Friday, April 24

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Ministry of Education Condemns Violence in Central Region Schools, Orders Immediate Investigation
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Ministry of Education Condemns Violence in Central Region Schools, Orders Immediate Investigation

Ministry of Education has strongly condemned acts of violence captured in viral videos involving students from two schools in the Central Region. In a statement signed by Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, Deputy Minister for Education, the Ministry described the incidents as deeply disturbing and unacceptable. According to the statement, preliminary information indicates that the students seen in the circulating videos are from two separate schools within the Central Region. GES Director-General Directed to Investigate The Ministry has directed the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) to launch an immediate investigation into the matter. As part of the process, the Director-General is scheduled to meet with: The Central Regional Director of GES The respective D...
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GTEC Approves University of Ghana Fees and Charges for 2025/2026 Academic Year
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GTEC Approves University of Ghana Fees and Charges for 2025/2026 Academic Year

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has officially approved the fees and charges to be levied by the University of Ghana for the 2025/2026 academic year, bringing clarity to students, parents, and university management. In a formal communication issued on behalf of the Minister of Education, the Director-General of GTEC outlined the approved fee components and emphasized compliance with the directive. According to the letter, the Academic Facility User Fee is to remain unchanged and pegged at the 2024/2025 academic year rate. Additionally, students will pay GHS 50 as Student Representative Council (SRC) dues and GHS 150 as SRC Development Levy. Graduate students are also required to pay a GHS 250 Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG) Development Levy. The ...
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GTEC Orders University of Ghana to Reverse Fee Increases for 2025/2026 Academic Year
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GTEC Orders University of Ghana to Reverse Fee Increases for 2025/2026 Academic Year

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed the University of Ghana to immediately reverse all fee increases implemented for the 2025/2026 academic year, citing a clear violation of an earlier directive. In a letter referencing an earlier correspondence dated November 3, 2025 (Ref. No. HA 42/1/01), GTEC reminded the University that all publicly funded tertiary institutions were expressly instructed not to increase fees for the 2025/2026 academic year. Despite this directive, the Commission said it had been informed that the University of Ghana raised fees by as much as 25 percent and, in some cases, introduced new charges without prior approval from the relevant authorities, contrary to existing laws. As a result, GTEC has outlined a series of mandatory actions the Un...
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Bekwai SDA Basic School Class of 1981 marks 60 years of life, friendship and lasting legacy 
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Bekwai SDA Basic School Class of 1981 marks 60 years of life, friendship and lasting legacy 

 The Class of 1981 of Bekwai SDA Basic School has marked a historic milestone, celebrating 60 years of life, friendship and shared heritage at a grand dinner and commemoration event held on Sunday, December 28, 2025.   Held on the theme “Together at 60,” the event brought together about 35 former classmates from across Ghana and the diaspora, including the United States and the United Kingdom, making the celebration a rare and emotionally significant reunion of primary school peers who have maintained lifelong bonds.  The highlight of the celebration was a special honour bestowed on the class’s former teacher, Mr. J. K. Mensah, whose lasting influence on the lives of his pupils was acknowledged through a moving citation.   The tribute drew applau...
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GES Confirms 2025/2026 Academic Calendar, Introduces Off-Campus Learning for Transitional Schools
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GES Confirms 2025/2026 Academic Calendar, Introduces Off-Campus Learning for Transitional Schools

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed that the 2025/2026 academic calendar for Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) remains unchanged. Management has also made provisions to support online and off-campus learning for students in transitional schools.According to the GES, the calendar for single-track schools is as follows: Forms 1 and 2 will report to school from 5th January to 27th February 2026, break from 27th February to 3rd May 2026, and resume on 4th May, concluding the academic year on 21st August. Form 3 students will report on 5th January, break from 28th February to 13th March, and return from 14th March to 21st June 2026.For transitional schools, the calendar has been tailored to include online and off-campus learning. Form 3 students will...
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Koforidua Technical University holds 22nd congregation with 3,011 students  
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Koforidua Technical University holds 22nd congregation with 3,011 students  

