Basic school heads want government to absorb utility bills of basic schools

The Conference of Heads of Basic Schools (COHBS) is asking the government to promptly pay the utility bills of basic schools to reduce the burden on school authorities. The Conference says its members who are indebted to utility service providers have had water, electricity, and sanitation services truncated, following the government’s failure to settle the…

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JoyNews’ Empty Plates: SHS head forced to treat weevil-infested bags of maize with neem leaves

JoyNews investigations have revealed how one of the senior high school heads resorted to treating weevil-infested bags of maize supplied by the Free SHS secretariat with neem leaves to enable the school to feed the students. Here are excerpts from the latest hotline documentary ‘Empty Plates – The Free SHS Promise’, by JoyNews’ Kwetey Nartey….

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Illuminating the future – The Holy Child School’s solar project revolution

In the heart of increased financial difficulties and lowering standards of education, stands a beacon of innovation and sustainability, thanks to the vision and generosity of a distinguished alumna of the Holy Child School – HOPSA 1999, RED ladies. The Holy Child School, a revered institution known for its commitment to excellence and holistic education…

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Newmont Africa Foundation invests GH¢58.5m in scholarships

The story of Ghana’s independence is incomplete without the strategic investment in the capacity of human resources. This can be achieved through meaningful partnerships between stakeholders in government, the private sector, traditional leaders, and communities through the transformation of minds, lives, and communities. Responsible mining practices have been a valuable avenue for investment in human…

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Over 2 million Ghanaian basic school pupils study on bare floor

Lack of adequate furniture at the primary school is affecting academic work in the school. Recent data available through the Ministry of Education’s (MoE) Education Management Information System (EMIS) suggests that as of 2021, 50 percent (596,949) KG pupils, 40 percent (1,308,479) primary pupils and 30 percent (425,465) JHS pupils did not have seating and…

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John Kumah donates GH¢120k to repair Ejisu SHTS’ damaged boys’ dormitory

The Member of Parliament for the Ejisu constituency, Dr. John Kumah, has generously donated GH¢120,000 towards repairing the boys’ dormitory at Ejisu Senior High Technical School. The contribution aims to swiftly address the damage caused by a recent rainstorm, ensuring minimal disruption to teaching and learning. He emphasized that he remains accessible to both constituents…

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