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Public Services Commission

Also known as: PSC

2026-05-042026-07-31

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    ntended to safeguard the neutrality and integrity of the public service and to prevent situations that may give rise to actual or perceived conflicts between official responsibilities and partisan political interests,” it stated It made reference to the Public Services Commission

    GTEC orders tertiary leaders to quit party executive roles or leave public office
  3. Joy Online

    The firm also disclosed plans to convene stakeholder roundtable discussions involving institutions such as the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, the Public Services Commission, professional HR bodies, employers and policymakers to develop practical policy recommendations aimed

    42% of HR professionals dissatisfied with pay — SEDAT report
  4. Joy Online

    The Constitution excludes dual citizens from serving as Members of Parliament, Ministers, Secretary to the Cabinet, Ambassadors, members of Constitutional Commissions (such as the Electoral Commission, the National Commission for Civic Education, the Public Services Commission, a

    Parliament must complete the Equal Citizenship journey begun in 1996
  5. The Chronicle

    He noted that under the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921) and its regulations, the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department, in consultation with the Public Services Commission and the Minister of Finance, is mandated to determine the welfare of accountants in

    Ashanti Regional HASAG seeks recognition as it holds 2026 Annual Retreat
  6. June 2026
  7. Joy Online

    Dr Mrs Mavis Leonards spoke on mental health and professional presentation, while Dr Stella Agyenim-Boateng, Vice Chair of the Public Services Commission, delivered a keynote address on career progression and success.

    International Women in Education Conference honours 72 educators in Accra
  8. Joy Online

    President John Dramani Mahama has appointed three Deputy Comptroller-Generals to head key directorates of the Ghana Immigration Service, following recommendations by the GIS Governing Council and the advice of the Public Services Commission.

    President Mahama appoints three Deputy Comptroller-Generals for GIS
  9. Joy Online

    The exercise forms part of arrangements by the GES, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the Public Services Commission (PSC) to validate and update staff records in preparation for the implementation of a new scheme of service.

    GES summons teacher unions for emergency talks over controversial staff data collection exercise
  10. Joy Online

    Smile Dzisi, is part of a joint exercise involving the GES, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the Public Services Commission (PSC).

    Teacher unions reject GES directive on staff data submission, demand withdrawal of letter
  11. May 2026
  12. Joy Online

    The exercise is being conducted in collaboration with the Public Services Commission.

    Ghana TVET service opens nationwide recruitment for teaching and non-teaching staff
  13. Joy Online

    The Public Services Commission, constitutionally mandated since 1947 and rooted in the Haragin Committee’s colonial-era recognition that impartial public administration requires insulation from political control, already exists as the institutional framework for merit-based appoi

    Ghana’s Appointment Addiction: Why the State cannot function when everything depends on who won the election

Yesterday

  1. GTEC orders tertiary staff to quit party executive roles

    The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission has directed public officers in tertiary institutions who hold political party executive positions to resign from those roles or be relieved of their public offices, citing Section 26 of the Political Parties Act, 2000, which prohibits public officers from engaging in partisan activities or holding party positions.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. 42% of HR professionals dissatisfied with pay in Ghana

    A SEDAT Consult survey of 232 Ghanaian HR professionals found that 42.2% were dissatisfied with their current salaries, while 71.1% believe HR professionals in Ghana are generally underpaid and 64.7% say they receive lower remuneration than colleagues in finance, IT, engineering and operations.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 11 July

  1. Parliament urged to remove dual citizenship restrictions on public office

    Joy Online opinion argues that Parliament should complete the 1996 constitutional reform on dual citizenship by removing remaining restrictions that prevent dual citizens from holding offices such as MP, minister, ambassador, and heads of security services, countering the Council of State's objections with arguments from Ghana's 30-year experience under Act 527.

    11 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. Health accountants seek equal welfare with other government agencies

    The Ashanti Regional Chapter of HASAG held its 2026 Annual Retreat, calling on the Controller and Accountant-General's Department and government to ensure its members receive the same welfare packages as accountants in other government agencies. HASAG's National President said members perform the same accounting roles as counterparts in other public sector agencies but are treated differently, affecting their motivation.

    6 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Accra conference honours 72 women educators for classroom contributions

    The 12th International Women in Education Conference in Accra recognised 72 women educators for their contributions to teaching and learning under the theme "Another Level", held on June 26, 2026, at the Edward Akuffo Addo Library. The event featured panel discussions and presentations focused on professional development, leadership and innovation in education.

    30 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. Mahama appoints three Deputy Comptroller-Generals for GIS

    President Mahama has appointed Evelyn Lolonyo Lostu, Faisal Disu, and Philip Peter Andoh as Deputy Comptroller-Generals of the Ghana Immigration Service to lead the Finance and Administration, Command Post and Operations, and Legal, Research and Monitoring directorates, respectively.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 13 June

  1. 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

Thursday 11 June

  1. 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

Friday 8 May

  1. Ghana TVET Service recruits teaching and non-teaching staff nationwide

    The Ghana Technical and Vocational Education and Training Service has opened nationwide recruitment for teaching and non-teaching positions for the 2026 employment cycle, following financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance. Teaching roles include Senior Tutor/Facilitator and Tutor positions with specific degree and qualification requirements; non-teaching vacancies span administration, catering, security, transport, and facility support services.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. Ghana's governance structure empties all state boards upon election

    On inauguration day, Ghana's Presidential Transitions Act automatically removes all board members from every state-owned enterprise simultaneously, requiring the new government to undertake months-long appointment cycles that consume significant political energy and administrative bandwidth.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

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