The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced a plan to ensure students who sat for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) gain university admission while awaiting their results. According to a report by MyNewsGh.com, GES is working with key stakeholders, including the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and tertiary institutions, to address…
Accra, Aug. 18, GNA – The Fair Wages Commission is to the leadership of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association Ghana (CETAG) and other stakeholders on Monday morning. The meeting which will be hosted and facilitated by the Ministry of Labour and Employment Relations, among other things would discuss concerns of CETAG members whose nationwide…
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has commissioned and handed over the Ship-in-a-Box (SIAB) for the Naval Training Command at Nutekpor in the South District of the Volta Region. This project was funded by the Embassy of Denmark in Accra and implemented by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime through…
The Supreme Court has clarified its decision to uphold the law criminalising unnatural carnal knowledge in Ghana. The court emphasised that foreign laws do not apply in Ghana, and the legalisation of such acts in other countries does not necessitate their legalisation in Ghana. The court further stated that adopting foreign laws that are alien…
Abosso Goldfields Ltd (AGL) Damang Mine recently hosted its biannual Open House Forum, gathering stakeholders to discuss the company’s ongoing rehabilitation planning for mine closure. Held at the mine’s town site, the forum provided an in-depth look at the reclamation efforts undertaken by the mine and the future socio-economic prospects for the surrounding communities. The…
A Supreme Court nominee, Justice Sophia Essah has stated that one cannot simultaneously be a lawyer and a judge based on the Constitution of Ghana. According to her, the roles of a judge and a lawyer are distinct, and once a person enters one of these professions, they cannot practice the other. “You cannot be…
A Court of Appeal Judge, Justice Sophia Essah, has urged women to persevere and work diligently in their chosen fields to achieve success. According to her, women are expected to do double the job required in overcoming challenges and earning respect, particularly in male-dominated environments. She said this during her appearance before the Appointments Committee…
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has saved over GH¢94 million worth of properties from being ravaged by fire between January and July this year. They are made of residential buildings, industrial properties and other public facilities. This highlights the GNFS’ improved fire management strategies and the growing efficiency in preventing extensive damage despite its…
Major General David Taluvu (rtd), the Sierra Leonean Minister of Internal Affairs, has praised the Ghana Police Service, stating that its quality has set a new standard for policing in Africa. He remarked that other African nations, including Sierra Leone, are keen to learn from the innovations and practical leadership driving the recent transformation within…
The Fiapre Traditional Council has provided further details on its decision to re-establish ties with the Asanteman and pursue the elevation of their chief to paramount status, despite their location within the Bono Region. This decision is supported by four royal families from the Fiapre Bofrese Aduana lineage. The traditional leaders explained that their interest…
