Education
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Achimota school’s negligence led to student’s tragic death
Achimota School has been found liable for negligence in the death of a student about eight years ago. According to the facts, 15-year-old Kervin Kofi Moses on November 28, 2016, felt unwell and visit…
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Candidates taking the BECE in the North Tongu District prohibited from wearing shoes or belts
In the North Tongu District, BECE candidates have been directed by the Ghana Education Service (GES) to refrain from wearing shoes or belts during their exams. This measure, intended to prevent cheat…
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Ensure the security of BECE exam papers as a top priority- Gizella Tetteh
The Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya West, Gizella Tetteh Agbotui, has urged the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to prioritize the security of Basic Education Certificate Examination (BE…
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Achimota fined GH¢600,000 for its negligence resulting in the death of a student
Achimota School has been held responsible for the death of a student due to negligence about eight years ago. In November 2016, 15-year-old Kervin Kofi Moses fell ill and visited the school clinic, c…
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President Akufo-Addo wishes BECE candidates well, urges them to refrain from malpractices
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sent a heartfelt message to all candidates preparing for this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The President expressed his confidence i…
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West African Examinations Council says current BECE format likely to change
The head of the Public Affairs Unit of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), John Kapi, has disclosed that the current format of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is bound to…
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BECE starts today; 569,095 candidates to sit for exam
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) is fully prepared to commence this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) starting from Monday, July 8. The government has disbursed GH¢55.…
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WAEC assures they’re ready for 2024 BECE
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has confirmed its readiness to administer the 2024 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), despite the government’s outstanding debts. The BECE fo…
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KNUST Professor says gov’t deliberately under-resourcing NCCE benefits politicians
A Political Historian at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Adu Gyamfi, has asserted that successive governments have intentionally under-resourced the National…
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Africa Education Watch says GES’s new self-placement system will fix teacher deficits
Education think tank, Africa Education Watch, has welcomed the introduction of a self-placement system for newly qualified teachers by the Ghana Education Service. GES announced the initiative at a p…