Also known as: WASS
West Africa Senior High School — school that competed in the 2026 National Investment Quiz and National Science and Maths Quiz, experiencing gang violence concerns in 2026.
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… 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 agendaPrempeh College, Corpus Christi, Mfantsipim and St Augustine's College have advanced to the final of the 2026 National Investment Quiz after semi-final contests held at the University of Ghana on Wednesday, September 30.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Prempeh College, Corpus Christi, Mfantsipim and St Augustine's College have advanced to the final of the 2026 National Investment Quiz after semi-final contests held at the University of Ghana on Wednesday, September 30.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
West Africa Senior High School and St. Louis Senior High School qualified for the semi-finals of the 2026 National Investment Quiz after finishing first and second respectively in the third quarter-final contest, with West Africa SHS scoring 50 points and St. Louis SHS scoring 32 points.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →