GES Cancels November Mid-Term Break to Recover Lost Classroom Time
In a decisive move to address the disruption caused by a recent nationwide teachers’ strike, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has cancelled the two-day mid-term break previously scheduled for November 5 and 6, 2026, for all basic schools across the country. The announcement, made on Monday, November 2, directs schools to remain open and conduct normal academic activities on those days, reversing earlier plans for a short academic recess. The GES explained that the decision aims to recover valuable instructional hours lost when classrooms went silent during the nearly two-week strike by pre-tertiary teacher unions. Parents, teachers, and students are now being urged to take note of the revised arrangement and ensure full attendance on Thursday and Friday, November 5 and 6. The Service emphasized the importance of maximizing teaching and learning time to neutralize the impact of the industrial action. The strike, declared on September 25, 2026, by the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG), was rooted in unresolved issues over promotions, salary arrears, allowances, and working conditions. It was eventually suspended on October 9 after negotiations with key government agencies, paving the way for teachers to return to their classrooms from October 12. In the wake of the disruption, concerns mounted about lost instructional time and its effects on the academic calendar. The GES, seeking to restore momentum and continuity in public schools, says the cancellation of the November mid-term break is part of broader efforts to ensure learning stays on track for Ghana’s basic school pupils. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Bank of Ghana Governor Promises Stable Cedi for Christmas
Ghanaians can look forward to a festive season free from exchange-rate worries, according to the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama. Speaking at the African Virtual Assets Summit (AVAS) 2026 on Monday, November 2, Dr Asiama addressed the concerns of businesses and consumers who have been closely watching the Cedi’s performance against major foreign currencies. “What I can promise is a good Christmas as far as the exchange rate is concerned. We will have a good Christmas,” Dr Asiama assured, projecting confidence in the stability of the local currency in the weeks ahead. His remarks came as the Bank of Ghana’s latest interbank exchange rates, published on November 2 by Channel One Research Desk, showed the Cedi buying at GH¢11.6142 and selling at GH¢11.6258 to the US dollar at the close of business the previous Friday. The pound sterling stood at GH¢15.5549 for buying and GH¢15.5704 for selling, while the euro traded at GH¢12.9559 and GH¢12.9678 for buying and selling respectively, according to the central bank’s reference rates. Dr Asiama’s assurance is expected to ease tension among importers, exporters, and ordinary citizens, especially as the Christmas season approaches, a period often marked by heightened demand for foreign currency and price fluctuations. With the Cedi holding steady, Ghanaians may indeed be able to plan for the holidays with greater confidence this year. Source: Apexnewsgh.com
Manhunt in Sakumono: The Shocking Story Behind a Deadly Debt Dispute
In the early hours of Friday, October 30, 2026, a quiet neighborhood in Sakumono, Accra, was shattered by violence. Samuel Osei Anto Christopher, a man once known to the victims, allegedly arrived at the NTHC Estate residence with a singular purpose: to collect a GH¢500,000 debt he claimed was owed to him. He was not alone. Accompanying him was Beatrice Mumuni, a 47-year-old woman who, according to police investigations, may have helped lead him to the home of George Atubiga and his niece, Irene Atubiga. What began as a confrontation over money quickly escalated. As tempers flared, a heated misunderstanding erupted. In a moment that would change lives forever, the suspect is said to have drawn a weapon and fatally shot both George, 57, and Irene, 47. Police officers responding to desperate calls found the two victims lying in pools of blood. They were rushed to hospital, but it was too late, both were pronounced dead on arrival. The bodies were taken to the Police Hospital Mortuary, where autopsies would later confirm the grim reality of their violent deaths. As news broke, the community reeled. Irene Atubiga was more than a victim, she was the CEO of Kussa Shea Bliss, a successful entrepreneur, and a mother of two young boys. Tributes poured in from friends, family, and colleagues mourning her loss. The police quickly moved to arrest Beatrice Mumuni, suspected of aiding the attack. Samuel Osei Anto Christopher, however, disappeared. In their bid to find him, authorities declared him wanted and announced a GH¢100,000 reward for information leading to his capture. For days, the manhunt gripped the city. Then, on Sunday, November 1, 2026, the Ghana Police Service announced a breakthrough: Samuel Osei Anto Christopher was arrested at his hideout. While details of the arrest remain under wraps, the police have assured the public that full information will be shared soon. For now, two families mourn, a community seeks answers, and the nation waits for justice to be served in the wake of a debt that turned deadly. Source: Apexnewsgh.com