Category: Education
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“GH¢25 Recruitment Check Fee Amounts To GH¢1 Million”: Calls Grow For GES, MoE To Account
ACCRA – Public concerns are mounting over the Ghana Education Service’s decision to charge applicants GH¢25 to check the status of teacher recruitment, with critics describing the move as unfair and exploitative. A statement circulating online argues that while limited job opportunities are understandable, recruitment processes must be fair, transparent, and sensitive to the realities…
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Kofi Tei Slams GES Over GH¢25 Recruitment Status Check Fee, Demands Refund
ACCRA – Educator and media personality Kofi Tei has criticised the Ghana Education Service (GES) for charging thousands of applicants GH¢25 to check the status of their recruitment applications. He described the fee as an unjustified burden on unemployed graduates who have already waited months for the recruitment process. According to Kofi Tei, it is…
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Fire Destroys Sections Of Leklebi SHS Boys’ Dormitory, Senior Housemaster Loses All Belongings
LEKLEBI, VOLTA REGION – A fire outbreak has destroyed parts of the boys’ dormitory at Leklebi Senior High School in the Volta Region, with extensive damage to property including the personal belongings of the Senior Housemaster. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, while academic activities were ongoing. According to reports, the fire started…
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Volta Regional Minister Commissions Boreholes, Cuts Sod For 6 School Projects In North Dayi
NORTH DAYI – The Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, has commissioned two 10,000-litre capacity mechanized boreholes and cut sod for six educational infrastructure projects in the North Dayi Constituency. The working visit, under Phase II of his _“Water for All Project”_, saw the commissioning of mechanized boreholes at Anfoega Senior High School and Vakpo…
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UMaT Bans Braided Hair, Earrings For Male Students And Revealing Outfits For Females In Lecture Halls
TARKWA – The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mines and Technology, UMaT, Prof. Bernard Kumi-Boateng, has announced a new dress code policy for students ahead of the 2026/2027 academic year. According to him, male students will no longer be permitted in lecture halls with braided hair and earrings, while female students will also be barred…
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“The Future Is Bright” – Hon. Godwin Bobobee Charges Youth On Resilience, Skills And Discipline At RETCA Graduation
FRANKADUA – The District Chief Executive for Asuogyaman, Hon. Godwin Bobobee, has urged Ghanaian youth to embrace resilience, self-discipline, and skill acquisition as keys to building a bright future. Addressing the graduation ceremony of RETCA School Complex at Frankadua, Hon. Bobobee said while government has a duty to provide resources for the youth, young people…
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GTEC BANS MANDATORY ENTRANCE EXAMS FOR TERTIARY ADMISSIONS IN GHANA
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed all tertiary education institutions to stop using entrance examinations as a mandatory requirement for admission. According to GTEC, the practice is inconsistent with Ghana’s approved admissions framework*. The Commission says institutions must align with the nationally approved admission criteria and processes already in place. GTEC has urged…
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ST. PETER’S SHS WINS INTER-DISTRICT SCIENCE & MATHS CONTEST IN ANUM
ANUM – July 21, 2026 St. Peter’s Senior High School has emerged as the winner of the Inter-District Science & Mathematics Quiz Contest held at Anum Presby Church on Monday, July 21, 2026. The contest, organized by the Asuogyaman Municipal Education Directorate in collaboration with [Name of Outfit/Organizer], followed Anum SHS’s victory in the 3rd…
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BECE 2027: NEW ACADEMIC CALENDAR SCHEDULES EXAM FOR MAY 5 TO MAY 12 WITH WEEKEND BREAK
ACCRA – 23rd July 2026 The *Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for 2027 will run from Wednesday, May 5 let to Tuesday, May 12, 2027, according to the new academic calendar. The revised timetable will give candidates a two-day weekend break between examination papers. The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, announced the new arrangement,…
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GOVERNMENT TO BUILD 50,000 HOUSING UNITS FOR TEACHERS — HARUNA IDDRISU
ACCRA – [July 20th 2026] The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that government will construct 50,000 housing units for teachers across the country. The project, dubbed the “Teacher Dabre Initiative”, is aimed at providing quality and affordable accommodation for teachers and motivating more educators to accept postings to rural communities. Speaking at…
