Month: November 2023

477,772 Secure Free SHS Placement
29 Nov

477,772 Secure Free SHS Placement

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The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially unveiled the 2023 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) results, determining the fate of thousands of Senior High School and Technical and Vocational Education and Training School (TVET) hopefuls. A statement issued by Cassandra Twum Ampofo, the Head of Public Relations at GES, out of the 598,839 results received from the West African Examination Council (WAEC), an impressive 585,797 candidates successfully qualified for placement. Remarkably, 81.56% of the qualifying candidates, totaling 477,772 students, have been automatically placed in one of their preferred choices. This figure represents a notable improvement from the previous…
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Speaker, Minority Erred On Witchcraft Bill – Presidency
29 Nov

Speaker, Minority Erred On Witchcraft Bill – Presidency

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The Presidency has debunked accusations leveled against President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo regarding a supposed delay in assenting to the Criminal Offences (Amendment) Bill. Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin and Minority in Parliament on Monday accused the president of delaying to assent to the Criminal Offences (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2023 (the Bill). However, the Director of Communications at the Presidency, Mr. Eugene Arhin refuted the claim, indicating that President Akufo-Addo is well within the legally stipulated timeframe to make a decision on Bill. The amendment of Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), has been amended to outlaw the roles of…
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HE Dr. Bawumia is Right: John Mahama Has No Clue About a 24-Hour Economy – NPP UK Communication Director
28 Nov

HE Dr. Bawumia is Right: John Mahama Has No Clue About a 24-Hour Economy – NPP UK Communication Director

Evans ManassehNews,
The vision of a thriving 24-hour economy in Ghana sharply contrasts with the lacklustre leadership of former President HE John Dramani Mahama, marked by significant challenges in keeping the nation's lights on, known as the 'Dumsor' crisis, and failing to deliver on his National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) one-time premium promise among others. The crisis inflicted substantial economic costs, crippling businesses and investor confidence in Ghana during his tenure. In stark contrast, the current administration, spearheaded by HE Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and HE Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, demonstrates a deep understanding and a proactive approach towards establishing a robust round-the-clock…
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Phil Foden’s Four-Year-Old Son ‘Signs With A Top Modelling Agency’
28 Nov

Phil Foden’s Four-Year-Old Son ‘Signs With A Top Modelling Agency’

Wontumi1Showbiz,
Phil Foden’s four-year-old son, Ronnie, has signed a modelling contract after becoming a rising star on social media where he has amassed over three million Instagram followers. Ronnie has enjoyed growing stardom on social media since he joined in with Manchester City’s celebrations after the club clinched the Treble last season, ending with Champions League success in Turkey. Foden has been happy to see his eldest child enjoy spending time with his City teammates who regularly interact with the youngster in and around the club and after matches. His Instagram account that is managed by his parents is booming with nearly four million…
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It Is Our World Cup, Take It Serious – Appiah Urges Black Stars Ahead Of 2023 AFCON
28 Nov

It Is Our World Cup, Take It Serious – Appiah Urges Black Stars Ahead Of 2023 AFCON

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Former Ghana international, Stephen Appiah has called on the Black Stars to approach the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament with all seriousness. Ghana, who are four-time champions have been placed in Group B alongside Egypt, Cape Verde and Mozambique for the tournament slated to kick start on January 13 to February 11 in Ivory Coast next. Appiah, who is a former Black Stars captain and competed for the trophy on several occasions but failed to win, has urged the current crop of players to play with their all as winning the trophy would mean a lot. “[The AFCON] is…
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Ghana Waives Visas For Foreign Nationals From December 1
28 Nov

Ghana Waives Visas For Foreign Nationals From December 1

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Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced a visa-free regime for all foreign nationals traveling into Ghana effective December 1, 2023. Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Ampratwum Sarpong, in an interview with JoyNews’ Blessed Sogah, explained that the policy is in response to ‘Ghana in December”. The December In Ghana programme was initiated by the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) and aimed at welcoming visitors who might be interested in making Ghana a holiday destination this Yuletide. Within an estimated time – sixty minutes – any foreign national entering Ghana this December will be able to access their visa…
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GES Denies Feeding SHS Students With Maggot-Infested Rice
28 Nov

GES Denies Feeding SHS Students With Maggot-Infested Rice

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The Director of Public Relations of GES, Cassandra Twum Ampofo has refuted claims by the Minority spokesperson on Education in Parliament, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, that the Ghana Education Service has been supplying maggot-infested rice to Senior High Schools. She said no Senior High School (SHS) had received any rice containing maggots. “I specifically tasked all the regional directors to liaise with their heads and to report. Let me tell you that none of the regional directors gave us the information that any of their schools within their regions received a bag, even a single bag of maggot-infested rice. Also, we do…
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Ghana Attains All Fiscal Targets In Line With IMF Programme – BoG
28 Nov

Ghana Attains All Fiscal Targets In Line With IMF Programme – BoG

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Economic Credit Facility (ECF)-supported programme, the Monetary Policy Report of the Bank of Ghana has stated. According to the report, the targets on the primary fiscal balance on a commitment basis, non-accumulation of external debt payment arrears, and newly collateralized debt by central government and public entities were all attained. Fiscal performance based on the narrow budget shows a deficit of 2.9% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the period January through October 2023, against a target of 5.1% of GDP. On the domestic macroeconomic environment, the Bank of Ghana observed the broad improvements in the economy, reflecting stable exchange…
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