National Coordinator of School Feeding Programme, Gertrude Quashigah dead -

Nov132023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

National Coordinator of School Feeding Programme, Gertrude Quashigah dead

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The National Coordinator of the School Feeding Programme, Mrs. Gertrude Quashigah, has sadly passed away. She died on Sunday, November 12, 2023. The former Chief Executive Officer of Ambar Quality Food Limited, who played a crucial role in the program, has left a void with her untimely demise, as confirmed by a family source to Adomonline.com. Born on February 1, 1960, in Dzelukope, Keta, in the Volta Region, Mrs. Gertrude Quashigah who held the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Ambar Quality Foods Limited, was not only a prominent figure in the field of hospitality but also made significant contributions to the Ghanaian food industry.https://cdn.vuukle.com/widgets/quiz.html?version=1.11.12Advertisement She was the wife of the late Major Courage E. K Quashigah (Rtd)...

Nov12023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

Reinstate corporal punishment in schools – Prof. Adinkrah-Appiah

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Ing. Prof. Kwadwo Adinkrah-Appiah, Vice-Chancellor of the Sunyani Technical University is advocating for the reinstatement of corporal punishment in schools. At the 63rd Speech and Prize-Giving Day of the Sunyani Senior High School, Prof. Adinkrah-Appiah expressed his concern about the increasing deterioration of discipline in schools nationwide. He attributes this trend to the Ghana Education Service's 2017 ban on all forms of corporal punishment. Prof. Adinkrah-Appiah said that the absence of corporal punishment has led to a laxity in the system, allowing students to engage in various deviant behaviours like smoking, alcoholism, armed robbery, and hooliganism without appropriate consequences.https://cdn.vuukle.com/widgets/quiz.html?version=1.11.12Advertisement He believes it...

Oct242023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

World shift to clean energy is unstoppable, IEA report says

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The world is on an "unstoppable" shift towards renewable energy but the phase down of fossil fuels is not happening quickly enough, a new report says. The International Energy Agency, the global energy watchdog, predicted renewables would provide half of the world's electricity by 2030. But it warned that emissions were still too high to prevent temperatures rising above a key threshold of 1.5C. And the report said investment in fossil fuels needed to be cut in half. What is net zero and how are the UK and other countries doing?Record surge in days over key 1.5C warming limit The Paris-based energy agency's report, released on Tuesday, was not all doom and gloom. It praised the significant progress countries had made in expanding renewable energy and supporting consumers wi...

Oct202023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

NSMQ: Achimota School, Opoku Ware, PRESEC Legon are the 2023 finalists

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On Thursday, October 19th, avid fans of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) were treated to a thrilling spectacle featuring three nail-biting contests, involving nine schools. In these high-stakes showdowns, three schools emerged victorious and secured their spots in the highly anticipated 2023 finals. They are the seven-time champions, Presbyterian Boys SHS, the two-time titleholders Achimota School, and the equally illustrious two-time champions, Opoku Ware. Achimota School faced an intense trial in a challenging showdown against formidable opponents Wesley Girls and St Louis SHS during the Thursday morning clash. https://cdn.vuukle.com/widgets/quiz.html?version=1.11.9Advertisement In a gripping battle, Achimota School emerged triumphant with a commanding 4...

Oct182023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

NSMQ 2023: Presec wins tense quarter-final contest against Accra Academy, GSTS

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Before the climactic quarter-final contest of the 2023 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), Presec Legon's supporters were confident they would secure the last semi-final slot with ease. However, Tuesday night witnessed a fierce clash of intellect and knowledge, challenging their expectations, as they faced formidable opposition from Accra Academy and G.S.T.S. Round one of the competition unfolded in an atmosphere overflowing with anticipation and excitement. Presec Legon emerged from the first round with 28 points, maintaining a slight lead, while Accra Academy closely followed with 26 points. On the other hand, G.S.T.S accumulated 11 points. Accra Academy displayed their determination, refusing to concede defeat easily in the second round. Despite their strong ef...

Oct162023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

Pay our 2022/23 BRA by October 21 or we strike – UTAG to the government

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The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has asked the government to pay them their 2023/23 Book and Research Allowance (BRA) by Saturday, October 21. It said if this warning is not heeded, they will embark on an industrial action. UTAG issued the warning in its communiqué released on Monday, October 16, signed by its National President, Professor Mamudu A. Akudugu, and National Secretary, Dr Elliasu Mumuni. According to the release, the delay in the payment is creating tension on campuses. https://cdn.vuukle.com/widgets/quiz.html?version=1.11.1Advertisement “UTAG clarifies that the implementation of the National Research Fund should not replace the infamous Book and Research Allowance (BRA), which is a critical component of the conditions of service of...

Oct52023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

High attrition rate poses danger to Ghana’s education – National Teaching Council

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The Registrar of the National Teaching Council, Dr Christian Addai-Poku has announced that the high attrition rate in the nation’s education sector poses a great threat towards the future of the nation’s education and development. He then appealed to the government and all other stakeholders to put in place the right measures to curb the situation to avoid the looming danger. The Registrar stated that for instance, early this year a little over 16,000 Ghanaian teachers applied to the Department of Education in the UK for employment and by June 13th 2023, 10,000 of the applicants with Ghana Teacher Licenses had been certified to work in the UK without any further assessment (qualified teacher status test) by the UK government. Dr Addai-Poku announced this when he delivered his...

Sep182023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

‘Overwhelming consensus’ on AI regulation – Musk

Education, International, Science & Technology

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says there was “overwhelming consensus” for regulation on artificial intelligence after tech heavyweights gathered in Washington to discuss AI. Tech bosses attending the meeting included Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Google boss Sundar Pichai. Microsoft’s former CEO Bill Gates and Microsoft’s current CEO Satya Nadella were also in attendance. The Wednesday meeting with US lawmakers was held behind closed doors. The forum was convened by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and included tech leaders as well as civil rights advocates. The power of artificial intelligence – for both good and bad – has been the subject of keen interest from politicians around the world. In May, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, testified before a US ...

Sep152023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

Scientists discover how brain cells die in Alzheimer’s

Education, Health & Wellbeing

Scientists in the UK and Belgium think they have figured out how brain cells die in Alzheimer's disease. It has been a mystery and a source of scientific debate for decades. But the team, writing in the journal Science, connect the abnormal proteins that build up in the brain with "necroptosis" - a form of cellular suicide. The findings have been described as "cool" and "exciting", as they give new ideas for treating the disease. Long-awaited clues It is the loss of brain cells, called neurons, that lead to the symptoms of Alzheimer's, including memory loss. And if you look inside the brains of people with the disease you'd see the build-up of abnormal proteins called amyloid and tau. But scientists have not been able to join the dots between these key traits of the d...

Sep52023 by Addo Gilbert OduroNo Comments

TECNO partners with University of Ghana’s College of Humanities to foster education and recognize academic excellence.

Education, Science & Technology

TECNO, a renowned global smartphone brand and a leader in the African market, has taken a significant step towards nurturing education and acknowledging academic excellence through its partnership with the University of Ghana's College of Humanities. As part of its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives in Ghana, TECNO has announced a scholarship program aimed at supporting students within the College of Humanities, demonstrating their dedication to the growth and development of the educational sector in the region. This strategic partnership between TECNO and the University of Ghana's College of Humanities underscores TECNO's strong commitment to giving back to the Ghanaian community and fostering educational advancement. Through this scholarship scheme...

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