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Ghana Education Service

Also known as: GES

Ghana's national education service body responsible for administering schools, disciplining staff misconduct, managing teacher employment records, and issuing official education policy guidance.

2026-04-272026-06-18

In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The Ghana Education Service (GES) Director for Asutifi North District in the Ahafo Region, Naomi Asantewaa, has sounded the alarm over a severe teacher shortage in the district, putting the deficit at approximately 300 teachers — a gap she says is significantly hampering the qual

    GES director raises alarm over 300 teacher deficits in the Asutifi North District
  3. Joy Online

    Also, an Urgent Dialogue between the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service (GES), and TTAG leadership, and a Transparent Roadmap outlining definitive timelines for future postings to eliminate annual anxiety.

    TTAG urge government’s urgent action on recruitment and postings
  4. The Chronicle

    The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, the Ministry of Roads and Highways, the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service and the district authorities in the affected areas must collaborate immediately to provide a permanent solution.

    Editorial: Bridge The Divide Before Children Pay The Price
  5. Joy Online

    The school management has further appealed to the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Keta Municipal Assembly to intervene, as the school’s continual population growth put pressure on existing facilities.

    Anlo-Afiadenyigba SHS appeals for constant water supply, security
  6. Business & Financial Times

    Some projects supported within the bank’s catchment areas during the year under review included that of the Traditional Councils, Ghana Education Service (GES), the Ghana Police Service, some government health facilities and support for Farmers’ Day Celebration.

    Adansi Rural Bank posts impressive growth
  7. Joy Online

    He said the committee includes representatives from the Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service, the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), and the Buffer Stock Company.

    Buffer Stock Company says SHS food prices are agreed by stakeholders, denies lack of transparency
  8. Mantukwa pupils study under trees after rainstorm destroyed classroom

    1. Joy Online

      Following the incident, authorities of the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Sunyani West Municipal Assembly reportedly advised the school management to seek temporary accommodation from landlords and homeowners within the community to ensure academic work continued.

      Students of Mantukwa basic forced to study under trees for over a year after rainstorm destroyed classroom block
    2. Joy Online

      Following the incident, authorities of the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Sunyani West Municipal Assembly reportedly advised the school management to seek temporary accommodation from landlords and homeowners within the community to ensure academic work continued.

      Mantukwa M/A Basic School students forced to study under trees for over a year after rainstorm havoc
  9. Joy Online

    He submitted that the request by the Trustees was understandable in view of the Methodist Church’s ownership and historical relationship with the school, despite the institution being publicly funded and supervised by the state through the Ghana Education Service (GES).

    Supreme Court admits Methodist Church Trustees in controversial Wesley Girls’ SHS case
  10. The Chronicle

    One of the medical students addressing the beneficiaries She used the occasion to commend all stakeholders who keep collaborating with the Ghana Education Service towards the training and the promotion of education in the municipality and the country as a whole.

    Medical students support 650 female Students with a three-month pad supply
Society

Teachers sexually abusing students: when does Ghana act?

The News

Joy Online reports that across Ghana, reports of teachers engaging in sexual relationships with students continue to emerge from schools and tertiary institutions, with many incidents remaining hidden, and asks why teachers who abuse students face inadequate consequences despite interdiction measures.

Why it matters

Persistent reports of teacher-student sexual abuse and inadequate consequences reveal accountability gap in Ghana's education system.

17 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Teachers sexually abusing students: when does Ghana act?

    Joy Online reports that across Ghana, reports of teachers engaging in sexual relationships with students continue to emerge from schools and tertiary institutions, with many incidents remaining hidden, and asks why teachers who abuse students face inadequate consequences despite interdiction measures.

    17 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. GES condemns assault on teachers, damage at Bawku SHS

    The Ghana Education Service has strongly condemned the violent assault on two teachers and destruction of school property at Bawku Senior High School during WASSCE, saying the incident was triggered by strict enforcement of examination regulations and that such actions threaten the integrity of the educational system.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. GES warns of false school selection notice circulating online

    The Ghana Education Service has stated that a widely circulated notice claiming the 2026 school selection exercise for BECE candidates will begin on June 15, 2026 is false and did not originate from GES. The Service cautioned the public against submitting personal information or engaging with the fake announcement, warning that such misinformation could expose people to fraud and exploitation.

    22 hours ago · Daily Guide

  4. GES Interdicts Bole SHS Teacher Over Sexual Misconduct Allegation

    The Ghana Education Service has interdicted a teacher at Bole Senior High School following an alleged sexual misconduct involving a student, with management initiating investigations and reiterating its zero-tolerance policy toward such conduct.

