Author: Amos Famouz

WAEC Sets Condition for Marking of 2024/2025 BECE Scripts: Payment before marking start. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that it will commence marking the 2024/2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) scripts only after the government settles its outstanding debt. This condition comes after the successful completion of the BECE for School and Private Candidates, which saw a total of 569,095 candidates participate.Despite receiving GH₵55.8 million from the government, WAEC is still awaiting payment for the conduct of the examination. According to John Kapi, Head of WAEC Public Affairs, the payment will facilitate the marking process. “The next stage…

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has finally announced the reopening date for all second-year students in Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) across the country.Mark your calendars, students! You’re officially heading back to school on Friday, September 27th, 2024. And, parents and educators, get ready to support them on this new journey.- Re-opening Date: Friday, September 27th, 2024- Vacation Date: Friday, December 6th, 2024This means that Year one’s and year two’s are expected to report on the same date.We know you’re eager to dive back into learning, growth, and new experiences. Embrace this new term with…

REOPENING DATE FOR SHS/SHTS ONE STUDENTS, 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEARThe Ghana Education Service (GES) set the reporting date for first-year Senior High School students, and technical students .The Ghana Education Service (GES) is gearing up to welcome the first-year students of the 2024/2025 academic year back to school. The re-opening date, set for Friday, September 27th, 2024, marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the lives of these young minds.This means that the BECE candidates who completed recently are expected to report on the same date.For many, this will be their first experience in a senior high school setting,…

Government Pays Off Research and Book Allowances to CETAG Members, Ending Weeks-Long Strike will CETAG Call the strike off?In a move that is set to bring relief to the education sector, the Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Professor Ahmed Jinapor, has announced that the government has paid all research and book allowances owed to members of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG). This development comes after weeks of strike action by CETAG members, which had left students in various training colleges without tutors.The strike, which began several weeks ago, was called by CETAG to…

The Looming Strike: Uncertainty Grips Ghana as Public Institutions Prepare for Shutdown today 15th July, 2024Ghana is bracing itself for a nationwide strike today Monday, July 15th, 2024, as public institutions shut down operations. The strike, called by Organized Labour, is in response to the controversial SSNIT-Rock City real estate deal that has sparked outrage among workers. Despite attempts to resolve the issue, the strike is set to go ahead, leaving many wondering what this means for the country.Until a new decision is reached and communicated by Organized Labour, the planned strike continues. Therefore, no staff is to report to…

Public Alert: Dengue Outbreak in Eastern RegionThe National Surveillance System has identified unusual cases of malaria-like illness in certain districts of the Eastern Region. These cases did not respond to recommended antimalarial treatment regimens and were subsequently managed as acute febrile illness. Further testing at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research confirmed nine cases of Dengue fever.Understanding Dengue FeverDengue fever is a viral infection transmitted through mosquito bites. While most individuals infected with Dengue fever do not exhibit symptoms, those who do may experience high fever, headache, body aches, nausea, and rash. In severe cases, Dengue fever can lead…

As the future of education in Ghana, final year college of education students are the backbone of the teaching profession. To ensure their success and preparedness for the challenges ahead, the National Teaching Council (NTC) is organizing a nationwide sensitization program on indexing procedures and the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination reforms. This initiative is a crucial step in regulating the teaching profession and empowering the next generation of teachers.The NTC’s mandate is to ensure that teachers are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles. The sensitization program is designed to educate final year teacher trainees…

Press statement: Nationwide industrial action and dissolution of SSNIT Board “The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) stands in unwavering solidarity with Organized Labour in their nationwide strike. We share a deep concern for the handling of SSNIT’s investment interests and assets, which has led to a crisis of trust. The decision to sell hotels despite public outcry has exposed a lack of judgment and poor corporate governance skills by the SSNIT leadership. This move has not only eroded public trust but also demonstrated a blatant disregard for the sentiments and welfare of the broader populace.We demand the immediate dissolution of…

President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr. Frank Serebour, has reiterated that the organization will not call off its planned strike until it receives the Social Security and National Insurance Fund (SSNIT) official confirmation that the sale of its hotels has been suspended. Dr. Serebour emphasized that the circulating SSNIT letter and brochure are fake, missing official letterheads and signatures.”We have also seen a brochure from SSNIT about the suspension of mobile phone sales, but no form letter from SSNIT. We have not seen any letter signed by SSNIT, so we have not received any official notification on this…

GES 2024 Recruitment: A Regional Breakdown and What it Means for Ghana’s Education SectorThe Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced its 2024 recruitment exercise. This development comes as a welcome relief to many eager individuals seeking to join the teaching profession. In this article, we will delve into the regional breakdown of the GES 2024 recruitment, highlighting the number of postings available in each region and what it means for Ghana’s education sector.Regional Breakdown with it’s master Link The GES 2024 recruitment offers opportunities in all 16 regions of Ghana. The following is a detailed breakdown of the number of postings…