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SEVERAL WBM ZION SHS STUDENTS HOSPITALISED OVER SUSPECTED FOOD POISONING
OLD TAFO AKYEM, EASTERN REGION Several students of WBM Zion Senior High School, AMEZSS, at Old Tafo Akyem in the Eastern Region are receiving treatment after a suspected food poisoning incident. The affected students have been rushed to the Tafo Government Hospital and Kukurantumi Community Hospital for medical attention. The exact cause of the illness…
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Parliament approves $300m to finance Secondary education
Parliament has approved a credit facility agreement between the Government of the Republic of Ghana and the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group for an amount of three hundred million United States Dollars (US$300,000,000.00) to finance secondary education for transformation, with a focus on access, relevance, and results for jobs projects. Presenting…
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MAHAMA ANNOUNCES UPGRADE OF HOHOE HOSPITAL, FREE TERTIARY EDUCATION FOR PWDs DURING VOLTA TOUR
HO – 17th July 2026 President John Dramani Mahama has announced major development projects for the Volta Region during a community engagement and Q&A session in Ho as part of his #ResettingGhana Tour. Addressing residents, traditional leaders, students and civil society groups, the President outlined government plans in healthcare, education, infrastructure, transport and economic development.…
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KG PUPILS TO LEARN CODING, AI AND ELECTRONICS UNDER NEW NaCCA CURRICULUM — HARUNA IDDRISU
ACCRA – Monday, July 20, 2026 Pupils from Kindergarten to Junior High School in Ghana will soon start learning Coding, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Electronics as part of a revised basic school curriculum. The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announced this at a press briefing in Accra on Monday. He said the National Council for…
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GES TO RELEASE APPOINTMENT LETTERS FROM FRIDAY — 8,000 NEW RECRUITS TO START JANUARY 1
ACCRA – Monday, July 20, 2026 The Ghana Education Service (GES) will begin releasing appointment letters to successful applicants starting Friday. This was announced by the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, during his address today. According to the Minister, the GES recruitment portal will be opened in November for 8,000 people to apply. Those selected…
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CENTRAL TONGU ASSEMBLY DISTRIBUTES 2,000 PIECES OF SCHOOL FURNITURE TO BASIC SCHOOLS
CENTRAL TONGU The Central Tongu District Assembly has procured and begun distributing 2,000 pieces of school furniture to basic schools across the district. According to the Assembly, the consignment includes dual desks for primary and JHS pupils, as well as age-appropriate furniture for KG pupils. Officials say the intervention is aimed at addressing furniture deficits…
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MARKET NOISE, HAWKING KILLING LEARNING — SISO PROPOSE RELOCATION
Juapong – [16th July, 2026] Education stakeholders in Juapong are calling for urgent action over the relocation of the Juapong Market to the premises of the Roman Catholic Basic School, saying it is affecting teaching and learning. The SISO for Juapong Circuit B Schools, Rev. Frank Sesi, said the noise from traders, vehicles, and motorbikes…
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President Unveils Plans to Recruit 16,000 Newly Trained Teachers to Address Unemployment
President Mahama, on his Volta Region Tour at Perki College of Education, has announced plans to recruit 16,000 newly trained teachers nationwide as part of the government’s strategy to reduce unemployment and improve the delivery of education. The recruitment will target graduates from Colleges of Education who have completed their training and are awaiting posting.…
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Private school graduations do not burden parents – GNACOPS
The Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) has dismissed claims that graduation ceremonies in private schools impose excessive financial burdens on parents, asserting that such events should not be associated with the issues that prompted the Ghana Education Service (GES) to prohibit graduations in public schools. Enoch Gyetuah, the National Executive Director of GNACOPS,…
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Afram Plains: Suspected armed robbers allegedly kill lecturer, make away with GH¢30,000
A 34 -year old man,Ntaadi Eric Blankson,reported to be a Lecturer has been found dead under suspected violent circumstances linked to Armed robbery at Maame Krobo in the Afram Plains South District of the Eastern Region. The deceased, identified was discovered lying in a pool of blood in his room after allegedly being attacked by…
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TELECEL HANDS OVER 20-SEATER COMPUTER LAB TO ASIKUMAH PRESBY BASIC SCHOOL