    22 hours ago · Daily Guide

  5. Kwahu West health director urges proper handwashing with soap in schools

    The Municipal Health Director for Kwahu West has called on the Ghana Education Service and school authorities to intensify promotion of proper handwashing with soap among basic school pupils, particularly in rural communities, noting that many pupils still wash hands without soap and that Veronica buckets and soap must be available in schools. She also appealed to government to expand access to potable water and expressed concern over river pollution from illegal mining activities undermining safe drinking water access.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online

  6. Ghana and Gambia strengthen education cooperation through bilateral study visit

    Ghana's Ministry of Education hosted a delegation from The Gambia's Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education to share experiences in education governance, workforce management, digital transformation, and evidence-based policymaking. Ghana's Education Minister highlighted the country's free education policy from kindergarten through tertiary level and emphasised the government's renewed focus on foundational literacy and numeracy skills at the basic education level.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online

  7. School indiscipline escalates with teacher misconduct cases

    The Ghana Education Service has interdicted a teacher at Bole Senior High School following a viral video allegedly showing him engaged in a sexual encounter with a female student on school premises. The incident comes just days after another teacher's arrest at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School for allegedly assaulting a female student, prompting concern about deteriorating discipline and professionalism in educational institutions.

    17 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 16 June

  1. GES prohibits all sexual relations between teachers and students

    The Ghana Education Service states that no provision in its code of conduct recognises consensual sexual relations between a teacher and a student, and treats all cases of sexual misconduct between teachers and students with utmost seriousness. The GES Head of Public Relations stressed that power dynamics in school environments make genuine consent impossible, as teachers hold positions of authority and trust over students.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Child advocate calls for safe policies alongside teacher sanctions

    A child rights advocate has urged the Ghana Education Service to combine disciplinary measures against teachers with stronger preventive mechanisms to protect students. The advocate questioned whether interdicting a Bole Senior High School teacher captured in a viral video was premature without completed investigation and established evidence of misconduct.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. GES interdicts Bole SHS teacher over alleged student misconduct

    The Ghana Education Service has interdicted a Bole Senior High School teacher in the Savannah Region following circulation of a video on social media allegedly showing a sexual relationship between the teacher and a student. GES said it has begun investigations and reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy on sexual misconduct in schools.

    16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. GES interdicts Bole SHS teacher over alleged sexual misconduct

    The Ghana Education Service has interdicted a teacher at Bole Senior High School following circulation of a video on social media allegedly depicting inappropriate conduct between a staff member and a student. GES has launched formal investigations and emphasized its zero-tolerance policy on sexual misconduct, warning that any staff member found culpable will face disciplinary and legal consequences.

    16 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  5. GES interdicts Bole SHS teacher pending sexual misconduct investigation

    The Ghana Education Service has interdicted a Bole Senior High School teacher following allegations of sexual misconduct with a student, after a disturbing video circulated on social media. The service has launched an investigation and reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards inappropriate teacher-student relationships.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

  6. Okomfo Anokye Community Bank reports 14% profit growth

    Okomfo Anokye Community Bank Plc posted a pre-tax profit of approximately GH¢17.6 million in 2025, up 14.09% from GH¢15.4 million in the previous year. The Board has proposed a dividend-per-share of GH¢0.0123p, giving shareholders a 61.5% return on the bank's current share price.

    16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 15 June

  1. Diaspora Girls SHS faces severe classroom shortage, students learn under trees

    Diaspora Girls' Senior High School in Akuapem South Municipality, Eastern Region, lacks basic facilities including an assembly hall, library, and adequate classrooms for a student population of about 900. Students are forced to attend classes in the school's canteen and under trees, with the canteen serving both as classroom and food preparation space during the day.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GES dismisses fake BECE school selection notice circulating online

    The Ghana Education Service has dismissed as false a widely circulated notice falsely claiming the 2026 BECE school selection exercise commenced on June 15, and urged the public to disregard the misinformation and rely only on official government channels for education announcements.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 13 June

  1. Morning Glory Montessori launches 30th anniversary year-long celebration

    Morning Glory Montessori Child Development Centre in Accra has officially launched its 30th anniversary celebrations with a year-long programme of activities. Founded in 1996, the institution brought together education stakeholders, alumni, parents, staff, and learners for the launch on June 11, 2026, under the theme "30 Years of Nurturing Excellence."

