Haruna Iddrisu tasks GTEC with blueprint for Polytechnics in all 16 regions to enhance education-industry link
By: Hannah Dadzie and Evelyn Frempong. Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans to establish polytechnics in all regions of the country. He said the initiative aims to provide viable pathways beyond Senior High School, enhance employability, and strengthen the connection between education and industry. To this end, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) […]
French Open: Swiatek and Sabalenka set for semifinal showdown at Roland-Garros
By: Kwame Bediako The French Open is heating up, and two of the world’s top tennis players, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka, are set to face off in the semifinals. Swiatek, a four-time champion, extended her impressive run at Roland-Garros with a 6-1, 7-5 win over Elina Svitolina, while Sabalenka defeated Zheng Qinwen 7-6 (3), […]
Mobile data prices to fall, users to get more value
Minister of Communication Technology Innovation, Mr Samuel Nartey George, has outlined the government’s roadmap to reducing mobile data prices, citing previous failed attempts due to policy implementation challenges. Speaking in an exclusive interview with the Ghana News Agency, he emphasised that while some reports suggest Ghana’s data prices are relatively affordable compared to other African […]
Venezuela warns citizens not to travel to US and return home for safety
The Venezuelan government has told its citizens to avoid travelling to the US, while urging those living there to leave immediately. In a travel alert issued via a Telegram video on Sunday, the Venezuelan foreign ministry urged its compatriots to “protect their lives and those of their families and return to their homeland”. It described […]
Global Youth Workers Conference takes off in Accra
By: Reuben Anani Stakeholders from across the globe will converge in Accra this week as Ghana’s Youth Development Giant Youth Arise Organization hosts the inaugural Global Youth Workers Conference, set for June 2–6 at the GNAT Hall in Accra. The conference, organized by Y.A.O, will bring together youth workers, educators, policymakers, and development partners to […]
Transport Fares Wahala
Quality leadership that achieves desirable results is something everyone expects from their leaders. Leadership is very essential in every sphere of life. Since the government of the NDC led by President John Dramani Mahama assumed office on January 7 this year, it has been working hard to formulate policies to improve the quality of lives […]
UK to build 12 new submarines and six new munition factories as part of Strategic Defence Review
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that the UK will build 12 new attack submarines and six new ammunition factories as part of a Strategic Defence Review. The externally-led review outlines 62 recommendations, which the government endorsed in full, including moving the Armed Forces into a state of “warfighting readiness”. “When we are […]
Harvard Chinese grad speech draws praise and ire
A Chinese Harvard graduate’s speech calling for unity in a divided world, delivered days after the US vowed to “aggressively” revoke Chinese students’ visas, has sparked mixed reactions in the US and her home country. “We don’t rise by proving each other wrong. We rise by refusing to let one another go,” Jiang Yurong said on […]
1,206 Electricians participate in May-June 2025 Electrical Wiring Certification Examination ongoing at four centres
By: Dominic Hlordzi The May-June 2025 Electrical Wiring Certification Examination is underway in four centres across the country. 1,206 electricians are taking part in the examination which is being conducted by the Energy Commission in collaboration with the Commission for Technical Education and Training, CTVET. Speaking to GBC’S Energy News at the Accra Technical Training […]
5 key allegations Ken Ofori-Atta faces as OSP deadline expires today June 2
The deadline for former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta to report to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) expires today, June 2, 2025. The OSP has stated that if Mr Ofori-Atta fails to appear, his name will be added back to the list of wanted persons and he will again be declared a fugitive […]
Ofori-Atta open to electronic interview with OSP – Source reveals
By: Ashiadey Dotse A source close to Former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has confirmed that he is committed to participating in an electronic interview with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) due to his current health condition. Mr. Ofori-Atta was expected to appear in person before the OSP today, June 2, 2025 or risk […]
Flamethrower attack in Colorado leaves eight injured at Israeli hostages rally
At least eight people were injured in an attack in Boulder on Sunday after an attacker used a makeshift flamethrower and hurled an incendiary device into a crowd calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. Authorities said the suspect, identified as 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman, yelled “Free Palestine” before attacking the crowd in […]
UER: Let’s safeguard the peace and report suspicious characters to security – Nabdam DCE
By: Peter Agengre In a proactive effort to bolster community involvement in counter-terrorism measures, the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Nabdam in the Upper East Region, Mr. Francis Tobig has disclosed that the District is very close to border communities threatened by violent extremists. He has urged the youth to act in ways that will ensure […]
Increasing Hooliganism In SHS And Need For GES And Education Ministry To Deal Decisively With The Matter
Hooliganism is disruptive behavior such as rioting, bullying, vandalism and physical attacks often involving crowd at sporting events, school campuses among other places. A hooligan is a person who engages in illicit and reckless behaviors which constitute public nuisance. The type of violence committed by hooligans can come in several forms including use of fires, […]
