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Vietnamese billionaire sentenced to death for $44bn fraud
Behind the stately yellow portico of the colonial-era courthouse in Ho Chi Minh City, a 67-year-old Vietnamese property developer was sentenced to death on Thursday.
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Crime
218 illegal miners arrested between January and December 2023 – Forestry Commission
Out of the number, 24 have been prosecuted and jailed, while the rest await various trials
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US
New York judge faces censure over 'profane, demeaning' Facebook posts
Jennifer Nunnery is accused of making a series of questionable comments on Facebook between December 2020 and April 2021, and many times using the "F" word
ABA Journal
General
Lands Commission to map the country, conduct systematic titling-Exec Sec
Speaking at an Editors’ Forum in Accra yesterday, Mr. Dadson bemoaned the continuous multiple sales of lands by chiefs and the role of ‘goro’ boys which he said hampers its work
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General
We’re in a fix over rampant strikes – NLC laments
A number of public sector workers are currently on strike for various reasons while others have also served the NLC notice of embarking on strike if the government does not respond favourably to them.
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Fisheries Commission to regulate aquaculture
“We are going to validate important protocol or certification guidelines that have been developed since 2017 by the Fisheries Commission,”
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General
Find ways to deal with landowners threatening to sell state lands – Minister to U/W Region Lands Commission
They were sworn into office by the supervising Wa High Court judge, Justice Yussif Assibey.
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General
Lands Commission to comply with Lands Act 2020(Acts 1036)
The Lands commission has served notice of its readiness to comply with the Lands Act 2020(Acts 1036) that has been passed and was assented to by the President in December 2020.
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Election Petition
Techiman South: Court grants NDC candidate’s request to inspect EC’s ‘pink sheets’
The Wenchi High Court has granted leave for the inspection of the Electoral Commission’s original documents in the ongoing Techiman South parliamentary election petition.
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General
Release of information mandatory under RTI — Sarpong Boateng
“A draft legislative instrument (LI) is currently being worked on to be laid before Parliament to that effect which will allow some level of private institutions to be incorporated in the LI to allow people to access information from those...
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Coveted John Mensah Sarbah Prize: 7 KNUST Law alumni have won since 2012
The award, which is given yearly to the most outstanding fresh lawyer coming out of the Ghana School of Law, is named after John Mensah Sarbah, a prominent lawyer and political leader in the Gold Coast.
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Africa
Tinubu signs law on interest-free student loans
Local students in tertiary institutions such as universities, colleges and polytechnics will now be able to easily get interest-free loans from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund to cover tuition fees
BBC
Business
Tourism Authority closes down three defaulting facilities
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has closed down three facilities for failing to meet tourism standards and for defaulting in the payment of the one per cent tourism levy.
General
Only 404 Judges, Magistrates administering Justice in Ghana-Chief Justice
Touching on the role of Judges and Magistrates, CJ AninYeboah reminded them of their service to the community. He said their service to the community is pivotal in the administration of justice according to the law. He added the office of J...
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Release funds for disbursement to assemblies – PAC Chairman appeals to govt
We will ensure that the A-G takes cognisance of the fact that people living in government bungalows pay the 14 per cent and 10 per cent of their basic salary as rent charged respectively
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Election Petition
Is the Electoral Commission's Chairperson a mandatory witness for the Electoral Commission?
This question has arisen in the light of the Respondents’ decision to close their respective cases after the Petitioner has closed its case. The question has therefore been asked whether the first Respondent ought to have opened its case. I...
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Crime
Four linked to PDS arrested as BNI probes alleged ECG fund transfers
The arrests were disclosed on Monday, 4 May, by Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who said the inquiry is focused on tracing how the money was moved and whether any criminal conduct was involved.
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Crime
Activist petitions Interior Minister after detainee’s death, demands ring-fenced feeding budget for all
In a letter dated 12 December and addressed to Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Frank Quaye cites media reports that 28-year-old Mr Kweku died at the Techimantia Police Station in the Ahafo Region after allegedly being assaulted
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Business
Parliament endorses review of Petroleum Revenue Management Act to boost investment returns
The endorsement follows the tabling of the Committee’s report by its Chairman, Eric Afful, during plenary on Tuesday.
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General
Mahama to convene emergency meeting with CJ, AG to discuss public fund mismanagement
Speaking at the 12th Annual Conference of Chairpersons of Governing Boards and Chief Executives of Public Services in Ho on Wednesday, October 8, President Mahama said the engagement seeks to establish a fast-track accountability system
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