Category: Galmeek’s Information Desk
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Teacher and Student in Viral Video Fighting at Nyinahini Catholic SHS Arrested.
A teacher and a Student at Nyinahini Catholic Senior High School have been arrested following the circulation of a viral video showing them allegedly fighting on campus. The arrest was confirmed by the Public Relations Officer of Ghana Education Service (GES), Daniel Fenyi, in a Facebook post on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. “The Nyinahini…
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National Teaching Council Releases 2026 GTLE 1 Results.
The National Teaching Council (NTC) has officially released the results for the 2026 Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE 1), bringing relief and anticipation to thousands of candidates across the country. The announcement confirms the completion of the marking and verification processes and the publication of results through the Council’s online portal. According to the NTC,…
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National Teaching Council (NTC) Announces Date to Release 2026 GTLE 1 Results.
The National Teaching Council will release the 2026 Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination 1 (GTLE 1) results on Monday, June 8, 2026. All candidates are advised to take note. To access your results, log on to exam.ntc.gov.gh with your serial number and PIN, or your GTLE index number and phone number, on the exams portal.…
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GES Announces Mid-Term Break for Public Basic Schools
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced a two-day mid-term break for all public basic schools across the country. According to the service, the mid-term break will be observed on Monday, June 8, 2026, and Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The break applies to pupils and students in all public basic schools and forms part of…
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GES Begins 2026 Inter-Regional and Inter/Intra District Re-Postings of Staffs.
Management brings to the attention of all Regional/Metropolitan/Municipal/District Directors the commencement of this year’s Inter-Regional and Inter/Intra-District re-posting. The process for GES staff seeking assurance remains unchanged. Please find attached the procedure and the appropriate documents required. Please find below the schedule; Issuance of Assurances to eligible applicants begins on Wednesday, 3rd June, 2026. Deadline…
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Four (4) Kumasi Academy 2026 WASSCE Candidates Arrested Over Threats to Burn School.
Four students of Kumasi Academy (KUMACA) sitting the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) have been arrested by police over alleged threats to set the school on fire after completing their exams. The students are said to have made the threats following a controversial “quarantine” arrangement introduced by the school, under which…
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TVET 2026 Recruitment: Schedule for the Recruitment Process Review of Applications, Interviews, and Document Verification Date.
The Management of the Ghana Technical and Vocational Education Training (GTVET) has announced in a press release on the 2nd June, 2026, that they are currently evaluating all submitted applications to ensure they meet the eligibility requirements specified in the job posting. The schedule for the recruitment process is as follows: 25 May to 17…
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Ghana Education Service (GES) Releases 2026/2027 Academic Calendar for Second Cycle Institutions.
The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) wishes to inform parents/guardians, students, and the general public that the academic calendar for Senior High Schools (SHSs) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTSs) for the 2026/2027 academic year has been finalised. The calendar covers Single Track Schools and Transitional Schools. SINGLE TRACK SCHOOLS. FORM ONE &…
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Over 100,000 Non-Professional Teachers Risk Removal According to NTC.
The National Teaching Council (NTC) has intensified efforts to sanitise the teaching profession as more than 100,000 non-professional teachers continue to teach in basic and private schools across the country without the required qualifications and licences. The council said the situation posed a major threat to the quality of education, particularly in rural communities…
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Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) Has Published Unrecognised Institutions as of May 2026.
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) wishes to inform the general public that the institutions listed below are currently not recognized by the Commission due to various quality assurance concerns. Accordingly, the general public is advised to exercise due diligence about any certificates issued by these institutions: Universidad Azteca, México Indian School of Management and…
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NAGRAT Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Alleged Assault of Teachers by Soldiers.
The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Jacob Anaba, has warned that teachers across Ghana may embark on a nationwide strike from June 1, 2026, if authorities fail to address the alleged assault of three teachers by military personnel in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality. The incident reportedly occurred at Adiewoso M/A Basic School…
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Transport Fares to Increase By 20% From June 2.
Commuters across Ghana will pay higher fares for public transportation from Tuesday, June 2, 2026, following a 20% upward adjustment announced by the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and other commercial transport operators. The increase, which affects intra-city trotro services, inter-city transport, and shared taxi operations nationwide, was announced on Friday, May 29, after…
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CAGD Assures Payment of Arrears to Education and Health Workers on Schedule.
The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) wishes to announce that payment of arrears due to affected education and health workers, dating back to August 2024, has commenced and will be completed in accordance with the approved schedule. For the avoidance of doubt, the payment schedule is as follows: PAYMENT MONTH NUMBER OF MONTHS’ ARREARS 1.…
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Ghana Scraps Visa Fees for African Passport Holders Under E-Visa System.
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that holders of African passports travelling to Ghana for business or tourism will no longer pay visa fees when applying through the country’s newly launched e-visa platform. Speaking during the official launch of the e-visa platform on Monday, May 25, President Mahama said the policy takes immediate effect as…
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National Service Authority (NSA) Releases Pin Codes For 18,617 Nurses and Midwives for the 2026/27 Service Year
The Management of the National Service Authority (NSA) has today, May 25, 2026, released PIN codes for Eighteen Thousand, Six Hundred and Seventeen (18,617) eligible Nurses and Midwives to enable them to enroll for the 2026/27 National Service Year. The PIN codes were generated following the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana’s submission of a…
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Police Declare Arabic Tutor Wanted for Allegedly Defiling Two Minors
The Western Regional Police Command has declared one Sule Anas wanted in connection with allegations of defilement and unnatural carnal knowledge involving two minors at Fijai Zongo Central near Sekondi in the Western Region. In a statement issued on Thursday, May 21, 2026, the Command said preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect, who worked as…
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Qualifications and Requirements to Enroll in Nursing Training College in Ghana: (Degree, Diploma, and Certificate programmes)
The Ministry of Health announces that the online admissions portal for the 2026/2027 academic year to pursue Degree, Diploma, and Certificate programmes is open from Wednesday, 20th May 2026 at 10:00 am, to Friday, 12th June 2026. Applications are invited from qualified candidates for admission into any of the public health training institutions in Ghana.…
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2026 Recruitment: Takoradi Technical University Invites Applications for Vacant Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff Positions.
