NEWS IN GHANA

Catherine Nutsugah-Mikado Government has been urged to motivate teachers and provide them with the necessary teaching materials so they can deliver their best by contributing their quota to the success of Free Senior High School Policy. Director in charge of Girls Education Unit at the Ghana Education Service Catherine Nutsugah-Mikado made the call in an interview on the sideline of the 20th anniversary celebration of the Unit in Accra last Friday. She lauded government for the implementation of its flagship Free Senior High School Policy and its commitment towards its sustenance in order to see more children in school. She, however, wants government to focus more attention on the quality of the policy by providing the necessary teaching and learning materials to motivate teachers to deliver their best. The free SHS policy had been a major promise by President Akufo-Addo during the run-up to the 2012 and 2016 general elections. It was officially launched by the presiden...

The Dean of the Centre for International Education and Collaboration at the university of Professional Studies, Accra, Professor Goski Alabi has urged government to be more realistic about issues of sustainability as well as the potential failure of the free SHS policy. According to her, the free SHS policy being implemented by government is not  a short term measure therefore it requires the requisite analysis to evoke understanding about the potential failures and issues of sustainability that may arise with the aim of developing protective measures in place to arrest the situation. "We're all aware the start of the program wasn't easy as there were lots of speculations about the fact that where to get the money from was not clear". "We don't need to behave as if all is well when in actual fact we're not too sure about where the money is gonna come for sustainability so it is important in as much as we embrace it as a good policy that has ...

Call it a captivating and fun-packed yet highly educative theatrical performance of a lifetime that stole the heart, mind and soul of every observer on the Principal streets of Jamestown in just ended 7th Annual Chale Wote Streets Arts Festival which went down over weekend. The Chale  wote  Street Art Festival is an alternative platform that brings art, music, dance and performance out into the streets. It is celebrated annually every  second week of August This year's edition which came on the theme: 'Wata Mata' was nothing but the  hardest of all showcasing varieties of interesting activities ranging from entertaining activities, concerts, Boxing bouts, acrobatic displays, cultural dances, live paintings, music, games and many more. But what actually topped it all climaxing  the whole weeklong  event was a nerve-wrecking theatrical performance by Act For Change, an NGO that uses theatre performances to communicate and educates Community membe...

Promotion of democratic rights, principles and freedom is a dream every citizen of any nation ought to vigorously pursue without any fear or favour but unfortunately only few does due to lack of confidence or fear of being victimized. Undeniably, it takes only heroes to achieve such a great feat.  One of such gallant hero's who have demonstrated such a feat through writing in his  recent publication  titled: "This Nation Must Change- A voice from the Village"  is Mr. Isaac Bohulu, a Pharmacist by profession who turned a writer and author. The first copy of the book was sold at GH¢7,000.00 at the official launch event  which took place  at the plush Erata Hotel premise in Accra over the weekend. Isaac Bohulu speaking at the launch explained he was tickled  to come out with such a great piece out of fear and  trepidation by the actions and inactions of a small group of people who are laying landmarks; creating a time bomb and planting i...

A fair to promote well being of babies as well as offer mothers the opportunity to enjoy a one-stop shopping experience under one roof is set to hit Accra for the first time in the history of Ghana. Dubbed "Mother and Babies Fair 2017",  the maiden edition is slated for August 25-29 between 8am to 8pm each day and will come alive at the Marina Mall in the nations capital Accra. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)of Citibird Ghana Limited, Mr. Victor Ekpo who officially launched the event earlier said all is set for Ghanaians to witness the biggest and the first ever fair that seeks to offer every mother the comfort  and a one-stop shopping experience of all their  babies wares at an unbelievably affordable prices. "Our guests will flock to the show to have a fun day out where they can buy and also obtain first-hand information on products and services including health, safety, nutrition, nursery, childcare, maternity, education and entertainment". Victor stresse...

 The Founder and President  of Living Word Baptist Ministry International,  Apostle Dr Daniel Nii Oblie Tackie has charged all pastors especially newly ordained to be more friendly to sinners and demonstrate to them the true characteristics of  Jesus Christ  portrayed in the Bible. According to him, being a friend of sinners does not mean joining them to commit sin but rather coming to their level and  keeping their secrets whiles working in God's ministry "which will eventually evoke confidence in them to follow you to Christ".  Apostle Dr Daniel Nii Oblie Tackie gave the advice whiles ministering to a crop of  newly ordained pastors who graduated from the Kingdom of God Bible Institute over the weekend. Out of 40 students who got enrolled into the 3-year program,  only 9 of them came through successfully to be graduated and   ordained as pastors who got honoured with certificates, diplomas and degrees in Biblical Theology ...

The Oforikromhene & Benkumhene of Techiman Traditional area, Okogyeman Kesse Basahyia II has charged youths in the country especially students to desist from reading only examination based books but rather read widely from other books so as to broaden their horizon and acquire enough information for future use. According to him, reading not only from their area of discipline is key to empowerment and enriching  themselves with vast knowledge and information which could later be channelled into writing of books on various topics of interest as well as for future use. Nana Okogyeman Kesse Basahyia II made this known in interview on the sideline of the launch of a book titled “My pen, My statement”; a book on drawings and paintings held in Accra on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at the British Council Auditorium. “My pen, my statement!"  is a 150 pages master book catalogued with great arts and illustrations created with pen which seeks to educate students on the fundamenta...