4,914 The Municipal Chief Executive for Oforikrom, Hon. Answel Sadat, has taken a significant step towards promoting education and supporting young learners in the municipality. Together with the Oforikrom Municipal Education Director and staff of the Oforikrom Municipal Assembly, Hon. Sadat visited some selected schools within the municipality to mark the “My First Day at […]
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Ghana Education Service Releases 2025/2026 Academic Calendar for Second Cycle Institutions
4,945 The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially released the academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic year for all second cycle institutions across the country. In a circular dated August 20, 2025, and addressed to all Regional Directors of the GES, the Director of the Schools and Instructions Division, Prince C. Agyemang-Duah, announced that the […]
Private Universities Founders Association Mourns Tragic Helicopter Crash Victims
2,649 The Private Universities Founders Association (PUFA), Ghana, has expressed its deepest sympathies to the government and families of eight notable Ghanaians who lost their lives in a tragic helicopter crash in the Adansi Akrofuom District, Ashanti Region, on August 6, 2025. The deceased include Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence; Dr. Ibrahim Murtala […]
Ghana Education Service Announces Full Payment of Capitation Grant Arrears for Basic Schools
890 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 […]
“Making Ghana the True Black Star of the World” Book launched in Bibiani
2,384 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 […]
Two St. Louis SHS Students Foil Breakout Attempt, Caught Hiding in Car Trunk
2,239 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 […]
Ministry of Education Consoles Families of Seven Lawra SHS Students Who Perished in Canoe Accident
1,482 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 […]
Ghana Education Service Extends School Selection Period for Junior High Schools
1,714 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, […]
Ministry of Education Expands FSHS Policy to Private Schools
1,365 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 […]
Updates on GES Promotions 2025: Key Developments and Timelines
1,326 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 […]







