Ghana has been lauded for its ambitious Free Senior High School (SHS) programme, aimed at making quality high school education accessible to all. Spearheaded by the government, this initiative has made substantial investments, amounting to approximately GH¢8.4billion, and has provided education opportunities to a commendable 5.7 million Ghanaians over the past seven years. However, beneath […] The post
Former President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to make AngloGold Ashanti more vibrant, focusing on job opportunities for Obuasi residents and host communities to help enhance the local economy. He made this commitment during a dialogue with traditional authorities in Adansi as part of his extensive stakeholder engagement tour in the Ashanti region. Additionally, Mr. […] The post Next
Actress Nadia Buari is heartbroken following the death of her colleague Vincent McCauley. In a post on Twitter, the actress reminisced about bonding with Vincent over a decade ago when they met on a film set. “He was so radiant, a breath of fresh air and was always very bubbly. I’ll always remember the way […] The post Nadia Buari, Adjetey Annan mourn Vincent McCauley’s death appeared
The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Education Committee, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, is urging the government to promptly release funds to senior high schools that are currently grappling with financial challenges. This call comes in light of the government’s failure to fulfill its commitment made a year ago by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who pledged free tablets […] The post Complete
The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) in the Western North Region states that about 137,000 fresh senior high school students are yet to report to school despite gaining admission. CHASS bemoans that although schools reopened for fresh SHS students on December 4, 2023, a little over half of the total candidates placed […] The post Western
The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) in the Western North Region states that about 137,000 fresh senior high school students are yet to report to school despite gaining admission. CHASS bemoans that although schools reopened for fresh SHS students on December 4, 2023, a little over half of the total candidates placed […] The post Western
The MP for Akim Abuakwa South constituency, Samuel Atta Akyea, has criticised President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for failing to propagate the free Senior High School (SHS) policy. He questioned why the president after investing hugely in the educational policy failed to give much publicity to the policy. In an interview on Face to Face […] The post Akufo-Addo
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An Obuasi-based non-profit association, the Fifty 50 Club, has donated an amount of GH¢10,000 to support the medical procedure for an 8-year-old with a history of encephalitis. Encephalitis is a rare congenital disorder that causes the skull to grow abnormally large and heavy. The condition affects his vision, hearing, speech, and mobility, putting him at […] The post Fifty
The Member of Parliament for Builsa South and Deputy Ranking Member on the Education Committee, Dr. Clement Apaak, has criticized the government for opposing suggestions to review the free SHS policy. The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, in an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Citi FM, stated that the free SHS […] The post Govt’s refusal
Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, firmly rejected calls for the review of the Free SHS policy during an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. While acknowledging that the policy has faced criticism, Dr. Adutwum emphasized that it requires improvements in specific areas rather than a complete review. Former President […] The post Free
Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Education Minister and Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe, has defended the quality of education under the government’s Free Senior High School (SHS) policy. He asserts that the quality has significantly improved, pointing to increased student enrolment and enhanced infrastructure and equipment in schools nationwide as evidence of this improvement. Some […] The post Quality
A former presiding member of the Obuasi Municipal Assembly, Lawrence Nana Obeng Bondah, has picked a nomination form to contest the NPP parliamentary primary in the Obuasi West constituency slated for January 27, 2024. Popularly known as Nana Bondah, the aspiring PC has also served as the Assembly member of the Anyinam electoral area and […] The post NPP
“Education in peace brings peace. Education in love brings love. Education in care brings care. But education in war brings war to all mankind.” – Edward Kofi Louis We Read More... The post Free SHS? Yes! appeared first on DailyGuide Network.
Deputy Minister of Education, Gifty Twum-Ampofo, has revealed that a total of 448,641 first year students were enrolled on the Free Senior High School and Technical and Vocational Education Read More... The post 448,641 Fresh Students Enrolled On Free SHS/TVET
AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi mine has long been recognized as the bedrock and financial pillar of the Obuasi economy over the years. The mining company stands as the largest employer and a primary source of livelihood for most households in Obuasi. Efforts have been made by stakeholders, including the Obuasi Municipal Assembly, to reduce the economy’s […] The post Obuasi
A study conducted by Africa Education Watch, an educational civil society organization, has revealed that expenses on prospectuses and other items by parents outweigh the costs incurred by the government under the Free Senior High School program. Africa Education Watch observed that the government’s average spending per student for boarding schools was GHS 1,147, and […] The post Free
AngloGold Ashanti’s Obuasi mine has been the bedrock and financial pillar of Obuasi’s economic activities for decades, serving as a major source of revenue and employment for the community. The mine, in operation since 1897, has significantly contributed to the development of the town and its surrounding areas by supporting various social and environmental initiatives, […] The post Obuasi
The Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei-Mensah, has disclosed that the government has been able to complete about 15 projects initiated by the previous government in the Ashanti region. He said hospital Projects inherited from the previous government, especially the Fomena hospital, has been completed and is currently operational. The Konongo hospital in the Asante Akyem Central, Kumawu […] The post Gov’t
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has interdicted eleven Senior High School headmasters across the Greater Accra, Ashanti and Bono regions. According to the GES, they have been interdicted for allegedly charging unauthorised fees from Form 1 students. The GES accused the headmasters of charging students various unapproved fees, including house dues, books, calculators, admission process […] The post Editorial:
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