ASIKUMAH, GHANA — Students of Asikumah Presby Basic School now have direct access to digital learning tools following the official commissioning of a new 20-seater computer laboratory donated by Telecel Ghana through the Telecel Foundation. The state-of-the-art facility, fully financed by the Telecel Foundation, was handed over to the school on [insert date] at a…
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Arafat breaks Silent after GES wanted note, Ask Forgiveness from Authorities
Yaseer Arafat, a teacher at Bole Senior High School, has publicly addressed the recent disciplinary action taken against him by the Ghana Education Service (GES) following an incident involving a student in the school’s science laboratory. Arafat characterized the occurrence as accidental rather than intentional, appealing to the public for forgiveness in light of the…
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SUCCESSFUL CONDUCT OF APTITUDE TEST FOR ASPIRING SHS ASSISTANT HEADS
The Volta Regional Education Directorate, under the leadership of the Ag. Regional Director, Mrs. Marian Jemima Akua Adzroe, has successfully conducted the Aptitude Test for aspiring Senior High School (SHS) Assistant Heads at Mawuli School on Friday, 10th July 2026. The assessment formed part of the selection process to evaluate the knowledge, competence, and readiness…
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ADISEC CUTS SOD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ULTRA MODERN STAFF COMMON ROOM
In a significant advancement for staff welfare and infrastructure, the management and stakeholders of Adidome Senior High School (ADISEC) have officially commenced the construction of a state-of-the-art Staff Common Room. Upon completion, this project is anticipated to offer a comfortable and well-equipped environment for educators to collaborate, prepare lessons, and relax, thereby enhancing the overall…
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Headteacher of Glikpome Basic School found lifeless in Guesthouse
Mr. Selorm Kwaku Tettey, the Headteacher of Glikpome Basic School located in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta Region, aged 44, has been discovered deceased in a guesthouse in Akatsi. Reports indicate that the individual, commonly referred to as TK, was found unresponsive on a bed at the “Joli Bebe” Guesthouse on Tuesday by…
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Youth Cafe by Jonilar.net debuts on Ana 93.3Fm Empowering young Ghanaian’s through Education, Enterprise, culture, and Digital Engagement
Since February 2026, Ana 93.3FM has been broadcasting a program titled “Youth Cafe.” This initiative was launched by Mr. Jonathan Nii Laryea, a prominent journalist and editor of Jonilar.net. Since its inception, the program has significantly influenced Ghana’s youth, empowering them to pursue a better future. The discussions featured in the program are substantive, and…
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HO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY: THE PRIDE OF VOLTA AND A POWERHOUSE OF PRACTICAL EDUCATION IN GHANA
When discussing institutions that are shaping the future of Ghana through practical education, innovation and skills development, one name stands tall in the Volta Region – Ho Technical University. Ho Technical University (HTU) is a public technical university in Ho, the capital of Ghana’s Volta Region, dedicated to competency-based education, research, and innovation in technical…
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Traditional leaders of Akwamu Gyakiti secures 100 acres of land for UPSA to establish satellite compus
The Chiefs and Leaders of Akwamu Gyakiti have successfully acquired 100 acres of land for the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) to establish a satellite campus in the town. This initiative is anticipated to bolster local businesses and enhance productivity within the community. According to the Assembly Member, Hon. Seth Ofori Ado, the town’s…
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Five boys captured on a link video having unpardorn affair with 14-year-old student
A background investigation has revealed that the leaked videos involving a 14-year-old girl and five male students reportedly took place approximately one month ago in Asutsuare, located in the Shai Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region. Local residents have indicated that the family may refrain from taking action regarding this matter, as they believe…
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Female teacher beaten to death in Ashanti region Female teacher beaten to death in Ashanti region
A female teacher is reported dead after allegedly being assaulted by relatives of a pupil she had punished for wrong doing at Asuafu, near Nsuta in the Ashanti region. The deceased, identified as Charity Nyarko, 22, was a Kindergarten teacher at the St. Joseph Anglican Preparatory School at Nsuta in the Sekyere Central District. Sources…
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Teachers Urged to Monitor Students and Search Bags to Help Combat Drug Abuse in Schools
