Business
BoG suspends CBG Forex trading licence for 1 month
The BoG stated that this decision aligns with section 11 (2) of the Foreign Exchange Act, 2006 (Act 723).
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Immigration Service intercepts 54 gallons of fuel
A press statement made available to the Ghana News Agency and signed by Mr Michael Amoako-Atta, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration and Head of Public Affairs, said the arrest was made by Inspector Ebenezer Asa-Appiah, Asst Insp Isreal Gi...
GNA
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Transport expert calls for review of legal driving age to 16
While recognizing the existing laws, he argued that today's 16-year-olds are more mature and capable than previous generations, and should be given the opportunity to obtain a driving license earlier.
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Courts
Pastor Love jailed 48 months in hard labour for stealing
GBC Ghana Online reports that Pastor Love, a former husband of gospel musician Obaapa Christie, was found guilty of the offence after seven years of trial.
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Courts
Businessman granted bail over alleged visa fraud
Mr Nganyu Billy Nfor, a businessman, pleaded not guilty to defrauding by false pretence.
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Business
GRA supports calls for review of VAT policy
GRA Commissioner General Julie Essiam highlighted the challenges posed by the current Value Added Tax (VAT) structure, which she says complicates compliance for both individuals and businesses.
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Business
NLA loses GH¢1bn yearly to illegal lotto operations-DG
Sammi Awuku, the Director-General of the NLA, revealed this in Accra last weekend, stating that the authority has developed several strategies to curb illegal operations and maximize state revenue from lottery proceeds.
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Business
Bank of Ghana closes Dek-Nock Investments for taking deposits without licence
This action is in accordance with Section 20(2)(g) of the Banks and Specialised Deposit-taking Institutions Act, 2016 (Act 930).
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Gender Minister urges Parliament to expedite passage of Affirmative Action Bill
She underscored the importance of enacting the bill into law, which would ensure greater representation and participation of women in decision-making processes across various sectors.
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Crime
Interior Ministry warns private security companies; arrests 2 persons
Through the Ghana Police Service, the Ministry detained two individuals on Friday, June 14, for breaching regulations governing private security companies in Ghana.
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Supreme Court News
Suit on attempted suicide struck out as ‘moot’
A seven-member panel of the court dismissed the case due to a recent legislative change by Parliament that decriminalized attempted suicide, thus making the legal challenge moot.
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Courts
Boankra Inland Port Concession: APSL drags Ministry, GSA to arbitration, demands $3.6Bn
The claimant avers that the termination by the ministry acting through the Ghana Shippers Authority (GSA) has prevented it from entering the site and controlling any of its materials, construction plant, stores, etc.
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Is betrothal an offence in Ghana? : Nii Ayikoi Otoo writes
Though I have decided that neither myself nor the GaDangme Association speak publicly about what happened in Nungua after those involved have directly decided to offer explanations, however, monitoring the airwaves, I am of the firm convict...
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President Akufo-Addo to await supreme court verdict on anti-LGBTQ+ bill before deciding to sign into law
This commitment comes in the wake of a legal challenge against the bill initiated by an individual.
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Parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
The bill passed on Wednesday, seeks to criminalise LGBTQ practices and advocacy.
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Courts
Accountant in GH¢2.4m tax evasion case files for bail
Adedina’s lawyers filed a plea for bail after the court remanded him until his first appearance on January 4, 2024.
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Crime
Ghana Navy intercepts 45 bags of marijuana at Agorkpo
A statement signed by the Deputy Director of Public Relations of the Ghana Navy, Lieutenant Colonel Alfred Amarteye, said the Ada-Foah detachment of the Riverine Command of the navy gathered intelligence on the illicit activity.
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Courts
The ‘New Force' PRO falsely obtained student permit- Prosecutors say
Per the charge sheet presented before the Kaneshie District Court, state prosecutors noted that the accused, who first came to Ghana in September 2017, became a resident following her supposed admission as a student
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GLC to admit 1500 students into the Ghana School of Law next year
The council, through the Independent Examinations Council, will be conducting an entrance examination for 3000 prospective candidates in the same year
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Occupy Ghana, other want parliament to pass law prohibiting mining in forest reserves
According to them, doing this would mean revoking the Environmental Protection(Mining in Forest Reserves Regulations(LI 2462) and the power it gives the president in this regard.
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