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Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has called for stronger partnerships between traditional leaders, clergy, and educational authorities to roll out comprehensive counselling programs aimed at addressing indiscipline and violence in schools. Dr. Apaak expressed concern over the rising
The Minister for Labour, Employment and Jobs, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has urged the leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) to hold off on plans to strike and return to the negotiation table. Speaking exclusively to our Labour Affairs Correspondent, Daniel Opoku, Dr. Pe
Two million children in Ghana are currently trapped in child labour, a figure experts warn could rise unless urgent measures are taken. Globally, the International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that 160 million children are involved in child labour—over 60 million girls and 70 million boys. Ne
The government has announced plans to rename the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) in honour of the late President John Evans Atta Mills. The move, according to the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, is in recognition of the former President’s instrumental role in the establishment
More than 128,000 nurses and midwives across Ghana are preparing to withdraw their services within the next ten days, citing the government’s continued delay in implementing their agreed conditions of service. At a press conference held in Accra on May 28, the President of the Ghana Registered Nurse
Tension is mounting within the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) over the prolonged delay in finalizing and implementing their Conditions of Service. In a statement signed by the General Secretary, King James Azortibah, the Union expressed growing dissatisfaction among its members. Acco
Candidates sitting for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) will now be required to select seven schools for placement before they write the exams. According to the Free Senior High School (SHS) Secretariat, the move is aimed at easing the pressure on parents and pupils during
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) is taking a strong stance against what it describes as the worrying silence of the Ghana Education Service (GES) and regional directors over rising attacks on teachers. Across the country, reports of violent attacks on teachers are on the rise sparki
The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has taken a swipe at the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, over his decision to petition the International Labour Organization (ILO). According to Dr. Pelpuo, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration illegall
The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers Union (MELPWU) has issued a two-week ultimatum to the government, demanding financial clearance for employment or face potential labour unrest. According to the Union, over 3,000 of its members are currently sidelined, adding strain to the workload in publ
Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the government is set to significantly increase investment in educational infrastructure over the coming years, with a strong emphasis on basic education. Speaking at the 21st Annual Education World Forum (EWF) in London, the minister stated
Teachers across the country are raising red flags as the Pre-tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (Pre-TTAG) threatens to withdraw its services over a surge in violent attacks against educators on school campuses. The Association says these incidents are taking a toll on the teaching and learning
There’s tension once again between the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) and the Registrar of the Births and Deaths Registry. Thirty CLOGSAG members have been transferred, and the Association’s national leadership is not taking it lightly. Executive Secretary of CLOGSAG
The Government of Ghana will host the 2025 Triennale of the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Forum, scheduled to take place from October 29 to 30 in Accra. The high-level forum will bring together over 500 key stakeholders in education from across Africa and beyond. This
The National Labour Commission is sounding the alarm over a rising number of cases of unfair dismissals and terminations, particularly in Tema, within the Greater Accra Region. According to the Commission, these complaints continue to increase its workload, prompting a commitment to proactive measur
