Wednesday, October 29

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Upper East Region: 174 Junior High schools receive BSTEM equipment
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Upper East Region: 174 Junior High schools receive BSTEM equipment

A total of 174 selected Junior High Schools (JHS) across the 15 Municipal and Districts in the Upper East Region have received Basic Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (BSTEM) equipment to enhance practical teaching and learning. The equipment comprises a wide range of learning resources, from basic tools to advanced systems, including laptops for coding and programming, robotic kits, electricity and electronic sets, and solar power integration components, among others. The delivery of the equipment formed part of the government’s commitment to transform the educational sector by empowering basic schools to advance the teaching and learning of STEM for transitioning into the senior schools and to help address challenges of the digital age. The BSTEM project, being im...
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SOSA launches Star Basic School’s 50th anniversary celebration
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SOSA launches Star Basic School’s 50th anniversary celebration

The Star Old Students Association (SOSA) has launched the 50th anniversary celebration of the Star Basic School in Tema Community Five.  The school, established in 1975, commenced with kindergarten and primary classes, and expanded in 1987 to include junior high school.  Mr Kwadwo Owusu Baah, the Chairman of SOSA, speaking at the launch, stated that the anniversary celebration of Star Basic School marked a milestone of five decades of excellence in education and community impact. Mr Baah saluted the leadership of teachers, parents, administrators, and students who have poured their hearts into making the school what it is today, adding that the school did not just give them an education but rather a foundation of discipline, hard work, integrity, and excellence. H...
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Biakoye MP empowers best SHS students  
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Biakoye MP empowers best SHS students  

Madam Formadi Jean-Marie, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Biakoye Constituency in the Oti Region, has taken a step to motivate excellence by empowering the best fresh Senior High School (SHS) students in her area.   The 500 students, who achieved between aggregates 6-15, were singled out for recognition and supported with mattresses, chop boxes and two pairs of bed sheets.   This initiative by the MP aims to encourage academic excellence and reward students who have worked hard to achieve outstanding results during the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).   The MP's gesture is expected to motivate the other students to strive towards excellence in their ac...
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GES Interdicts Okadjakrom SHTS Teacher Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct
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GES Interdicts Okadjakrom SHTS Teacher Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted Mr. Mfo Richard Tibetor, a teacher at Okadjakrom Senior High Technical School in the Jasikan Municipality of the Oti Region, following allegations of sexual misconduct. A disturbing video circulating on social media allegedly shows Mr. Tibetor engaging in an inappropriate act with a female student. GES described the alleged conduct as “unacceptable, unethical, and a clear violation of the professional code of conduct for teachers.” In a statement signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES, management confirmed that Mr. Tibetor has been barred from entering the school premises while investigations continue. The Service reassured parents, guardians, and the general public that the safety and protection of students remain...
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Ghana Secures New Scholarships for Capacity Building and Tertiary Education
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Ghana Secures New Scholarships for Capacity Building and Tertiary Education

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the availability of new scholarships for Ghanaians through its diplomatic engagements with partner countries. These opportunities cover both short-term capacity-building training programmes and full tertiary education in various fields of study. According to the Ministry, details of the training programmes have been uploaded on its official website https://mfa.gov.gh to make them easily accessible to the public. In addition, scholarships received from partner countries are transmitted to the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat, which oversees their distribution to qualified applicants. The Ministry encouraged interested Ghanaians to apply directly via its website or contact the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat for information on available schola...
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Assistant Headmaster of KNUST Senior High School Removed Over Viral Video
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Assistant Headmaster of KNUST Senior High School Removed Over Viral Video

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has removed Mr. Charles Akwasi Aidoo, the Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of KNUST Senior High School, from office following the circulation of a viral video allegedly involving him in a compromising situation with a female student. In a statement signed by Mr. Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES, management described the matter as one of utmost seriousness and assured the public that swift action has been taken to protect students and maintain the integrity of the teaching profession. “Mr. Aidoo has already been removed from office and prohibited from visiting the school while thorough investigations are being carried out,” the statement read. The Service further assured stakeholders, parents, and students that due process will be follo...
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Ho West DCE hands over six-unit classroom block project at Tsito
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Ho West DCE hands over six-unit classroom block project at Tsito

The Ho West District Assembly has handed over a six-unit classroom block project to a contractor for construction at Tsito Methodist Basic School to enhance educational infrastructure in the district. The GH¢1.7 million project, to be executed by FRADOFIL Construction Limited within six months, will provide six classrooms with auxiliary facilities to ease congestion and improve teaching and learning. At the handing-over ceremony, Mr. Francis Profer Dusey, District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ho West, said the project formed part of government’s broader agenda to expand access to quality education. He assured that the contractor had the necessary support for timely delivery. “Education is the foundation of development, and this project demonstrates our commitment to providing childre...
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Ho-Dome A.M.E. Zion Basic School wins NCCE Civic Fest competition
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Ho-Dome A.M.E. Zion Basic School wins NCCE Civic Fest competition

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), with support from Fidelity Bank Ghana, has held its maiden Civic Fest Celebration and Competition in the Ho Municipality. The event forms part of NCCE’s Climate Action Awareness Project on the theme “Protecting Our Environment: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” The event featured three Civic Education Clubs from Philip-Akpo Memorial JHS, Dome A.M.E. Zion Basic School, and Mawuli JHS, who showcased their knowledge of civic values, environmental protection, and national issues through drama, poetry, dance, rap, comedy, and exhibitions of recycled plastic products. After a keenly contested competition, the Ho-Dome A.M.E. Zion Basic School emerged as the overall winner, impressing the judges with their creativity and strong understanding of t...
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SDD-UBIDS reaffirms commitment to contributing to development through research 
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SDD-UBIDS reaffirms commitment to contributing to development through research 

The Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS) has opened its fifth Research and Development Conference, reaffirming its commitment to contributing to regional and national development through research.  The 2025 conference, on the theme: “Sustainable Pathways for Peace, Governance, and Inclusive Development in Africa”, reflected Ghana and Africa’s development priorities and aligned with the global Agenda 2030, particularly Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16 on peace, justice, and strong institutions.  The three-day conference brought together over one hundred registered participants from institutions across the country, including the University of Ghana, the University for Development Studies, University of Cape Coast, and Ghana...
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Overloaded SHS admission prospectus worries parents
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Overloaded SHS admission prospectus worries parents

Some parents seeking admission for their wards into Senior High Schools (SHSs) have raised concerns over what they describe as an “overloaded” and financially burdensome admission prospectus. They said the long list of items, coupled with high levies, was putting undue pressure on struggling families, and appealed to the government and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to intervene. At the Evangelical Presbyterian SHS (HEPSS) in Hohoe, a parent told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that the Parents-Teacher Association (PTA) dues alone amounted to GH¢582.00, aside other charges and requirements such as exeat cards, mattresses, chop boxes, trunks, provisions, toiletries, and a ream of A4 sheets. He argued that the financial demands contradicted the spirit of the Free SHS policy, which se...
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