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Revised policy on mature students’ entry requirements into tertiary education institutions in Ghana
Revised policy on mature students’ entry requirements into tertiary education institutions in Ghana. The policy on mature students’ entry requirements into tertiary education institutions in Ghana has been revised by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). All heads of tertiary education in Ghana and the general public have therefore been notified of the revised policy.…
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GES Recruitment: Common Reasons Graduate Applicants are Disqualified or Rejected.
Thousands of graduates apply each year for teaching positions under the Ghana Education Service (GES). However, many applicants fail to secure employment due to avoidable mistakes during the recruitment process. The recruitment exercise is highly competitive, and applicants must meet strict requirements before they can be considered for employment in Ghana’s public education system. Most…
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Government Procured 24,534 Pieces of Equipment to Support Health Facilities for Free Primary Health Care Delivery.
The Spokesperson, Ministry of Health, Tony Goodman, in a press statement on 3rd April 2026, noted that the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has inspected a consignment of 24,534 medical equipment set to be deployed across the country as part of preparations for the commencement of the government’s free primary healthcare initiative. The…
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Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for Amazon Jobs and Assessment: Everything You Need to Know.
Things are a bit different at Amazon, including the hiring process, and we want you to have all the information you need to apply with confidence and make a great impression. From details on loop interviews to Bar Raisers to Candid Chats, these resources will help you land the right role. Amazon is an equal…
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Preparing for Your Amazon Jobs Interview and Phone Screening: What to Expect and How to Prepare.
In the interview process, you’ll meet individually with current employees in what is called the “interview loop.” Each person will assess different aspects of your skills and experience, helping to get a well-rounded understanding of how you’d perform at Amazon. HERE IS WHAT TO EXPECT AND HOW TO PREPARE. BEHAVIOURAL-BASED INTERVIEWING. Amazon interviews are rooted…
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Free Visas for all Africans From May 25, 2026.
Ghana is set to open its borders further to the continent, with President John Dramani Mahama announcing the introduction of a free visa regime for all African nationals as part of efforts to deepen regional integration and economic cooperation. The policy, which takes effect on May 25, 2026, to coincide with Africa Day, will allow…
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Nursing and Midwifery Council: Important Notice to All Candidates Sitting for the March/April 2026 Licensing Examination Council, Ghana.
Important Notice to All Candidates Sitting for the March/April 2026 Licensing Examination Council, Ghana. Only candidates presented by their institutions are eligible to make payment and register for the examination. Re-sit candidates can use their existing credentials to log in and continue the process To register, follow the instructions in the video tutorials here: https://nmc.gov.gh/exam-registration/tutorials/…
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Recruitment of Health Professionals 2026: Ministry of Health to Commence Nationwide Recruitment of Health Professionals Effective 16th April 2026.
The Ministry of Health, in a press release signed by Tony Goodman, Spokesperson, Ministry of Health, on 2nd April 2026, announces the commencement of a nationwide recruitment of health professionals effective 16th April 2026, following the granting of financial clearance. Recruitment will be decentralised and conducted at the district level based on verified vacancies. The…
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NSMQ 2026 Regional Competition to be Held After WASSCE.
By a letter written to the National President, Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) by PRIMETIME dated March 27th, 2026 referring to a meeting held between CHASS and Ms. Nana Akua Mensa-Bonsu, Managing Director of Primetime Limited, on Monday, February 23, 2026, during which, among other matters, the rescheduling of the 2026 National…
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GES Recruitment: Documents Required for Recruitment into the Ghana Education Service.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has received clearance for the recruitment of 7,000 teachers, as announced by the Minister of Education on the 1st of April 2026, and there is a need for all qualified candidates to provide the right documents for a smooth process. Proper documentation remains the foundation of a transparent and efficient…
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GES Recruitment: GES to Recruit 7,000 New Teachers: Recruitment Portal to be Open April 10, 2026.
The Government has announced plans to recruit 7,000 teachers across Ghana as part of efforts to strengthen the education sector and address staffing gaps in schools, particularly in underserved communities. The announcement was made by the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, during a media briefing on Wednesday, April 1, where he outlined key details of…
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Presbyterian University, Ghana (PUG), invites interested developers, contractors, and investors to submit expressions of interest for designing, financing, and constructing its Asante Akyem campus in Agogo, Ashanti Region.
The Presbyterian University, Ghana (PUG), a reputable institution committed to excellence in holistic education, invites qualified and experienced developers, contractors, and investors to submit ‘Expressions of Interest’ for the design, financing, and construction of its Asante Akyem campus in Agogo, Ashanti Region. This initiative forms part of the University’s strategic expansion plan to address the…
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How to Reprint and Access Your National Service Certificate Online as a Past Service Personnel.
How to Reprint and Access Your National Service Certificate Online as a Past Service Personnel. According to a press statement released by the National Service Authority on the 29th of January 2026, all “Past National Service Personnel who require the reprinting of physical certificates or access to e-certificates can apply for the service instantly on…
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An Adenta Circuit Court Orders SHS Students to Pay Compensation for Assault on Mr. Nicolas Teye, Teacher of WASS.
An Adenta Circuit Court has ordered three students to pay GH¢4,000 each in compensation to a teacher they assaulted and to sign a two-year bond of good behaviour or face imprisonment. The students Hassan Bashiru and Mohassan Bashiru, both of Frafraha Community Day Senior High School, and Mustapha Sani, also known as “Dady”, an Okada…
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Wrongful Teacher Postings Undermine Early Childhood Education in Upper East.
