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Nursing Trainee Admission Fees Slashed by 50% for 2025/2026. The Ministry of Health has officially announced a significant reduction in admission fees for students entering Nursing and Allied Health Training Institutions beginning the 2025/2026 academic year, with all first-year students set to benefit from a 50% cut in their fees.   This intervention, which falls under the newly introduced “No-Fee-Stress” Policy, is part of Government’s broader commitment to reduce the financial challenges faced by parents and tertiary students across the country.  By absorbing half of the approved fees, Government aims to ensure that the dream of pursuing professional health training is not hindered by financial barriers, thereby opening doors for many students who might otherwise have been unable to afford such opportunities.  The policy is not only a direct relief to families but also a strategic step towards building a stronger and more resilient health workforce to serve the nation’...

CAGD Partners OSP to Probe and Prosecute Payroll Offenders. The Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) to investigate and prosecute individuals involved in payroll irregularities.  This decisive move is intended to strengthen accountability in the public payroll system and address long-standing concerns about financial mismanagement. The initiative follows critical observations made by the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament after reviewing the 2024 Auditor-General’s report.  The report highlighted recurring irregularities, including the payment of unearned salaries, responsibility allowances granted to staff who were not entitled to them, and instances of salary overpayments. These lapses, the Committee noted, continue to drain national resources and undermine the efficiency of public service delivery. Appearing before the Committee in Accra on Monday, August 25, Cont...

FWSC Proposes 3-Year Salary Negotiation Cycle for Public Sector Workers. As preparations for the 2026 salary talks get underway, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has put forward a proposal that could significantly influence public sector wage discussions in Ghana . Negotiations are currently in progress behind the scenes, with outcomes expected to impact thousands of public sector employees. Here is a detailed overview of the latest developments. A Shift to a 3-Year Negotiation Cycle. Dr. George Smith-Graham, FWSC Chief Executive, recently recommended extending the public sector wage negotiation interval from two years to three. He made this suggestion while addressing participants at the 50th Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) Congress in Accra. Dr. Smith-Graham explained that a longer cycle would provide the government with the fiscal flexibility and predictability needed to plan and manage public sector compensation more effectively. Oversee...

GES Extends Deadline for 2025 Teacher Promotion Applications The Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed that it will extend the deadline for the 2025 Teacher Promotion Application.   This development comes in response to technical difficulties that affected the online application portal, preventing many eligible teachers from completing their submissions on time. The move underscores GES’s commitment to ensuring a smooth, fair, and accessible promotion process for all teaching staff. In a statement, Daniel Fenyi of GES emphasized that the primary goal is to provide a “stress-free application experience” for teachers. The extension will specifically support teachers who have served a minimum of four years in their current rank and are due for promotion. By granting additional time, GES aims to make sure that no teacher is disadvantaged due to system errors or technical glitches. The service has urged all prospective applicants to remain patient and calm, reassuring them that th...

BE REMINDED: School Heads Must Accept Both Handwritten and Electronic Lesson Notes from Teachers – GES GES QUICKnews reminds all school heads that the Ghana Education Service has directed both basic and second-cycle institutions to accept teachers’ lesson notes in either handwritten or electronic form. This directive, dated January 17, 2024, and signed by the Deputy Director-General of GES in charge of Quality Assurance and Administration, Dr. Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, was addressed to Regional Directors with the instruction to ensure that it is cascaded down to all District, Municipal, and Metropolitan Directors for strict compliance.  The move follows reports of disagreements between some teachers and their school heads over acceptable formats for lesson note submissions. While some administrators insisted that only handwritten notes should be received, many teachers had adopted electronic preparation, a practice that reflects changing times and the growing use of technology in educ...

2025 School Placement Begins September 17 – GES The Ghana Education Service (GES) has confirmed that the school placement exercise for 2025 will officially commence on Wednesday, September 17.  The announcement follows the release of this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) provisional results. At a media briefing held in Accra, the Director-General of GES, Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, explained that students who successfully secure placement will report to their respective schools between October 18 and October 20, 2025. To enhance accuracy and limit errors during the placement process, GES has introduced a verification period ahead of the main exercise. From September 1 to September 8, candidates will be able to review their information — including gender, school codes, and programme codes — through the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) portal, www.csses.gov.gh. This verification process will also be supported by an instructional video t...

