Schools to reopen mid-January 2021

Schools in Ghana will return to full academic work beginning mid-January 2021, sources within government have told Graphic Online. The major decision, the outcome of Wednesday’s cabinet meeting chaired by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is expected to be announced soon. The exact resumption date is unclear yet but the sources say it could be […]

Government to begin disbursement of coronavirus relief cash – Gender Minister

The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Cynthia Mamle Morrison has announced the decision by the government to begin one-off cash transfers to poor persons as part of further COVID-19 relief measures. The statement from the Ministry said: “the Ghana National Household Registry (GNHR) was responsible for determining poverty and vulnerability status as well as the eligibility of […]

Most free SHS graduates with excellent grades to get govt scholarship

Majority of the students from the first batch of the Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy, who obtained excellent grades in the 2020 WASSCE, are to benefit from a government scholarship to enable them pursue tertiary education. The scholarship scheme will specifically target the brilliant students from deprived homes. The Registrar of Scholarships at the Scholarship […]

We don’t have the ability to jam or interfere with broadcasting signals – NCA replies Mahama

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has rejected claims that it is interfering with broadcasting and internet services in the country. In a statement issued by the Authority and sighted by JoyNews, the public was urged to disregard any allegations made to that effect. The statement comes on the back of media reportage attributed to the […]

Dagbon will never forget Akufo-Addo and Bawumia for the peace we’re enjoying – Naa Bakpem Mahama

The Paramount Chief of Kworli Traditional Area in the Zabzugu Constituency of the Northern Region, Naabakpema Mahama Ahmed Mahama has said that the people of Dagbon will forever remain grateful to the government of President Akufo-Addo for the immense contribution to the restoration of peace in Dagbon. Speaking during a durbar of Chiefs and people […]