BECE: PNP deeply concerned about malpractices; demands action from GES et al

Advertisement The People’s National Party (PNP) has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES), among others, to take “immediate” and “decisive” action to stem malpractices during the Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE). It said the pervasive nature of the canker sets a dangerous precedent that can lead to future corruption. The PNP made this known … Read more

GES says it is working jointly with WAEC & Security Services to ensure smooth conduct of 2024 BECE

Advertisement The Ghana Education Service (GES) has said that it is working with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Security Services to ensure the smooth conduct of the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) at all the centres across the country. The 2024 BECE starts today Monday, July 8, and will end on … Read more

2024 BECE starts today, 569,095 candidates to take part in the exam

Advertisement The 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) start today Monday, July 8, and will end on Monday 15th July 2024. Management of Ghana Education Service (GES) in a statement on Sunday, July 7 congratulated the candidates for their hard work and fortitude and expressed its gratitude to teachers, Heads of Basic Schools, Directors of … Read more

Banks not discontinuing foreign currency accounts – GAB assures

The Ghana Association of Banks (GAB) has dismissed claims that commercial banks in the country have begun processes to close the personal foreign currency savings accounts of customers by July 31. The Association explains that some banks are implementing measures to address the situation where customers save foreign currencies in their savings accounts as a … Read more

Police on manhunt for attackers of Ayawaso West Wuogon NPP Office

The Ghana Police Service has launched a manhunt for individuals involved in an attack on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) office in Ayawaso West Wuogon. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 7, 2024. The attackers are said to have destroyed some properties including two vehicles at the NPP office. The Police in an X post … Read more

Free SHS Bill: I support any bill that will improve education but stakeholder consultation is required – Mahama

Advertisement Former President John Dramani Mahama has said he favours any bill that intends to improve education in Ghana. Commenting on the Free Senior High School Bill introduced by the Akufo-Addo government, Mr Mahama said at a media engagement in Accra on Sunday, July 7 that the Bill must be subjected to stakeholder engagement. “I … Read more

Capping the number of Supreme Court justices is not for the Chief Justice to say – Mahama

Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo Advertisement The Constitutional Review Committee had recommended that Ghana should cap the number of Supreme Court judges at 15, so the issue of capping the number of justices of the apex court is not for the chief justice to say, Former President John Dramani Mahama has said. Mr Mahaa stated that … Read more

My govt will resurrect the constitutional review process on capping number of Supreme Court justices – Mahama

Advertisement Former President John Dramani Mahama has said that if he is voted for to become president again in this year’s elections, his administration will resurrect the constitutional review process on the capping of the number of justices of the Supreme Court. He says he will put it to the Ghanaians whether they should retain … Read more

It’s rare for Chief Justice to recommend appointment of Justices of the Supreme Court – Mahama

Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo Advertisement Former President John Dramani Mahama has criticized Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo for the recommendation that she made to the president to appoint five additional justices of the Supreme Court. The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) said that this approach by the Chief Justice is rare because it is … Read more