Released Of GH¢20m to Settle Capitation Grants for Public School’ Liabilities
The government has announced the disbursement of GH¢20 million to settle capitation grants for public basic schools nationwide. The capitation grants system was implemented to replace all fees paid by parents in public basic schools, aiming to enhance and broaden access to education while supporting school performance improvement initiatives. The grants had faced a two-year […]
Millions will be in Revenue from The National Cathedral, By Ofori-Atta
The head of the financial department, Ken Ofori-Atta, believes that the national cathedral can be used to boost the country’s financial health. According to him, the project, when completed, has the potential to bring in millions of dollars in revenue and must be seen as an economic venture as well. He said contentions around the building […]
The Reporting Date for SHS1 Students has Been Reaffirmed by the GES
The Ghana Education Service has officially affirmed the much-anticipated reporting date for first-year students, and it is time for parents, students, and the public to mark their calendars. According to the Placement form, the reporting date for SHS 1 students is set for the 4th of December. GES is expecting schools to start the registration […]
WASSCE Marking and Results Release Dates for 2023 Have Been Announced
Students and parents alike have been looking forward to the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in 2023/2024. After a rigorous period of examinations, candidates have been eagerly awaiting news about when they can expect their results. We are pleased to inform you that we obtained exclusive information regarding the crucial dates for script checking, coordination, […]
SHS1 Students Report date in January 2024 – Parliament to Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education has been urged to reconsider the decision to allow first-year students of senior high schools (SHS) to report on Monday, December 4, 2023. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin, has proposed that the reopening date be shifted to the first week of January to allow both parents and teachers […]
Cassava is the Next Gold Mine Ghana
In an effort to promote Ghana’s cassava industry on the global stage, the Executive Director of Agrihouse Foundation, Alberta Nana Akyaa Akosa, rallied actors in the cassava industry to take advantage of development in the sector. Presenting a compelling address to a global audience at the recently concluded International Cassava Fair in Brazil, she advocated […]
Ghana will launch an electric vehicle policy at COP 28
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will on Saturday launch the Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy of Ghana at the Cop 28, Ghana pavilion at the ongoing climate change conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The launch of the policy is expected to usher Ghana into joining other countries already using EVs. It is governed by […]
Akufo-Addo-Bawumia Led Gov’t Introduced 50 New Taxes Since 2017 – Ato Forson
The Minority Caucus in Ghana’s Parliament, led by its Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has expressed its disapproval of the government led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Bawumia, stating that Led Gov’t Introduced 50 New Taxes Since 2017. He said the taxes have brought nothing but too much burden on the already impoverished Ghanaians. […]
MTN Mobile Money cash withdrawals to Be GH₵1,000 per transaction
In a decision to secure fair recompense for their services, Mobile Money Agents Associations in Ghana have announced a temporary measure to restrict cash withdrawals to a maximum of GH₵1,000 per transaction, effective December 1, 2023. The decision, reached by the leadership of the four Mobile Money Agents Associations, namely the Mobile Money Agents Association […]
100 Day Countdown to 2023 African Games Launched by Vice President Bawumia
Ghana won the bid to host the African Games in 2018. But the Games were moved to March 2024 because of unexpected problems that delayed preparations and the countdown to 2023 African Games launched. Getting ready for the Games is almost done now that the government has spent a lot of money on making new […]