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NUGS condemns leakage of WASSCE papers

The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has strongly condemned the leakage of examination papers in the ongoing 2020 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Several papers in the ongoing WASSCE including Economics, English have been leaked on social media with answers. This leakage follows agitations by students who …

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Reading Will Enhance Quality Education—First Lady Rebecca

The First Lady of the Republic, H.E. Mrs. Rebecca Naa Okaikor Akufo-Addo has identified reading as the sure panacea to enhancing the quality of education and deepening the intellect of the youth. According to her, a people with high literacy skills are better positioned to expedite the development of a …

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EOCO exonerates former UWR Health Director

The Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has exonerated Dr Osei Kufuor Afreh, the immediate past Upper West Regional Director of Health Services of allegations of wrong-doings levelled against him. The EOCO, after exonerating Dr Afreh, charged the Coalition of Concerned Citizens’ of Upper West Region to formalize the Coalition’s …

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COVID-19: Nine more killed in Ghana as death toll hits 248

Nine more persons have been killed by the deadly COVID-19 in Ghana, taking the country’s death toll to 248.   The total case count of the highly infectious disease now stands at 42,993 with a total of 40,796 people either recovered or discharged.   The current active cases has increased …

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NAGRAT welcomes Professional Teacher Allowance policy

National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has welcomed government’s policy of Professional Teacher Allowance (PTA). The Minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, on Tuesday, August 12 2020 announced the policy of the Professional Teacher Allowance saying that it would enable teachers to invest in improving and upgrading their skills and …

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Something is wrong with teaching profession in Ghana – Patrick Awuah

Founder of Ashesi University, Patrick Awuah, has asked major stakeholders in Ghana’s educational system to pay critical attention to the training and development of teachers in the country. According to him, while recent backlashes have been targeted at students who rioted and destroyed school property for strict invigilation during their …

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NDC apologises for cancellation of teacher trainee allowance

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has apologised for an earlier decision by the Mahama-led administration to scrap both teacher and nursing trainees’ allowances. The National Youth Organiser for the party, George Opare Addo admitted that the decision by former President John Dramani Mahama was unpopular. According to him, the …

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Quique Setien: Barcelona sack manager after Bayern thrashing

Barcelona have sacked manager Quique Setien, three days after his side’s humiliating 8-2 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman, who played for the Catalan giants between 1989 and 1995, is set to replace Setien at the Nou Camp. Former Real Betis manager Setien, 61, …

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Revoking my licence gave me health problems — Dr Nduom

Chairman of Groupe Nduom, Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, has disclosed how the revocation of his licence to operate GN bank jeopardized his health. Narrating his ordeal, Dr Nduom said August 16, 2020, would forever remain “a day of infamy, treachery and robbery of the rights and assets of indigenous Ghanaian …

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9-week-old baby killed by coronavirus

The latest update on Ghana’s Coronavirus figures indicates that a 9-week-old child has succumbed to the disease. According to the Ghana Health Service, the baby’s unfortunate demise occurred in the Central region. He is one of the 8 persons who are said to have been killed by the virus in the latest …

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[VIDEO]: The New Kumasi-Kejetia Ultra-Modern Market

The new Kejetia Project which started in July 2015 and cost $298 million, has finally been fully furnished. We bring to you the exclusive video of the interior and exterior view of the beautiful Kumasi-Kejetia ultra-modern market. The inside of the Kumasi-Kejetia ultra-modern market is a place to be if …

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Gov’t reveals projections for 2021 budget

Government has issued the budget guidelines for the 2021-2024 fiscal period, which will facilitate the preparation of the 2021 budget by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as well as Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs). Importantly, the guidelines reveal the key fiscal targets for 2021 as well. However, with general …

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Port Authority ready to support infrastructural investments

Authorities of Tema Port say they are ready to support any logistical and infrastructural platforms geared towards improving export and import of goods. Mrs Sandra Opoku, Director of Port, Tema, giving the assurance said “we are happy to support any logistic and infrastructure platform that would aid in trade facilitation …

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UCC, others to resume on August 24 to write end of semester exams

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced that continuing students in schools that could not write their end of semester examinations will be reopened on August 24. According to the President, this is to allow them the opportunity to write their final exams for the academic year. The President made …

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Government to provide meals to JHS pupils

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has instructed the Gender Minister to provide one hot meal to all final year Junior High School (JHS) pupils in schools preparing to write the BECE. …More soon… Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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GUTA gives foreign retailers in Koforidua by August 31 to close shops

Tension is mounting in Koforidua, the Eastern Region capital, between members of the Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) and Nigerians retailers. Members of the Union are agitating over influx of foreigners mostly Nigerians in retail business, contrary to the laws of Ghana. The local GUTA Chapter has, therefore, issued …

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Lionel Messi threatens to quit Barcelona…

Lionel Messi has warned Barcelona chiefs: Make big changes or I’m leaving next year, according to reports. Lionel Messi has threatened to leave Barcelona if they don’t make changesCredit: EPA Barcelona were pummelled 8-2 by Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals to leave the club facing huge changes from top to …

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Ban on salvaged cars will grow our economy – GRA

Chief Revenue Officer of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Richard Quainoo has said that he foresees the long term benefits of banning the importation of accident and salvaged motor vehicles while welcoming the establishment of a vehicle assembly plant in the country. According to him, this move by the Government …

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A Call To Reinstate Discipline In Schools

I watched  openmouthed  and rested in melancholy after the pitiful and contemptuous submissions from the recalcitrant students, that affront to the president’s dignity were presented to my  sight and hearing.    The Ghanaian educational system and status quo have been corrupted and on the verge of dilapidation, where respect for …

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Tema-Akosombo railway project progresses despite coronavirus pandemic

The Tema-Akosombo railway project is progressing steadily with 70 percent of construction works done according to the Ghana Railways Development Company. Out of the 97.625 Kilometer railway line expected to be completed by July 2021, 93 Kilometers of formation just below the subgrade level has been done, 65 kilometers of …

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KATH goes paperless

The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital has announced the operationalisation of the computerisation of the final phase of all its clinical functions on Saturday, 1 August 2020. In a statement issued by KATH and signed by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Oheneba Owusu-Danso on Thursday, 13 August 2020, the hospital noted …

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