Tag Archives: BASIC

PHOTOS: Cement blocks used as chairs by Pechie Basic School pupils

Pupils of Pechie Basic School in the Krachi West Municipality of the Oti Region are forced to sit on cement blocks and on the bare floor to study due to lack of proper infrastructure. The situation, according to community members, is negatively impacting the quality of their children’s education. A …

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Four communities in Techiman South deprived of basic life-saving amenities

Access to potable drinking water, health care and an accessible road network has been a major challenge impeding the development of the people of Aworopataa, Ebomso, Anitinfi and Akisimasu in the Techiman South Municipality, Bono East Region. The delivery of quality health care including maternal and child welfare, management of …

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Free cocoa beverages for basic schools

Niche Confectionery Ghana Limited has sealed a deal with the Ministry of Education to supply enriched ready-to-drink cocoa beverages to basic school children across the country. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed last week, allowing Niche Confectionery Ghana to supply its ready-to-drink beverages to 1.8 million primary school children …

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Basic schools to end first term April 7 – GES

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has reminded heads of public basic institutions of the scheduled calendar for the 2022 academic year. According to the GES, heads of basic schools are to take note of the calendar and “implement accordingly.” In a statement issued by its Deputy Director-General, Mr Kwabena Bempah-Tandoh …

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Nsesereso R/C Basic School pupils still sit on bare floor, stones to study

Some future leaders of the country in a farming community of Nsesereso near Dormaa Ahenkro through no fault of theirs cannot study under a convenient and congenial environment. These leaders of tomorrow, some of who could be Presidents, Ministers, Members of Parliament, Medical Doctors, Teachers, Chiefs, Businessmen and women and …

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Rainstorm rips off roof of basic school in Jinijini

A rainstorm has destroyed the roof of Jinijini Presbyterian Junior High School “B” in the Berekum West District of the Bono Region. The rains which started around 6:00 pm on Friday 19th March 2022, ripped off the roof of a portion of the entire classroom block. Two classrooms used by …

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Withdraw 10% basic salary bungalow rent directive If you want peace – GNAT to GES

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to immediately rescind its decision for its members to pay 10 percent of their basic salaries as rent for staying in government bungalows. The GES has directed teachers living in all government bungalows to get …

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Ho: Two basic schools lose roofing in tempest 

Two basic schools in the Ho municipality have suffered major roof damage during a rainstorm Wednesday March 3, 2022. Mr Divine Bosson, Ho Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), who went on an assessment tour, found some pupils of the two basic schools, EP Bankoe cluster of schools and the Ho SSNIT …

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Pig head in basin found at basic school at Mpintsin

Teachers and pupils of the Mpintsin AME Zion Basic School in the Sekondi-Takoradi metropolis of the Western Region were left in a state of fear and trepidation on the morning of Tuesday, February 22 when they went to school. Sitting in the middle of the school’s compound was a small …

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Sad: Boafri D/A basic school pupils forced to learn on bare floor

Pupils of Boafri D/A Basic School in the Krachi Nchumuru District in the Oti Region are compelled to sit on the bare floor to learn due to lack of furniture. The situation, according to parents and school management, is affecting teaching and learning activities in the school. Adom News’ visit …

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