Twenty-two (22) youth ambassadors from the Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Eastern Regions have been inducted into the 2025 Ghana Science and Tech Explorer Prize (GSTEP) Youth Steering Group (YSG). The induction ceremonies, held regionally, welcomed these young leaders who will play pivotal roles in supporting junior high school teams participating in the GSTEP Challenge. The…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appealed for the urgent payment of GH¢110.46 million to facilitate the smooth completion of post-examination processes towards the release of the 2024 WASSCE results. The amount represents the balance of the GH¢186.44 million that was required to conduct the examination, including marking and release of the results. Advertisement…
The College of Engineering at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has honoured the Chief Executive of Telecel Ghana, Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai with the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Chief Executive Officer award at its inaugural Alumni Excellence Awards & Fundraising Dinner. The citation, signed by the Provost, Prof. Kwabena Britwum Nyarko, said the…
Pioneering rapper and actress Lana “MC Lyte” Moorer will serve as the keynote speaker for Bowie State University’s winter commencement on December 19 at 9:00 a.m., held in the Leonidas S. James Physical Education Complex. With a 30-year career, MC Lyte was the first female rapper nominated for a Grammy and to earn…
By Desmond Tinana Some 45 Ghanaian kids from Adaklu Abuadi, Adaklu Kordiabe and Adaklu Helekpe in the Volta Region of Ghana, who attend computer classes at the Good Life Centre in Adaklu Tsriefe, no longer have to walk for 10km to and from their lessons as Friends of Adaklu (FOA) has provided 30 bicycles and…
Frederick Pokoo-Aikins Bishop Bowers School is set to embark on a significant community service project on Saturday, November 16, with a cleanup campaign at the Korle Bu Polyclinic in Accra, Ghana. This initiative, which includes teachers, alumni, current students, and supportive parents, reflects the school’s commitment to community welfare and environmental responsibility. The campaign is…
Green Ambassadors In a bid to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards, the Green Ambassadors Programme is equipping young girls in Accra with the knowledge and skills to address climate change head-on. An initiative by Girls in Climate and led by the youth team of Active Minds Leadership Initiative, the programme has taken on…
By Desmond Tinana Friends of Adaklu, a non-profit organization, has trained and graduated 89 children from its computing program in the Adaklu District of the Volta Region of Ghana. The children, parents, trainers and staff of the NGO defied the heavy evening downpour to celebrate the graduation ceremony which took place on Sunday the 3rd…
The Person I Became is a heartfelt and deeply personal memoir that explores the transformative journey of self-discovery, resilience, and growth. Asri Byll reflects on the pivotal experiences, emotions, and viewpoints that have shaped his life and career in healthcare. From navigating the highs and lows of personal challenges to finding meaning in everyday…
Academic City University College has awarded Anita Pokua-Denteh Rockson, a semi-finalist in this year’s National Science and Maths Quiz, a $40,000 scholarship. Ms. Rockson, a student at Wesley Girls Senior High School, will pursue a BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Academic City. The Academic City Presidential Scholarship recognizes students with excellent academic…
Google Research Africa, the University of Ghana, and UCL’s Global Disability Innovation Hub (GDI Hub) are joining forces on Project Euphonia, an innovative research initiative dedicated to improving speech recognition technology for individuals with non-standard speech patterns. The project aims to create AI models that better understand and accurately interpret diverse speech patterns, focusing…
CARE International in Ghana has hosted a ceremony at its Accra office, celebrating the contributions of ten outgoing National Service Persons (NSPs) while welcoming a new cohort of nineteen for the 2024/25 service year. This event highlights CARE’s commitment to developing young talent for sustainable development, focusing on capacity building, youth employability, and mentorship….
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the 2024/25 academic calendar for basic schools and Senior High Schools (SHS). The academic year begins on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, for all SHS, whereas, the current first-year students in transitional calendar schools will end their 2023/24 academic year on Monday, October 28, 2024, and be promoted to…
Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched the Telecel Digitech Academy at St. Cecilia RC School, Hodome in the Volta Region, to equip young students across Ghana with the essential digital skills required for the future. The Telecel Digitech Academy is a hands-on practical approach to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education with the aim…
The Manageress of Amenuveve SIV Organization, Roberta Donkor, has charged girls not to be ashamed of menstruation as it is a pride of womanhood. She made this known on Friday the 11th of October, 2024, which is the International Day of the Girl Child in an engagement with some girls in Adaklu Torda D/A Basic…
Source: Africa Publicity Bishop Bowers School has officially launched its 50th anniversary celebration at the premises of the school located at Laterbiokorshie in Accra. The anniversary launch was on the theme, “50 years of holistic Catholic education, the story of Bishop Bowers School” and it was graced by the alumni, past and present head…