The Ministry of Education has urged teachers and school authorities throughout Ghana to exercise vigilance and closely monitor students due to concerns about drug abuse in certain educational institutions. Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has stated that the government is collaborating with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ghana TVET Service to…
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IF GHANAIAN PARENTS CAN GIFT THEIR WARDS CARS, SHOULD THEY CONTINUE TO ENJOY FREE SHS
The Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy was introduced to ensure that every Ghanaian child, regardless of financial background, has access to secondary education. The policy has significantly expanded access to education and remains one of the most important social interventions in Ghana’s history. However, recent events have reignited the debate over whether affluent…
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𝐃𝐆 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Brigadier General Obuba Mantey, has called for stronger collaboration with the Ministry of Education to tackle the growing menace of substance abuse in schools across the country. During a courtesy call on the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu last Friday 19 June, 2026, Brig Gen Mantey,…
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TWO SHS STUDENTS INJURED IN MACHETE ATTACK
Two students from Christ the King (CKC) Senior High School in Obuasi are currently receiving medical treatment after sustaining injuries from a violent attack involving cutlass wounds. The assailants are reportedly a group of young men suspected to be from Pomposo, Akaporiso, and Tutuka. According to the headmaster, Owusu Gyimah, it is believed that the…
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THE REASON WHY THE VOLTA REGION OF GHANA IS THE COUNTRY’S CULTURAL HIGHLIGHT
A Comprehensive Journey through History, Heritage, People, and Identity It is often stated that one cannot truly comprehend the entirety of Ghana without visiting the Volta Region, a locale that transcends mere geographical significance within the country. The Volta Region of Ghana serves as an open-air museum where history, heritage, tradition, nature, and resilience are…
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Upper East Region records 1,765 teenage pregnancies in four months, authorities raise alarm
The Upper East Region has reported a total of 1,765 cases of pregnancy among girls aged between 10 and 19 years within the first four months of 2026. According to data provided by the Upper East Regional Adolescent Health Focal Person at the Regional Health Directorate, Ms. Dora Kulariba, the statistics, covering January to April…
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GES issues directives banning flamboyant post-Examination celebrations on School premises
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a directive prohibiting extravagant post-examination celebrations on the premises of Senior High Schools. As stated in a communiqué signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations, this decision is in response to increasing concerns regarding parents and guardians engaging in ostentatious displays following the completion of final examinations…
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𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗗𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗦 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗘 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗨𝗡𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗦
The Headmaster of Adidome Senior High School (ADISEC), Dr. Vincent Kosi Atiku, along with the school’s Accountant, Mr. Divine Elom Sefenu, appeared before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to address audit findings concerning unreturned textbooks and calculators issued to students. The audit report indicated that 228 former students failed to return 104 textbooks and 138…
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Teacher-Student Sex Never Be Consensual – Mr. Elvis Addo, Mepe SISO
Mr. Elvis Addo, the School Improvement and Support Officer of the Mepe Circuit, has contended that the situation involving the Bole SHS teacher and the female student should be examined through the framework of professional ethics and the teaching profession’s code of conduct, rather than focusing on the aspect of consent. He asserted that once…
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Manasseh Azure Adwuni criticises public car gifts in schools, warns of growing Show-off culture
Investigative journalist and author, Manasseh Azure Awuni, has expressed criticism regarding the growing trend of parents publicly presenting cars and other expensive gifts to their children during school ceremonies. He cautions that such displays foster materialism, exacerbate social divisions, and undermine the core values that educational institutions are intended to promote. In a reflective commentary,…
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Ghana Needs up to 90,000 Teachers but can only afford 7,000 Recruites
