Bricy Boateng

 A list of 'top 20 Facebook political advertisement spend circulating on social media details how much money in US dollars was paid by political parties, political figures, popular personalities and the news platform for  promoting their party, flag-bearers and election related contents to tens of thousands of facebook users towards the 2020 general elections. The list is a summation of political advertisements shown to Facebook users from the month of August through to December 2020. From a look at the list, the former president - John Mahama is seen at the top as the highest spender of political Facebook advertisements with an amount of $65,120 followed by the president of the Republic of Ghana-H. E. Nana Addo Dankwa-Akufo as the second highest with a budget of $ 53,598 itemized in that order.  A second part of the list details the regional proportions that received more of these political advertisement from the same time period. From the list, it could be seen that, the Ashanti

  In Ghana, a lot of the traditional fabric we sew and wear have meanings. Traditionally, this is the practice of the Akans, from kingship to marriage, the kind of fabric they wear speaks volume. Every occasion determines the kind of cloth to wear. For example, during funerals, you see many wearing clothes inscribed in it, "who do you leave me behind", "a good mother" among many others. The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs Jean Mensah wore a similar cloth as she sat down to declare the presidential results as the returning officer of the commission. Madam Jean has won the admiration of many Ghanaians including  presidential candidates like Sofo Kyiri Abosom and Akua Donkor in addition to election observes like Coalition Of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) for the competence shown. A gentleman named ChristDeKing on Twitter has explained the meaning of the chairperson's Kente fabric.He said: "The Kente fabric the EC chairwoman Jean Mensah wore

                 Ghana Education Service is the implementation body working under the Ministry of Education. As part of their duties, analysis students performance in BECE year on year for the entire country . The analysis was based in 216 MMDAs in the country. It highlights the total number of boys and girls who sat for the examination, proficiency levels in terms of percentages in the core subjects among other items. GRADE REMARKS Grade 1= Highest                       Grade 2= Higher                        Grade 6=Low Average  Grade 3= High                           Grade 7:Low Grade 4= High Average            Grade 8:Lower   Grade 5=Average                    Grade 9:Lowest However, according to the analysis, these are the 20 worse performing districts. RANK       197 BUILSA NORTH  198 JIRAPA  199 NKWANTA SOUTH  200 TALENSI  201 WEST GONJA  202 NABDAM  203 NANDOM  204 WEST MAMPRUSI  205 BONGO  206 BAWKU WEST 207 GUSHIEGU 208 NKWANTA NORTH 209 TATALE SANGUL 210 SISSALA WEST 211 KRAC

  The Colleges of Education Ghana opened their admission portal on Monday 16 November, 2020 to allow qualified applicants pursue the NEW FOUR YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMME (B.Ed) in all the forty-six (46) colleges of Education in Ghana  for the 2020/2021 academic year. DEADLINE Friday, 20th November, 2020. CLICK HERE TO  APPLY NOW  https://admission.coeportal.edu.gh/ READ ALSO: 7 THINGS TO TAKE NOTE BEFORE YOU APPLY FOR ADMISSION INTO ANY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION   https://bricyboateng.blogspot.com/2020/11/7-things-to-take-note-before-you-apply.html ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS WASSCE /SSSCE Qualification Applicants The general requirement for admission to the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Programme is as follows: WASSCE Holders: CREDIT PASSES (A1-C6) in Six (6)subjects comprising Three (3) Core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics, and Three (3) Elective subjects relevant to the course of study. SSSCE Holders: PASSES (A-D) in Six (6) subjects comprising Three (3) Core

  1.Applicants are advised to read and to ensure they fully understand all related instructions before completing the application form. 2.Applicants are to note that application forms not properly completed will not be processed. 3.After completing the online application form, an applicant will need to print a copy which should be sent with one passport photograph and a copy/copies of their results slip(s) (where available) by EMS priority envelope obtainable from Ghana Post nationwide and addressed to: The Principal of the applicant’s first College of choice. 4.Applicants will be notified of the receipt of their applications by SMS (text message) and should therefore provide correct and reliable cell phone numbers when completing the form online.  5.Applicants will also receive admission offer notifications by SMS and those who do not receive such notifications may understand it to mean that their applications were not successful. 6.Applicants are to note that the Colleges will cross-

