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E.P College of Education unveils six-bedroom staff flat at Amedzofe
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E.P College of Education unveils six-bedroom staff flat at Amedzofe

The Evangelical Presbyterian (E.P) College of Education at Amedzofe has inaugurated a newly constructed six-bedroom staff flat, to improve teacher accommodation and enhance teaching and learning outcomes. The project, described as the College’s “75th Anniversary Remembrance Project,” was financed through the school’s Internally Generated Funds (IGF) and proceeds from its 75th anniversary celebrations. Dr Dickson Tsey, the Principal of the College, made the announcement during the institution’s 17th Congregation ceremony, where he commended staff, students, and alumni for supporting the initiative. He explained that the flat would accommodate six lecturers, ensuring that staff remained on campus to provide academic and mentorship support to students. “The staff flat is a direct ...
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Many Girls Acquire HIV During First Sexual Experience – GAC 
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Many Girls Acquire HIV During First Sexual Experience – GAC 

The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has revealed that research confirms many adolescent girls in the country contract HIV during their very first sexual experience.  Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim Bimbilla, the Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo Regional Technical Coordinator of the GAC, described the situation as alarming and advised sexually active girls to abstain from premarital sex.  He cautioned that those unable to resist sexual urges should at least avoid unprotected sex and multiple partners, emphasizing that total abstinence remains the surest protection against HIV and AIDS.  Mr. Bimbilla gave the advice while addressing a radio clinic and community forum of the Sunyani Adolescent Parliament, an initiative of the Global Media Foundation (GloMeF).  The Adolescent Parliament was...
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Ministry of Education Probes Alleged BECE Placement Bribery
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Ministry of Education Probes Alleged BECE Placement Bribery

The Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into allegations of bribery in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) placement process, following viral social media claims that admission into Aburi Girls’ Senior High School costs GHC15,000. The claim, attributed to one Gertrude Adzo Borklo, has been described by the Ministry as an attempt to fuel a “conspiratorial narrative” that the Computerized School Placement System (CSSPS) is up for sale. According to officials, attempts to reach the author proved futile, as her social media account was deactivated shortly after the post. The Ministry has also noted that other anonymous accounts are amplifying similar allegations. To address this, it is collaborating with the National Security Secretariat, the Cyber Security...
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Resolution Centres Address Placement Issues: Over 564,000 Candidates Secure School Placement
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Resolution Centres Address Placement Issues: Over 564,000 Candidates Secure School Placement

The Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) Resolution Centre has intensified efforts to resolve placement-related concerns of candidates and parents across the country. The centres, which began operations on Friday, September 18, 2025, are providing support to ensure smooth placement into Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Technical Institutes. According to the Secretariat, more than 564,000 out of 590,390 qualified candidates have so far been successfully placed. Since opening, the centres have received 1,358 cases, with the majority involving requests for change of school. Out of these, 1,100 cases were related to transfers, with about 76% of requests seeking movement from Category C and B schools to Category A schools, while 14% involved transfers within Category B...
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Relief for Paga SHS as Kacstone Records donates batteries to grounded vehicles 
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Relief for Paga SHS as Kacstone Records donates batteries to grounded vehicles 

Kacstone Records, a cultural and music development company, has donated two vehicle batteries valued at GH¢5,500 to the Paga Senior High School in the Kassena Nankana West District, to ensure the vehicles are on the road.  The two vehicles, the school’s bus and pickup, had been grounded for months due to dysfunctional batteries, a situation that severely hampered the transportation of students and the donation is therefore expected to bring relief to the school.  Mr Duriyem Wenawome Aborah, the Managing Director of the company, who presented the batteries on behalf of Mr Michael Adangba, its headline Artist, and the entire label, said the gesture was part of the company’s corporate social responsibility and their contribution towards enhancing teaching and learning in the school...
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Anloga DCE provides free SHS placement check point for BECE Graduates  
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Anloga DCE provides free SHS placement check point for BECE Graduates  

Madam Sandra Seyram Kpedor, the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Anloga in the Volta Region, has rolled out supportive initiated free SHS placement check point desk for all Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) graduates in the area.  The move is to ensure every eligible graduate transitions to Senior High School smoothly.  Madam Kpedor, said that Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially released the 2025 Senior High School (SHS) placement results for students who sat for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Ghana including those in the Anloga District; and the initiative was to help graduates and their families as they prepare for the next stage of their academic journey.  "Specifically, l have set up a special desk just behind my office t...
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Ho Central MP donates 15,000 cultural exercise books to schools 
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Ho Central MP donates 15,000 cultural exercise books to schools 

Mr. Richmond Edem Kofi Kpotosu, Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ho Central Constituency, on Tuesday donated 15,000 customised exercise books to public schools in the municipality.  He said the donation was part of his commitment to supporting education in his constituency.  The books, which were designed with cultural motifs reflecting the rich traditions of the Volta Region, were presented during a brief ceremony attended by education officials, teachers, parents, and pupils.  Mr. Kpotosu said the gesture was his way of contributing to the academic growth of children and instilling in them a sense of cultural pride.   “Education is the foundation of our future. It is vital that we provide our children with the tools to live and succeed,” he said.  ...
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TEWU-Gh statement an attempt to sow confusion among Junior Staff of Technical Universities- TEWU-TUC   
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TEWU-Gh statement an attempt to sow confusion among Junior Staff of Technical Universities- TEWU-TUC   

The Teachers and Educational Workers' Union of the Trade Union Congress, Ghana, says the statement by TEWU-GH is to bring confusion among the Junior Staff of the public and Technical Universities.   The leadership of TEWU-TUC described TEWU-GH as a breakaway faction with no legal mandate, no bargaining certificate, and no moral authority to speak on behalf of its members.    This was in a statement signed by King James Azortibah, the General Secretary of TEWU-TUC, copied to the Ghana News Agency.   "Their actions are nothing but a desperate bid to mislead workers and undermine the legitimate struggle for better conditions of service," the statement said.   It said for over 65 years, TEWU of TUC had been the sole, legally recognised and internationally respected u...
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TEWU-TUC strike is legal-King Azortibah   
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TEWU-TUC strike is legal-King Azortibah   

The Tertiary and Educational Workers' Union of the Trade Union Congress of Ghana has reiterated its stance on the indefinite strike, saying, "Our strike is legal, justified and binding."   The Union said TEWU had complied with every procedural requirement under the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).   This was in a statement signed by King James Azortibah, the General Secretary of TEWU-TUC, copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra.   TEWU-TUC on Friday, September 19, declared an indefinite strike due to the delay in implementing its conditions of service.   The statement said TEWU would only suspend the strike when a clear mandate was given to the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) by the Ministry of Finance and other government employers. &nb...
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Namibia to adopt Ghana’s teacher regulatory framework in new Partnership 
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Namibia to adopt Ghana’s teacher regulatory framework in new Partnership 

The Republic of Namibia has expressed keen interest in leveraging Ghana’s successful teacher regulatory framework to professionalise its own teaching service.   A delegation from the Namibian Teaching Service Commission, led by Commissioner Habate Doeses, recently concluded a visit to Ghana where they engaged with key education agencies, including the National Teaching Council (NTC) and the Ghana Education Service (GES).  The visit, which was part of a larger mission to explore areas of collaboration, identified six key areas for partnership.  Among these, the adoption and adaptation of Ghana’s teacher regulatory framework and continuous professional development (CPD) model were highlighted as immediate priorities.  During a press briefing, MS. Doeses, laude...
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