Staff Writer
Principals of the 47 Colleges of Education across the country are calling on government to increase the monthly teacher trainee allowance from 400 to 1,000 Ghana cedis. President of the Principals' Professor Atintono, says the current allowance is inadequate—especially when only 8 cedis a day is all
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called on the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) to remain steadfast in its campaign against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, regardless of any changes in government. Speaking during an interaction with former UTAG National Cha
A former Supreme Court Judge, Justice William Atuguba, has been sworn in as the new Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Cape Coast. He says under his leadership, the Council will fiercely protect the academic freedom of public universities and resist any attempt by government to i
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has suspended its planned strike on April 30. This decision comes after President Mahama directed the Ministry of Education to address concerns relating to teacher promotions. Just three days to the planned nationwide strike by GNAT, President Mahama
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has assured the academic community that university lecturers will be exempted from the government's suspension of post-retirement contracts in the public sector. He made this announcement during the inauguration of the newly constituted Governing Board of t
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the government is actively working to extend the student loan scheme to include students in private tertiary institutions. He believes this move will bring significant relief to many students who struggle financially to access higher educ
With May Day fast approaching, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission is urging caution as pressure mounts from organized labour for the implementation of a living wage. Currently, the highest salary on the single spine structure stands at GHC13,000 while the lowest is just GHC300. Organized labour
Tension is building up in Ghana’s education sector as the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has threatened a nationwide strike by Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The decision follows unresolved concerns over the delayed promotion of more than a thousand teachers. "We have given the duty beare
The Ghana Mine Workers Union (GMWU) is calling for a joint venture between the government and Gold Fields for the Damang Mine, rather than a full government takeover. According to the Union, the state may lack the capital needed to properly invest in the mine—potentially hindering its growth and exp
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has ordered a review of the basic school curriculum to address the ongoing controversy surrounding Ghana’s founding history. Haruna Iddrisu expressed disappointment over the debate the confusion has caused within the educational sector. The Minister made t
More than one thousand (1,000) workers of Gold Fields Damang Mine are set to stage a mass picketing at the Minerals Commission next week. The protest, organized by the Ghana Mine Workers’ Union, is aimed at getting the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to provide clear reasons for its decision
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has announced plans to engage the government in efforts to secure dedicated funding for caterers working in public health institutions. According to the TUC, this move is aimed at improving working conditions and ensuring better remuneration for the caterers. Secretar
The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) has appealed to government to maintain the zero VAT exemption for the textiles industry. Addressing a gathering of ICU members at Tema in the Greater Accra Region, the General Secretary of ICU, Morgan Ayawine indicated that it will help protect the l
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called for an immediate halt to the planned privatisation of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The TUC warns that privatizing ECG could undermine the government's ability to provide essential social services to Ghanaians. TUC Secretary-General Joshua Ansah e
The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU) has warned board of directors of rural and community banks to desist from interfering in the day to day running of the banks. The ICU is concerned that such situations undermine the smooth operation of the rural and community banks, thereby leading t