  TTAG Announces New GTLE Modality and Examination Dates. The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has announced a new phase in the administration of the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE), introducing a revised modality and timeline for candidates.  In a statement issued on August 25, 2025, the National Secretariat confirmed that the reform was developed in collaboration with the National Teaching Council (NTC) and the Ministry of Education to enhance credibility and efficiency in the licensure process. According to the update, Level 400 trainees who will be sitting for the examination for the first time are scheduled to write between October 13 and October 15, 2025. Candidates who are resitting will, however, take their papers from October 27 to October 28, 2025, with the latter dates still tentative. The new system, TTAG emphasized, is meant to streamline the examination and align it more closely with contemporary teacher education standards. The fees fo...

CAGD Provides Direct Regional Contacts to Assist Public Servants with ESPV-Related Salary and Payroll Concerns. The Controller and Accountant-General's Department (CAGD) is launching dedicated phone lines across its regional offices to strengthen its payroll complaint and grievance system.   This initiative aims to assist public sector workers, particularly teachers, affected by payroll fraud and related challenges. The development comes amid heightened scrutiny from Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which has expressed concerns about the efficiency and effectiveness of the current system. “An Unacceptable Ordeal”: PAC Chair Criticizes CAGD Over Payroll Delays Affecting Public Servants. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the current payroll system, specifically highlighting the lengthy delays in resolving payroll errors. According to Hon. Abena Osei-Asare, Chairperson of the PAC, the correction process for payroll mistakes ...

Clarification on 2025/2026 Senior High School Academic Calendar The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a clarification regarding the 2025/2026 Senior High School academic calendar in a post on its official Facebook page on Sunday, August 24, 2025.   Contrary to reports of a full return to the single-track system, the GES explains that the new academic calendar accommodates both single-track and transitional double-track schools. According to the GES, all first-year Senior High School students are to report on Saturday, October 18, 2025, to commence the academic year.  The closing dates for schools will differ depending on the track system. Single-track schools will end the academic year on August 21, 2026, while double-track (transitional) schools will close on September 4, 2026.  The GES urges parents, students, and the public to rely on official communications for accurate updates, rather than solely relying on speculations in some sections of the media.  Thi...

Organised Labour Pushes for Further Minimum Wage Increase. The Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has petitioned the government to review the national minimum wage beyond the recent 10% adjustment announced for 2025.  According to Abraham Koomson, General Secretary of the Ghana Federation of Labour, speaking on Ahotor FM's Yepe Ahunu show on Saturday, August 23, 2025, Organised Labour is demanding a new wage structure effective 2026, citing the current formula's inadequacy in reflecting Ghana's true cost of living.  The current wage-setting formula, tied largely to inflation, fails to capture the actual cost of living in Ghana, and the recent increase in the National Daily Minimum Wage (NDMW) to GH₵19.97 is deemed insufficient to meet workers' basic needs. Organised Labour believes a fair wage structure would not only improve workers' lives but also foster a more stable and productive economy.  A meaningful wage increase would cushion workers against rising prices and...

  GES Releases 2025/2026 Academic Calendar for Senior High Schools. The Ghana Education Service (GES) has outlined the full academic timetable for Senior High Schools (SHS) for the 2025/2026 academic year. According to the schedule, first-year students will officially report to their various schools on Saturday, October 18, 2025 . This directive, which applies to both Single Track and Transitional Schools , is aimed at ensuring that all institutions reopen in a coordinated manner for the smooth start of the new academic year. The announcement was contained in a circular signed by Mr. Prince C. Agyemang-Duah , Director of the Schools and Instructions Division, and distributed to regional directors of education across the country.  Regional offices have been tasked to share the approved calendar with all heads of second-cycle institutions and to ensure strict adherence.  GES further explained that the uniform timetable is expected to bring order, avoid inconsistencies in...

