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For the first time, 25 private senior high schools have been added to Ghana’s Free SHS programme under the 2025 school placement system, expanding options for BECE candidates nationwide. The Ministry of Education has released a list of 25 private senior high schools (SHSs) approved for inclusion in the 2025 Computerised School Selection and Placement...

The Mayor of Accra has announced that the Assembly will soon commence a 24-hour city-wide cleaning initiative. He said the Borla Macho III tricycle, Anointed Engineering Services Ltd, will serve as a critical operational tool, and called on other businesses to support the city’s vision. The Mayor said this when the Anointed Engineering Services Ltd,...

The Ministry of Education has extended its deepest condolences to the families of seven students from Lawra Senior High School, who tragically drowned in the Black Volta River during a canoe accident on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The students, all members of the school’s cadet corps, were attempting to cross the river near Dikpe, a...

Government has unveiled a nationwide plan to construct modern markets in all districts as part of its ambitious 24-Hour Economy Policy. The initiative, aimed at boosting local trade and job creation, will transform traditional markets into safe, fully serviced commercial hubs, allowing businesses to operate round the clock. Speaking at a press briefing, Minister for...

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the launch of major water infrastructure projects aimed at resolving the persistent water shortages in the Northern Region. Among these initiatives are the Bimbilla Town Water System and the Yendi Water Supply System, which will provide thousands of residents with clean, reliable water access. During a visit to Yendi, Mahama...

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has reiterated its dedication to patient care and non-partisan advocacy, following the suspension of its nationwide strike. The association emphasized that its actions are driven solely by the welfare of nurses, midwives, and the healthcare system, rather than political affiliations. In a statement issued after fruitful discussions...

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has praised President John Dramani Mahama for his intervention in halting the shutdown of 64 radio stations across the country. The stations, which had faced revocation of their frequency authorizations due to regulatory breaches, were granted a reprieve following the President’s directive to the National Communications Authority (NCA). In a...

President John Dramani Mahama has stepped in to prevent the shutdown of four radio stations, following a directive from the National Communications Authority (NCA) that ordered the closure of 62 stations over regulatory breaches. In a press release issued on June 12, 2025, the presidency confirmed that Mahama had instructed the Minister for Communications, Digital...

President John Dramani Mahama has officially terminated the long-standing contract between the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited, citing concerns over financial inefficiencies and unfair wage distribution. The decision, announced on June 11, 2025, follows years of criticism regarding the contract’s structure and its impact on sanitation workers. Background of the Controversial Contract...

Ghana’s Parliamentary Health Committee has engaged the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) in urgent discussions as the country grapples with a two-week nationwide strike that has disrupted healthcare services. The ongoing strike, initiated by nurses and midwives over salary arrears, improved working conditions, and allowances, has placed immense strain on hospitals and clinics,...