Senior high school that advanced to the NSMQ one-eighth stage in 2026, marking its 80th anniversary.
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West Africa Senior High School has sent a loud warning to the competition, powering past Oda SHS and Mankessim SHTS to book a place in the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ). …
NSMQ 2026: West Africa SHS powers past Oda SHS, Mankessim SHTS to book one-eighth spot on 80th anniversaryJoy Online
… He cited incidents at Accra High School, Kinbu and West Africa Senior High School, including a case where a student allegedly mobilised a gang to attack teachers after being turned away from the school. …
Gang-related violence spreading from tertiary institutions to senior high schools – GESJoy Online
… bbing of a final-year student of Koforidua Senior High Technical School during the Super Zonal Sports Festival, the alleged gang rape of a female student at Osino Presbyterian SHS, as well as separate assault cases involving teachers and students at West Africa Senior High School …
Education Ministry, CHASS begin push for national strategy to curb SHS indisciplineThe Chronicle
… Minister ArmahBuah planting a tree Speaking at the event, which coincided with the celebration of World Environment Day at the West Africa Senior High School in Accra, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Acting Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Emmanu …
Gov’t Targets 30m Trees After Exceeding 2025 GoalJoy Online
… Speaking at the 2026 Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative held at the West Africa Senior High School on 5 June under the theme “Forests and Economies”, Prof. …
EPA urges Ghanaians to report environmental offendersJoy Online
… Speaking at the 2026 Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative held at West Africa Senior High School on June 5 under the theme “Forests and Economies,”, Prof Anankware stressed that environmental protection efforts cannot be effective if they are concentrated only in the national c …
Non-compliance could lead to permit suspension or revocation – EPA warns mining firmsJoy Online
… Speaking at the 2026 Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative on June 5 at West Africa Senior High School under the theme “Forests and Economies,” the Minister announced that Ghana has planted over 31 million trees nationwide, surpassing its 30 million target through the collective …
Ghana surpasses 30 million-tree target, urges stronger post-planting care – Lands MinisterJoy Online
… Speaking at the 2026 Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative held on June 5 at West Africa Senior High School under the theme “Forests and Economies,” the minister said the government’s environmental agenda extends beyond tree planting to long-term care, monitoring, and protection …
Government moving ahead with ban on Styrofoam packs, says Lands MinisterJoy Online
… Speaking at the 2026 Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative held at West Africa Senior High School on June 5 under the theme “Forests and Economies,” Dr. …
Forestry Commission CEO says over 350 private companies involved in forest plantations as sector generates $260 millionJoy Online
… The Commission has undertaken sensitisation programmes in schools, including Presbyterian Boys’ Senior High School, Kwabenya Senior High School, West Africa Senior High School, Accra Academy, Ebenezer Senior High School, Achimota Senior High School, St. …
Gov’t directs Gaming Commission to align industry growth with economic transformation agendaWest Africa Senior High School defeated Oda SHS and Mankessim SHTS at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz preliminary stage, finishing on 55 points to book a place in the one-eighth stage. The victory marks the school's 80th anniversary.
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West Africa Senior High School defeated Oda SHS and Mankessim SHTS at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz preliminary stage, finishing on 55 points to book a place in the one-eighth stage. The victory marks the school's 80th anniversary.
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Ghana Education Service has warned that gang-related violence and serious indiscipline previously seen mainly in tertiary institutions are increasingly affecting senior high schools, with incidents at institutions like Accra High School and West Africa SHS. The GES Director-General attributed the problem partly to weak implementation of positive discipline policies adopted after corporal punishment was abandoned in 2017, and cited social media and changing societal values as contributing factors.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has engaged the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools ahead of a national conference to address growing indiscipline in senior high schools. The effort comes after a string of violent incidents in recent years, including six recorded within a week in February 2026.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has set a target of planting 30 million tree seedlings in 2026 as part of efforts to combat climate change and restore forest cover, following the planting of more than 31 million trees in 2025 under the Tree for Life Reforestation Initiative. The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources warned that Ghana is already experiencing climate change effects including rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, floods, droughts, and coastal erosion.
8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The EPA's Deputy Chief Executive Officer has urged Ghanaians, especially young people, to report environmental offences and become active environmental stewards by planting trees, reducing plastic use, and championing sustainability initiatives in their communities.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The EPA's Deputy CEO said mining companies that fail to comply with environmental regulations risk having their permits suspended or revoked, stressing that environmental sustainability must not be sacrificed despite mining's importance to Ghana's economy.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has planted over 31 million trees nationwide, surpassing its 30 million target through efforts by government institutions, traditional authorities, schools, religious bodies, and civil society. The Lands Minister stressed that true success should be measured by tree survival and maturation rather than seedling numbers, calling for stronger post-planting monitoring and care.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources said the government is moving ahead with a ban on styrofoam packs as part of broader environmental interventions including marine and coastal conservation, renewable energy investments, and climate-smart policies aligned with the Paris Agreement.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Forestry Commission CEO said more than 350 private companies and individuals are engaged in commercial forest plantations within forest reserves, and in 2025 the sector supplied 952,000 cubic metres of timber and timber products valued at roughly $260 million to domestic and export markets.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has called on the Gaming Commission of Ghana to ensure the gaming industry's expansion contributes to the country's broader economic transformation agenda, focusing on regulation, revenue, and responsible gaming practices.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →