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Ghana Education Service Announces Full Payment of Capitation Grant Arrears for Basic Schools

166  The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that the Government of Ghana has fully settled all outstanding arrears of the Capitation Grant for basic schools from 2023 to date. This announcement was made through a press release issued by the Public Relations Unit of the GES on July 23, 2025. The Capitation Grant plays […]

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“Making Ghana the True Black Star of the World” Book launched in Bibiani

567  A book titled: “Making Ghana the True Black Star of the World” has been launched at Bibiani, outlining 16 key ministries and 58 policies to drive economic growth and stability, to attract investors and boost Ghana’s global recognition. The 382-page book with sixteen chapters provides a comprehensive analysis of policies and strategies to attract […]

Education Politics

Two St. Louis SHS Students Foil Breakout Attempt, Caught Hiding in Car Trunk

479  A dramatic incident unfolded at St. Louis Senior High School in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, where two female students were caught hiding in the trunk of a private vehicle in an apparent attempt to break school bounds. The students were discovered during a routine security inspection on campus when school authorities intercepted a car suspected […]

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Ministry of Education Consoles Families of Seven Lawra SHS Students Who Perished in Canoe Accident

306  The Ministry of Education has extended its deepest condolences to the families of seven students from Lawra Senior High School who tragically lost their lives in a canoe accident on Saturday, June 15, 2025. The incident occurred when ten students from the school’s cadet corps attempted to cross the Black Volta River near Dikpe […]

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Ghana Education Service Extends School Selection Period for Junior High Schools

369  In a significant development aimed at enhancing the school selection process for Junior High Schools (JHS) in Ghana, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced an extension of the deadline for the school selection process. This decision, communicated through an official letter dated June 13, 2025, and addressed to all Regional Directors of Education, […]

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Ministry of Education Expands FSHS Policy to Private Schools

252  The Ministry of Education has announced a major milestone in the implementation of the Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy with the release of the first list of selected private schools to be included in the pilot program. This development underscores the Ministry’s commitment to promoting equity in educational opportunities and expanding access to […]

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Updates on GES Promotions 2025: Key Developments and Timelines

220  The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released crucial updates on the 2025 promotions for teachers, outlining key developments and timelines for various ranks, including Principal Superintendent (P/S) to Director II. These updates provide clarity on the promotion process, eligibility criteria, and timelines for teachers who have been eagerly awaiting their promotions. Automatic Placement on […]

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University of Health and Allied Sciences to be Renamed in Honor of Late President John Evans Atta Mills

374  In a significant tribute to the late President John Evans Atta Mills, the Minister for Education, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in Ho would be renamed the John Evans Atta Mills University of Health and Allied Sciences. This decision was made during the inauguration of […]

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Kofi Adade Foundation donates educational materials to selected BECE candidates in Kumasi Metropolis

505  The former Assembly Member for Kumawu-Dadease electoral area in the Sekyere Kumawu district of the Ashanti region,who doubles as a senior reporter of Oyerepa TV & Fm in Kumasi,has once again visited and donated learning materials to selected BECE candidates within the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly(KMA). The Senior Journalist,who is also the Chief Executive officer […]

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Compulsory foreign language to be introduced in SHS 2 by end of 2025

288  Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has revealed plans by President John Dramani Mahama to introduce a compulsory foreign language course for second-year Senior High School (SHS) students by the end of the year. The policy, aimed at boosting students’ global competitiveness, will allow learners to choose from a range of international languages, including French, Spanish, […]