The Koforidua Technical University (KTU) has held its 22nd Congregation ceremony for 3,011 students who excelled in various academic programmes.  Out of the total number, Higher National Diploma (HND) graduands constituted 1,468, and 1,543 were BTech graduands.   Among the HND graduands, 141 obtained First Class, 758 obtained Second Class Upper Division, 556 obtained Second Class Lower Division, and 14 obtained passes.   For the BTech graduands, the number of First Class graduates were 244, Second Class Upper Division graduates were 943, Second Class Lower Division graduates were 351, and Passes were four.  In his speech, Professor John Owusu, the Vice-Chancellor of KTU, said the university was...
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RANDOM ALLOCATION OF BEDS TO LEVEL 100 STUDENTS – 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
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RANDOM ALLOCATION OF BEDS TO LEVEL 100 STUDENTS – 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR

In accordance with the University of Ghana's current In-Out-Out-Out residence policy, level 100 students who are interested in obtaining accommodation on campus are invited to sign-up for the Open Random Bed Allocation scheduled for January 12, 2026. Available beds in the University of Ghana traditional halls will be randomly allocated to interested level 100 students for the 2025/2026 academic year. This initiative is part of our commitment to maintaining a transparent and equitable room allocation system for students. Points to Note: Level 100 students interested in participating in the random bed assignment must opt-in after completing their academic registration. Use this link https://sts.ug.edu.gh to express interest. Level 100 students seeking university accommodation are s...
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A Library of Hope: How Effutu Is Writing Ghana’s Future
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A Library of Hope: How Effutu Is Writing Ghana’s Future

Effutu has emerged as a national beacon of literacy and educational transformation following the inauguration of the Richard C. Ekem Modern ICT Library, a landmark facility that reinforces the constituency’s growing reputation as Ghana’s leading hub for public libraries. On Monday, the new library was officially opened, bringing the total number of public libraries in the Effutu Constituency to 19 — the highest in the country. The achievement underscores a deliberate and sustained vision to strengthen reading culture and expand access to knowledge as a foundation for national development. In recognition of this commitment, the leadership of the Ghana Library Authority paid a courtesy call on the Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, at his Parliamentary office. Th...
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Afenyo-Markin Commissions R. C. Ekem Library & ICT Centre in Winneba
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Afenyo-Markin Commissions R. C. Ekem Library & ICT Centre in Winneba

The Member of Parliament for the Effutu Constituency and Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has commissioned the R. C. Ekem Library & ICT Centre, a modern learning facility located at Lowcost in Winneba. The newly inaugurated centre is designed to serve as a hub for learning, research, and community engagement, with a strong focus on promoting knowledge and skills in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). It provides a welcoming and conducive environment for students, researchers, and community members to access educational resources and digital tools. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Mr. Afenyo-Markin highlighted the importance of investing in education and digital literacy as key drivers of development, particularly for young people. He ...
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Kojo Oppong Nkrumah to Hand Over Two New Six-Unit Classroom Blocks in Ofoase/Ayirebi
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Kojo Oppong Nkrumah to Hand Over Two New Six-Unit Classroom Blocks in Ofoase/Ayirebi

The Member of Parliament for Ofoase/Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, is set to officially hand over two newly constructed six-unit classroom blocks to the communities of Anyinase and Bontodiase on Monday, 16th December 2025. The ceremony, scheduled for 9:00 a.m., will take place at Akyim Bontodiase and Akyim Anyinase, and marks a significant step toward improving educational infrastructure within the Ofoase/Ayirebi Constituency. Speaking ahead of the event, Mr. Oppong Nkrumah stated that the initiative forms part of his broader commitment to providing a conducive and supportive learning environment for children in the constituency. He emphasized that quality educational facilities are essential to enhancing teaching and learning outcomes and ensuring that pupils have the foundation need...
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