Akufo-Addo approves visa-free entry to Ghana for all African nationals
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has approved visa-free entry to Ghana for all African nationals. The executive approval was granted on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, making Ghana one of the few African nations—alongside Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin—to allow visa-free entry for all holders of African passports. This decision fulfills a promise made by […]
NHIA denies claims of ongoing recruitment exercises
By Ashiadey Dotse The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has firmly denied claims about recent or ongoing recruitment activities within the organization. In a statement issued on December 23, 2024, the NHIA clarified that all recruitment exercises were officially concluded in October 2024. According to the NHIA, the recruitment process followed legal procedures, regulations, and […]
WASSCE results to be released by December 29 – Education Minister assures
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has announced that the results for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will be released by December 29, 2024. Dr. Adutwum made this announcement after visiting the printing facility of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). The visit followed concerns over […]
President-elect John Mahama plans to focus on farming after retirement
By Ashiadey Dotse President-elect John Mahama has expressed his deep passion for farming, describing it as a central part of his life and his main focus after retirement from politics. During a visit to his farm in Yapei and Busunu in the Savannah Region, Mr. Mahama shared his love for agriculture and his plans to […]
Keta MP warns of potential constitutional crisis in parliament
By Regina Kwapong The Member of Parliament for Keta, Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, has raised concerns about the looming possibility of a constitutional crisis in Parliament. He highlighted the risk posed by delays from the Electoral Commission in transmitting the list of duly elected members of parliament following the December 2024 election. During a recent live […]
Ho Teaching Hospital to deepen patient-centered care and invest in staff development in 2025
By Jones Anlimah The Chief Executive Officer of Ho Teaching Hospital, Dr. John Tampuori, has outlined an ambitious vision for 2025 aimed at enhancing patient-centred care, professional development, and infrastructure expansion. Speaking at the hospital’s annual end-of-year Thanksgiving service and Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, Dr. Tampuori expressed gratitude to staff for their dedication […]
CHOPSS urges Gov’t to resolve delay in WASSCE results release
By Ashiadey Dotse The Conference of Heads of Private Second-Cycle Schools (CHOPSS) has expressed deep concern over the delay in releasing the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for school candidates. In a statement issued on December 9, 2024, the West African Examination Council (WAEC) blamed the delay on faulty scanners used […]
Government releases GH₵25 million to WAEC to speed up WASSCE results
By Ashiadey Dotse The Ministry of Education has released an additional GH₵25 million to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to support its ongoing operations and ensure the smooth marking of the 2024 WASSCE papers. In a statement issued on Monday, December 23, the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kwasi Kwarteng, confirmed the release of the funds and […]
EC justifies re-collation of election results in nine constituencies
By Ashiadey Dotse The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has defended its decision to re-collate election results in nine constituencies after their initial declaration. The Commission explained that this process is not new and has been done in previous elections to ensure fairness and accuracy. In a statement shared on social media, the EC highlighted […]
IFEST calls for review of free SHS policy amid funding challenges
By Ashiadey Dotse The Institute for Education Studies (IFEST) has urged the government to review the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, suggesting that parents should share part of the costs to ensure the program remains effective and sustainable. This call follows concerns raised by the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) over […]