The Bible is a holy book full of miracles and wonders. Although these miracles were performed and happened thousands of years ago, Christians have never doubted them. Many Christians are familiar with the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego and how God Saved them from the burning fury furnace in Daniel 3. Even though true miracles rarely happen in this generation, there are many stories about how God continues to show His powers in many ways that scientists cannot explain.  Brother Emmanuel, a member of Church of Christ in Bono East region,has one of such miracles to tell the world how God saved him from the hands of  armed robbers. Due to security reasons, his full name and face is withheld.    Three bullets received under his right breast  According to Emmanuel, a Bible College student of one of the church of Christ Bible Colleges in Ghana,somewhere in May, this year, he was returning home after work around 8pm when he heard the sounds of gunshots being fired by unknown wicked m

Ghanaians will soon queue up on December 7,2020 to elect the next President and Members of Parliament for a term of four years. Even though Ghana's election has  been peaceful since the start of democracy, minor electoral violence arise as a result of petty offences committed by some Ghanaians before, during and after the election day.  In order not to be a victim of any electoral offence which can adversely affect your bright future and deny you your current freedom you are enjoying , it is therefore important to know some electoral laws to abide  before, during and after the election.  1 . It is an offence to knowingly vote more than once at any election. 2. It is an offence to knowingly vote at an election you're not entitled to vote.  3 . It is an offence to print a ballot paper for election without authority from the Electoral Commission.  4 .It is an offence to take, open or otherwise interfere with a ballot box, ballot paper or pocket of ballot papers in use or intended

 The much awaited annual and prestigious award ceremony for Radio and Television Personality(RTP) came off this Saturday 7th November, 2020 at the Kempisky Hotel in Accra.  Here are the award recipients of the various categories for Radio Programmes and Personalities Radio  Newscaster  Of The Year 2019 - 2020  (Local Language)  Daakyehene Ofosu Agyeman Of Power Fm Radio Newscaster  Of The Year 2019 - 2020  (English Language)  Valentina Ofori Afriyie Of Class fm Radio  News  Program Of The Year 2019 - 2020     Accra Kasiebo - Accra Fm  Radio  Morning Program Of The Year 2019 - 2020     Kokrokoo - Peace fm  Radio  Development Show Host Of The Year 2019 - 2020   Akuma Mama Zimbi Of Adom fm  CLICK HERE: RTP TV AWARDS   https://bricyboateng.blogspot.com/2020/11/check-out-list-of-awards-at-just-ended.html Radio  Reggae Show Host Of The Year 2019 - 2020    African Child : Luv Fm/Nhyira fm Radio  Gospel Show Host Of The Year 2019 - 2020    Johnson Adu Boahen - Angel Fm Accra  Radio  DJ Of The

  The Institute of Education has for the second time opened the online admission portal for second batch of the 3-Semester Top Up programme for in-service teachers.  Eligible students would be required to have a smartphone or tablet or any device that would allow them to connect to the internet. Applicants will be enrolled automatically onto their choice of programme on completion of an online form. NO fee is required before the filling of application forms online. Only those who have passed the Diploma in Basic Education Examinations will be required to fill the form. CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW: https://topup.ucc.edu.gh/apply READ ALSO : UCC RELEASES ADMISSION LIST FOR 3-SEMESTER TOP UP APPLICANTS. CHECK YOUR LIST HERE   https://bricyboateng.blogspot.com/2020/11/ucc-releases-admission-list-for-3.html THINGS TO NOTE : 1. Applicants who first applied but were not admitted are to use the same link and select the fist option to check their status and why they were not admitted.  2.Apart fro

  The management of University of Cape Coast has released list of qualified applicants for the newly introduced 3-Semester programme for in-service teachers with diploma certificates. The admission messages were sent to individual applicants during the week via SMS. Applicants who did not receive their admission message are entreated to their status online. Those who did not get admission are encouraged to re-apply when the portal is re-opened for the second time. Stay with us to bring you more information on that. JUST IN: UCC Re-opens Admission Portal For Top Up Programme. Apply Here: https://bricyboateng.blogspot.com/2020/11/ucc-re-opens-admission-for-second-batch.html Qualified applicants are to print their admission letters online through the link below: https://admissionlist.ucc.edu.gh/online_letters/admList.php SEE ALSO: RE-OPENING DATES FOR UCC STUDENTS  https://bricyboateng.blogspot.com/2020/11/reopening-date-for-ucc-students.html FEES AND PROGRAMME COMMENCEMENT   The admissi

