The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the commencement of the school placement process for Junior High School (JHS) leavers who recently completed their Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE). The selection process will run from today, Wednesday, 28 August 2024 to Wednesday, 4 September 2024. In a statement, the GES urged parents and guardians to actively participate in the school …

Managing Director of Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation (BEST) Company, Edwin Alfred Provencal, has issued a stern warning to the 44 Oil Marketing Companies that owe nearly GH₵60 million in levies to BEST. According to Mr. Provencal, if the companies do not settle their debts, they could face serious consequences. “If these companies do not want trouble, they should come …

The Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has firmly stated that the party will not sign any peace pact that would leave its supporters vulnerable to extrajudicial killings again in the upcoming elections. The NDC has refused to sign a Peace Pact to commit to peace in the December 7 Presidential and Parliamentary elections. During …

The Spokesperson on Education for the NDC, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has outlined major reforms the NDC will introduce should they assume office in 2025. According to him, the double-track system will be abolished to restore a single academic calendar. He added that the NDC will embark on an emergency infrastructure drive to complete abandoned E-blocks and expand infrastructure in …

Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has accused former President John Mahama of avoiding a presidential debate ahead of December’s elections, claiming that Mr. Mahama fears having his record exposed. Dr Bawumia, who is set to face Mahama as one of the main candidates in December, has issued an open challenge for a …

The Democratic Forum for Medical Laboratory Professionals (DFMLP) has endorsed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, for the upcoming December 7 general elections. The group expressed confidence in the NDC’s recently launched manifesto, particularly its comprehensive plans for the healthcare sector. After a detailed analysis of the manifestos from both major political parties, DFMLP concluded …

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has urged the public to carefully select their next of kin, emphasizing the importance of choosing someone who is not only legally of age but also capable of providing essential information about the account holder when required. This advisory comes in response to what the Central Bank describes as a widespread misconception that the person …

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Dramani Mahama has told his counterpart in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia that the media encounter held by the latter on Sunday, August 25, just a day after the NDC launched their manifesto was with a devious intention. In the view of Mr Mahama, the media encounter …

The management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has announced the suspension of elective surgeries (surgeries that are not emergency and can be scheduled in advance) until further notice. During this period, the management said, they will focus solely on emergency cases to ensure that critical care is not compromised. This decision was taken in view of the ongoing …

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that originally commissioned in 1965 by Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah, the Accra-Tema Motorway has been a vital artery for nearly six decades, carrying an average of 45,000 vehicles daily. Now, the time has come to renew this legacy, and ensure it continues to serve the people of Ghana for generations to come, he said. …