Category: Education
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Mankranso SHS students engage in heated f!ght after WASSCE paper
Two students of Mankranso Senior High School were captured in a tense confrontation shortly after sitting for their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) paper. The two boys are seen showing off their physical strength and exchanging aggressive moves as they prepare to fight. The altercation reportedly drew the attention of several onlookers at…
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Republic Bank Commissions Mechanized Borehole for Taviefe SHS
Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, joined Republic Bank Ghana, traditional leaders, and school authorities for the inauguration of a mechanized borehole project at Taviefe Senior High School. Also in attendance was the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ho Central, Hon. Stephen Adom. The Minister commended the bank for supporting the government’s efforts to improve…
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12 INMATES FROM SENIOR CORRECTIONAL CENTER SUCCESSFULLY DEFEND TITLE AT CONTINENTAL ONLINE CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP.
On May 12, 2026, twelve inmates from Ghana’s Senior Correctional Centre successfully defended their youth category title at the Second Continental Online Chess Championships for Prisoners. Competing against participants from six other African nations( Kenya, Nigeria, Malawi, Madagascar, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe), the team demonstrated remarkable intellectual excellence and strategic discipline. This achievement highlights the success…
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Communication minister commissioned a renovated ICT Lab at Odorkor Saleria 1 Basic School.
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has commissioned a renovated ICT laboratory at Odorkor Saleria 1 Basic School in Ablekuma North as part of the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP). The facility, refurbished by MP Ewurabena Aubynn, will serve as a training hub for students in coding, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Minister Samuel…
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Hon. Eric Edem Agbenya Launches massive continuous Professional Development (CPD) Training for over 1,200 Teachers.
Education in Ketu North is set for a major boost as a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) workshop for teachers officially begins across the constituency. The initiative, sponsored by Hon. Eric Edem Agbana, the Member of Parliament for Ketu North, aims to support over 1,200 teachers and education staff in public basic schools, senior high schools,…
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Mary, the 17-year-old girl whose pregnancy story was featured on Joy Prime’s program, Changes, had dreams of becoming a journalist before her education was halted.
Mary, the 17-year-old girl whose pregnancy story was featured on Joy Prime’s program, Changes, had dreams of becoming a journalist before her education was halted. Following the incident, she was disowned by her mother and is now staying with her grandmother. The young man involved, identified as Constant, is a student in one of the…
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Double Track system should be phased out by 2027, President assured public.
President Mahama says the Double Track system in senior high schools should be phased out by 2027, revealing that the government has secured a 300-million-Dollar World Bank facility to upgrade 50 senior high schools across the country. Speaking during the commissioning of a PET Scan at the Swedish-Ghana Medical Centre, he stated that new E-Blocks…
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The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially announced that the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) graduates are scheduled to SHS
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially announced that the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) graduates are scheduled to begin their first year of Senior High School (SHS 1) on *September 18, 2026.* This update was shared by the Director-General of the GES, Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, via a statement on the service’s official…
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Purple Month Launch in Asuogyaman District: Turning Awareness into Action.
The Mental Health Unit of Asuogyaman District has successfully launched Purple Month, a landmark initiative dedicated to creating awareness on mental health throughout May. The event, held under the theme “Mental Wellbeing for All: Turning Awareness into Action”, drew remarkable attendance from staff across the district, signaling a collective commitment to prioritizing mental health. The…
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A Form Three student of Asanteman SHS has d!.ed in an electrical incident believed to be linked to severe weather conditions.
The student, identified as Harison, a 17-year-old final-year studernt, d!.ed while charging his iPhone 13 on the evening of Friday, May 8, 2026, during heavy rainfall. According to a post shared on Instagram by User cityzenkwadwojr on May 10, 2026, the incident was caused by a power surge or electrical fault triggered by the storm.…
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The National Teaching Council (NTC) has warned that about 42,000 teachers in Ghana are currently unqualified or not properly licensed, urging them to regularise their status or face sanctions.
The National Teaching Council (NTC) has warned that about 42,000 teachers in Ghana are currently unqualified or not properly licensed, urging them to regularise their status or face sanctions. According to the report, the Council says teachers who fail to obtain the required professional licence may be barred from the classroom or face disciplinary action.…
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Police to take from WAEC 30 invigilators involved in the BECE Examination malpractice.
The West African Examinations Council has cited close to 30 teachers for alleged examination malpractice during the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). According to WAEC, the individuals involved are mainly supervisors and invigilators, alongside some teachers who allegedly attempted to assist candidates during the exams. Speaking on the Hot Edition programme on 3FM with…
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The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the approved 2026/2027 academic calendar for basic schools across the country, outlining key dates for the new school year, including term schedules and examination periods.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the approved 2026/2027 academic calendar for basic schools across the country, outlining key dates for the new school year, including term schedules and examination periods. According to the calendar, the first term will begin on September 8, 2026, and end on December 17, 2026, with a two-day mid-term…
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DCE Pledges Scholarship for Aggregate 6 candidates
North Tongu DCE Hon. Victoria Yawa Doe and the educational directors paid a visit to Torgorme BECE Center to encourage them to do well and also promise them that anyone to obtain aggregate 6 will be on full scholarship.
