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11 Oct

Ministry Of Education Spokesperson Kwasi Kwarteng Called To The Bar

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In a remarkable addition to his already diverse and accomplished career, Kwasi Kwarteng Frimpong, the spokesperson for Ghana’s Ministry of Education, has been called to the Ghana Bar. The development marks another milestone in his ongoing journey of professional growth and public service. Kwasi Kwarteng, known for his distinguished role in public relations and communication strategy at the Ministry of Education, now adds legal expertise to his impressive repertoire. His work at the Ministry has been pivotal in shaping public dialogue around education policy, ensuring that communication between the government and the public is clear, effective, and responsive. Balancing public…

29 Apr

You Should Know Better; Stop Being Sensational – Kwasi Kwarteng Tells Kwabena Marfo Of Despite Media

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Public Relations Officer of the Education ministry, Kwasi Kwarteng, has advised Broadcast Journalist, Kwabena Marfo to stop being sensational and act as a professional journalist. This comes after the latter had said on radio that the education minister has said government will be re-painting all government school across the country. This, Kwasi Kwarteng said the broadcaster should have known better, since the ministry had released a statement to clarify the assertions, and subsequent interviews granted by the PROs of the ministry. He said that the Ministry has said there is no intention to repaint all public schools across the country...and…

26 Apr

There’s Nothing Strange About Changing Colours For Basic Public Schools – Education Ministry PRO

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The spokesperson for the Education Ministry says there is nothing strange about changing the colours of basic public schools. Kwasi Kwarteng said people should understand the context and not misconstrue it to mean that the Ministry has introduced new uniforms. In an interview on Joy FM's Super Morning Show on Friday, April 26, he said Dr Yaw Adutwum "was talking about aggressive intervention or steps to be able to revolutionize and rebrand public schools." However, his response is in contradiction to the Education Minister's disclosure during a forum titled 'The Free SHS story' in Accra on Tuesday, April 23, that the…

04 Feb

Kingpin In ‘School Placement For Sale’ Used To Work At Education Ministry Canteen – Kwasi Kwarteng

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The Education Ministry has debunked claims suggesting that the kingpin in Fourth Estate’s investigative piece “School Placement for Sale” is a staff. The documentary which uncovered widespread fraud in the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSPSS) had a woman by the name Rachel who was acting as an intermediary to alleged ‘big men’ at the Education Ministry. In regards to this, the spokesperson of the Education Ministry, Kwasi Kwarteng said it is untrue that she is a staff, but used to work at the Ministry’s canteen. “The understanding that I have from Manasseh’s video is that she was a…

06 Jan

Refund Monies Paid Above The Approved 15% Increment In Fees – Education Ministry Orders UG, Other Public Universities

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The Ministry of Education (MoE) has ordered public universities to refund monies paid above the 15% increment in fees. The Ministry says those receipts were “illegal” and immediate measures must be taken to refund same. According to the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ministry, Kwasi Kwarteng, the Ministry expects the refunds to be made without delay to the students. Mr Kwasi Kwarteng “The expectation is that, any person that paid more than the approved fees should have his or her money refunded and this, the University authorities agreed to. The approved fees is 15% per charge so if you…

01 Nov

News About World Bank Chasing The Minister of Education Over 1.2 Million Dollar Funds Mismanagement Is Fictitious- Kwasi Kwarteng

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The Spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, Kwasi Kwarteng, has stated the news about World Bank taking the Minister of Education to court over 1.2 million dollar funds embezzlement is false. In an interview with Kwaku Dawuro on Movement In The Morning Show Kwasi Kwarteng said that ‘’when I see these headlines, I ask myself -who watches the watchman? The letter that came was directed to the Minister for finance but these media outlets reported falsely. Sometimes I question the motive behind these headlines''. ''Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP) is a project that is funded by World Bank…

01 Nov

Ministry of Education Is Committed To Resolving The Disruptions In The Food Supply Chain -Kwasi Kwarteng

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The Spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, Kwasi Kwarteng, has assured students at the College of Education of its swift response in addressing the disruptions in the supply of food in the various institutions ahead of November 7th ultimatum. Speaking on Movement In The Morning Show with Kwaku Dawuro, Kwasi Kwarteng said that ‘the Ministry of Finance through the Ministry of Education gives some amount of money to support the various Colleges but half of the amount goes into their feeding and the other half goes into the training allowances for the student. These monies are sent every semester, the…

01 Nov

Education Ministry Working To Address Colleges Of Education Feeding Challenges – PRO

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The Ministry of Education says it is working to swiftly resolve outstanding financial obligations to Colleges of Education to help fend for trainee teachers. The Ministry’s assurance comes on the back of a letter by the Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) seeking to let students cater for themselves from November 7. In a letter from the Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education to the Ministry of Education, the colleges said the request was informed by the debts owed to suppliers of food. But reacting to the issue, the Public Relations Officer of the Education Ministry, Kwesi…

07 Sep

Kwasi Kwarteng Named Britain’s New Finance Minister

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Britain’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss has appointed business and energy secretary Kwasi Kwarteng as the new finance minister, her office said in a statement on Tuesday Kwarteng, an ideological ally of Truss, has said that her government can afford to borrow more to fund support to households and businesses on their energy bills, but it will remain responsible with the public finances. He had been business and energy minister since January 2021, He had been business and energy minister since January 2021, previously holding a junior role in the department, and he also worked in the Brexit ministry. Like…