The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the approval of salary arrears payment for eligible staff, following clearance from the Ministry of Finance. In a circular dated April 20, 2026, the Service confirmed that the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) has been authorized to disburse arrears covering the period from August 1, 2024, to November 2025. The payments will be made in five installments beginning in May 2026. According to the schedule, staff will receive arrears in four-month tranches across May, June, July, and August. Regional Directors have been instructed to promptly convey the information to all heads...
Bank of Ghana Clarifies Earnings Rules for Content Creators
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has issued a clarification on how payouts to Ghanaian content creators from digital platforms, including earnings from X, should be treated under the country’s financial regulations. According to the statement, such inflows are classified as service export proceeds and are permissible under existing foreign exchange rules. Creators may receive their earnings through Foreign Exchange Accounts (FEA) held with banks in Ghana or directly into Ghana Cedi accounts, provided transactions comply with regulatory requirements. The Bank acknowledged concerns raised by some creators about difficulties in accessing funds, but assured that properly processed transactions should not ordinarily...
Girls in Tech Camp Inspires Future Innovators in Tamale
The Ghana Education Service (GES), in collaboration with UNESCO and Beijing Normal University, has concluded a week-long Girls in Tech Camp held from April 13 to 17, 2026, at Bagabaga College of Education in Tamale. The initiative underscored the importance of equipping girls with technological skills to compete on the global stage. More than sixty girls from schools including Northern School of Business, Tamale Senior High School, Tamale Girls Senior High School, Bagabaga College of Education Model School, and Danshele KG and Primary School took part in intensive training, orientation, and practical sessions designed to boost their digital and technological...
Ministry Staff Trained on Cybersecurity and Child Online Protection
The Research, Statistics and Information Management (RSIM) Directorate of the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has successfully completed a four-day training programme on Cybersecurity and Child Online Protection for staff of the Ministry. Organised in collaboration with the Cybersecurity Authority (CSA), the training formed part of efforts to strengthen staff capacity in digital safety and child protection, particularly in the face of rising online risks. Officers from the CSA facilitated the sessions, guiding participants through key aspects of child online protection with emphasis on the risks and vulnerabilities associated with children’s digital activities in Ghana. The training also...
Ghana Records 78,909 Deaths in 2025 – Local Government Minister
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has disclosed that Ghana recorded 78,909 deaths in 2025. Speaking at the Government’s Accountability Series on Monday, April 20, Mr Ibrahim said the figures were compiled by the Births and Deaths Registry under his ministry. He revealed that the department registered a total of 6,693,852 birth and death entries during the year under review. “(We) registered 6,693,852 birth and death, and (out of the figure) 78,909 (are) deaths,” the minister stated. He added lightheartedly, “We projected the death figure; we didn’t know that number of [people] were going to...
Government to Digitise Power Outage Reporting via WhatsApp
The government is set to introduce a digital platform that will allow Ghanaians to report electricity faults instantly through WhatsApp, enabling technical teams to respond more swiftly to outages. According to the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, the initiative is designed to eliminate delays linked to traditional call centres and strengthen communication between service providers and consumers. Speaking on the final day of the President’s resetting tour of the Northern Region, Dr. Jinapor stated, “We are committed to improving both the electricity subsector, the renewable sector, and the petroleum sector. We’ll also improve on our communication.”...
Government Raises Allowances for Paramount Chiefs and Queen Mothers
Paramount chiefs and queen mothers across Ghana will now receive a significant boost in their monthly allowances, following an announcement by the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, April 20, the Minister revealed that the allowance has been increased from GH¢1,000 to GH¢3,000 in 2025. He noted that under the previous administration, traditional leaders had been receiving GH¢1,000 monthly. “The ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, increased the allowance of paramount chiefs from GH¢1,000 to GH¢3,000. For the last eight years, our chiefs were stagnated in...
Minister Slams Previous Government Over Local Governance Weaknesses
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has criticised the former administration led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, accusing it of leaving behind a fragile and under-resourced local governance system. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, April 20, Mr Ibrahim said the current government inherited a decentralisation framework that was ineffective due to inadequate funding, which undermined the ability of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to deliver services and implement development projects. “The government of His Excellency John Dramani Mahama inherited in 2025 a dysfunctional local governance sector and decentralisation structure, occasioned by...
Ghana, Spain Deepen Cooperation as Ablakwa Commends Immigration Policy
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), has held bilateral discussions with his Spanish counterpart, His Excellency José Manuel Albares Bueno, in Barcelona. The talks focused on migration, labour mobility, and maritime security, underscoring the growing partnership between the two nations. Hon. Ablakwa commended Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and the Government of Spain for their flagship immigration policy, which seeks to legalize and integrate 500,000 undocumented migrants living in Spain at least five months before December 31, 2025. The policy, being implemented between April 16 and the end of June 2026, guarantees legal status, dignity, and employment...
President Mahama Inspects Construction of New Cardiology Centre in Tamale
President John Dramani Mahama has inspected ongoing works on a new cardiology centre under construction at the Tamale Teaching Hospital. The project, being undertaken by the MahamaCares Ghana Medical Trust Fund, is designed to strengthen specialised healthcare delivery in the Northern Region. The facility will provide advanced diagnosis and treatment for cardiovascular conditions, reducing the burden on patients who often travel long distances to access cardiac care in Accra or Kumasi. Once completed, the centre is expected to serve as a major hub for heart-related medical services in northern Ghana. During the inspection, President Mahama reiterated government’s commitment to investing...