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A 19-year-old Senior High School student has been struck by a stray bullet during a tense confrontation between residents and police at Danchira in the Greater Accra Region.
The incident reportedly occurred amid a dispute over a large parcel of land where a demolition exercise was being carried out. Tensions escalated when some aggrieved residents reacted angrily to the demolitions and allegedly attacked the local police station. Police officers moved in to restore order and fired warning shots to disperse the crowd. During…
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Residents Call on MP Agbeve Charles to Address Poor Classroom Conditions in Agortime Ziope constituency
AGORTIME ZIOPE, May 5, 2026 – Concerns have been raised over the state of classroom infrastructure in parts of the Agortime Ziope Constituency after a video showing pupils learning under deplorable conditions went viral. The video has sparked public criticism directed at the Member of Parliament for Agortime Ziope, Hon. Agbeve Charles. Some residents say…
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MP’S INITIATIVE: DCE DISTRIBUTES FURNITURE TO SHSs IN NORTH TONGU
On Monday, 4th May 2026, Honorable DCE, Hon. Amefadzi Victoria on behalf of the Member of Parliament and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, distributing part of a total of 1,000 mono tables and chairs donated to Senior High Schools across the North Tongu Constituency under his philanthropic initiative. During the first phase,…
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Day 1 at BECE Centres Across Asuogyaman District
Mr. Karim , PA of Hon.Ampem Nyarko with the District Director of Education, Asuogyaman District,on behalf of MP, visited selected examination centres to interact with candidates and supervisors. As part of his support initiative, 2,027 BECE candidates across the district were served hot meals (jollof rice) to keep them energized and focused throughout their exams.…
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Fifteen pregnant girls and eleven nursing mothers are taking part in this year’s BECE in Krachi East in the Oti Region.
Despite their situation, they have chosen to continue their education. Some came to the exam centers with their babies, with family members around to support them. Education officials in the region say measures have been put in place to ensure they are safe and comfortable during the exams. This situation has raised concerns about teenage…
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DCE LEADS BECE MONITORING ACROSS SELECTED CENTRES IN NORTH TONGU
On Monday, 4th May 2026, The DCE of North Tongu, Hon. Victoria Amefadzi led the team to monitor the ongoing Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) at Aveyime Battor Senior High Technical School, Battor Senior High School, and Mepe St. Kizito Senior High Technical School. The exercise formed part of efforts to ensure a smooth, orderly…
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2026 BECE Commence Today
The 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Ghana begins on Monday, May 4, 2026, and runs until Monday, May 11, 2026. Over 619,000 candidates are expected to sit for the exams at centers nationwide.Key Details for 2026 BECE:Start Date: Monday, May 4, 2026.End Date: Monday, May 11, 2026.Subjects: Candidates will write eleven subjects.Daily Structure:…
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VOLO SHS HITS BY DISASTER
VOLO SHS HITS BY DISASTER The Volo SHS day school built by President Mahama in 2012 was hits by a disaster after a heavy rainstorm and wind took away a roofing on parts of the school units block. According to the headmaster, the incident happened on Tuesday 28th April, after the final year students wrote…
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CANDIDATES DECRY OVER DUMSOR AHEAD OF FINAL EXAMS
CANDIDATES DECRY OVER DUMSOR AHEAD OF FINAL EXAMS Final-year students across Ghana preparing for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) have expressed growing frustration over persistent power outages, saying the situation is severely disrupting their revision and affecting their confidence ahead of the exams.
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A student of UMAT has reportedly taken his own life after struggling with a GH¢16,500 debt
A student of UMAT has reportedly taken his own life after struggling with a GH¢16,500 debt, following an alleged scam involving a phone dealer abroad. According to reports, he had sent money to an individual overseas to purchase mobile phones, with the agreement that the items would be brought to Ghana for resale. However, the…
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Free SHS and feeding challenges
It is better to cancel the free SHS and return to the old system because parents are really suffering. Parents are always contributing to feeding at the SHSs more than ever. Government claims of releasing monies to the headmasters for purchase of perishables are completely false— Omanhene Kwabena Asante.
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319 participants of the 2025 Ampem EduCamp were brought together for transformative experience
A total of 319 students from both private and public schools—participants of the 2025 Ampem EduCamp—were brought together on Saturday, 25th April 2026, at the Akosombo VRA Complex School for this transformative experience. This initiative was specifically designed to equip BECE candidates with critical hands-on practical skills, bridging the gap between theory and application, and…
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Two Teachers Die Same Day at Konongo Odumase School — Francis Aquah & Grace Stepheny
A wave of grief has swept through Konongo Odumase M/A Basic School following the heartbreaking loss of two teachers on the same day. A male teacher, Francis Aquah, popularly known as “General,” reportedly fell ill during the vacation period and sadly passed away on the very day school reopened. In a shocking and painful twist,…
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The Headmistress of the OLA Girls Senior High School, Kenyasi was alleged for diverting GH¢357,000
The Headmistress of the OLA Girls Senior High School, Kenyasi has admitted before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that an amount of GH¢357,000 allocated for student feeding was diverted to other operational needs of the school. The admission was made during a PAC hearing held on April 27, 2026, where issues relating to financial management…
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