  A team from Click Communications Ghana on Saturday, 24th October, 2020 organised IT training  for  some Churches of Christ  at Asafo  in the Ashanti region, Ghana. The purpose of the training was to train and educate the churches on the need to adopt IT to its administration. This was necessary as a result of many churches being caught off guard during the Covid 19 social  gathering restrictions era.  “Most churches did not have good records on their members and no effective means of reaching them therefore adopting to Tech solutions for churches is no longer a choice but a necessity”  Said Mr Fordjour, the facilitator of the programme. READ ALSO: MADINA YOUTH CLEANS PANTANG HOSPITAL  https://bricyboateng.blogspot.com/2020/09/madina-church-of-christ-cleans-up.html Plus Data Base is a web based church management software and it comes with integrated solutions for effective: Church communication Membership Data Management Attendance Records Keeping Church Files Storage/Management Dues

  The Bank of Ghana in 19th November, 2019 announced the introduction of new high value denominations of the cedi. These high value notes came into circulation on Monday, December, 2019. One of the reasons for the introduction of the GH¢100 and GH¢ 200 notes was to ensure customer convenience, reduction in the costs of printing and other currency management processes. ANYONE WHO BUYS OR SELLS GHANA CEDI NOTES AND COINS COMMITS OFFENCE - BoG https://bricyboateng.blogspot.com/2020/10/any-person-who-buys-or-sells-ghana.html An image in circulation on social media is a counterfeit or fake GH¢ 100 note which is slightly different from its original note except that the fake has no Adinkra symbol on it. Fake GH¢ 100 note below its original with no Adinkra symbol found on it.  The general public is hereby entreated to scrutinize any Ghana Cedi note or coin before accepting them.  Public security  features to look out for in the GH¢ 100 and GH¢ 200 notes by BoG.  Original GH¢100 notes issued by

  JOBS: A reputable bank in the Ashanti Region seeks a Loans Coordinator. Bachelor's degree holders in related field can apply. Send CVs to: hrmrecruit@yahoo.com  Opened Vacancies !!! RECRUITMENT :GSS https://bricyboateng.blogspot.com/2020/09/job-vacancy-ghana-statistical-service.html 1. Massive Recruitment at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital https://bit.ly/2FnQSUy 2. Massive Recruitment At Atebubu College of Education https://bit.ly/3lGu16q 3. Warehouse Technician Needed at Newmont Mining Corporation Qualification: SHS Certificate Minimum https://bit.ly/30UX2mz JOB VACANCIES  https://bricyboateng.blogspot.com/2020/10/job-vacancies.html 4. Customer Support Officers Needed At Bolt  Entry Level https://bit.ly/3lGuUvM 5. Drivers Needed At FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital Qualification: SHS Certificate Minimum https://bit.ly/2GXwt9k 6. Business Support Assistants Needed At An NGO (World Food Programme) Entry Level https://bit.ly/3118c9z 7. Business Development Specialists Needed At Cummins htt

  JOBS: The National Biosatey Authority seeks a Finance Officer. Master's Degree holders in related field can apply. Send CVs to: info@nba.org.gh Minimum Qualification: BECE AVAILABLE POSITIONS  1. Public Relations Officer 2. Assistant MIS Officer 3. Asst. Public Relations Officer 4. Senior Private Secretary 5. Stenographer Secretary / Receptionist 6. Senior Driver 7. Driver GD I 8. Cleaner 9. Principal Biosafety Officer 10. Senior Biosafety Officer 11. Biosafety Officer 12. Procurement Officer 13. Records Officer 14. Assistant Administration Officer 15. Human Resource Officer 16. Assistant Finance Office https://newsnowgh.com/national-biosafety-authority-advertises-biggest-nationwide-recruitment/ JOBS: A reputable tertiary institution seeks an ICT Technician. 1st Degree holders in related field can apply. Send CVs to: Ghprivateunijobs2020@gmail.com JOB VACANCY :GHANA STATISTICAL SERVICE   https://bricyboateng.blogspot.com/2020/09/job-vacancy-ghana-statistical-service.html   JOBS:

