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WAEC releases 2025 BECE provisional results; 177 candidates have entire results cancelled
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WAEC releases 2025 BECE provisional results; 177 candidates have entire results cancelled

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released provisional results of candidates who sat the 2025 BECE for School Candidates.The entire results of 177 candidates have been cancelled according to a press statement issued by WAEC on Saturday  [August 23] evening. The subject results of 718 candidates have also been cancelled, it said. In addition to the withholding of the entire results of 93 candidates, 1,240 candidates have had their subject results withheld. Meanwhile, the subject results of some candidates from 119 schools have been cancelled. According to WAEC, the subject results of some candidates from 87 schools have been withheld for further scrutiny. The withheld results may be cancelled or released based on the outcome of investigations by September ...
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UBA Promotes Reading Culture Across Regions Ahead of Literacy Day
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UBA Promotes Reading Culture Across Regions Ahead of Literacy Day

Students across Ghana are discovering new worlds through African literature, thanks to UBA Ghana commitment to education and youth development. As part of its flagship Read Africa Project, UBA has organized interactive reading clinics and donated rich collections of African books to selected schools, nurturing a strong reading culture and equipping students with tools for personal and academic growth. These initiatives come ahead of International Literacy Day in September. The beneficiary schools Fiaseman Senior High School, Accra Academy, and Osei Tutu Senior High School received book donations designed to broaden horizons, strengthen literacy skills, and unlock creativity among students. The books were ‘The Kaya Girl’ by Mamle Wolo and Segu by Maryse Conde. Speaking at t...
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GES Addresses Concerns Over 2025 Teacher Promotion Exercise
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GES Addresses Concerns Over 2025 Teacher Promotion Exercise

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has responded to growing concerns regarding the ongoing registration for the 2025 teacher promotion exercise, assuring educators of a fair and inclusive process. In a statement signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES, management clarified that the exercise is open to all eligible teachers who received their last promotion or appointment in or before 2021. This comes after concerns were raised about the possible exclusion of some qualified applicants. GES also acknowledged the technical challenges teachers are facing while accessing and applying through the online promotion link. Management has taken full responsibility for the difficulties, adding that steps are being taken to resolve the issues and improve the system. “No eligible...
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GES Releases 2025/2026 Academic Calendar for Second Cycle Institutions
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GES Releases 2025/2026 Academic Calendar for Second Cycle Institutions

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially released the academic calendar for the 2025/2026 school year for all second cycle institutions across the country. According to the directive, first-year students in both single track and transitional schools are expected to report on Saturday, 18th October 2025. The full academic calendar, which has been circulated to schools, outlines key term dates, holidays, and special arrangements to ensure smooth implementation throughout the academic year. The GES further explained that the calendar comes with detailed footnotes to guide school authorities on specific arrangements and considerations that will support effective teaching and learning. In a statement signed by Mr. Prince C. Agyemang-Duah, Director of Schools and Instructions Di...
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IES Ghana Safely Returns 12 Students from Canada After Global Summer Camp
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IES Ghana Safely Returns 12 Students from Canada After Global Summer Camp

The Institute of Executive Studies (IES), Ghana, has safely returned 12 Ghanaian students from Toronto, Canada, after their participation in the 2025 Upper Canada College (UCC) Global Summer Camp. Among the group were Charlia Kweh and Caresa of Delhi Public School International (DPSI) Tema. The students landed at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) on Sunday, August 17, 2025, after completing a three-week immersive educational program. Their safe return underscores IES Ghana’s commitment to parents who entrust the institute each year with their children’s participation in the prestigious summer camp. Excited parents warmly welcomed their children around 9 p.m. at the airport. The students, drawn from various schools across Ghana including Saps School, Morgan International Community Sc...
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GCTU refutes allegations, initiates probe into reported cases  
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GCTU refutes allegations, initiates probe into reported cases  

The Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) has dismissed unsubstantiated allegations against key officials and faculty members.   In a statement shared with the Ghana News Agency, the University said it had constituted an internal committee to investigate reported cases of academic dishonesty in accordance with its disciplinary code.   It described the allegations, largely circulated on social media, as part of a deliberate attempt to tarnish the institution’s reputation, allegedly driven by individuals with personal grievances, including aggrieved former employees “whose motives are clearly self-serving and parochial.”   “However, we take strong exception to the reckless manner in which unverified allegations are being published and sensationalized w...
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POJOBA Mourns the Tragic Loss of Hon. Dr. Edward Omane Boamah in Helicopter Crash
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POJOBA Mourns the Tragic Loss of Hon. Dr. Edward Omane Boamah in Helicopter Crash

The Pope John Old Boys Association (POJOBA) has expressed profound sorrow over the sudden demise of one of its most distinguished members, Daasebre Hon. Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah, who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash earlier today. Dr. Omane Boamah, a member of the 1994/96 year group of Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary in Koforidua, was serving as Ghana’s Minister for Defence at the time of the accident. His death, along with other high-profile officials, has sent shockwaves throughout the country. In a heartfelt statement issued by the association, National President Isaac Aboagye Duah described the late Dr. Omane Boamah as “a proud and devoted alumnus” who epitomised the school’s motto, “Vela Damus” – We Set Sail. The association lauded him as a “bea...
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UPSA Pays Tribute to National Heroes Lost in Tragic Helicopter Crash
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UPSA Pays Tribute to National Heroes Lost in Tragic Helicopter Crash

The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has joined the nation in mourning the loss of eight distinguished Ghanaians who perished in a tragic military helicopter crash near Obuasi in the Ashanti Region. In a heartfelt statement signed by Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, Vice-Chancellor of UPSA, the university expressed its deepest condolences to the families, colleagues, and friends of the departed, describing their passing as a “heartache no one can heal.” Among the victims were Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence, and Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation and Member of Parliament for Tamale Central. The crash, which occurred on the morning of August 6, also claimed the lives of six others, including governme...
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No child should be denied education due to distance or classroom – Bakwai MCE
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No child should be denied education due to distance or classroom – Bakwai MCE

No child should be denied education due to distance or lack of classroom space, Mr. Issaka Salifu, Bekwai Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has declared.He pledged to close infrastructure gaps and prioritise the completion of stalled school projects while tackling overcrowding in classrooms to ensure access to quality basic education.“I have been a teacher all my life and I know what truly affects teaching and learning. Since taking office, I have toured several schools and seen the challenges firsthand. We must act because it is their rights,” Mr. Salifu told the Ghana News Agency in Bekwai.“In one community, children as young as four years old are compelled to walk long distances to access kindergarten (KG) education in neighbouring towns.“I have promised that if I can build just one clas...
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UHAS holds Maiden Annual Send-Off Ceremony for Retirees
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UHAS holds Maiden Annual Send-Off Ceremony for Retirees

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has held its inaugural Annual Retirees' Send-Off Ceremony to honour 15 dedicated staff members who officially retired in 2024 and 2025. The ceremony on the theme: "Recognising Yesterday's Service and Dedication, Inspiring Tomorrow", was held at the University’s Main Campus in Ho on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The event, the first of its kind in the University's history, aimed to celebrate the invaluable contributions of retiring staff, reinforce institutional values, and deepen the bond between the University and its alumni workforce. Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Frank Edwin, Pro-Vice Chancellor of UHAS, described the ceremony as a reflective and inspirational milestone for the retirees and challenged current staff to uphold...
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