The Minister for Education, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed that Ghana’s education sector is currently facing a substantial shortfall in teaching staff, necessitating an additional 50,000 to 90,000 teachers to adequately staff schools nationwide. In his address to Parliament on Thursday, June 18, 2026, the Minister elaborated that financial limitations have hindered the government’s ability…
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The World Bank approves a $300 million initiative to assist Ghana in eliminating the double-track system by 2027
The World Bank has sanctioned a financial package amounting to US$300 million to assist the Government of Ghana in implementing a comprehensive education reform program. This initiative aims to enhance the country’s secondary education system and eliminate the double-track system in Senior High Schools. This funding, sanctioned under the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results,…
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INTER-CIRCUIT FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND CULTURE HELD AT METHODIST SCHOOL PARK
On Tuesday, 16th June 2026, an inter-circuit arts and culture festival was successfully conducted at Juapong Methodist Basic School. This year’s competition featured three circuits: Juapong Circuit A School, Juapong Circuit B School, and Torgotme Circuit. The festival was an unforgettable occasion, showcasing a variety of performances, including drama, dance, music, and cultural displays. The…
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PROGRESS ON UHAS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH CAMPUS AND NEW STEM SHS PROJECT SIGNALS DEVELOPMENT IN HOHOE
The Volta Regional Political Coordinator, Hon. Ben-Habib Sikiru Abibu, has commended the steady progress of educational infrastructure projects in the Hohoe Municipality following a visit to the permanent campus of the School of Public Health of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) at Fodome. During the visit, Hon. Ben-Habib Sikiru Abibu expressed satisfaction…
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Students Allegedly Assault Teacher After finding a final-year female student in his room
A viral video currently circulating on social media has elicited widespread reactions following an alleged incident in which a group of students confronted and physically assaulted a teacher. This confrontation stemmed from allegations that the teacher was engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a final-year female student. According to the details captured in the video,…
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President Mahama inaugurates “GNRF”
His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama has formally inaugurated the Ghana National Research Fund (GNRF), thereby fulfilling a significant commitment outlined in the manifesto. The GNRF extends beyond being merely an academic fund; it serves as a strategic national instrument aimed at enhancing productivity, fostering industrialization, promoting innovation, and supporting sustainable development. By funding research…
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Mfantsipim SHS final-year student commits suicide
A 17-year-old final-year student from Mfantsipim Senior High School in Cape Coast has tragically died by suicide, as confirmed by the Central Regional Police Command. The deceased, identified as Emmanuel Arthur, was discovered in an unfinished building located in Ola North, a suburb of Cape Coast, following a report from a carpenter working at the…
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BAWKU SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ENGAGES IN UNRULY BEHAVIOR
At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Monday, 15 June 2026, students of Bawku Senior High School inflicted significant damage and destroyed school property. In an interview with bSMART MEDIA UPPER EAST, the Ghana Education Service (GES) Director for the Bawku Municipality, Mr. Isaac Abweko Azasoo, revealed that some final-year students, who are scheduled to complete their…
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Authorities at Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region have launched an investigation into allegations involving a teacher and a final-year
Authorities at Bole Senior High School in the Savannah Region have commenced an investigation into allegations involving a teacher and a final-year student following the emergence of a video linked to the two individuals online. The video has elicited widespread responses from students, parents, and residents of the Bole community. According to reports, the teacher,…
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The inadequate road network in Tsiyinu adversely impacts the livelihoods of its residents.
The situation on Tsiyinu Road is increasingly concerning. Following yesterday’s rainfall, students are compelled to return home as they are unable to traverse the water to proceed to school. This issue not only disrupts educational activities but also endangers the lives of students and residents. A road serving the community should not become impassable after…
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