The Ghana Education Service has instructed Regional Directors of Education to ensure that school heads accept both electronic and handwritten lesson notes in printed or email format. This decision was made in response to conflicts between teachers and school heads over the submission of lesson notes. Previously, teachers were required to submit handwritten notes for […] The post GES
The Member of Parliament for the Builsa South constituency, Dr. Clement Apaak, says the National Democratic Congress’ decision to cancel the teacher licensure exam should the party emerge victorious in the 2024 polls remains unchanged. According to him, the NDC is of the view that the exam can’t be used as the optimal method for […] The post NDC’s
The Greater Accra Regional Poultry Farmers Association is calling on the Ministry of Food and Agriculture for support in reducing maize prices. During an award ceremony of the Association, the Chief Executive Officer for the Association, Isaac Awuaah, revealed that there has been a price increase in the feeding of poultry, making it a challenge […] The post Poultry
The National Teaching Council (NTC) has clarified that it has not made any changes to the results of the Teacher Licensure Examination. This clarification comes in response to an announcement suggesting possible alterations from fail to pass in the examination results. In a statement, the NTC emphasized that it “has not made any changes to […] The post Teacher
The Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana has issued a stern warning, declaring its intention to cease accepting Private Health Insurance soon. This decision stems from the National Health Insurance Authority’s failure to regulate Private Insurance Companies, resulting in arrears owed to its members. According to the association, this has resulted in their inability to […] The post Private
Leaders of the Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association have announced the group’s intention to embark on a strike if the government fails to pay their allowances. According to the association, the government’s silence on the payment of the allowances is a cause for concern. Speaking to Citi News, the National President of the Rotational Nurses […] The post Rotational
Kidney patients undergoing treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital are urgently appealing to both governmental and non-governmental institutions for assistance in acquiring additional dialysis machines and consumables for the facility. The outpatient department of the renal unit was forced to close down in May 2023 due to financial constraints, resulting in the tragic death […] The post Korle
Examiners in the Bono Region are fuming over repeated delays in receiving their compensation for marking the 2023 West African Examinations Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Despite fulfilling their duties and the subsequent release of results, they remain in limbo, waiting for their rightful remuneration. The examiners assert that this delay in payment has become a recurring […] The post Examiners
The Renal Patients Association of Ghana has renewed calls for the inclusion of renal treatment in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This follows growing concerns about the inability of many patients to afford the cost of treatment, prompting calls for tax waivers on dialysis consumables. Speaking to Citi News, the president of the association, […] The post Renal
The Technical University Senior Administrators’ Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has suspended its intended nationwide strike scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2024. TUSAAG had threatened to strike, demanding the government and the management of various technical universities fully comply with their retirement roll-over date. In a statement issued on January 1, TUSAAG cited the failure of […] The post TUSAAG
The Ada East District Assembly has refuted claims made by the local miners association of Songor that the assembly would render its members homeless if they were relocated from the Songor lagoon concession. These salt miners were instructed to vacate the Ada East sector of the Songor lagoon concession following a December 31 eviction deadline […] The post Ada
The Ghana Gas Senior Staff Association (GGSSA) has raised concerns about the Electricity Company of Ghana’s (ECG) overdue debt to the company, urging the government to take immediate action. This outstanding payment, the association warns, poses a significant threat to the stability and operations of Ghana Gas, a vital pillar of the nation’s energy sector. […] The post ECG
The Kumasi Traditional Council, presided over by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has sought clarity from the Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, on the conduct of teacher licensure exams, which became the centre of recent controversy. This occurred during an Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs meeting in Kumasi, where the sector minister was […] The post Education
The Kumasi Traditional Council, presided over by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has sought clarity from the Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, on the conduct of teacher licensure exams, which became the centre of recent controversy. This occurred during an Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs meeting in Kumasi, where the sector minister was […] The post Education
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin is advocating for traditional leaders, both chiefs and queen mothers to be brought up to national governance level as members of Parliament. He said that was why at the ongoing review of the 1992 Constitution, areas should be earmarked to allow some traditional leaders, both chiefs and […] The post Bagbin
The Ghana Association of Certified Registered Anaesthetists (GACRA) reports that over 30 percent of its members have left the country for greener pastures in 2023. It stated that, apart from the concerning figure, hardworking, skillful, and experienced professional CRAs had vacated posts, noting that “this has brought about undue stress on the few left.” Mr. […] The post Over
Parliament has approved a loan agreement of $150 million from the International Development Association of the World Bank for the West Africa Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project 2. The project aims to strengthen the socio-economic resilience of coastal communities through good coastal management practices and support the government’s efforts to reduce the vulnerability of coastal […] The post Parliament
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