Haruna Iddrisu urges colleges of education to run degree programmes with universities. The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has emphasized the importance of collaboration between colleges of education and universities in Ghana.   During the inauguration of new governing councils for ten colleges of education, Minister Iddrisu encouraged these institutions to strengthen partnerships with universities to offer undergraduate degree programs.  This initiative aims to increase accessibility to higher education for teacher trainees, addressing challenges related to distance and limited facilities. By aligning teacher training colleges with universities, the quality of professional preparation for educators can be significantly enhanced.  This collaboration can create flexible academic pathways for the next generation of teachers, enabling them to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their profession. The benefits of this initiative are multifaceted. It ...

  We Can’t Upgrade Colleges and Still Pay Allowances – Education Minister Explains Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for a careful review of student funding in training colleges, emphasizing the need to avoid duplication in budgetary allocations.  Speaking at the inauguration of the governing councils for Colleges of Education in Accra on August 21, 2025, the Minister highlighted the challenges of simultaneously providing feeding allowances to students while also covering their tuition under the “No Fees Stress” policy. According to Hon. Iddrisu, continuing both payments could place undue pressure on the education sector’s budget. He noted that first-year students in Colleges of Education may receive both feeding allowances and tuition support, creating potential overlaps. “We cannot upgrade colleges and still have issues with feeding students. Let’s have a national conversation on it. If a student is entitled to 400 to 500 cedis allowance and we also implement...

  Newly recruited teachers will start receiving pay soon – Apaak The Ministry of Education has given firm assurance to Parliament that newly recruited teachers under the Ghana Education Service (GES) who are yet to receive financial clearance will soon begin receiving their salaries. The matter came up during a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) sitting, where the Chairperson, Abena Osei Asare, expressed concern over the long delays in processing salaries for teachers—some of whom have worked for more than eight months without pay. “These are people who have been diligently working without any remuneration. It is only right that the state shows them they have not been abandoned,” Mrs. Osei Asare stressed. Responding to the issue, Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, acknowledged the challenges and assured the committee that the Ministry was taking steps to resolve them. “These teachers are Ghanaians—our sons, daughters, and relatives. The Honourable Minister has been ...

  National Tenants’ Union Demands Tougher Rent Laws to Protect Tenants” The issue of high rent charges and long advance payments continues to trouble many households across the country. As pressure mounts on tenants, the National Tenants’ Union of Ghana is urging the Rent Control Department to step up its role in protecting renters from unfair practices by landlords and agents. With an ongoing review of the Rent Act, the Union says this is the right time to close the gaps in the law and give tenants real protection. According to Frederick Opoku, General Secretary of the Union, the Department should go beyond merely settling disputes and focus on preventive measures. He suggested the introduction of a “vacancy register” that would help reduce the exploitation of tenants. On the other hand, some landlords argue that not all property owners demand excessive advances. Real estate developer Emmanuel Attu explained that many of his tenants prefer flexible arrangements, such as six-month ...

GES Responds to Concerns on 2025 Teacher Promotion Registration. The Ghana Education Service (GES) has moved to address growing concerns from teachers regarding the 2025 promotion registration exercise.  In recent days, issues of eligibility and challenges with the online application portal have been widely raised by applicants, prompting calls for clear communication from Management. In response, the Service has issued an official statement to clarify matters and reassure teachers of its commitment to fairness and transparency. Dated 21st August 2025, the statement outlined two major points of concern. First, GES confirmed that all teachers who last received promotion or appointment in 2021 or earlier are eligible to participate in the ongoing exercise. Management emphasized that no teacher who qualifies will be excluded. Second, the Service acknowledged the technical difficulties with the online promotion portal, which have made it difficult for some applicants to complete the...

  CAGD Announces Mop-Up of Nationwide Payroll Audit in August 2025 The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has officially announced a mop-up exercise for the nationwide payroll audit, targeting staff who could not participate in the initial audit held in June 2025. According to the circular, the mop-up will take place from Thursday, 21st August to Friday, 22nd August 2025 , between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily . The venue for the exercise is the National Accounts Directorate Conference Room, Block A (Treasury Headquarters) . Required Documents All staff on the Government of Ghana (GoG) and Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) payrolls are expected to bring the following documents for verification: For GRA Payroll Staff GRA Staff ID GoG Staff ID National Identification Card (Ghana Card) For GoG Payroll Staff Staff ID National Identification Card (Ghana Card) Purpose of the Exercise The payroll audit is part of efforts to ensure transparency, accountabili...