Jet Debate, reaffirming his unwavering stance on protecting the public purse.
Hon. Haruna Iddrisu Launches BSTEM Training Programme in Sunyani
Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education, has launched the BSTEM training programme in Sunyani to strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education from the foundational level.
Ghanaian Government Pays GH¢9.7 Billion in Coupons Under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP)
The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Finance, has announced the successful payment of GH¢9.7 billion in coupons under the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). This brings total disbursements under the programme for 2025 to GH¢19.4 billion.
GES Opens Teacher Promotion Application Portal – Apply Now!
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially opened the Teacher Promotion Application Portal for qualified teachers and officers due for promotion.
Hon. Afenyo-Markin Donates GH₵50,000 to Methodist Youth Fellowship in Winneba
Hon. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, Minority Leader and MP for Effutu, has donated GH₵50,000 to the Methodist Youth Fellowship (MYF) Ghana during its 19th Biennial Connexional Delegates’ Conference at the Ebenezer Methodist Cathedral, Winneba.
Funeral Arrangements for the Eight Departed Heroes of the August 6 Helicopter Crash
The Government of Ghana has announced detailed arrangements for the state funeral of the eight heroes who perished in the August 6, helicopter crash. The solemn ceremony, set for the Black Star Square, will feature tributes, a military-led service, and a burial at the military cemetery.
We Call for Intensified Prayer for the Nation: Government Appeals
The Government of Ghana, through the Office of the Presidential Envoy for Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations, has called on religious leaders to submit prophecies of national importance and intensify prayers for the President, state institutions, bereaved families
Ghana to Host State Funeral in Honour of Victims of the August 6 Helicopter Crash
Ghana will hold a state funeral on August 13, at Black Star Square to honour eight victims of the August 6 helicopter crash, including five public officials and three Armed Forces personnel.
The Berean Family to Present Berean Conference 2025
The Berean Family is set to present the 2025 Berean Conference under the theme “Building Yourself Like the People of Berea”. The event is Scheduled from August 22 to 24 via Google Meet
How to Apply for Various Types of Leave Available for Teachers
What types of leave are available to teachers under the GES? How can a teacher apply for study leave with pay? What documents are required for sick leave approval? When should casual leave be requested? Who approves maternity and paternity leave?
Types of Leave Available for Teachers in Ghana
What types of leave are available to teachers under GES? How should a teacher apply for casual or maternity leave correctly? Who is responsible for approving and documenting teacher leave? What are the Ghana Education Service types of leave for teachers?
Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye Urges the Government to Reconsider Kumasi-Accra Expressway Proposal
President John Dramani Mahama has reassigned key ministerial roles following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Ghana’s Defence and Environment Ministers. Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson will assume additional duties as Defence Minister, while Hon. Emmanuel Kofi Buah takes over the Environment, Science and Technology
Ensure Single Spine Pay Reflects Economic Conditions – Pelpuo Urges New Governing Board of FWSC
Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, has inaugurated a newly constituted Governing Board for the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC). He called for a comprehensive review of the Single Spine Pay Policy to ensure equity
Mahama Appoints Mr. Beautiful to the Governing Board of the Ghana Creative Arts Agency
President John Mahama has appointed actor Mr. Beautiful to the newly constituted Governing Board of Ghana’s Creative Arts Agency. The diverse board includes top industry figures such as opera singer Kokui Selormey and actress Akorfa Edjeani Asiedu.
NPP Inaugurates Two Key Committees Ahead of 2026 Presidential Primaries
The National Council of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has inaugurated the Vetting and Elections Committees to oversee the party’s presidential primaries. Chaired by Hon. Dr. Kwame Addo-Kufuor and Hon. Joseph Osei-Owusu respectively
Progress, Gaps, and Way forward on the Education Strategic Plan (2018–2030)
What has Ghana achieved so far under the Education Strategic Plan (ESP) 2018–2030?
Why do rural schools still face teacher shortages and poor infrastructure?
Which targets remain unmet or partially achieved under the ESP?
Ken Ohene Agyapong Picks Nomination Form to Contest NPP Presidential Primaries
Ken Ohene Agyapong officially Picks his Nomination form to contest NPP Presidential Primaries in January.
Download GES CODE of Conduct for Students
How to download Ghana Education Service (GES) CODE of Conduct for Students?
What is the Education Strategic Plan (2018 – 2030)?
What is the Education Strategic Plan (ESP) 2018–2030?,
How is Ghana transforming its education system through the ESP?,
What are the core goals of Ghana’s long-term education strategy?,
Oyoko Methodist Senior High School Dormitory Ravaged by Fire
A fire outbreak at Oyoko Methodist Senior High School in the New Juaben Municipality of Ghana’s Eastern Region on August 4, 2025, destroyed a housemaster’s bungalow and affected the boys’ dormitory.
Thomas Partey Granted Bail After Court Appearance in Rape Case
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been granted bail after appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on charges of rape and sexual assault.
UCC Inaugurates Smart Classroom to Enhance Teaching and Learning
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has inaugurated a state-of-the-art smart classroom to enhance teaching and learning through Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Led by Vice-Chancellor Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong
Youth Employment Agency Signs MoU with National Insurance Commission to Train 500 Youth
The Youth Employment Agency (YEA), under the leadership of CEO Malik Basintale, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Insurance Commission to train and deploy 500 youth as certified insurance agents through the Ghana Insurance College.
Ghanaian Government Increases Cocoa Producer Price from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per Tonne
The Ghanaian government has announced a significant increase in the cocoa producer price from US$3,100 to US$5,040 per tonne for the 2025/2026 season.