The Takoradi Technical University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for employment. TEACHING POSITIONS Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences Chemical Pathology / Histopathology / Immunology Faculty of Maritime and Nautical Sciences Maritime Engineering Nautical Science / Related field Faculty of Engineering Renewable Energy Engineering (with Electrical/Electronic background) Welding and Fabrication Refrigeration and Air Conditioning…
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Bono Region: Teachers Abandon School After Colleagues Die Following Alleged Curses
Teachers at the Kobedi AME Zion Primary and Junior High School in the Sunyani West Municipality in the Bono Region have boycotted classes indefinitely following the death of the school’s head teacher, amid claims that an alleged curse invoked by a student may have contributed to the deaths. The head teacher, Madam Gladys Dorlo Batinge,…
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Minister for Education Signs MoU with Google to Promote Digital Learning.
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Education and Google for Education, represented by its Global Managing Director, Kelvin Kells. The strategic agreement marks a major step in Ghana’s drive to modernise education by integrating advanced Artificial Intelligence technologies into teaching and learning across…
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2026 WASSCE: WAEC Sanctions Ekumfi T.I Ahmadiya SHS Over Alleged Exam Malpractice
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has sanctioned Ekumfi T.I Ahmadiya Senior High School in the Central Region over alleged examination malpractice during the ongoing 2026 WASSCE for School Candidates. As part of the sanctions, candidates from the school will no longer write their remaining examination papers on campus. Instead, they have been reassigned…
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Rent Controller Freezes Student Hostel Fee Hikes Before 2026/2027 Year.
The Office of the Rent Commissioner and the Rent Control Department have directed all private student hostel operators to immediately suspend any planned increases in accommodation fees ahead of the 2026/2027 academic year. The directive, issued in a press statement dated May 19, 2026, and signed by Acting Rent Commissioner and Head of the…
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PUBLIC ALERT: Outbreak Of Ebola in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Press Release By Ministry of Health Ghana The Ministry of Health wishes to inform the public that recent cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) have been reported in some African countries. According to updates from the World Health Organization (WHO) and Africa CDC, confirmed and suspected cases have recently been reported in the Democratic Republic…
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Admissions Open for 2026/2027 Health Training Institutions In Ghana.
Admissions have officially opened for the 2026/2027 academic year for Health Training Institutions across the country, with prospective applicants invited to apply through the designated online portal. The application process is open to qualified candidates seeking entry into various health training programmes. Authorities have set the application deadline for 5th June, 2026, while the application…
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Declaration Of Wednesday, 27th May 2026, as a Public Holiday
The general public is hereby informed that Wednesday, 27th May 2026, marks Eid-Ul-Adha, which is a Statutory Public Holiday and should be observed as such throughout the country. Signed MUNTAKA MOHAMMED-MUBARAK (MP) MINISTER FOR THE INTERIOR Issued this day, the 15th of May, 2026 Eid ul-Adha, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” is the…
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University of Cape Coast has Appointed a New Vice-Chancellor.
It is announced for the information of the University of Cape Coast Community and the General Public that the Governing Council, at its Special Meeting held on 15th May, 2026, appointed Professor Denis Worlanyo Aheto, current Ag. Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice-Chancellor, as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, with effect from 1st…
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Study Suggests Akans Face Higher Genetic Risk of Kidney Disease.
The Head of the Department of Medicine and Therapeutics at the University of Ghana Medical School, Vincent Boima, has revealed that emerging research suggests some ethnic groups in Ghana may carry a higher genetic predisposition to kidney disease than others. According to him, findings from ongoing studies indicate that Akans may be more likely…
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Ministry of Health Provides a Very Important Update on the 2026 Health Professionals Recruitment Process.
The Ministry of Health wishes to clarify matters relating to the ongoing recruitment of health professionals across the country. The Ministry acknowledges the anxiety and interest this recruitment exercise has generated, particularly given the inherited backlog of over 105,000 unemployed health professionals. The last batches of recruitment across the various professional categories were as follows:…
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GES Assures Placement of All Qualified BECE 2026 Candidates into Senior High/Technical Schools and Reports to School on 18th September
Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) warmly congratulates all Junior High School graduates on the successful completion of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Management assures all graduates that comprehensive preparations and arrangements have been made to receive all freshers into Senior High/Technical Schools across the country on 18th September, 2026. 2026 GTVETS Nationwide…
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Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) Anounce Procedure for Pattern Approval of Weighing and Measuring Instruments in Ghana
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) wishes to inform importers, manufacturers, distributors, and users of all weighing and measuring instruments of the revised Pattern Approval Procedure, in accordance with Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2512. Mandatory Requirements. It is a statutory offence to import any category of weighing or measuring instrument into Ghana without a valid Pattern Approval…
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