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Morning Glory Montessori marks 30th anniversary with year-long programme

    Morning Glory Montessori Child Development Centre has launched its 30th anniversary celebrations with a year-long programme of activities to celebrate its educational impact and engage the community. Founded in 1996, the Accra-based institution held its launch on June 11, 2026, bringing together education stakeholders, alumni, parents, staff, and learners.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. GES calls emergency talks with teacher unions over staff data collection

    The Ghana Education Service has summoned the leadership of three major teacher unions to an emergency meeting on June 15, 2026, to resolve opposition to its directive requiring teachers and staff to submit personal files for a nationwide job evaluation exercise. The unions had jointly rejected the GES's request for submission of staff personal information and employment records through their district and municipal education offices.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Ashanti GNAT seeks calm after Nyinahin Catholic SHS incident

    The Ashanti Regional Branch of GNAT has appealed for public calm after the prosecution withdrew an alleged assault case against a teacher at Nyinahin Catholic SHS. The regional chairman said the matter is being addressed by the GES, GNAT, school authorities, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure fair resolution, and urged the public to refrain from judgment until full facts are established.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Telecel launches 12-week coding program for Ashanti youth

    Telecel Ghana has launched Ashanti Codes, a 12-week initiative in Kumasi and Obuasi to teach digital and AI skills to young people, with 70 percent of participants being girls. The programme expects 1,000 beneficiaries and includes teacher training and curriculum-aligned kits through the Telecel Foundation.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Opinion: Where should personal conduct end, institutional accountability begin?

    A former Education Ministry spokesperson argues that the Nhyinahin Catholic Senior High School incident, which occurred in a privately managed hostel facility, involves private individuals and should be addressed through legal processes rather than drawn into GES institutional responsibility unless the alleged conduct connects to the teacher's official duties or school authority.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Teacher unions reject GES staff data submission directive

    Three major teacher unions — GNAT, NAGRAT and PRETAG — have rejected a Ghana Education Service directive requiring public school staff to submit personal records for a job evaluation and staff validation exercise, calling the move unnecessary and burdensome and demanding its withdrawal.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Chinese shoe imports exceed $40m, dominate Ghana market

    The Ghana Leather and Footwear Manufacturers Association says more than 70 percent of footwear sold domestically between 2024 and 2025 was imported from China, with imports worth over US$40 million while local exports remained below US$1 million. The association alleges that cheap imports have wiped out over 30 percent of market share for locally made footwear over the past decade and forced many producers out of business, and accuses some importers of exploiting customs loopholes by declaring finished products as rubber waste to evade higher duties.

    11 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  5. BECE timetable to be extended Wednesday-to-Wednesday

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced plans to review the Basic Education Certificate Examination timetable, extending it from a Monday-to-Friday schedule to begin Wednesday and end the following Wednesday, to reduce stress on candidates and allow longer intervals between papers with weekend breaks.

    11 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  6. Teacher arrested after assault on student in Ashanti Region school

    A teacher at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in the Ashanti Region was arrested for allegedly assaulting an 18-year-old female student following a confrontation over student misconduct and unpaid hostel fees. The incident, which was circulated on social media, sparked student retaliation and community involvement before police restored order, prompting an editorial reflection on discipline and safety concerns in Ghana's schools.

    11 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  7. SNV project brings water, sanitation to Nandom

    SNV Ghana's Healthy Future for All Phase II project is providing water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure to the Nandom Municipality while equipping women with business skills and financial support to improve livelihoods, addressing years of unsafe sanitation, unreliable water supply and limited economic opportunities.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. STUDRAFESTC 2026 drama festival launched in Tamale

    The Northern Regional Office of the National Commission on Culture has launched STUDRAFESTC, an annual Students' Drama Festival for Senior High School students, scheduled for July 9, 2026, themed "The Silent Killer: Drug Abuse and its Impact on the Youth." The event aims to showcase student creativity and understanding of social issues while promoting cultural heritage and national unity.

    10 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Lawyer calls for CCTV in schools after assault incident

    Lawyer Lom-Nuku Ahlijah has advocated for the urgent adoption of technology, including CCTV surveillance, in schools to enhance accountability and provide objective evidence in disciplinary cases, following a viral video of an alleged teacher-student assault at Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Lawyer calls for CCTV in schools after teacher assault video

    Lawyer Lom-Nuku Ahlijah has urged schools to adopt technology-based monitoring systems including CCTV surveillance to provide objective evidence in disciplinary cases, citing a viral video from Nyinahin Catholic Senior High School in which a teacher was allegedly seen assaulting a student.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  4. World Bank to approve US$300m for Ghana school infrastructure upgrade

    The World Bank is expected to approve a US$300 million facility on June 16 to support the expansion of educational infrastructure across Ghana, with plans to upgrade 50 senior high schools by converting 30 Category C schools to Category B status and 20 Category B schools to Category A.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

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