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 […]

8,000 apply for COVID-19 Alleviation Programme loan 24 hours after launch

Just 24 hours after the President launched the GH¢1 billion Coronavirus Alleviation Programme (CAP) Business Support Scheme, the National Board and Small Scale Industries (NBSSI) was flooded with applications from businesses seeking the opportunity to benefit from the stimulus package. The Executive Director of the NBSSI, Mrs Kosi Yankey Ayeh, told the Daily Graphic in […]