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YFM — radio broadcaster where Vanessa Gyan worked before founding the Sincerely Vee Foundation.

2026-04-262026-08-23

Yesterday

  1. Adiembra SHS wins NSMQ 2026 heat with late riddle comeback

    Adiembra SHS staged a late comeback against T.I. Amass in the SMS Auditorium, performing strongly in the riddles round to secure an automatic place in the one-eighth stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz.

    20 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Wesley Grammar advances to NSMQ 2026 eighth-finals stage

    Wesley Grammar School qualified for the next stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz after finishing with 46 points, five points ahead of Kofi Agyei SHTS (41 points) in a closely fought preliminary battle. Yilo Krobo SHS placed third with 27 points.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online

Friday 21 August

  1. Labone SHS edges Notre Dame Seminary in NSMQ thriller

    Labone Senior High School survived a tense preliminary stage contest at the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz, narrowly defeating Notre Dame Seminary 41–39 to advance. The two schools traded leads throughout, with Labone securing the victory and earning the Jupay Clean Sheet prize for a perfect score in the Problem of the Day.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Winneba Secondary wins NSMQ 2026 contest by two points

    Winneba Secondary School advanced to the One-Eighth stage of the National Science and Maths Quiz after defeating Fijai SHS 44–42 points in a closely contested encounter at the CNC Auditorium, with the two schools tied on 22 points each after Round 3.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Kadjebi-Asato SHS advances in NSMQ 2026 preliminary round

    Kadjebi-Asato SHS won contest 17 of the National Science and Maths Quiz 2026 preliminaries with 56 points, finishing eight points ahead of Ahantaman Girls' SHS on 48 points, while Ada SHTS placed third with 35 points.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Anglican SHS wins NSMQ 2026 qualifying heat; Namong debuts

    Anglican Senior High School, Kumasi, secured its place in the One-Eighth Stage of the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz after dominating Shama SHS and debutants Namong SHTS, finishing with 69 points. Namong SHTS had a strong debut performance despite finishing third.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

  5. Ofori Panin SHS advances to one-eighth stage at NSMQ 2026

    Ofori Panin SHS won the NSMQ 2026 regional contest with 53 points, overcoming an early deficit to defeat Mim SHS (42 points) and Oyoko Methodist (36 points). Both Ofori Panin and Oyoko Methodist qualify for the one-eighth stage, with Mim SHS's fate depending on whether their 42 points ranks among the top five runners-up.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 20 August

  1. Minister opens inaugural National Youth Forum in Accra

    Minister George Opare Addo opened the National Youth Forum 2026 at UPSA in Accra, bringing together young people and heads of youth-focused agencies to discuss challenges and opportunities. The forum provided a platform for youth to raise concerns and propose solutions, with agency heads outlining available programmes.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Youth minister to lead national forum with young Ghanaians

    The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, will lead a national engagement with young Ghanaians on Wednesday, August 19, at the 2026 National Youth Forum in Accra, where youth will raise concerns and share ideas on issues affecting their lives and future.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 10 August

  1. GMA and Japan Motors launch 16th Corporate Run and Walk

    Global Media Alliance and Japan Motors have launched the 16th edition of their Corporate Run and Walk, scheduled for September 21, 2026, to promote workplace wellness and support persons living with visual impairment. The five-kilometre event will take place simultaneously across Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western, and Northern Regions, with 25 per cent of proceeds donated to the Ghana Blind Union.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 1 July

  1. PR professionals trained on AI tools at WPRD Festival MasterLAB

    Global Media Alliance and Women in PR Ghana hosted the PR x AI MasterLAB, an immersive learning experience for communications professionals to develop practical AI skills. The masterclass covered AI-powered content creation, media intelligence and insights, and human-centered AI storytelling through sessions led by industry experts.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. Miss Ghana 2026 auditions opening June 27 at Oak Plaza

    The 69th Miss Ghana pageant auditions will be held on June 27, 2026, at Oak Plaza Hotel, East Airport, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contestants aged 18–26 will compete for the chance to represent Ghana at Miss World and lead charitable initiatives through the Miss Ghana Foundation.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Medikal, Kelvyn Boy headline WatsUp On Campus at RMU

    The 2026 edition of WatsUp On Campus took place at Regional Maritime University's Parade Grounds as part of the RMU SRC Week Artistes' Night, featuring performances from Medikal, Kelvyn Boy, DJ Raya, and other artists to hundreds of students and music lovers.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 April

  1. Former broadcaster launches foundation supporting detained mothers

    Vanessa Gyan, a former broadcaster at eTV, YFM, and EIB Network, founded the Sincerely Vee Foundation after her first pregnancy exposed gaps in Ghana's maternal health care. The foundation, which began in 2017 at Ridge Hospital by helping raise funds to discharge mothers detained for non-payment of bills, now operates as a responsive intervention system based at Ogbojo Polyclinic.

    26 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

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