The Upper East Regional Childhood Development Committee has raised concerns over the continued posting of teachers without early childhood education training to kindergarten and nursery schools. According to the Committee, the situation had persisted over the years and continued to undermine the quality of care and education provided to young children at the foundational level.…
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University of Cape Coast (UCC) Has Open Admission into First Degree (Regular) Programme for the 2026/2027 Academic Year.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the undergraduate programmes of the University of Cape Coast for the 2026/2027 academic year. Candidates who will be writing the WASSCE in 2026 (awaiting results) as well as those who already possess WASSCE results, are eligible to apply. E-vouchers for online application are up for…
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Two siblings (Yaw Clinton, 23, and Kofi Nsowa, 19) stabbed to death at Sefwi Boako
Two brothers, Yaw Clinton, 23, and Kofi Nsowa, 19, have been fatally stabbed at Sefwi Akrofu, near Sefwi Boako in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality of the Western North Region. The alleged attacker, a young man from Sankore, reportedly mistook Yaw Clinton for someone else. Confirming the incident to Adom News, Sefwi Boako Assemblyman Thomas Nsia,…
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Recruitment For Professional Nurses: Exciting Career Opportunities in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Are you a Professional nurse seeking to work abroad? Here is an exciting opportunity in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, in partnership with the Government of Ghana, seeks to recruit qualified and Professionals Nurses interested in a challenging yet highly rewarding professional opportunity in Saint Kitts and Nevis. AVAILABLE…
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Security Service Applicants Warned Against Fake Medical Screening Messages.
The Ministry of the Interior, Ghana, has warned applicants to disregard fraudulent SMS messages circulating about the ongoing recruitment medical screening process. In a statement, the Ministry, together with recruiting agencies, clarified that no SMS notifications for medical screening have yet been sent to applicants. Official messages are expected to be dispatched between March…
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Dambai CoE: Ghana Library Association (GLA) Defends Librarian’s Appointment as Acting Vice Principal.
The Ghana Library Association (GLA) has defended the appointment of a college librarian as Acting Vice Principal at Dambai College of Education, pushing back against objections from the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG). On March 16, 2026, CETAG issued a statement arguing that the appointment of Dr. Fred Alpha Adams was inconsistent…
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NIA Issues New Guidelines to Protect Personal Data Held by Government Agencies
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has issued binding guidelines governing how organisations that access data from the National Identity Register (NIR) must store, secure, and eventually dispose of that personal information, effective Thursday, March 19, 2026. The guidelines, issued under the authority of the National Identity Register Act, 2008 (Act 750) as amended by Act…
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GTEC Orders Royal Nursing College to Refund all Paid Fees to Students.
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission has directed the management of Royal Nursing College to refund all fees collected from all level 100 and 200 students following the institution’s closure over regulatory breaches. In a statement issued on Thursday, March 19, the Commission said the directive forms part of measures to address irregularities uncovered at the…
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FDA Warns Against Use of Bitters as Sexual Aphrodisiacs.
The Food and Drugs Authority has cautioned the public, particularly young people, against using bitters and other substances as sexual aphrodisiacs, stressing that no such products, whether alcoholic or non-alcoholic, have been approved for that purpose in Ghana. According to the Authority, there is a growing trend among the youth involving the use of unprescribed…
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Bees Kill Final-Year Student at Winneba A.M.E. Zion Girls SHS
A final-year student of Effutu A.M.E Zion Girls Senior High School, Emmanuella Quainoo, has died after a swarm of bees attacked her on campus in the Effutu Municipality. The incident reportedly occurred around 5:00 p.m. on the school premises, where the student was stung by the bees. She was rushed to the Winneba Trauma and…
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Victims of the Tema Aircraft Crash Identified.
The two individuals who lost their lives after an aircraft crash in Tema on Monday have been identified. They are Captain Frank Amoaning Donkor, 36, a flight instructor, and 25-year-old Elijah Ofori Donkor, a university graduate. Viral reports indicate that the two were sons of the founder of Hebron Prayer Camp, Elder Frank Kwabena Donkor.…
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Nursing Training Colleges to Award Degrees in Major Health Reform.
The Minister for Health, Hon. Akandoh, has announced major reforms to improve nursing and midwifery education in Ghana. The reforms include plans to allow nursing colleges to award degree certificates and introduce specialised training programmes. He made this announcement during the inauguration of Advisory Boards for Health Training Institutions. According to the Minister, the…
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Teacher Union Affordable Housing Scheme: PRETAG and Stanbic Bank Collaboration to Provide Affordable Housing Financing for Pre-Tertiary Teachers in Ghana
Are you a pre-tertiary teacher in Ghana struggling to finance your dream home, complete a building project, or handle finishing and furnishing costs? The Pre-tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) has partnered with Stanbic Bank Ghana to offer members exclusive access to housing-related financing at reduced interest rates and flexible terms. This landmark collaboration, sealed…
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Electronic Communications Numbering Resources Registration: New SIM Registration Everything You Need to Know.
Why is Ghana doing a new SIM (Numbering Resources) Registration? In the previous registration exercise, biometric data captured during SIM registration were not fully validated against the database of the National Identification Authority. This created opportunities for some individuals to register SIM cards using false or unverifiable identities, which has contributed to fraudulent activities such…
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First Batch of Ghana Armed Forces Recruits to Report for Appointment on March 18, 2026.
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has completed the selection of 2,000 recruits, the first of four planned batches for 2026. Selected candidates have been asked to report to their regional selection centres on Wednesday, 18 March, at 9:00 a.m. to collect appointment letters and prospectuses. The announcement was made in a press release signed…
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Woman Who Wrote Book on Grief After Husband’s Death Found Guilty of Murdering Him
A Utah woman was convicted on Monday of aggravated murder after poisoning her husband with fentanyl and then self-publishing a children’s book about coping with grief. Prosecutors said Kouri Richins slipped five times the lethal dose of the synthetic opioid into a cocktail that her husband, Eric Richins, drank in March 2022. Prosecutors said…
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