Professor Ransford Gyampo, a political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, has criticised the current structure of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, arguing that it fails to uphold quality educational standards. According to Professor Gyampo, focusing the policy on academically talented yet financially disadvantaged students would alleviate the financial burden on the […] The post Structure
It is an undeniable fact that STEM Education has received so much attention in Ghana recently as the country aims at creating a competent workforce to support its economic growth and development. Sub-Saharan Africa is also seeing a boom in the Information Communication Technology industry which is set to continue growing, with Ghana acting as […] The post Assessing
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has vowed to cancel the supply of food items to Senior High Schools by the National Food Buffer Stock Company as part of his vision to review the Free SHS policy. John Mahama says feeding grants would be channelled through the heads of Senior […] The post No more Buffer Stock –
The car hummed softly as we navigated the familiar streets of Accra, the engine’s rhythmic purr serving as a backdrop to the heavy silence that hung between us. My passenger, a young boy, and one of my favourite nephews, slouched in the back seat, stared out the window with a distant look in his eyes, […] The post Dede Drives the Discourse:
Steven Fiawoo popularly known as Praye Tiatia of the legendary group, Praye, has shared a heartbreaking struggle he endured with his wife Selly Galley. The post We had five miscarriages before our twins – Praye Tiatia opens up about marriage struggles first appeared on 3News.
Shasha Marley Renowned Ghanaian reggae artiste, Julius Amua-Sekyi, with stage name Shasha Marley, has been candid about his desire to stay away from political parties, especially when it comes Read More... The post ‘I Rejected $50k Political Song Offer’ appeared first on
Dr Clement Apaak, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Builsa South and Deputy Ranking Member on the Education Committee of Parliament has asked Ghanaians to ignore Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s ‘stale tale’ on the Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy. In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 10, Dr Apaak said the “FSHS will […] The post Ignore
Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum Ghana’s education sector is reaching a watershed moment as the country sees unprecedented growth in Senior High School (SHS) enrolment. As of March 18, 2024, Read More... The post SHS Enrolment Goes High appeared first on DailyGuide
Ghanaian musician, Shasha Marley, has opened up about his disinterest in associating with political parties particularly by composing campaign songs. The post ‘I rejected $50k offer to do a song for a political party’ – Shasha Marley first appeared on 3News.
John Mahama After years of opposing the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, former President John Dramani Mahama has finally admitted that the Akufo-Addo government’s flagship education programme has been successfully Read More... The post Mahama Hails Free SHS appeared first on
The Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, said contrary to criticisms by lawyers and activists,the military’s declaration was not illegal. PREMIUM TIMES reported that suspected residents of Okuama Community in Delta State, on 14 March, ambushed and murdered the Commanding Officer of 181 Army Amphibious Battalion, two majors, one captain and 13 soldiers. The troops […] The post Murder
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
The value of the economy in 2023 stood at GHS841.6bn relative to GH¢ 614.3bn representing a GH¢227bn increase from the previous year. This was driven by the dominance of the services sector which contributed GH¢357.34 billion or 45.6% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), followed by industry with GH¢247.941 billion (31.7% of GDP), and agriculture at […] The post Value
Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, has indicated that the current rate of attrition of health workers is unprecedented in the Read More... The post GHS Worried Over High Health Workers Attrition
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 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
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
Mary Annan Awuku, the founder of the ‘Yes She Can Foundation’, is encouraging young women to take up the mantle of change and reshape the narrative of Ghanaian history. She pointed out that the history of Ghana has often been interpreted through a male-centric perspective, leading to the frequent omission of women from significant events […] The post Be
Naira Marley The criminal trial of Nigerian singer Naira Marley hit a roadblock at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday, as proceedings were adjourned due to a Read More... The post Naira Marley’s Cybercrime Trial Adjourned appeared first on
The Headmistress of Ejisu Senior High Technical School, Grace Asamani, has reassured the public that despite the recent rainstorm that wreaked havoc on the school’s boys’ dormitory and other classrooms, academic activities remain unaffected. The destructive impact of Saturday’s rainstorm prompted swift action, with contractors already underway to re-roof the affected building. In the interim, […] The post Ejisu
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