The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) is urging government to offer support and relief packages to private schools affected by the Akosombo dam spillage floods that disrupted livelihoods and left thousands displaced. The President of GNAPS, Prof. Damascus Tuurosong alleged that several private schools in the Volta region …
Read More »Egyptians divided over recent niqab ban at schools
The Egyptian government has banned female students from wearing the niqab, a face-covering veil, at schools, according to state-owned media. Education Minister Reda Hegazy’s statement, released on Monday and quoted by the government-owned Ahram newspaper, said students have an “optional” right to choose if they will cover their hair at …
Read More »American state ban bible for schools say e get ‘violence and vulgar language’ inside
One school district for di US state for Utah don comot di Bible from elementary and middle schools say e get “vulgarity and violence”. Dis dey come afta one parent complain say di King James Bible tok tins wey pikin dem no suppose hear. Utah Republican goment pass law for …
Read More »Property rate: GRA exempt churches, schools, cemeteries others
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has exempted churches, cemeteries, and schools, among others registered with the Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) from the payment of property rate. According to the GRA, the Local Governance Act 2016 (Act 936) mandates all persons and corporate bodies who own immovable properties to …
Read More »We’ll use laptops to replace textbooks in Senior High Schools this year – Bawumia assures
The Ministry of Education, under the guidance of the government, is making preparations to introduce laptops as replacements for textbooks in Senior High Schools (SHS) nationwide. During the 60th Anniversary celebration of the Hohoe Evangelical Presbyterian Senior High School, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia made the announcement, stating that the laptops would …
Read More »‘I don’t take ex-gratia, I receive a monthly pension’ – Mahama schools Akomea
Former president John Dramani Mahama has responded to a call on him to stop receiving monthly ex-gratia forthwith if he wants to be believed with his recent promise to scrap the end-of-service lump sum payent when elected president. The latest to make the call being Nana Akomea, a former lawmaker …
Read More »GES bans sale of sugar-sweetened drinks in schools
The Eastern Regional Education Directorate has banned the sale of sugar-sweetened beverages and fizzy drinks in schools. The decision follows a staggering revelation of health consequences among schoolchildren. Speaking to Starr FM on the sidelines of a joint press conference by the Eastern Regional Education and Health Directorates on Wednesday …
Read More »GFA’s Football for Schools approved by FIFA
In our quest to develop all aspects of the game and to ensure that members are duly supported has received a further boost from FIFA. This follows the approval of the Ghana Football Association’s application for the FIFA Football for Schools Programme for implementation in accordance with the necessary FIFA guidelines. …
Read More »Dr. Adutwum to close down non-performing schools
Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has challenged the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) and Principals of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutions to improve their educational outcomes or stand the risk of having their institutions closed down. He explained that a school with a …
Read More »Issuing unapproved prospectus to Form 1 students prohibited – GES warn Heads of schools
Ghana Education Service (GES) has called on Heads of Second Cycle institutions across the country to stick to the approved harmonised prospectus for form one students. The GES also reminded Heads of Second Cycle institutions, that issuing unapproved prospectus and selling items supplied by government to students is prohibited. According …
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