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…
Akatsi South Director of Education Karim, Ayaana Umar (left) presenting a prize to one of the winners. By Desmond Tinana The Director of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, (STEM) Karim Ayaana Umar in the Akatsi South District of Education in the Volta Region of Ghana has said STEM Education will birth the next generation…
British Council Country Director engages with Ghanaian students at University of Bradford The British Council Country Director to Ghana, Nii Doodo Dodoo has visited the University of Bradford to meet with a vibrant group of Ghanaian students. The meeting, which was attended by high-profile dignitaries of the university, including Professor Vishanth Weerakkody, a Pro-Vice-Chancellor, aimed…
Baatsona Assemblyman Donates Sewing Machines To Abrantie College (Video) The Assemblyman of the Baatsona Electoral Area in Spintex, Hon. Jeremiah Borketey Bortey, has donated hand sewing machines to students at Abrantie College. In all, Hon. Bortey donated 10 sewing machines as part of his efforts to give back to society. His kind gesture seeks…
By Desmond Tinana Some Ghanaian youths in Ho the Volta Regional Capital in Ghana, have been trained and charged to participate in climate action at their local assembly levels in order to address the issues of climate change. The training had assembly members, Unit Committee Members, NGOs, and individuals from different youth groups in attendance….
Ghana Television’s ‘What Do You Know’ Program Seeks Urgent Sponsorship The longstanding host of Ghana Televison’s renowned quiz programme ‘What Do You Know?’, Dan Afari Yeboah, has made an earnest appeal to the public and corporate entities for financial support to ensure the continuity of the show. During a recent homecoming event for past contestants…
By Desmond Tinana Some students and tech enthusiasts in Ho the Volta Regional Capital have been introduced to Web 3 which is the future of the internet. The event aimed to introduce participants to Web3 technology and guide them in deploying smart contracts using the Celo blockchain. The event was organized by Celo, a Blockchain…
