The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has voiced his dissatisfaction with the Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Ministry’s decision to increase passport application fees. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration earlier announced upward adjustments in its fees and charges for services effective today, Monday, April 1, 2024. The Ministry […] The post Ablakwa
In a strategic move to promote trade liberalisation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana has collaborated with the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) to host a crucial sensitisation seminar titled ‘Trade Liberalisation after the AfCFTA’ at the Africa Trade House in Accra. Peter Dery, Head of […] The post
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said that the next phase of the Free Senior High School programme will be powered by digitalization. He said this while announcing that 1.3 million tablets are going to be distributed to students under the Smart School Project. The tablets, he said, are fitted with digital content to aid […] The post Next phase of free SHS enhancement
Education drives economic growth and individual well-being. Secondary education, in particular, plays a crucial role. In recent decades, this recognition has encouraged several African countries to make secondary education free. One example is Ghana’s Free Public Senior High School (FreeSHS) policy, initiated in 2017. The policy aimed to remove cost barriers to secondary education, including fees, […] The post Ghana’s
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents considerable opportunities for the evolution and monetization of Africa’s trading sectors[1]. Upon full implementation and ratification by member states, this trade agreement will establish a cumulative market encompassing 1.3 billion individuals across 55 countries, boasting a collective GDP of approximately USD 3.4 trillion. The AfCFTA has been […] The post
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, has expressed concerns that the scandal involving Rev Victor Kusi Boateng could cast doubt on the credibility of the country’s diplomatic passports. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, clarified in parliament on Friday that Rev Boateng, officially recorded as […] The post Kusi
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has suspended its proposed $20 round-trip passenger fee following parliamentary scrutiny. Parliament, on Wednesday, March 13th summoned the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, to address concerns regarding the fee’s legality. This action stemmed from objections raised by the Minority Caucus, who argued that the GACL lacked the authority […] The post GACL
“The beginning of every government starts with the education of our youth” – Pythagoras I listened attentively to the President’s address to the nation during the 67th Anniversary Read More... The post Unlocking The
A scene from the health screening exercise The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) held a free health screening exercise and music business seminar for its members last week in Read More... The post MUSIGA Holds Free Health Screening appeared first on DailyGuide
Nana Oye Bampoe Addo Free Senior High School (SHS) which was introduced by government in 2017, according to Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has increased enrolment in schools for both Read More... The post Free SHS Has Increased
Dr. Kyei addressing the participants The Director General of the Commission of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, has disclosed that stereotypes against women Read More... The post ‘Stereotypes Against Women In TVET Reducing’
The article highlights the proposal to limit free education to only day schools, which has been met with opposition. The author argues that such a policy would be discriminatory towards students from rural and remote areas, as well as those from low-income families who cannot afford to pay for boarding facilities. The article suggests that […] The post Rejoinder
A taskforce comprising the Tree Crop Development Authority, the Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and National Security, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, embarked on an exercise to crack down on smuggled vegetable oil on the Ghanaian market. During a swoop, eight shops were ordered to cease […] The post Taskforce
The flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, has accused the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) of double standards in the ongoing debate over the review of the Free Senior High School Policy. The governing NPP has consistently rejected calls for a review of the free SHS programme introduced in 2017. Speaking […] The post Free SHS
Kenya has waived entry fees for passport holders from South Africa and six other countries, following widespread criticism of the recently introduced $30 fee. The move aims to boost tourism and attract business travellers. Previously, all foreign passport holders were subject to visa requirements, but the government’s decision sparked backlash for potentially increasing travel costs […] The post Kenya
The pragmatic education policy introduced by the Akufo-Addo government has never received any acclaim from the opposition NDC. The late Lee Ocran, a Minister of Education under the late Read More... The post Why They Give Free SHS Bad Name appeared first on DailyGuide
Tinder is introducing enhanced identity checks for UK users, involving a passport or driving licence being checked against a video selfie. Anyone who signs up to the voluntary scheme will get an icon on their profile, verifying their age and likeness are authentic. The dating app has been repeatedly targeted by fraudsters. The charity Victim […] The post Tinder introduces
The Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, says measures and strategies that were deplored through the collaborative efforts of the government, international organisations and healthcare providers across the country in the fight against HIV/AIDS have yielded tremendous results. “Worthy of note are increased access to Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) and a […] The post Ghana’s
The Ghana Police Service has reassured the public of a free and fair electoral process in the upcoming general election scheduled for December 7, 2024. This commitment comes in the wake of the violence that marred the 2020 general election, resulting in the tragic deaths of eight individuals, including three minors, with an additional 15 […] The post Election 2024 will
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has handed over a fully furnished GHC2.I3 million Obuasi District Police Headquarters block it has constructed to the Ghana Police Service. Speaking at the handing over ceremony, the Acting Managing Director of the company, Mr Awie Frey, noted that AngloGold’s decision to provide an infrastructure to house the Obuasi District Police […] The post AngloGold
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