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15-Year-Old BECE Candidate Faints After Giving Birth at Exam Center: A disturbing incident has been reported from the Atwima Kwanwoma District in the Ashanti Region, where a 15-year-old Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidate of Yabi M/A School fainted shortly after giving birth at an examination center. The incident occurred on the first day of the 2025 BECE at Kromoase, drawing attention to the growing concern of teenage pregnancy in the region. According to local sources, the young girl went into labor and gave birth before sitting for her paper, but later collapsed due to complications. This is not an…

“HOW CAN SOMEONE WHO SAVES LIVES NOT BE SAVED?” – CCY URGES GOV’T TO HEAR GRNMA OUT: The Coalition of Concerned Youth (CCY) expresses deep concern over rising mortality rates due to the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) strike, which began on June 2, 2025. CCY’s Executive Director, Richard Mensah, urges the government to engage with GRNMA to find a solution, enabling nurses to return to work and save lives. Mensah emphasizes that lost lives are irreversible and calls on the government to meet GRNMA’s demands. He questions the disparity in treatment, noting politicians seek medical care abroad…

Grace Asamoah Agyemang, Doris Ofori Tour Examination Centers; Admonish BECE Candidates Against ‘Apor’: A total of 7,158 candidates are sitting for the exams in Atwima Kwanwoma, comprising 3,443 males and 3,715 females. The candidates are writing at 20 designated centers, including Afia Kobi SHS, Kromoase D/A, Afrancho Odumase R/C, and Trede M/A schools—part of the 432 centers across the Ashanti Region. Addressing the students,the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Atwima Kwanwoma, Hon.Grace Asamoah Agyemang, toured the examination centers to offer moral support and monitor the ongoing process. In an interaction with this medium www.dailywatchgh.com during her visit, Hon. Grace urged…

Atwima Kwanwoma DCE, Grace Asamoah, Cautions BECE Candidates Against Examination Malpractice The District Chief Executive of Atwima Kwanwoma in the Ashanti Region, Honourable Grace Asamoah Agyemang, has urged candidates sitting the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination in a district to desist from engaging in any acts that contravene the regulations spelt out by the West African Examinations Council. Speaking in an interview after Day 1 tour on Wednesday, 11th June 2025, she encouraged the candidates to have believe in themselves as they make adequate preparations for the examination. She also donated pens to all the candidates. The Municipal Director of…

2025 BECE:HON ERIC ASIBEY URGES BECE CANDIDATES TO BE SELF MOTIVATED The 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Kwadaso Municipal is currently underway, having started today, June 11, 2025. The exact or total number of registered candidates for Kwadaso Municipal is 2776 candidates are sitting for the exam,with 1359 males and 1417 females. Candidates in the Kwadaso municipal will write the exam at three (3) designated centers namely Yaa Asantewaa Girl’s Senior High School, Prempeh College and and Methodist vocational institute out of 432 centers in the Ashanti Region. The municipal chief executive of Kwadaso ,hon Eric Asibey has…

Wontumi Boy Donates to BECE Students At Presbyterian Church: Samuel Ofori Boateng, a Kumasi-based broadcast journalist known as “Missed Call,” has donated mathematical sets worth a substantial amount of Ghana cedis to BECE students at the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Peace Congregation in Sokoban. This initiative aims to promote academic excellence among the students. During the donation, Samuel advised the students to take their studies seriously, emphasized the importance of hard work and dedication to achieve good grades. Mr Samuel encouraged the students to uphold academic integrity and avoid cheating, which can lead to severe consequences, including result cancellations and…

Afigya Kwabre South: Member of Parliament Hon Damata Ama Appianimaa Salam Donates Mathematical Sets To BECE Candidates: Hon Damata Ama Appianimaa Salam, the member of Parliament for Afigya Kwabre South constituency,has donated over 4000 mathematical Sets worth thousand of cedis to 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates in the area. Addressing the students during the donation ceremony,Hon Damata encouraged them to remain focused and discipline in their studies as they prepare for the upcoming exams scheduled for Wednesday,11th June 2025. She said, engaging in dishonest practices during exams could have serious consequences and devalue their certificate. She urged the…

Hon Elvis Osei Mensah DAPAA Donates to BECE Students Advice Students Against Exams Malpractices: Hon. Elvis Osei Mensah Dapaa, the Member of Parliament for Ahafo Ano South West Constituency in the Ashanti region, has fulfilled his promise by indeed supporting BECE students in his constituency. He has donated over one thousand five hundred (1,500) learning materials, including mathematical sets to students who are preparing to sit for the 2025 BECE schedule on Wednesday,11th June. This initiative aims to improve the quality of education in the district and promote academic excellence. During the donation, Hon. Dapaa advised students to take their…

CCY DESCRIBES DUMSOR LEVY AS ROBBING PETER TO PAY PAUL. The Coalition of Concerned Youth (CCY) has criticized the NDC government’s newly introduced Dumso levy, describing it as “robbing Peter to pay Paul.” Executive Director Richard Mensah stated that the levy, which lacks a timeline, unfairly burdens ordinary Ghanaians, particularly the youth. “We question why the government is increasing water and electricity tariffs while introducing this new levy to directly affect we the youth in the country,” Mensah said. “It’s hypocritical for those who criticized the Akufo-Addo government’s Electronic Levy to now implement a similar policy.” Mr. Mensah urged critics…

Devastating Rainstorm Hits Kunsu Roman Catholic JHS Leaving Students and teachers homeless: A devastating rainstorm has hit Kunsu R/C Junior High School in the Ahafo South West, leaving many people homeless and without access to electricity.The storm, which occurred Friday 6th at about 7pm has caused widespread destruction, affecting many properties,houses and buildings, including Kunsu Junior High School building. The untimely incident in Ghana has caused significant damage and leaving students and teachers without a safe learning environment. The school’s roof was completely unroofed, resulting in extensive damage to educational materials, furniture, and classrooms. This incident has disrupted teaching and…