 Ulrich was born with dislocated knees and a condition known as quadriceps contracture. His muscles do not develop at the same rate as his bones, causing his legs to bend drastically backward. READ ALSO : ANYONE WHO BUYS AND SELLS GHANA CEDI NOTES AND COINS COMMITS OFFENCE-BOG https://bricyboatengnews.blogspot.com/2020/10/any-person-who-buys-or-sells-ghana.html After several desperate attempts by his mother - Georgette to find his beloved son the surgery he needed to walk, they proved meaningless as she was faced with financial difficulties. But for the godly intervention of Mercy Ships donors and volunteers, Ulrich had his expensive surgery taken care of.  His life is now transformed after undergoing a successful surgery free of charge. When he stood, he reached up to see if he could touch the ceiling. And when he finally walked again, the first thing he did was hug his mum. “Before, when I would walk in the street, people would stare at me. They thought I was just a handicapped perso

 OUTCOME OF COHBS MEETING WITH MANAGEMENT AT GES HEADQUARTERS 1. RESUMPTION OF SCHOOL JHS 2 students to resume on 5th October, 2020 to 14th December, 2020 and continue the protocol laid down for the JHS 3 2. CAPITATION GRANT Capitation Grant is been worked on for release as soon as funds hits the account 3. ADMINISTRATIVE COST Administrative Cost of BECE Registration should be catered for by Capitation Grant 4. MODE OF ASSESSMENT:  Exams Committee to sit down for exams modalities to ensure there is assessment. Equipment procured for the MMDED to print exams questions Read also : GES 2020 RECRUITMENT   https://bricyboateng.blogspot.com/2020/09/ges-2020-recruitment.html 5. TRAININGS OF JHS TEACHERS ON THE NEW CURRICULUM Training of JHS Teachers on the New Curriculum is being planned and will be done before schools resume fully 6. TEXT BOOKS  Government develop Curriculum and individuals or companies write books for government to purchase. Valuation is on going and by January 2021 the tex

Any Person Who Buys or Sells Ghana Cedis notes or coins Commits An Offence - BoG Warns.  The Bank Of Ghana is alerting the general public on the trading of Ghana Cedis notes and coins currently in circulation as legal tender on online platforms. Read also:10 Questions To Ask Before You Say I Do  https://bricyboateng.blogspot.com/2020/09/10-questions-to-ask-before-you-say-i-do.html It is illegal for any person or institution to buy or sell the Ghana Cedis notes or coins, regardless of the purpose or intent for such trading. Read the full notice below:

          Jean Adukwei Mensa(EC chairperson)  The Electoral Commission of Ghana will tomorrow Thursday 1st October, 2020 in all its District Offices across the country. This is to afford those who couldn't register in the just ended Exercise the second opportunity to do so. Read the press release below: Read also: 7 Difficult Twi Names in English  https://bricyboateng.blogspot.com/2020/09/7-twi-names-in-english.html The Untold Legacies of Dr Kwame Nkrumah.  https://bricyboateng.blogspot.com/2020/09/the-untold-legacies-of-kwame-nkrumah.html

 Free Water Policy Extended to End of 2020. The general public is hereby informed that the President of Ghana H. E. Nana Akufo Addo has extended the policy on "Free Water For All Ghanaians" for another three months from 1st October to December 31,2020. Read also: Job Vacancy at Ghana Statistical Service  https://bricyboateng.blogspot.com/2020/09/job-vacancy-ghana-statistical-service.html This is to enable Ghanaians continue with the protocols especially the watching of hands under running water, to help fight the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the press release below:

  Vacancy Announcement Pre-Certification of Trainers for Censuses In accordance with the objectives of Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) - provision of quality, relevant, accurate and timely statistical information for the purpose of national development -, as stipulated in Clause 3 of the Statistical Service Act, 2019 (Act 1003), and oversight of capacity building in the statistical ecosystem, GSS routinely engages data collection personnel in the discharge of its duties. The engagement of field staff is preceded by trainings aimed at equipping trainees with the knowledge, understanding and application of the instruments for data collection. Due to the recurrence of this activity in the conduct of national censuses and surveys, GSS has resolved to certify trainers to engender the following: continuous learning, retraining and coaching; a three-way (GSS, field staff and respondents) trust building; equitable distribution of trainers across localities and enumeration areas; creation of a