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Dr Zakarea Al-Hassan Balure - Superintendent of Bliss Eye Care in Wa Parents and caregivers should ensure children have their eyes examined at least once a year, the Superintendent of Bliss Eye Care in Wa, Dr Zakarea Al-Hassan Balure, has urged. Speaking to Info Radio on World Sight Day, Dr Balure said good vision can support children’s learning and classroom performance, while undetected eye problems may make it harder for them to study. He said parents who make deliberate e

The Rotary District 9104 is exploring a stronger partnership with the University for Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS) to promote research, faculty and student exchange, mentorship and youth development. The District Governor of Rotary District 9104, Jack Andrews Dotsey, PhD, led a delegation, together with the President of the Rotary Club of Wa, Dr. Eunice Yorgri, on a courtesy visit to UBIDS on Saturday, September 3, 2026 as part of his working visit to th

File Photo Eight years after it was established, Gboriteng Primary School is still operating in two dilapidated mud classrooms built by the community, leaving its six classes to share the cramped spaces. The three lower-primary classes use one room, while the three upper-primary classes are taught in the other. Community member and teacher Samson Bunaa told Info News that the overcrowded arrangement is undermining teaching and learning. He said promises to improve the school’

The Upper West Regional Chairman of the Pre-Tertiary Education Teachers’ Association of Ghana (PRETAG), Alhassan Abdallah Salifu, has called for greater recognition of teachers and action to address concerns about their welfare and working conditions. Speaking as Ghana marked World Teachers’ Day on October 5, Mr Salifu congratulated the National Best Teacher, a PRETAG member, and commended teachers nationwide for their contribution to education and national development. He sa

The Anwelle Foundation has pledged to promote long-term community development and expand opportunities for underserved populations in Jirapa and beyond. Speaking at the foundation’s launch, its founder and chief executive officer, Frank Anwelle, said the organisation would focus on empowering communities rather than relying solely on short-term relief. The foundation’s priorities include education, vocational training, digital literacy and economic empowerment, alongside ini

The Gboriteng Valley Requiring a Bridge Residents of Gboriteng, a farming community in the Kandeu Electoral Area of the Wa West District say poor roads and an impassable river are making it difficult to access healthcare and attend school. The challenges are particularly affecting children who travel to Lassie for junior high school. Some have stopped attending, while others who continue to make the journey frequently fall ill, a resident Mr. Bunaa Fidelis told Info News. Mr

The Old Students Union of Nator Duori in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region, has donated furniture to the Nator Duori Primary School to support teaching and learning. Speaking to Info Radio, the Chairman of the Parent-Teacher Association, Kalure-naa Nkunangmini, said the school has come a long way since its establishment about 27 years ago. He recalled that the school initially operated in a church building known as the Hallelujah Church, where a community vo

File Photo Residents of Maalsoteng, a small farming community in the Buli Electoral Area in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region are appealing to the Wa West District Assembly and the government to establish a basic school in the community, saying many children face barriers to accessing education. The community currently has no school, forcing pupils to travel to neighbouring communities for classes. Residents say poor road conditions make the journeys worrying

The Chakali Oral New Testament has been officially dedicated at a durbar held in Duccie in the Wa East District, marking a significant milestone in the preservation of the Chakali language and culture. The audio scripture was produced by the Ghana Institute of Linguistics, Literacy and Bible Translation (GILLBT) with support from Spoken Worldwide. Speaking at the dedication, the Executive Director of GILLBT, Rev Dr Charles Adu-Twumasi, said the Chakali language is not merely

Residents of Kpongu in the Wa Municipality of the Upper West Region are appealing to President John Dramani Mahama to honor his campaign promise to establish a Senior High School in the community. During his campaign tour ahead of the 2024 general elections, President Mahama pledged to return to Kpongu and build a Senior High School if the community supported his bid for power. However, residents say that despite the electoral victory, the community has yet to see any tangibl